Akazehe: a unique Burundi greeting risks disappearing

Sylvie Mbonimpa is visiting her daughter Melanie for the first time in months, and their reunion is filled with music.

The older woman sings her inquiries: “Is everything alright at home?“, “May your past and future be blessed,” and “I hope your husband is well.”

Melanie responds with a simple ‘yes’ to each question.

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