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ArchivesAndré Action Diakité JACKSON / M'zée Fula-Ngenge
African personal names have innumerable functions for instance the association of one's profession, behavior, or character. Many African names derive from one's lineage through clan, ethnic/tribal, or spiritual affiliation. Names can also be commemorative of ancient wars and conquests.
In Africa, “André Action JACKSON” is referred to by his warrior clan name, "M'zée Fula-Ngenge" Pronunciation: (mōōzē fōō′lä - ĕn gĕn′gā)
M'zée (is an honorific title, rather than a name)
“Fula-Ngenge” officially translated in “a wise person who chosen by GOD to breathe happiness into those who need it most.”
That name, given to him in 1986 by the late Zaïrean president Mobutu Sese Seko Kuku Ngbendu wa za Banga—and became more widely-used internationally after (Congolese singer) Papa Wemba composed and performed a song in 1999 at the inauguration of a (July 19th) national holiday in honor of Dr. Jackson.
In Africa, “André Action JACKSON” is referred to by his warrior clan name, "M'zée Fula-Ngenge" Pronunciation: (mōōzē fōō′lä - ĕn gĕn′gā)
M'zée (is an honorific title, rather than a name)
“Fula-Ngenge” officially translated in “a wise person who chosen by GOD to breathe happiness into those who need it most.”
That name, given to him in 1986 by the late Zaïrean president Mobutu Sese Seko Kuku Ngbendu wa za Banga—and became more widely-used internationally after (Congolese singer) Papa Wemba composed and performed a song in 1999 at the inauguration of a (July 19th) national holiday in honor of Dr. Jackson.
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This message bears a startling resemblance to one posted by Stephanie Diakit'e on December 18, 2002.
What neither of you have quite got round to telling us is, why you are happening to mention this. Do you want us to add these names to the database because some deposed dictator bestowed them on a diamond merchant? We need more evidence of usage than that.
What neither of you have quite got round to telling us is, why you are happening to mention this. Do you want us to add these names to the database because some deposed dictator bestowed them on a diamond merchant? We need more evidence of usage than that.
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