Being an immigrant means you don’t have to adhere to the stereotypes and prejudices of the natives. When I arrived in Uganda I knew nothing of its history. One of the realities of living in Africa is you realise that there is no ‘African’ Identity, instead there are many tribes who have their cultures and …
I was so glad to be invited back to RVF this year as a part of the Ugandan Massive. This year we were 25 in number including Newcomers: Lady Slyke, DJ Nesta, Winnie, Sweet Banana, Moroto Industries and Nilotika Percussion Ensemble. Alongside myself, Blessed San and DJ Ska Face I think we represented Uganda to the …
As a creative facilitator I get the opportunity to work with different organizations. Peace Corp, Pontentium Youth Centre, Memprow, Writing Our World, In Movement, United Youth Entertainment to name but a few. For the last 2 weeks I’ve been working with Peace Corp Volunteers, training them and assisting in the delivery of their camps. …
Its funny how life is sometimes. When i changed my name to Ife (meaning Love in Yoruba) i didn’t understand how profoundly it would impact on my life. In Africa a name is supposed to mean something to the holder: a tendency or aspiration that the person is meant to live up to. I’m discovering …
Yesterday was the first Rwandese/Burundi Nite at Zion Train. It was the first time I had seen and heard Rwandese music and dance. I was thoroughly amazed and inspired. What beautiful movements, I was so overwhelmed when I returned to the stage to MC I could hardly speak. Wow. I hope that on Saturday 2nd August …
Inspired by Laba Art Festival 2014 when at the end of the night there was a campfire and no amplification. Artists sharing their thoughts and music, people listening, singing together as a group. So I’ve been thinking about how to distill the essence of what I do as a poet and a singer with an …
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Concluding the project Young Writers for Peace, initiated by Writing Our World. A group of us traveled to Gulu to hear the real life stories of people who had experienced the war in Northern Uganda. As a part of the field trip we wanted to practice, presence, active listening and speaking from the heart. When …
I hadn’t realized that i had not been on my own website since December 2013. I was told by a Hindu friend of mine that witnessing the last breathe of ones parents is a blessing, they pass on their wisdom to those present. i feel honoured to have been present at the passing of my …
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Starting in January i will be running AY classes specifically for women as i feel the practice is particularly benefical for women. According to Eckholt Tolle – Women are more inclined to enlightenment because they can transcend their pain body and evolve – New Earth So sisters why not join me, get into shape and …