June 16, 1976

Gunshot wounded Hector Peterson

In South Africa we currently celebrating the lives of the youth of June 16, 1976, who sacrificed their lives for South African democracy. Most of these young comrades were younger than I currently am, it's quite sad. Today i enjoy the fruits of their fight against an unjust system. I thank you

HAPPY YOUTH MONTH TO MY AFRICANS!

Africa Love

African Women In Traditional Clothes

Ethopian Mountains

African beauty always amazes me.. I really need to travel my continent

Durban Risho Ride

Women = Great Creations

African women are 1 of the strongest women - If not the strongest.. During the Apartheid times they were left with fatherless families but stood their ground and raised great men and women.. African women are the nurturers of families and community at large, providing the greatest warmth under the African sky.. Their beauty is beyond what Hollywood think is beauty.. If it wasn't for my Grandma, my aunts, my mother and other present females in my life, I'd be close to being really lost.. In my experience men are not as good with caring.. My father was a never present figure in my life, even after my mother passed.. Leaving my Grandma to raise me and my young family members.. I respect African Women.. Beautiful African Women.. ART

I SEE A DIFFERENT YOU..

The I See A Different You trio are photographers from South Africa with an eye for all beautiful things.. The trio's blog has gained great success with the trio are now travelling the world showcasing Africa in a different way..

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Protea Flower.. South African National Flower

African Indigenous

WHY?

Why is man so greedy and angry? Why is so hard to live in harmony? Why can't we raise kids instead of destroy their future? Why does mother Africa have to be abused so much? Over the years she's watched man kill each other for what? Glorification? Of What? I feel sorry for the families that were affected by this, the girls that were kidnapped and for women... Seems like women are forever undermined in our society..

#BringBackOurGirls

A Continent World Weeps Their Kidnapping

Inkankane..

In my culture(Zulu), this bird is believed to be the bearer of bad news.. It apparently reports family deaths..

In the Summer of 2012, this bird landed on my yard and started to make its noise - at that time I didn't believe in the myth. To me it was an annoying sound but to my uncle it was alarming. We later on learned that my Grandmothers's sister's husband had past on. So today i believe it does bear bad news.

Hadeba Ibis - Inkankane (IsiZulu)

African Mansions(Huts)

Medieval Architecture..

New age architecture..

Great Zimbabwe and it's wall..

Forget the Great Wall of China, feast your eyes on the Greatest Wall of Zimbabwe.. It might not be as Great but it is beautiful architecture..

It was once one of the Greatest Kingdoms.. Though now it has fallen..
LOOK IT UP for more info.

Drakensburg Mountains, KwaZulu Natal - South Africa

Talk about true african beauty...

Catherdral Park - Drakensburg

Mount Hallelujah and the Fount of Ula la (Not Real Names)

When counting the wonders of the world you can't miss these two, Mount Kilimanjaro and Victoria Falls..

Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe & Zambia

Mount Kilimanjaro - Tanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro - Tanzania

South African Animation

I'm loving how South Africa is starting to establish their own animation market with cartoon series' done by Mdu Comics, Izikhokho Show. One of my favourite cartoons..

ZuluBoy - Izikhokho Show Superhero

Mdu Comic creation

Tradition Into Fashion

SeSotho Men Traditional Clothing Blanket

LV fashion Blanket

Many Chainz... Bling.. Bling..

African Jewelry. Though bead work reigns as the most worn and made accessory, we also have our OUR chains.. That's word to 2 Chainz

Saharan Jewels

African Cupid

Don't mess with an African Cupid..

African Bow

Family

Zimbabwan Art

African Jewels

This is a pic taken by one of my close friends, Thembelihle Ntombela. A pic of our African jewelry, bead work. Very much still relevant now as it were back then.

African Hands Are Creative

My Cultural Clothing (Not Me)

Fashion for who (African Politician Voice).. (Laughs) 

Bheka umswenko.. Look at my clothing style

IsiZulu traditional wear - Imvunulo yamaZulu

Its More Than Just A Display Pic...

About my display pic, that's NOT me. I saw this pic on Google and I saw a bit of myself in that kid's eyes. There so much innocence in that kids eyes but as he grows up, the same innocence will be tainted by the World. This kid is more rich in culture than I currently am, funny because once upon a time I was. The world made me into a COPY CAT, a REFLECTION of others (i.e Americans and the English), my true identity is not as strong anymore. 

#BringBackOurselves

"Don't change me!"

Positioning Ourselves For Greatness

Growing up soccer defined who I am. My meals were reduced to breakfast and supper (Sometimes supper only). It wasn't cause I'm poor but because I ate, lived and slept football. Its the biggest sport in Africa just as how BasketBall is in the USA. Almost every African boy dreams of pursuing soccer as a career at some point in their life.

Ironically we saw it as our MEAL ticket and skipped Home meals just to play it.

"SOCCER = LIFE"

The Genesis

Zolani Gwala an african child born and raised on African Soil. No parents but love was very much present in his life. He's got love for his Continent, and this blog is done in acknowledgement of its beauty.

In the beginning there was Africa, mother of all...