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”
Category Archives: Myth and Story
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”
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, scientific ingenuity, rainmakers, HEALERSContinue reading “Reflections on the Spiritual Economy of a People”
