Kriolu Basics

08/19/2026

Join us this Saturday, August 22nd!!

08/17/2026

Using Kriolu to understand other languages.
🇦🇴music from Angola, fellow PALOP country, to help us.
song: Fogo
artist: Alzira Baptista ft. Levy

Portuguese:
minha mente te chama, chama
meu corpu te chama, chama
minha mente te chama,
baby apaga esse fogo (2x)

English:
my mind calls you, calls you
my body calls you, calls you
my mind calls you
baby, put out this fire

Kriolu:
nha menti ta txuma bu, txuma bu
nha korpu ta txuma bu, txuma bu
nha menti ta txuma bu,
baby, paga es fogu

08/13/2026

The Capeverdean Dictionary Set...teal (2015) in Kriolu with English translations and orange (2025) in English with Kriolu translations. Each holds history, capturing old and new words in the Kriolu language. Each contains some variations, as languages shift depending on influences. Each contains character, culture and is a contribution to the staples of the essence of Cabo Verde.

Pastel di midju: made with corn flour and sweet potatoes, filled with tuna fish.

Maminhas: named after the appearance of a mama's breast, a more modern way of making kuskus in an individual serving size.

Visit us at www.mili-mila.com

08/11/2026

Kriolu Resources by Mili Mila Series, Part 5 of 7: The Capeverdean Dictionary (Orange)

The first of its kind, English to Kriolu, Capeverdean Dictionary by author Manuel Da Luz Goncalves is a collection of English words with Kriolu translations, including variations. He spent another ten years working on this project with Team Mili Mila to this beautiful collection to honor and capture the Capeverdean Creole language.

Visit us at www.mili-mila.com

08/10/2026

Join me at the 16th Annual African Festival of Boston at the Boson Common on Saturday, August 15th from 9am to 8:30pm.

08/06/2026

Do you know what a ladybug is called in Kriolu?

08/03/2026

Kriolu Resources by Mili Mila Series, Part 4 of 7: Tiagu and Vovo (2022)

Mili Mila's first dual language children's book in English and Kriolu, written by Djofa Tavares, translated by Manuel Da Luz Gonçalves and Illustrated by Isaiah Gonsalves

Visit us at www.mili-mila.com

07/28/2026

Support Capeverdean Owned.
Support Women Owned.

Timeless Legacy
47 Legion Parkway,
Brockton, MA

07/22/2026

With Cabo Verde's ever-growing popularity, folks around the world are claiming to be Capeverdean in support of our beautiful country. We are taking a look at Capeverdean identity on another IG Live Conversations About Kriolu on Friday, July 24th at 7pm est.

We will be talk to Amber Dominga, a Cape Verdean and Puerto Rican artist, organizer, and media personality, born and raised in Roxbury. Her work explores what it means to be a second-generation American navigating diaspora, identity, race, and belonging.

Whether she’s creating art, moderating discussions, or amplifying untold stories, Amber is passionate about building connections, celebrating culture, and empowering the next generation through creativity and conversation.

Join the discussion on Instagram, this Friday, July 24th, at 7pm est...like, share, and comment.

With Cabo Verde's ever-growing popularity, folks around the world are claiming to be Capeverdean in support of our beautiful country. We are taking a look at Capeverdean identity on another Live Conversations About Kriolu on Friday, July 24th at 7pm est.

We will be talk to Amber Dominga, a Cape Verdean and Puerto Rican artist, organizer, and media personality, born and raised in Roxbury. Her work explores what it means to be a second-generation American navigating diaspora, identity, race, and belonging.

Whether she’s creating art, moderating discussions, or amplifying untold stories, Amber is passionate about building connections, celebrating culture, and empowering the next generation through creativity and conversation.

Join the discussion this Friday, July 24th, at 7pm est...like, share, and comment.