Preserving language, songs and culture for the next generation.
Jebet
A home for Nilotic heritage - Our language, songs, stories, and Identity.
I carry my mother's voice with me, in the stories she told us and the songs she taught us in Kalenjin.
Through WeAreNilotes, I am passing that love forward, so that my son and the next generation can grow up knowing their language, their songs and their culture.
Be Part of the Story
WeAreNilotes was born from something deeply personal to me, the stories, songs and culture my mother gave me. What began in our home is now becoming a space for many families to reconnect with their roots. If this story resonates with you, I would love to connect and walk this journey together.
Pass it to the next generation
Let us carry our language, songs, and culture forward, together
Language and culture are more than traditions. They are how our children learn who they are. When stories fade and songs are forgotten, something precious is lost.
WeAreNilotes is a space for preserving and celebrating the language, songs and culture that shapes who we are.
Here, you will find simple ways for children and adults alike to connect with their roots, through words, songs and stories that carry meaning from one generation to the next.
FAQ
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What is WeAreNilotes?
What is WeAreNilotes?
WeAreNilotes is a cultural initiative focused on preserving and celebrating Nilotic languages and traditions, beginning with Kalenjin, through simple language, stories, songs and learning for children
Who is this for?
Who is this for?
WeAreNilotes is for families, children and anyone who cares about passing language and culture on to the next generation.
Do children need to speak the language already?
Do children need to speak the language already?
Not at all. WeAreNilotes is designed for beginners. The goal is not fluency, but connection. This will help children feel familiar with the language, songs, and culture.
What can I find here?
What can I find here?
Simple language basics for children
Traditional songs and lullabies
Cultural stories and values
A growing community of families
A space where heritage feels alive
Who are Nilotes?
Who are Nilotes?
Nilotes are communities whose roots trace back to the Nile valley and East Africa, including groups such as Kalenjin, Maasai, Luo, Dinka, Nuer, and many others.
What connects us is not only geography, but shared ways of life which include our languages, songs, stories, traditions and the values we pass from one generation to the next.