Anzaa Makena

At the onset, I must state that I am an Afrikan. I owe the totality of my being to the peoples of my native land; their spirit, their beauty, their culture, their traditions. In essence, it is these things that form the driving force behind what I call Me. Consequently, I strive for one main thing: to be a noteworthy reflection of this beautiful people. I strongly believe in the beauty of diversity and stand beyond conviction that we can be different yet live in unity. The world is too diverse for it to be dominated by a monoculture. Difference should not be synonymous to disunity. I believe we are created different so that we can enrich each other.

----** To Be Afrikan**__

To be Afrikan and what this means to me

Is a task that sheer words cannot dare to treat

For the beauty and warm feel of this majestic continent,

Is one I’m always sure and totally confident.

To be Afrikan, I wonder……….

Is it to have the awesome complexion of the midnight sky?

Or to possess the skill of crafting that delicious meal?

Is it to be blessed with the never ending smile of the sun?

Or maybe, to manage that intricate dance or beat of the drum?

Am I Afrikan because of the nature of my walk?

Or by the manner in which I pattern my talk?

Am I Afrikan because of this dear name I hold?

Or by fact that Afrika is where I have a place I call home?

Is it a feeling, is it a destiny?

Or just a mere form of identity?

Is it an attitude, is it a lifestyle?

Or just another cultural dwelling?

I believe it is all these, and more than entails this list,

That give me strength and with confidence fill me in,

To here boldly stand, and with kingly authority confirm,

That I am a proud prince of ma Mathaland:

I am an indeed an Afrikan Child .