Remembrance in Song

It is bereft of doubt that the number one Creative force of humanity are the glorious Afrikan people. One avenue of this exceptional genius flow is that of sacred song. These wonderful spiritual expressions hold memories and remembrance that traverse time and space. From generation to generation the rhythmic vibration of song is part of the natural, spiritual soundscape of Afrikan life. From ceremony and ritual; rites of passage and learning to battle, the panorama of life’s activities are energised through song. Sacred songs are precious gems in the fabric of Afrikan life treasured and expressed throughout the ages. Remembrance in song holds the deeply profound power of reflection. With the same depth for reflection comes the power of projection as the Afrikan sacred song punctuates the ethereal continuum then, now and future.

Out of the genocidal flames of barbarous enemy arson criminally thrust at the Afrikan in the Maafa of recent centuries, song has been expressed as a life line to endure, to lift and to remember (amongst much else). Despite the wicked intent of the enemy to destroy Afrikan facets for continual uplift the first and spirit ones of Creation have been able to triumph again and again with power of song.

One of the important qualities of song is that is can be a key expression to energise the remembrance of great heroes or sheroes that have made exceptional effort in the fight for the attainment and maintenance of Afrikan liberty and nationhood. Whole songs may be dedicated to such energy and can help each generation share a fabric of remembrance (with all of the progressive power that it brings) to imbibe the heroic spirit and continue to ascend. One such example are the songs that are sung during the remembrance period for the great hero Omowale Malcolm X.

Accompanied with rejoicing, contemplation or otherwise songs dedicated to the life and living legacy of the great Omowale Malcolm X energies the Afrikan self in mission. Here, remembrance in song is of organic living substance energising Afrikan souls to assert themselves and shape life for the maximal betterment of a whole and magnificent people.

One of the songs that is expressed during Omowale Malcolm X remembrance observance time of year is He’s Our Rock. This is an adaptation by this author of a longstanding creative expression of Afrikan spiritual essence. The lyrics are as follows:

He’s our rock

Black Soul and steel

He is standing in the middle of the wheel

He’s the spirit of Marcus Garvey

Our bright Black shining star

No matter what the world may say

We’re gonna lift our hands and say

That Omowale Malcom X has come

The song is expressed in the online trailer for the important book on Omowale Malcolm X, entitled: From Ajar to Omowale – The Spiritual & Garveyite Journey of Malcolm X. Click here to listen. In the Afrikan holistic approach to such creative expression the song has accompanying hand movements to punctuate the lyrics including the crossing of the hands in the powerful and transformative symbol of the X.

Let the magnanimous spirit of Omowale Malcolm X continue to live in the fight for global Afrikan ascendancy!!!!

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.