The Luo People (Lupita - Obama's Clan)
Luo People are Lake Nilotes who have rich traditions and culture. Their society is highly organized from naming ceremonies, to wedding and funerals.
Cambridge Prep
Average rating:
4.9
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Who are the Luopeans? A tribe of people in East Africa around the Lake Nam Lolwe ( formerly known as L. Victoria).The Luo People are Lake Nilotes who are heirs of Ramogi their Ancestor. They are found in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Ethiopia and The DRC. They are fishermen, farmers and pastoral herders. Luos are some of the smartest and educated people in the region. They speak Dhuluo and other languages. Some of the famous Luos are Luipta Nyo'ngo, Barack Obama, Jaramogi Ajuma Oginga Odinga and Tom Mboya. They have rich traditions and a highly organized society from naming of children, wailing loudly in funeral and wife inheritance. Join us and learn more of the Luo People You will not want to miss.... - History - Geography - Migration and Mythology - Luo Clans - Naming system - Societal Organization- wife inheritance. - Customs and Culture esp weddings and funerals. - Food and Music - Why are Luos academically gifted? - And Much More We will watch videos and learn through slides. This class will be caught using Slides, Videos and some Guest teacher when available. This is a series of classes that covers Ethnic and Indigenous people of East Africa. This is a series of classes that covers Ethnic and Indigenous people of East Africa. Classes do not have to be taken in any particular order. These are different Ethnic Groups/ Umbrella Families. Other classes include:- *** The Gĩkũyũ People (Bantus) *** Rendille People (Cushitic) *** Maasai People *** Mijikenda People
Learning Goals
Luopean and their rich culture that is highly organized.
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Joined January, 2019
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Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-11 learners per class
