Magezi's drum
Hlekane Paulina Baloyi
Simangaliso Sibiya
English

Magezi slowly starts drumming on his black and white drum.

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Children gather and sing along with the drum.

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They sing, "Kasi Masingitani i nkata mani? I nkata mfana kuloni."

3

Women dance around to the sound of Magezi's drum.

4

Men roll on the ground, and move up and down, to the sound of Magezi's drum.

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Old women sway their hips and ululate.

Everyone enjoys Magezi's lovely drumming.

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Mdungwazi rolls his eyes, and does his funny dance movements!

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Old men whistle and shake their heads to the beat of Magezi's drum.

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Magezi's drum
Author - Hlekane Paulina Baloyi
Illustration - Simangaliso Sibiya, Hlekane Paulinah Baloyi, Hlekane Paulina Baloyi
Language - English
Level - First sentences
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