Anthem and Rhythm of Afrikan Liberation

The greatest, most genius filled and spirit ones of Creation are blessed with the superlative creativity of humanity gifted by the Creator Supreme. Central in the sacred universe the mighty Afrikan soul is at one (uni) with rhyme (verse). The harmonious vibrational rhythmic movements of the universe orchestrated by the Creator Supreme is echoed in the creative expressions of the Afrikan divine. The illustrious energising natural spiritual soundscape of Afrikan life that emanates from this magnificent people has been a powerful part of the ascension of life from the beginning. From ceremony to work to battle the panoramic sphere of life is energised with the unique sounds of the spirit Afrikan. In the imperative mission for the attainment, maintenance and safeguarding of liberty song is an important energiser that potently reverberates with the Afrikan soul at the deepest levels in the most progressive ways with dynamic spirit carriers from the voice to the drum. In celebrating Afrika Ukombozi Siku (Afrika Liberation Day), song is expressed and the drum pulsates to represent the heartbeat of the nation. A marvellous blessing in the annual cycle of a profound observance. The Kiswahili word for song is Wimbo. The Kiswahili word for drum is Ngoma.

Genocidally, the evil deeds of the enemy have been unleashed over the recent centuries to disgrace the world with the worst horror of all ages. During this Maafa, the Afrikan has been forced to remove his wholesome and progressively vitalising expression of song from his or her repertoire of life. The enslaving savage sought to strip the Afrikan of every mode of self-empowerment. The drum was outlawed. Songs and their performance were tolerated only if they served the interests of the so-called master. Eventually, the Afrikan genius flow of musical expression was to be exploited in the same parasitical ways as other areas of Afrikan life. The foreign vultures of culture attempted in desperate futility to steal creative expression from the Afrikan and falsely claim it as their own origination. A grotesquely disfigured of cacophony erupted. The foul enemy brute continued his pursuance of piracy and sought to institutionalise his vulturism, compelling Afrikans to provide him with profit or pleasure. Afrikan expression was to be castrated and confined to expression upholding the bogus status quo of foreign domination with the creation of content for non-elevation (at best).    

As the enslaving legacy continues, foreign forces are pleasured by Afrikan creative expression that have in far too many instances been horrifically skewed with content of denigration. The alien castrations have created a music circus or zoo so that the theft inheriting sons and daughters of the chattel plantation so-called master can be entertained as they continue to plunder Afrikan resource. Entrapped, with barrage of enemy impositions for many Afrikans the  'way out' made visible to them is to become the spectacle for the pleasure of that same enemy.

Progressively, there are ever-increasing numbers of artists who bring a powerful message of Afrikan liberation together with ever-increasing numbers of Afrikan souls who on the imperative path of self-restoration and the attainment of freedom and are empowered by such expression. In areas where positive songs to energise the imperative mission to attain, maintain and safeguard Afrikan liberty are lower in popularity than the number of Afrikans present – there is greater effort needed for self-restoration and traction for liberty. Likewise, in areas where the most damaging forms of creative expression remains highest – greater effort is needed for self-restoration and traction for liberty. The Afrikan must be free. As a supreme visionary and liberator eloquently emphasises: 'In our homes and everywhere possible'.

This is one of the many reasons why the powerful observance of Afrika Ukombozi Siku (Afrika Liberation Day) is of vital importance in the spiritual and cultural life of the Afrikan soul. This wonderful period has its own anthem and songs of upliftment. A global anthem of Afrikan ascendancy was created and wonderfully expressed by combining in verse wonderful indigenous languages of Azania (South Afrika), Xhosa, Zulu and Sesotho. This powerful expression of oneness is known as Nkosi Sikelel'iAfrika (Creator Bless Afrika).

So powerful is this expression of oneness that a translation was made into Kiswahili to became the national anthem of the country Tanzania.

Kiswahili is an important unifying language for Afrikan people throughout the world and within the Universal Royal Afrikan Nation (URAN), is a language that is featured in observances throughout the year. Afrika Ukombozi Siku is just one of the annual observance beneficiaries of this wonderful language form. As such, with the adjustment of replacing the wordTanzania with the word Afrika, the following powerful anthem is revealed:

Mungu Ibariki Afrika (Creator Bless Afrika)

Mungu Ibariki Afrika                                                       Creator bless Afrika
Wabarika VIongozi wake                                               Bless its leaders
Hekima Umoja na Amani                                               Wisdom, unity and peace
Hizi ni ngao zetu                                                               These are our shields
Afrika na watu wake                                                       Afrika and its people

Ibariki Afrika, Ibariki Afrika                                           Bless Afrika, Bless Afrika
Tubariki Watoto wa Afrika                                           Bless us, the children of Afrika
Mungu ibariki Afrika                                                       Creator bless Afrika
Dumisha uhuru na Umoja                                             Grant eternal freedom and unity
Wake kwa Waume na Watoto                                   To its women, men and children
Mungu Ibariki Afrika na watu wake                         Creator bless Afrika and its people

Ibariki Afrika, Ibariki Afrika                                           Bless Afrika, Bless Afrika
Tubariki Watoto wa Afrika                                           Bless us, the children of Afrika

For the young ones to the more senior, there are many wonderful songs that can be expressed during Afrika Ukombozi Siku, one of the creative expressions of this author that has its own accompanying set of hand gestures is A.L.D. is special to me. Here, A.L.D. are the initial letters for Afrika Liberation Day the rudimentary English approximation of the powerful Afrikan words, Afrika Ukombozi Siku.

A.L.D. is special to me
A.L.D. is special to me
Freedom walks
Freedom talks
Freedom comes into our hearts

There is a plethora of Afrikan artists throughout the world who have created wonderfully inspiring and relevant songs of and for Afrika Liberation. Let the Anthems and Rhythms of Afrikan Liberation ring out to signal impending victory for all Afrikan souls throughout the world. The Afrikan is truly Creator blessed as he celebrates Afrika Ukombozi Siku and doe for the interests of Afrikan liberty all year round. 

Afrika Ukombozi Siku is observed as a part of the cultural calendar of the Universal Royal Afrikan Nation (URAN). Within URAN, celebrations take place on the actual date of the 25th. Become a part of the thrust of Afrikan liberty during this time and throughout the year and become a part of an organ for Afrikan ascendancy.  The Universal Royal Afrikan Nation (URAN) is an Afrikan-centred spiritual and cultural mission for ascendancy that embodies living spiritually and culturally rooted life. To find out more about URAN and its spiritual-cultural mission for liberty and nationhood click here. The exquisite URAN pendant can be obtained online by clicking here.

Click here for the link to a short recorded narrative entitled: Liberate and Lead the World – Liberators for Liberty.

Another apt creative expression entitled Black Love composed by this author and performed by the Kujenga project is available to experience online click here.

In his capacity as an Afrikan-centred spiritual cultural practitioner this author is available for further learning in this regard and also for the carrying out of ceremonies such as naming and name reclamation. For details please click here.

Afrikan World Studies programmes are important forms of study in understanding the Afrikan experience. There are a range of subjects covered on these programmes including History, Creative Production, Psychology and Religion. To find out more about these learning programmes please click here. For the video promo for these learning programmes click here.

At nominal cost, also consider acquisition of an a4 laminate poster of articulations by this author when visiting the Yemanja institution to enrol, consult, learn, gather or otherwise.

Also, visit www.u-ran.org for links to Afrikan liberation Love radio programme on Universal Royal Afrikan Radio online.