{"id":448,"date":"2015-07-27T11:02:27","date_gmt":"2015-07-27T18:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swahilipoetry.humnet.ucla.edu\/?page_id=448"},"modified":"2016-06-07T14:32:00","modified_gmt":"2016-06-07T21:32:00","slug":"adhabu-gani-tuwape","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/swahilipoetry.humnet.ucla.edu\/?page_id=448","title":{"rendered":"Adhabu Gani Tuwape?"},"content":{"rendered":"

by M. A. Repembecho, first published in\u00a0Uhuru<\/em>, \u00a022 December 1971<\/p>\n

Uhuru: 22 Desemba, 1971<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Adhabu Gani Tuwape?<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nWhat Punishment Should We Give Them?<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1. Nayatangaza bayana, madhila ya wanyonyaji<\/span><\/td>\nI proclaim for sure, the degradation of the exploiters<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Watunzi msije guna, naomba muwe majaji<\/span><\/td>\nYou guardians should not grumble, I ask you to be judges<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adhabu gani mwaona, ya kuwapa wanyonyaji<\/span><\/td>\nWhat kind of punishment do you feel, the exploiters should receive<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adhabu gani tuwape, wanyonyaji Tanzania?<\/span><\/td>\nWhat kind of punishment should we give them, the exploiters in Tanzania?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2. Adhabu gani tuwape, wenye kosa la kunyonya<\/span><\/td>\nWhat kind of punishment should we give them, those guilty of exploitation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wanyonyao kama kupe, wagande wafe kunyonya<\/span><\/td>\nThose who suck (exploit) like ticks, may they become hard and die from\u00a0sucking (exploiting)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hawaachi japo kupe, vipi tutavyowaonya<\/span><\/td>\nThey are not afraid even if they are exploiters, how will we warn them off<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adhabu gani tuwape, wanyonyaji Tanzania?<\/span><\/td>\nWhat kind of punishment should we give them, the exploiters in Tanzania?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3. Nitataja vyeo vyake, cha kwanza ni mnyapara<\/span><\/td>\nI will mention their ranks, the first is the overseer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hupanda daraja yake, kabaila akafura<\/span><\/td>\nHe climbs in rank, the landowner swells with pride<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Japo umpige teke, hajali kama mpira<\/span><\/td>\nEven though you might kick him, he could care less just like a ball<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adhabu gani tuwape, wanyonyaji Tanzania?<\/span><\/td>\nWhat kid of punishment should we give them, the exploiters in Tanzania<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4. Na mwisho huwa bepari, mirija yake ya singe<\/span><\/td>\nAnd the last is the capitalist, his straws are as bayonets<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hajali na hafikiri, kutudhulumu wanyonge<\/span><\/td>\nHe cares nothing and thinks nothing, of oppressing us the destitute<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jambo hili ni hatari, mnaonaje Wabunge<\/span><\/td>\nThis is a dangerous thing, what do you think about it, oh you Parliamentarians<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adhabu gani tuwape, wanyonyaji Tanzania?<\/span><\/td>\nWhat kind of punishment should we give them, the exploiters in Tanzania?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5. Wanyonyaji hawataki, vijiji vya ujamaa<\/span><\/td>\nThe exploiters do not want ujamaa<\/em> villages<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kwa vile ndio bunduki, iwezayo kuwaua<\/span><\/td>\nBecause it is a weapon, that\u00a0is able to kill them<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hutafuta mashabiki, kupinga kuwachochea<\/span><\/td>\nThey look for the supporters to oppose provoking them<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adhabu gani tuwape, wanyonyaji Tanzania?<\/span><\/td>\nWhat kid of punishment should we give them, the exploiters in Tanzania?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6. Kumkatia mirija, juhudi inafanyika<\/span><\/td>\nTo cut his straws on him, an effort is taking place<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lakini bado daraja, wapitayo vibaraka<\/span><\/td>\nBut there is still a bridge, over which the reactionaries pass<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bado tunavyo viroja, vile vilivyofichika<\/span><\/td>\n(But) we still have (our own) schemes that are just as obscure<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adhabu gani tuwape, wanyonyaji Tanzania?<\/span><\/td>\nWhat kind of punishment should we give them, the exploiters in Tanzania?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Summary<\/h5>\n

The poet makes use of vocabulary that came into use after the Arusha Declaration. Much of it consisted of words that were already part of most everyone’s lexicon, but now used in new contexts and senses. The poet asks how Tanzanians should punish\u00a0those that rank highest as their exploiters.<\/span><\/p>\n

Glossary<\/h5>\n

bayana\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>[adv; n. 9]\u00a0 Openly, clearly, for certain, for sure, surely (TJH). Clearness, clear knowledge, certainty, clear evidence, explanation (FJ). Nayatangaza bayana<\/strong>, madhila ya wanyonyaji;<\/em>\u00a0I proclaim for sure, the degradation of the exploiters (MA-AGT1).<\/span><\/p>\n

bebari\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>[n. 5\/6 an.] \u00a0 \u00a0Trader, merchant; (2) rich man; hoarder; capitalist; monopolist; (3) deceiver, swindler; bourgeoisie, feudalism; large landowner (K&K). Mfanyi biashara mkubwa tajiri. 2. mwenye kumiliki rasilimali na njia kuu za uchumi katika kuzalisha mali kwa faida yake mwenyewe. 3. mmojawapo katika tabaka la wanyonyaji (KKS). \u00a0Not in FJ. Na mwisho huwa bepari<\/strong>, mirija yake ya singe;<\/em>\u00a0And the last is the capitalist, his straws are as bayonets (MA-AGT4).<\/span><\/p>\n

dhila\/ma-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>[n. 5\/6]\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Degradation, ignominy, infamy (TJH). Mean condition, abasement, low state (FJ). Nayatangaza bayana, madhila<\/strong> ya wanyonyaji<\/em>, I proclaim for sure, the degradation of the exploiters (MA-AGT1).<\/span><\/p>\n

fichika\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>[v. st., pot.]\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be hidden, be obscure (TJH). See \u2013ficha<\/em> hide (FJ). Bado tunavyo viroja, vile vilivyofichika<\/strong><\/em>; (But) we still have (our own) schemes that are just as obscure (MA-AGT6).<\/span><\/p>\n

fura\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>[v. i.]\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Swell up with pride (TJH). Rise up, effervesce, swell, be puffed; fig. swell with anger, rage, indignation (FJ). Hupanda daraja yake, kabaila akafura<\/strong><\/em>; He climbs in rank, the land owner swells with pride (MA-AGT3).<\/span><\/p>\n

ganda\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>[v. i.]\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coagulate, become hard, set (of glue, blood, jelly, etc.), become frozen, get thick (of milk, liquid, etc.), (2) stick to, cleave to, embrace closely, clasp (FJ). Wanyonyao kama kupe, wagande<\/strong> wafe kunyonya;<\/em>\u00a0Those who suck (exploit) like ticks, may they become hard and die from\u00a0sucking (exploiting) (MA-AGT2).<\/span><\/p>\n

japo\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>[conj.] \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Even if, supposing that, although (FJ). Although, even though, even if, even so (K&K).\u00a0Hawaachi japo<\/strong> kupe, vipi tutavyowaonya<\/em>,\u00a0They are not afraid even if they are exploiters, how will we warn them off\u00a0(MA-AGT2).<\/span><\/p>\n

kabaila\/ma-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>[n. 5\/6 derog.]\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 High ranked person; land owner, landlord (TJH). Free man, nobleman, person of standing; (2) usurper, landlord (K&K). Important person, person in high position or much respected; 2. one born of free parents, nobleman (CWR). Mtu aliyezalikana au kutokana na ukoo maarufu; \u00a0 2. mkuu; 3. mtu ajulikanaye na masrufu wa mahali Fulani; B mtu apendaye kumfanya mtu mwengine amtumikie na yeye akastarehe; 2. mtu aliye na majumba na ardhi na kupangisha kwa faida yake ya binafsi au za watu wachache; 3. mnyonyaji mwenye majumba mengi ya kupangisha na ardhi kubwa ya kupangisha au inayolimwa na watu wengine wengi kwa ajili ya faida yake (KKS). Hupanda daraja yake, kabaila<\/strong> akafura;<\/em>\u00a0He climbs in rank, the land owner swells with pride (MA-AGT3).<\/span><\/p>\n

kibaraka\/vi-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>[n. 7\/8 derog.]\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lackey, henchman, bootlicker, reactionary, etc. (TJH). Yes-man, sycophant, political supporter; a reactionary, a political stooge, puppet (K&K). Lakini bado daraja, wapitayo vibaraka<\/strong><\/em>, But there is still a bridge, over which the reactionaries pass (MA-AGT6).<\/span><\/p>\n

kiroja\/vi-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>[n. 7\/8]\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ploy, stratagem, plot, scheme (TJH). Ruse, trick, trickery, magic, witchcraft: witch; monster; whim, st. surprising, baffling; puzzle; also: kioja<\/em> (K&K). Something that astonishes or terrifies, an oddity, a curiosity, a portent, a bugbear, monster (FJ).\u00a0Bado tunavyo viroja<\/strong>, vile vilivyofichika<\/em>; (But) we still have (our own) schemes that are just as obscure (MA-AGT6).<\/span><\/p>\n

kunyonya\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>[n. 15]\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exploitation, unfair treatment, oppression (TJH). Wanyonyao kama kupe, wagande wafe kunyonya<\/strong><\/em>; Those who suck (exploit) like ticks, may they become hard and die from\u00a0sucking (exploiting) (MA-AGT2).<\/span><\/p>\n

kupe\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>[n. 9\/10 an.]\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tick; exploiter, bloodsucker (TJH). Wanyonyao kama kupe<\/strong>, wagande wafe kunyonya;<\/em>\u00a0Those who suck (exploit) like ticks, may they become hard and die from\u00a0sucking (exploiting) (MA-AGT2).<\/span><\/p>\n

mnyonyaji\/wa-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>[n. 1\/2]\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exploiter, one who takes advantage of s.o., oppressor (TJH). See \u2013nyonya<\/em> suck the breast\u2014said of a child or animal (FJ). See kunyonya<\/em>\u00a015 exploitation, oppression, unfair treatment (TJH). Nayatangaza bayana, madhila ya wanyonyaji<\/strong><\/em>; I proclaim for sure, the degradation of the exploiters (MA-AGT1).<\/span><\/p>\n

mtunzi\/wa-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>[n. 1\/2]\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Watchman, guardian, defender, caretaker (TJH). Poet, author; guardian, watchman, herdsman (K&K). Watunzi<\/em><\/strong> msije guna, naomba muwe majaji<\/em>, You guardians should not grumble, I ask you to be judges (MA-AGT1).<\/span><\/p>\n

singe\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>[n. 9\/10]\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bayonet (FJ). Kisu kinachochomekwa kwenye mtutu wa bunduki ambacho hutumika kuchomea adui (KKS). Na mwisho huwa bepari, mirija yake ya singe<\/strong><\/em>; And the last is the capitalist, his straws are as bayonets (MA-AGT4).<\/span><\/p>\n

tangaza\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>[v. cs.]\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Declare, assert, proclaim (TJH). Make known, publish abroad, advertise, proclaim (FJ). Nayatangaza<\/strong> bayana, madhila ya wanyonyaji<\/em>, I proclaim for sure, the degradation of the exploiters (MA-AGT1).<\/span><\/p>\n

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