The Healing Sound Of Mme Busi Mhlongo I was first introduced to uMama Busi Mhlongo at a very young age, and her music has been part of my life ever since. During childhood sleepovers at a friend’s house, it became a tradition for us to gather around and watch her live performance DVD featuring Bayete … Continue reading When Music Heals:
When Tradition Meets Respect:
My Take on the Ngizwe Mchunu Saga @lankosiwrites I don’t believe Ngizwe Mchunu set out to offend our rainbow family. His words were clumsy and lacked the wisdom needed to convey their intended meaning, as he was driven by a desire to protect the sacred regalia once worn by kings, warriors, and healers, which carried … Continue reading When Tradition Meets Respect:
She Who Dwells On The Mountain
I am a descendant of fearless nonconformists, @lankosiwrites A grandchild of the sun and great grandchild of the water.A daughter of the winds birthed by fearless warriors, whose bones still echo beneath the ground…as I walk in the footsteps of those who came before me.
The Flame Within
In every heartbeat and every breath, the blood of our ancestors speaks, calling us to walk the paths they cleared. Each step we take carries their strength, turning their struggles into resilience and their dreams into our future. Imilayezo yabo ride the wind, gently and without delay, reaching us through the branches of trees grown … Continue reading The Flame Within
A Reminder
The blood of our ancestors is a living sacred bond, carrying within it the memory of battles fought and victories won. It echoes with the songs once sung around ancient fires and the prayers once whispered into the soil at dawn.
Why I Admire Yeye Lara Fashola Fanimokun
When I was first introduced to her, I was in the early stages of my awakening…searching for deeper, African-rooted explanations for the experiences unfolding within me. That’s when I came across an interview between Yeye Lara Fashola and an Ifa healer based in the US. They were speaking about the soul family. I was immediately … Continue reading Why I Admire Yeye Lara Fashola Fanimokun
A Dream I Do Not Wish to Wake From
When he shared my work, I felt the circle of creation return to completion…the spirit moving from me to him, and back again, as the drums of the unseen echoed in agreement🥺🤍
Walking Through Fire to Reclaim My Voice
When I withdrew, I did it because spirit instructed me to. My energy was not to be wasted in a space where puppets danced, where sweet treats replaced vision, and where leadership became an empty performance. During my time away, I learnt that, a true leader serves the people, but also serves the living spirit … Continue reading Walking Through Fire to Reclaim My Voice
Listening To The Winds of Change
For weeks now, I've felt a gentle yet persistent whisper in my spirit that my body can no longer ignore. It’s as if the presence of my ancestors is nudging me, urging me to pay attention to something deeper within myself. This morning, the fog finally cleared, and I remembered that we are walking into … Continue reading Listening To The Winds of Change
When Music Heals:
Phila Dlozi The Sangomic Voice of Healing There are voices that sing…and then there are voices that heal. Phila Dlozi carries a sangomic voice that doesn’t wait for your comprehension, it moves you before the message even unfolds. Source: Pinterest He carries an ancient kind of energy, one that stirs the soul’s deepest rivers. Carrying … Continue reading When Music Heals:
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