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A woman and a young boy confronted by an angry dog.

Mayoki Feelings

Written by Espen Stranger-Johannessen

Illustrated by Aakanee

Translated by Paul Fuila

Read by Elie Mvubu Mayemba

Language Lingala

Level Level 1

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A two-panel image of a woman and a young boy confronted by an angry dog.

“Nazo banga.”

“I am scared.”


A man who has hurt his hand with a knife.

“Ayii!”

“Ouch!”


A woman speaking to a man whose hand is hurting.

“Ozali malamu?”

“Are you okay?”


A man holding both hands on his hurting stomach.

“Libumu ezo sala nga pasi.”

“My stomach hurts.”


A woman holding a hand to her hurting head.

“Nazo yoka motó pasi.”

“I have a headache.”


A two-panel image of a man holding a hand to his stomach and thinking about a sandwich.

“Nazali na nzala.”

“I’m hungry.”


A two-panel image of a man working out with free weights and putting them down.

“Nalembi.”

“I’m tired.”


A two-panel image of a man sitting on a sofa yawning and thinking of a bed.

“Nazali na pongi.”

“I’m sleepy.”


A two-panel image of a man in a desert thinking of a glass of water.

“Nayoki posa ya mayi.”

“I’m thirsty.”


A two-panel image of a football player trying to score but failing.

“Eza soni.”

“That’s a shame.”


Written by: Espen Stranger-Johannessen
Illustrated by: Aakanee
Translated by: Paul Fuila
Read by: Elie Mvubu Mayemba
Language: Lingala
Level: Level 1
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