Somali Bantu History
What is the primary language spoken by many Somali Bantu people?
Maay or Kiswahili
Which religion is predominantly practiced by the Somali Bantu people?
Islam
Name one of the most popular somali bantu dishes
Baaris iyo chicken
Most popular male somali bantu artist
nuur yare
When is hido iyo dhaqan traditionally worn?
Aroos(Weddings)
What is one of the main occupations of the Somali Bantu people?
Farming or agriculture
During which major Islamic holiday do Somali Bantu people, like others in Somalia, gather to celebrate and offer prayers?
Eid al-Fitr (celebrated at the end of Ramadan).
name 3 popular ramadan dishes
sambusa,malawax, moss with chicken
Most viral somali bantu song and who sang it ?
Heesti forever- nuur yare
What is traditionally worn during eid for men and women
The Somali Bantu are mainly known for living in which country in East Africa?
Somalia
What type of animal is commonly raised by the Somali Bantu people for food and milk?
Goats(Bahhhhh)
Name a somali bantu drink
Shai
where was the somali bantu festival hosted in 2022?
Kentucky
What clothing do somali bantu men wear to bed?
Macwis/furoon
Which river valleys in Somalia are most associated with the Somali Bantu's traditional agricultural practices?
The Juba and Shabelle river valleys are most associated with the traditional agricultural practices of the Somali Bantu people
What is a key element of Somali Bantu weddings, often involving large community gatherings and celebrations?
eating and dancing
What are 3 sweets served during times of celebration?
Halwa, dulsha,buskot
Name somali bantu traditional dance involving drums
Sharaara
What is a matching baati and gabbasar set
Bufis
Who were the Somali Bantu ancestors' primary origin group?
areas such as Mozambique, Tanzania, and other parts of southern Africa
what is a bantu tradition where people collect money in a group?
ayutoo
most popular food farmed by somali bantu people?
Corn
What is Deebo's salary to perform?
free.99
How many outfits do somali bantu brides often wear?
5 outifts (guuntino,saash,siit/dirac,nigerian,white dress)