'Bushi buŋŋ t ə̄ŋ chah' - 'My Face Tells a Story'

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This document, titled 'Bushi buŋŋ t ə̄ŋ chah' which translates to 'My Face Tells a Story', is a collaboration between Kueni Kani who provided the story and images, and A.K. for the English narration. It originates from the Donga Mantung Division of the North West Region in Cameroon and is copyrighted by SIL Cameroon in 2024. The work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0), allowing for adaptation and distribution as long as commercial use is prohibited and the original authors, illustrators, and copyright are credited. This particular book is an adaptation of an earlier work by Kueni Kani, copyrighted in 2022. The content explores various emotions expressed through facial features, with examples provided in both the original Naami language and English narration. Verses include 'Bushi buŋŋ t ə̄ŋ chah' ('My face tells a story'), 'Bushi buŋŋ bwē bə munhlenə' ('My face can be worried'), and 'Bushi buŋŋ bwē bu nāamə' ('My face can be surprised'). The book aims to convey emotions and narratives through visual and textual storytelling, promoting cultural exchange and understanding through shared creative expression.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages17

Reading Time26 min

My Face Tells a Story

Bushi buŋŋ t ə̄ŋ chah

Bushi buŋŋ bwē bə munhlenə

Bushi buŋŋ bwē bu nāamə

FAQs

What is the approximate meaning of 'Bushi buŋŋ t ə̄ŋ chah'?

'Bushi buŋŋ t ə̄ŋ chah' translates to 'My face tells a story'. It is the original title of the work from Cameroon.

What is the licensing agreement for this work?

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). It allows for adaptation and sharing but prohibits commercial use and requires credit to be given to the original creators.

What emotions are illustrated in the document?

The document illustrates emotions such as worry and surprise. It explicitly states, 'My face can be worried' and 'My face can be surprised' in both its original language and English.

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