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"Obroni!"


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Copyright: Leanne MC (LeanneMarie) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 16 W: 0 N: 26] (183)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-07-15
Categories: Daily Life
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-08-13 4:48
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In the Twi language (spoken widely in southern Ghana), "obroni" is the word for "white person." This little girl at Fafraha orphanage was only 3 years old, and she could not remember my name. Instead of calling me "teacher" (since she spoke no English), she shouted "obroni!" whenever she wanted my attention. On this particular day, things got a little out of hand in the classroom, and she ended up with white chalk all over her face. I pointed at her and started shouting "Obroni! Obroni!" She cracked up. The more I yelled, the louder she laughed. After I took this photo, we abandoned learning for the day and took to coloring each other with chalk.
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  • gaby Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1420 W: 45 N: 1555] (19750)
  • [2005-08-13 5:17]

Hi Leanne Marie - again a great one - your little model is wonderful - I like this bigggg smile -
In Ivory Coast or in Mali, white people are named "Toubabou" or "Blofoue" or "Guignen".
Have a nice week end
Thanks
Gaby

Sounds like you had a wondeful time with her and a nice portrait of her infectious laugh as a souvenier.

wow Leanne:) beauty and so happy shot, I feel her happiness:)exellent way ti show emotions, well taken
all the best
rgs

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