Oral History
Okwabya Olumbe - Funeral Rites and Lamentations of the Baganda
Okwabya Olumbe documents the elaborate funeral rites and mourning traditions of the Baganda people. This oral history recording captures the traditional lamentations, burial procedures, and succession rituals that have governed how the Baganda community processes death and grief for generations.
Central Baganda2023
Storytelling
Oluwombo - The Story of the Clans of Buganda
Oluwombo is a traditional storytelling session recounting the origins of the 52 clans (Ebika) of the Baganda people. This oral tradition has been the primary means of transmitting clan histories, totems, and taboos from one generation to the next. The storyteller, known as "Omukugu w'olugero," uses dramatic narration, proverbs, and songs to bring these ancient histories to life.
Central Baganda2023