Utenzi or utend̠i is a form of narrative poetry in Swahili. Its name derives from the fact that it usually describes heroic deeds, like the medieval European gesta (lit. "deeds").
Utenzi or utend̠i is a type of Swahili poetry that tells stories about heroic deeds. The name comes from its focus on tales of bravery and valor, much like medieval European epics known as "gesta."