Mine is to filter out the rhetoric and propaganda, so that we children of the soil can form opinions based on logic and reason. Not through those summarized and scripted tales presented to us.
A country with a rich history, landlocked in the Horn countryside of Africa. The country which birthed phenomenonal women of color who ruled remarkably during their reign: Queen Sheba and Queen Candace. Ethiopia where peace roamed is bleeding, unrest, suffering, abuse and crime created by the incompetence and ignorance of the ones who led and … Continue reading No Peace in Ethiopia?
The Cradock Four The first time someone brought up the story about the Cradock four, was when the late Sister B decided to tell me about them. May her beautiful soul continue to rest in peace 🕊️ I remember asking why we weren’t taught this part of our history and she laughed at me and … Continue reading The Cradock Four
We live in an era where some of our male counterparts in the space continue to undermine our capabilities to lead as women.You see as a young woman in student politics you would expect some form of unity to exist among your peers and yourself instead you are greeted by the ungodly desires of those … Continue reading The Cowards who abuse their power to get what they want, are the actual bullies.
Used to question my actions I looked for reasons negative reasons that would justify or quench the thirst I had for the little belief of things crumbling every time I tried them out.This time around it was rather different, when I questioned my actions and the choices I made the answers I never seeked for … Continue reading If it is for you, it won’t hurt you.
You take take to the ground during elections, You ask us about our problems and we tell you,Not because we believe in you but because it has become a norm.. You then crowd the place in your regalia and expensive attire, making promises to the little who have hope in your governance,That time service delivery … Continue reading The Ghosts of The Elections
If I were to change the person I am for society, I'd be far from being free. Why change who you are and everything that makes one unique to fit the criteria of the very same people who ridicule our customs and traditions? We developed a bad habit of ridiculing those of us who aren't … Continue reading English or Clanglish?
It has never been a crime, to protect your peace that is and act accordingly. We tend to enable others the opportunity to take advantage of us all in the name of love, we even make the mistake of lowering our standards to accommodate those who purposefully demonize our existence because we feel 'lonely' this … Continue reading Self Care is Necessary
You cannot control how everything plays out or happens to you. The only control you really have is your response to what happens.... and in that lies your power.
La Nkosi Writes 