Garvey on Afrikan Manhood (Part 11)

The supreme visionary Marcus Garvey dedicated is entire being to the betterment of the entire Afrikan world community. Far from being the articulation of any shallow rhetoric, Garvey uttered profound words of wisdom of mission-compelling substance to lift his people as whole. As a powerfully important part of his eternally victorious mission this great hero empowered Afrikan man to bring their natural magnificence to the fore. He eloquently, challenged Afrikan men to lift themselves to mission compelling duty thus:

“As far as we are affected with the British empire, you will realise that we have just celebrated our centenary, the first hundred years of our emancipation, and if you were to look throughout this country which is an index to all other [so-called Caribbean] islands where this emancipation took place, one hundred years ago, you will find that the Jamaican [Afrikan] is no better off than the American [Afrikan]. In the march they are hungry, they are hopeless, they are unemployed, and if they do get employment it is chiefly the employment given to us by other peoples who have created for themselves, who are proprietors in their own rights; therefore, the situation remains the same in the [so-called Caribbean] as it is in America. The [Afrikan] is not a proprietor to any extent, the [Afrikan] is dependent still in our civilisation. In Afrika the condition is beyond description. The unfortunate condition of the race is of such as to make any proud man of the race hang his head in shame, and for his heart to bleed. There are sections of Afrika more progressive than others…but the progress of these sections under British rule is infinitesimal…We cannot provoke, because we cannot maintain the provocation. I feel sure you understand what I mean by that. If you provoke me, I become angry, and I am disposed to knock you down. You will be safe from being knocked down only if you are strong enough. Are you strong enough? How can you be strong enough when you are hungry, when you are unemployed, when you are dining at the soup kitchen of charity, so that you can get from charity that which will keep you for twenty-four hours?”

It is by no accident or happenstance that Marcus Garvey led into fruition the greatest most impactful organized body of Afrikan world souls ever to be made manifest. This is what the divine strength and power of Afrikan manhood can do. Afrikan men must surely cast aside and purge from their being the contaminants of alien ills and lift themselves according to their true genius filled, excellent and mighty nature.

Every Afrikan man regardless of social standing, level of wealth or whatever can look into his own mirror of self and bring to the fore the best of himself. This first man of human creation can shine his light of brilliance in the imperative thrust for global Afrikan ascension, applying himself at whatever relevant or appropriate level.

Garvey forthright challenged Afrikan men to:

“Be a man by doing the deeds of men”

The observance of Musa Msimu takes place during the month of so-called August and is a wonderful time to celebrate the mighty example of Marcus Garvey and the Movement that he created led in order for future generations of Afrikans to have their guide for complete freedom and nationhood. Musa Msimu is a part of the Afrikan Cultural calendar of the Universal Royal Afrikan Nation (URAN).

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.

The important book entitled: From Musa to Afrikan Fundamentalism – The Afrikan Spiritual Essence of Marcus Garvey is available to purchase online here. The book trailer can be accessed by clicking 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.