WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A MA’ATIC MAN? In ancient Afrikan Philosophy we find the ethical/moral principle of Ma’at, manifesting as the Goddess of honor, truth and justice in ancient Egypt (Kemet). What does Ma’at mean and how does it inform the role and values of Afrikan men? How can we apply Afrikan philosophyContinue reading “Righteousness Consciousness Defined”
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Water and Land
“In Abundance of Water the Fool Is Thirsty” – Water Work vs Wage Work. “Well above the timberline and only a short distance from the top of Mount Katahdin in Maine, where the sun first hits the United States each morning, is a spring of water. Above it is only hard rock. So where doesContinue reading “Water and Land”
higher vibes
Medium-scale commercial farming in Zimbabwe: how has it fared since land reform?
Originally posted on zimbabweland:
We have a new open access paper out in the Journal of Modern African Studies – “Medium-scale commercial agriculture in Zimbabwe: The experience of A2 resettlement farms”. Contrary to assertions that A2 medium-scale farms allocated during the land reform are largely occupied by ‘cronies’ and that they are unproductive and under-utilised,…
Newness: a short story by Menzi Maseko
They call it Speculative fiction, magical realism and even phantasy or science fiction. We just call it Indaba. Siyazixoxela nje: This one is called Newness Unlocks Time aka NUT Newness Unlocks Time The eighth floor of The Meikles Hotel does not feel like it is eight stories up. Somehow, it seems much lower, compared toContinue reading “Newness: a short story by Menzi Maseko”
Ancestral Resonance
D’vices, Democracies and Devotions A Prelude to an Essay: The Ancestors Write a Letter to Their Lost and Found Abadala/The Ancient ones of the first people wished to write a letter to their offspring. Many generations had passed since this council had sat for the sole purpose of communicating with their children’s children. So muchContinue reading “Ancestral Resonance”
Ubukhosi Obenzenjani?/ Kingship For What?: Does Royalty Have An Expiry Date?
“Kings do not exist in a vacuum. Kings hold their positions because they enjoy the support and respect of the people they are supposed to lead. They are kings of their people and not because of a piece of paper of recognition from government and the government salary. Already, a lot of people in theContinue reading “Ubukhosi Obenzenjani?/ Kingship For What?: Does Royalty Have An Expiry Date?”
Reflections on the Spiritual Economy of a people
Five Elements of Invocation: Fire – Am : Awaken Qebsenuf Water – Nu : Awaken Hapi Air – As : Awaken Imset Earth – Ta : Awaken Duamutef Quintessence – Sa : Awaken Khephera !!! Chant: Am Nu As Ta Sa!!! We used to be a people of invocation, NATURAL MAGIK, rainmakers, HEALERS and seersContinue reading “Reflections on the Spiritual Economy of a people”
Stories written to music
24/08/2020 – Harare, Zimbabwe South Afrika, Afriphobia and the Psycho-economic Condition ( Written to Charlie Haden and Liberation Orchestra’s Time/Life, circa 2016) transcribed to Thandi Ntuli’s Indaba Is From as early as the year 2016, I have grappled with the idea of creating some sort of creative-cultural integration model or project for the southernmost partsContinue reading “Stories written to music”
The Journey Through the Tree of Life – Part 1
“In the Kemetic Tree of Life, each sphere and its divinity represent a particular human and / or a transcendental philosophical issue ( lower 5 spheres) and cosmic issues ( upper 5 spheres) that must be experienced and mastered in order to progress. Once the aspirant progresses to mastery of the 10 spheres ( branchesContinue reading “The Journey Through the Tree of Life – Part 1”
