Koroma who is of the temri tribe was the former managing director of reliable insurance trust corporation in the country. The krio of sierra leonea often erroneously called a creolea are a people with a unique tradition and history. Type, translate, search, send emails, tweet, and share with your friends in facebook with this online onscreen virtual keyboard emulator, in all languages. Krio language of sierra leone, est africa, project 2a. They are the descendants of freed african american, west indian and liberated african slaves who settled in the western area of sierra leone between 1787 and about 1885. Sierra leones national library service, the sierra leone library board sllb has 21 branches countrywide. Sierra leone history, language and culture history of sierra leone. This fleeting and particular interest, however, obscured two crucial processes in this small west african state.
Peace corps sierra leone, 1985 krio language 214 pages. The complete holy bible is now available in the krio language of sierra leone. Krio is spoken by 87% of sierra leone s population and unites the different ethnic groups in the country, especially in their trade and social interaction with each other. The story of the krio people of sierra leone has been largely overlooked in the history books but is of huge significance when looking at the story of not only the museum and the surrounding docks, but of migration and the slave trade in london. The society for the preservation and presentation of krio history was established by effie olayinka johnson, akindele t. Temne words and phrases visit sierra leone vsl travel. Those who survived such treatment need loving acceptance and integration into normal society as well as vocational training for future employment. Previous to sierra leone s discovery by the portuguese explorer pedro da cintra in 1462, the country was organised in small political units of independent kingdoms. Krio is spoken by 97% of sierra leone s population and unites the different ethnic groups in the country, especially in their trade and social interaction with each other. The bible society in sierra leone formally introduced the first holy bible to the large crowd gathered at the national stadium in freetown on may 28, 20.
It is mainly derived from english but has influences from other african languages yuroba for example, european languages such as french and also contains some expressions found in the west indies. The krios of sierra leone historic links to britain began with britains part in that heinous slave trade for the ethnic group called krios are descendants of various african american, caribbean, and african exslaves and freemen who the british resettled in africa in the modern day west african country of sierra leone. Sierra leone krio completed bible 20 krio bible dedicated in sierra leone. Krio is an englishbased creole spoken mainly in sierra leone in west africa.
Creole people are descendants of freed african american, west indian and liberated african slaves who settled in the western area of sierra leone between 1787 and about 1885. The krio bible effort began in 1975 with linguistic research spearheaded by lutheran bible translators missionaries and national educators and church leaders in sierra leone. The krio language is similar to english, but here are some of t. The public library network offers a vital service in sierra leone, providing a space where people from all walks of life can read for study, study and lifelong learning. Krio is the native language for some 300,000 krios the descendants of slaves from the west indies, united states and britain, who overwhelmingly live in freetown. Krio texts with grammar notes and translations in english lorenso. Prayer points scripture prayers for the krio, creole in sierra leone. Krios are actually one of the most educated groups in sierra leone. Their ancestors, the first colonists of the peninsula on which freetown stands, were black people brought to africa from london, nova scotia and jamaica, and liberated africans freed from slave ships intercepted on their way to the americas. Krio lessons for gcpn lesson one krio vowel sounds. Volunteers in sierra leone work with their communities on projects in education and health. It is mainly derived from english but has influences from other african languages yuroba for example, european languages such as french and also contains some expressions found. Krio words and phrases visit sierra leone vsl travel.
The krio people are descendants of freed african american, west indian, and liberated african slaves who settled in the western area of sierra leone between 1787 and about 1885. Oct 23, 2010 imodale caulkerburnett, seen here with the staff of office of the newlyly crowned chief of kagboro chiefdom, rev. While english is sierra leones sole official language, krio is far, far more widespread. I lived in sierra leone for many years and love this book.
In sierra leone the krio language is spoken by people with different degrees in the fluency, as well as regional changes to the krio. The efforts to evangelize the krio fula have only resulted in a very few becoming christians. The sierra leone creole people or krio people in the krio language is an ethnic group in sierra leone. This past week elcsl musicians continued their work preparing music for worship in the krio language.
Sierra leone s conflict was particularly noted for amputation of hands, arms and feet for no reason other than pure cruelty and evil. Temne is spoken by the temne, who make up about 30% of the population of sierra leone. The mainly hail from the countrys northern province and have a rich culture and history. Sierra leone translation in english krio dictionary. The journal of sierra leone studies volume 1 number 1 january. Good news for all men krio is the national language of sierra leone.
The krio language is spoken by 98% of sierra leones population and unites all the. The krio of sierra leone are descendants of black people brought to africa from nova scotia and jamaica, and liberated africans freed from slave ships. The government has run out of cash, inflation is rising, unemployment remains chronically high, taxation base has declined. Krios unique history as a creole language stems from the creation of sierra leones capital, freetown, as a new home for repatriated former slaves in 1787. The sierra leonean creole people or krio people is an ethnic group in sierra leone. Early in the week we gathered a small choir together to record the music that was written last week, and we also recorded a spoken version of the krio liturgy from the opening confession to the words of dismissal. Sierra leone in krio, translation, englishkrio dictionary. Krio is the native language for some 300,000 kriosthe descendants of slaves from the west. I watched the second inauguration of the president of sierra leone, dr. The krio people of sierra leone are partly descended from former enslaved africans who fought for the british in the american war of independence, in exchange for promises of freedom. The creole people are descendants of freed african american, west indian, and liberated african slaves who settled in the western area of sierra leone between 1787 and about 1885. Krio is the most widely spoken language in sierra leone and is native to the creoles who are freed slaves from britain, the united states and west indies. Jan 09, 2015 the sierra leone creole people or krio people are an ethnic group in sierra leone. An interpretive history 1st edition by wyse, akintola isbn.
Discover librarianselected research resources on sierra leone history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books. The learn krio is an app that teach us how to speak the krio language of sierra leone its easy to read, understand and user friendly user interface helps non krio speakers to. It is the result of the unfortunate history with the brits using them during the colonial era. It is also a comment on two of the major themes of the countrys historythe relations between the colony krio society and the. At its northern tip lies freetown, the sierra leonean capital. Sierra leone s firstever krio bible makes impact voice of america english skip. Welcome to the official bible society in sierra leone alliance biblique du sierra.
Further prayer and evangelism are needed to open the hearts and minds of the krio fula to the gospel of christ. Sierra leone here are helpful tips about learning to speak in krio. It is bordered by the atlantic ocean in the west, by guinea in the north and east, and by liberia in the south. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Krios unique history as a creole language stems from the creation of sierra leones capitol, freetown, as a new home for. Pdf copy of the book printed for sierra leones golden jubilee, 27 april 2011. Sierra leone can be accessed by road from guinea and liberia. Brownedavies in order to promote the unique culture and historical experience of the sierra leone krio people also known as the creoles. The book draws on a variety of sources to provide the reader with a clear and compelling account of sierra leone s political history. A famous temne chief bai bureh launched a rebellion against the british in 1898, this was as a result of overtaxation of his. The guinea kopoto sierra leone kambia was open as of january 20, as was the border with liberia at bo waterside.
It is by gods grace and faithfulness the book is now complete and available in sierra leone, she exclaimed, holding high the bible which now speaks in the common language of the nation. Krio is spoken by roughly 6,250,000 peoplenearly all sierra leones population. Land sierra leone s 350mi 560km atlantic coastline is made up of a belt. National level background questionnaire and assessment for the krio language of sierra leone, west africa, project 2b. The whole of sierra leone covers some 28,000 square miles 72,500 square kilometers, roughly the size of south carolina. You can now read the ebook in the pane on the left, listen to the audio pane to the right and practice your pronunciation use on the pronunciation tool tab on right all at the same time. The peninsulas mountain range is covered by tropical rain forests split by deep valleys and adorned with impressive waterfalls. West african pidgin english, also called guinea coast cr. As of 2007 there were close to 350,000 individuals who spoke krio as a primary language.
Special permits are required if transiting the border with a private vehicle. The krio language is spoken by 98% of sierra leones population and unites all the different ethnic groups in the country. They were at first favoured subjects of the british, and soon produced an elite of professionals, clergy and entrepreneurs in the white mans image. During their service in sierra leone, volunteers learn to speak local languages, including krio, mende, temne, mandingo. List of books and articles about sierra leone history. Jesus the story of jesus for children links to websites containing the bible in krio sorted by popularity. Krio language sierra leone news, this is sierra leone. The search for africas fighting spirit by tim butcher, a long way gone by ishmael beah, sierra leone by k. Books set in sierra leone 57 books set in sierra leone. Krio lessons print version for website sierra leone. Carry the bible app from the bible society in sierra leone alliance biblique du sierra wherever you go. We made using the peace corps krio language lessons material easier to use and more effective. List of books and articles about sierra leone history online.
Historic photos of sierra leone from the united nations photo library. Other resources for the bible in the krio language. Krio words and phrases krio is the most widely spoken language in sierra leone and is native to the creoles who are freed slaves from britain, the united states and west indies. Their ancestors, the first colonists of the peninsula on which freetown stands, were black people brought to africa from london, nova scotia and jamaica, and a liberated africans freed from slave ships intercepted on their way to the americas. The coastal westafrican country suffered a civil war from 1991 until 2002. Krio is spoken by roughly 6,250,000 peoplenearly all sierra leone s population. Creoles of sierra leone introduction, location, language.
Vowel english word using the sound a papa, father e hay, bait. The krio of sierra leoneoften erroneously called creoleare a people with a unique tradition and history. The journal of sierra leone studies volume 1 number 1 january 2012 editorial panel abdul bangura, howard university, john birchall, ade daramy, david francis, university of bradford, lansana gberie, dave harris, school of oriental and african studies university of london, philip misevich, st johns university, new york, john trotman. The story of sierra leones krio people in pictures. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sierra leones firstever krio bible makes impact voice. Sierra leone came to world attention in the 1990s when a catastrophic civil war linked to the diamond trade was reported globally.
Sierra leone has been a source of and destination for refugees. Sherbro and english book by john white, published by mendi mission press. Imf considers possible finance for sierra leone as economy goes into reverse sierra leone telegraph. Sierra leone has been inhabited for thousands of years. But krio and its native speakers, the krios, have existed in sierra leone for centuries and quite naturally the language has been influenced, and continues to be influenced by the languages that surround it. While english is sierra leone s sole official language, krio is far, far more widespread. Many of the speakers of sierra leone krio live in or close to the capital city, freetown. Sierra leone bradt travel guides by james knight paperback. The paper starts with a general introduction to prepositions in krio.
The krios of sierra leone is delivered with the support of iyamide thomas of the krios dot com. Prayer points scripture prayers for the fulani, krio in sierra leone. The latter group bonded under the revolutionary united front sierra leone rufsl banner, and engaged the state in a civil war that lasted from 1991 to 2002. Before the civil war, sierra leone had many writers contributing to its literature and since the end of the war the country has been in the process of. Memoirs of a boy soldier by ishmael beah, the memory of love by aminatta forna, radiance of tomorrow by i. All books set in sierra leone on mappits literary map. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Krio is also known as sierra leonean creole and patois. Thus, krio is a fully fledged language different from english. The krio bible at the warren memorial church in f the krio bible at the warren memorial church in freetown, dec. This book is a childrens color book based on a typical village school day in the 70s and 80s of the krio creole children from the surrounding villages of free town, sierra leone. Sierra leone s civil war internally displaced as many as 2 million people, or almost half the population, and forced almost another half million to seek refuge in neighboring countries 370,000 sierra.
Doris lega caulker gbabior ii 2010, was born in freetown, sierra leone, west africa. Narrative of two voyages to the river sierra leone during the years 179117921793 liverpool historical studies 1 jan 2000. Literature of sierra leone is the collection of written and spoken work, mostly fictional, from sierra leone. Krio is a creole language derived from english and several african languages. Private taxis, buses and trucks commute daily to and from conakryfreetown. Peace corps 1985 krio manual peace corps sierra leone pdf format peace corps mende manual peace corps sierra leone pdf formal peace corps temne manual peace corps sierra leone pdf format mende phrase book bunumbu press. Intoductory krio language manual sierra leone peace corps project summer 1964. The exslave, krio population of freetown, sierra leone an amalgam of ethnicities drawn from several parts of the african continent is a fascinating study in hybridity, creolization, european cultural penetration, the retention of african cultural values, and the interface between new world returnees and autochthonous populations of west africa. Now you can read, listen, and share gods word in english, kono, krio, kuranko, limba west, mende, and themne. This substantial and thoroughly documented book is a political biography of an important figure in sierra leone.
A school day for a village krio creole child of freetown, sierra leone 9781518750366 by daviesmendes, edwina and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Online shopping for sierra leone from a great selection at books store. Sierra leone krio completed bible 20 lutheran bible. By ade daramy for sierra leones 55th independence anniversary, 27 april 2016.
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