Living in the Village!

One local name of my friend is Keneliwe. Her name means “to give.” No one has the same exact name because Setswana names can be very long and have multiple meanings. 

What subjects do you study in school, and which one is your favorite?:

In school, Ninie studies math, Setswana, art, English and science. Her favorite subject is math because she likes problem-solving. 

What is your homework like?:

Ninie's homework consists of homework sheets and writing prompts. For example, Ninie had geometry homework where she had to calculate the area of different shapes. She also had homework on algebra. 

What do you like to do after school? Do you have a favorite sport or game?:

After school Ninie likes to interact with her culture and play village games with friends in her neighborhood. Ninie plays a variety of sports, but her favorite is hockey. 

Who is your favorite famous person?:

Ninie's favorite famous person is Jhene Aiko. Jhene Aiko is an American singer in the R&B category. Ninie's favorite song is called "The Worst."

What kinds of music do you listen to?:

Ninie likes to listen to a lot of pop, R&B and hip-hop songs.

What would you like to be when you grow up?:

Ninie is not sure what she wants to be when she grows up, but she enjoys science and hopes to pursue a career in that field. 

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?:

Ninie would love to go to Mexico. 

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