Kukumbuko (Remembrance) – Uungwana (Culture)

By grace of the Creator supreme the original people of the world carried all the facets to build pinnacle civilisation and remember how and what was done from generation to generation in order to further advance. To remember is to recall what has been. This is how one is informed and knowledgeably equipped to progressively move forward. To remember also brings with it responsibility to do that which is rightful to do. Remembrance of Afrikan history is vital to Afrikan life. Remembrance of the self-determined effort of Afrikan souls is what brought Afrikan history to be.  A plethora of outstanding builders, pioneers, leaders, visionaries, wisdom guides are necessary components of the greatest and most extensive continuum of any people. The great hero Omowale Malcolm X emerged from the powerful continuum of his people and worked tirelessly for the betterment of his people. In remembrance of him the spirit of rightful responsibility that Afrikan souls have for their own people is energised in the best ways possible in their own lives and in the lives of those yet to come.

Omowale Malcolm X during his lifetime sought to lift Afrikan souls throughout the world in liberty and nationhood during is physical lifespan. This is also true in remembrance of him. The forthright spirit and energy of liberty can be invoked. The mission of Afrikan ascension can be invoked. The lessons of his experience can be brought to fore. There are many important and vital qualities that can be energised in the Afrikan soul in remembering this special life and continual legacy. Also, the fact of the Omowale Malcolm X remembrance observance period itself is also key in this. For example, in the Americas in other places Afrikan history is celebrated during the month of February. However, in the UK the Afrikan history season is situated in the month of October. However, the Kukumbuko or remembrance observance period for this great hero takes place during the February. For multitudes of Afrikan souls this is naturally a part of the Afrikan history season in February. And for those who are in the places where the Afrikan history observance is not in February the spirit of remembrance is still energised. Even beyond his physical lifespan, in a myriad of different ways Omowale Malcolm X continues to restore oneness throughout the Afrikan world. The Afrikan must surely remember. In his words:

‘Of all our studies, history is best qualified to reward our research’.

Kukumbuko is a Kiswahili word for remembrance and utilised by the Universal Royal Afrikan Nation to identify and describe the important observance of Omowale Malcolm X Kukumbuko. Here detailed is an acronym of this word with associated Kiswahili identifiers:

Kiongozi (Leader)

Ukuu (Greatness)  

Kolea (Well-Seasoned)

Uungwana (Culture)

Maongozi (Guidance)

Bora (Excellent)

Utukufu (Glory)

Kipeo (Maximum)

Ona (See)

The third part of the Kukumbuko acronym is Uungwana (Culture) – To embrace Afrikan culture in accordance with the organ membership is held to secure relevant results.

By the grace of the Creator Supreme, Afrikan culture is Afrikan civilisation and Afrikan civilisation is Afrikan culture. These terms are naturally interchangeable and substance-filled in meaning and depth for this primary people of creation. Culture is the way Afrikan souls live. This is the civilised way in which Afrikan souls live. This is Afrikans living  their own civilisation. Civilisation is not static theory, discrete, abstract nor detached formulation it is living self-determined phenomena that facilitates the building and development of the collective whole. It is expressed through nationhood. The great hero Omowale Malcolm X knew the importance of Afrikan culture for Afrikan people and called for a ‘cultural revolution’ in order for Afrikan souls to restore themselves despite the ill-impositions of others. Others that mean the Afrikan ill have attempted to destroy or deny Afrikan culture to thwart self-determined Afrikan civil living.  The call of ‘cultural revolution’ has been answered by multitudes of Afrikan souls throughout the world with the values of the Nguzo Saba established as a part of the Afrikan life, the annual cycle of observances including Kwanzaa and other cultural practice. Indeed, the observance of Omowale Malcolm X Kukumbuko in honour of this great hero is also a part of the cultural fabric. Here, there are powerful lessons on nation-building behaviour for the progress of Afrikan souls to be harnessed for elevation. There are also lessons on self-destructive behaviours exhibited by Afrikan souls coerced outside of themselves to do the uncivilised bidding of others that mean the Afrikan ill. With Afrikan culture restored optimal living can be established and self-destructive behaviours can be safeguarded against  in mission of nationhood. To have civilisation is to have culture.  

The Universal Royal Afrikan Nation (URAN) is an organ that is rooted in spiritual and cultural fabric for the imperative the mission of global Afrikan ascendancy. Throughout its annual observance calendar cycle URAN energises active knowingness in and from the core spirit levels of Afrikan beingness. 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.

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 an 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.

The important text: From Ajar to Omowale – The Spiritual & Garveyite Journey of Malcolm X by this author is available to purchase online here. The trailer for this important text can be found online here. This publication provides detail on the life and example of this great hero. You can also visit the institution of Yemanja to pick up a copy.

Also, the text: From Pert-En-Min to Kwanzaa - A Kuumba (Creative) Restoration of Sacred First Fruits by this author is available to purchase online here. This publication provides informative detail on the of the Kwanzaa celebration. You can also visit the institution of Yemanja to pick up a copy.

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.