Mili Mila

Mili-Mila preserves Cabo Verde's vibrant culture and history through books, lifestyle & arts.

09/10/2026

So many have been asking...Pa Nu Papia Kriolu is BACK IN STOCK!! Get yours today at www.mili-mila.com

Pa Nu Papia Kriolu, written by Manuel Gonçalves & Dr. Leila DeAndrade provides the tools you need to build your confidence in speaking and understanding Kriolu. Each chapter includes fun, easy-to-follow exercises designed to help you learn proper Cape Verdean Creole grammar while building your vocabulary along the way.

The comprehensive glossary makes learning even easier! Look up a word in Kriolu to find its English meaning, or search in English for a quick translation into Kriolu.

Whether you’re beginning your Kriolu journey or looking to strengthen your skills, this book is a valuable resource for learning and preserving our language.

Learn Kriolu. Speak Kriolu. Preserve Kriolu.

09/08/2026

Kriolu Resources by Mili Mila Series, Part 6 of 7: Kriolu Basics for Beginners

Kriolu Basic for Beginners is 7wk Online Classes for ages 14+ to help you read, write and apeak Kriolu, Following the Capeverdean Alphabet (ALUPEC).

Level 1: Begin your Kriolu Language Journey (If you are starting out and want a foundation) Wednesdays, September 16th to October 28th.

Level 2: Strengthen your Kriolu Language (If you have a foundation, but want to grow your fluency)
Mondays, September 14th to October 26th.

Classes offered February, May or September.
Registration closes Wednesday, September 9th, 2026.
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09/08/2026

For the beautiful lives lost in Fogo.

"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace."

Amen🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

- Adapted from the Book of Ezra

09/07/2026

Team Mili Mila sends out much love and blessings to our patrón, affectionately known as Lela. We wish you many more years of health, peace, love and of course cool vibes only! God bless you. We love you! Enjoy!!

Happy Birthday Lela!! Manuel Da Luz Goncalves

***Our new tshirts will be available online soon.***
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Sign up for Kriolu Basics for Beginners. Link in Bio.
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09/04/2026

Sign up for Kriolu Basic for Beginners! 7wk Online Classes, for ages 14+. Space Limited! Which level do you need? Share to those who would like to learn.

Level 1: Begin your Kriolu Language Journey (If you are starting out and want a foundation) Wednesdays, September 16th to October 28th.
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Level 2: Strengthen your Kriolu Language (If you have a foundation, but want to grow your fluency)
Mondays, September 14th to October 26th.
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08/31/2026

Kriolu Basics for Beginners
7wk ONLINE Class

Level 1
Wednesdays at 7pm Est. Starts September 16th

Level 2 Mondays at 7pm est Starts September 14th

Registration Opens TODAY at 12pm est.

08/27/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the Barefoot Diva!

Through her music, Cesária Évora brought our language here, there and everywhere. She will forever be the Queen of Morna. 🙏🏽👑🎤🎵🇨🇻💐

The Capeverdean Dictionary in English to Kriolu available for purchase...
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08/25/2026

The significance and meaning behind the song Djonsinho Cabral. [Many versions...original by Os Tubarões, with lead singer Ildo Lobo]

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I do not own the rights to this music.

08/24/2026

Bon dia!
There's something about having a little piece of Cabo Verde in Dorchester, the heart of the Capeverdean community in Boston. 🇨🇻

dafu or fidjos (n.): variety of corn bread; fried pastries
keju (n.) cheese
dosi (n.) dessert; sweet; dosi leti, sweet milk; dosi di koku, coconut sweet
galon (n.): cup of coffee and milk

Obrigada Lelena Ortet

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08/19/2026

We are going to be at the CACD Katxupa Festival on Saturday, August 22nd from 2 to 7pm. $10 entrance. Free for kids.

Come thru and get your Kriolu Resources and Tshirts!

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