Ngarana Tata Wangarî wa Magû,
Augire atîrî,
“Angîkorwo ndûrî Jesû,
Ndûrî kîndû ûrî.
Angîkorwo ndûi Jesu,
Ndûri kîrîa ûî.”
Naniî ngauga,
“Angîkorwo nîûrî Jesû,
Ndûrî kîndû ûtarî.
Angîkorwo nîûî Jesû,
Ndûrî kîndû ûtoî.”
(Calling all Kikuyus: It is lamentable that many Kikuyu are unable to read in their native tongue. I aim to increase Kikuyu readership by composing, inspiring and collecting new, provocative works in that beautiful language. Wangari wa Ngara)
Mûbete: A young Kikuyu woman in traditional garb.
(Image from https://mukuyu.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/wpid-wp-1422208502982.jpeg?w=630 Retrieved 3/14/18)
Nimâ
Okorwo ndûri Jesu ndogehota kedû
Kamau wa Maina- What a grand name!… Are you a composer?