Remembrance in Number

Numbers have always been an important part the lives of the first, greatest and exceptional spirit ones of humanity. The spiritual and cultural significance of number has been gleaned from natural phenomena of the sacred universe and has been expressed throughout Afrikan life from architectural excellence to the counting of days. Of all numbers and number symbolism the sacred number seven holds special place for Afrikan souls and is to be found representing much in the cycles of life’s unfolding. The divine virtues of the ancient deity Maat are seven: Truth, Justice, Righteousness, Reciprocity, Balance, Harmony and Order. Afrikans studied to be versed in seven subject areas (holistic study order much plagiarised mistranslated and diluted by others): Grammar, Arithmetic, Rhetoric, Dialectic, Geometry, Astronomy, and Music. The life cycle stages are seven: Infancy, Childhood, Becoming Adult, Adulthood, Eldership, Living Great Ancestor, Great Ancestor. Seven is a sacred number that can powerfully represent transformative ascendancy, achievement and completion. In the language of Kiswahili the word for seven is Saba.

During the abominable Maafa of recent centuries Afrikan people and their essential spiritual and cultural fabric have been subjected severe attack. On the plantation Afrikan souls were forced to comply with the wicked will of others with dire consequences brutally inflicted should the Afrikan express his or her own spiritual and natural state of being. This horror-filled existence persists and within the context of a hostile enemy environment the bogus attempts to manipulate or coerce the Afrikan outside of Self are ever-present. The constant message of compliance with the so-called master and his wicked plantation or else suffer the ferocious wrath of his criminal onslaught being constantly reinforced. To this day Afrikans are still be subjected the wicked wrath of enemy forces and vile manipulative message offensive. Threat of sanction, loss of livelihood, social status, professional accolade or worse. These depraved extortions are insidiously wielded and signal the enemy intent to keep the plantation horror alive. Speech curtailed, posture weak, self-hate expressed and other ills are symptoms of the enemy domination. Just as the imperative for Afrikans to fight for independence, liberty and nationhood in the plantation of before, the Afrikan continues that fight for independence, liberty and nationhood in the now. Self-governance, self-determination, self-reliance and so on are a must for all of the wonderful Afrikan souls throughout the world to be permanently rid of the ills of wicked foreign foes.

Fortunately, the marvellous spirit people of Creation have produced great heroes and sheroes that have set the example of complete betterment and embody the essence of the sacred number seven. Omowale Malcolm X is an exceptional hero who picked up the mantle of transformative ascendancy for a whole people in an extraordinary way. This great hero carried the spiritual and cultural essence of seven throughout his life. He is the seventh child of his father – born for progressive mission out of the crucible of organised Afrikan uplift. The label of Malcolm is seven letters – symbolic of transformation from the vestiges of oppression. The reclaimed name Omowale is seven letters – symbolic of reclamation of completeness in the whole Afrikan self – achievement indeed. There are many more symbolic references to be drawn from the life of this great one in relation to the sacred number seven. Meanwhile, the criminal element in the world continue to manufacture synthetic messages for wicked and genocidal intent. The sacred Afrikan people of the sacred universe will continue to carry and express message and the message in number of righteous order in self-determined progression from remembrance.

Omowale sparked the light of Afrikan reclamation in the hearts of countless and ever-increasing numbers of Afrikan people throughout the world. This is surely transformative ascendancy of an eternal nature. For example, the creative restoration of cultural tradition has yielded a seven-day observance period of Kwanzaa that holds the Nguzo Saba (Seven principles) at its core. Indeed, Kwanzaa is just one of the observances that emerged from the forthright and excellent work of Afrikan people in the so-called 1960s. Another tremendous emergence from this time was the remembrance period of the great hero Omowale Malcolm X. Amongst much else, this great one had inspired the establishment and learning of Afrikan studies (of various names) and the wonderful spiritual-cultural restoration effort from which Kwanzaa comes.

During the Omowale Malcolm X Kukumbuko observance the number seven is highlighted in a number of ways in remembrance of this great hero. It reflects the continual spirit of the onward and upward thrust of progressive transformation that is real in every Afrikan heart. Let the Afrikan reclaim the transformative power of their sacred seven and secure the maximum flourishing of a whole and magnificent people in their imperative mission for global Afrikan ascendancy. In this every Afrikan soul ought to be counted and counted upon. Indeed, Saba is with the Afrikan.

Omowale Malcolm X Kukumbuko is a restorative spiritual and cultural observance providing a vehicle for Afrikan people to live their own way of life in the now and in time to come. Omowale Malcolm X Kukumbuko is a part of the cultural calendar of the Universal Royal Afrikan Nation (URAN). The 21st February 1965 (so-called) is the date of the martyrdom of this great hero and the URAN gathering for Kukumbuko takes place on Sunday 21st February (or nearest Sunday) on an annual basis.

A wonderful way to make the Afrikan remembrance continuum fabric of life is to 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.

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.

Also, in the approach to the important cultural observance of Omowale Malcolm X Kukumbuko, the 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.

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.