JAMB Literature in English 1981 Question 40

Question 40

African Poetry

In Rubadiri's 'Stanley Meets Mutesa' Mtu Mweupe Karibu means

  1. A.whiteman, you are a man of excellent calibre
  2. B.white man stay in peace with us
  3. C.whiteman you are welcome
  4. D.whiteman go back to your country
  5. E.whiteman here are cables for you.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (whiteman you are welcome)

Explanation

In Swahili "mtu mweupe" is "white man" and "karibu" is "welcome".