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Bye Bye, Comrade Mugabe

It is another dark day for the African continent. Another fallen hero. The last hero that we will ever see for years to come. The demise of President Mugabe reminds me of the painful losses we have suffered in the past. The death of President Ghaddafi. The end of President Sankara. The death of Patrice Lumumba. The demise of Kwame Nkurumah. True Pan-Africanists. True fighters for and liberators of their people. True defenders of the African continent. Visionaries. Legends. They were brought down by Western greed and capitalism. Tears roll down my eyes.    We have seen leaders come and go. Nobody has been brave enough to solve the land question in Africa as Mugabe did. It is disheartening that the African remains colonized today in his own country. Look at South Africa. Look at Kenya. The descendants of colonialists are the significant owners of lands in these countries. Yet, praises of Mandela and Jomo Kenyatta are sung everywhere- leaders who lacked the steel needed to free t...

My Beloved

It’s been a while, But I haven’t missed her. My flower, though miles away,  Is every step I take,  With me always, deep in my heart, mind, and soul's part. Peace I feel at, When I hear her voice sweet, telling she misses meat, my heart skips a beat, My nerves halt, For her alone. Our lone time, I hold and cuddle her, Like a pillow tight, I feel her warm curves, Her pink thighs, real soft and tender,  Her body, a site of wonder Her saliva, tastes like butter. . I’m afraid of dark, she changes that, When I’m with Pat, I can step out, she is my man, she is my sun, She lights my world, she provides life. It’s dark outside, stars up the sky, My mind, comes my lover’s eyes, Dark and white, like night and street light, I know I shall die, observing my lover’s eyes.

Roll One

 Chwa found Bandia sitting on the concrete slabs that formed the stairway for the door leading into the house. Bandia's eyes were red, comprehensive, and lazy, indicating that he had taken some puffs of  weed . They greeted each other with a moderate meeting of fists, and then Chwa sat beside his brother. After staring at the empty vicinity momentarily, Chwa began, "Bandia, it's time I started taking  weed . I used to think I could pass this tough life with a sober mind, but now I feel it has stretched me to my limits. I feel downtrodden. I need something that can energize me. I need something that can make me active again. Nothing is happening in my life. It's as if someone buried my luck in an abyss." Bandia smiled sceptically at his innocent older brother. Then he responded, " weed  does not energize or activate people the way you think. It makes time pass quickly and abnormally indulges you in an activity. It makes farmers till without noticing this scorc...

Give Me Feedback

 David sat on his sofa. Even though the cushions were made of a highly dense mattress, they felt hard, like a plain hardwood bench. He had been doing the same thing for several days; waking up early every morning, observing his phone and the email inbox painfully. He had done an interview a few days ago and was very hopeful that this much-needed job opportunity would be the breakthrough in his life. He was tired of living on dregs and crumbs. He needed change in his life.     The interview had gone well, at least, according to him. He had left the panel amazed and in awe. He had gathered a lot of writing, media, and literature knowledge that made him suitable for a writer or editor position in any reputable organization. However, the call was not coming.    In the past few days, he had made several calls to the interviewer. The receptionist kept telling him that the HR manager would call him. He desperately wanted to speak to the hiring manager. He wondered...

Weep Not, Child: A Must Read

  One of the most remarkable works of Prof. Ngugi Wa Thiong’o is the novel titled " Weep Not, Child ." This novel traces the life of a young boy called Njoroge. The novel is set in colonial Kenya after the Second World War and a few years before Kenya's independence. Freedom fighters, especially from the Gikuyu tribe, have waged war against the colonial government. This novel depicts how innocent people, Njoroge being one of them, suffer from the endless struggle between the colonialists and the African freedom fighters. This article analyzes the themes present in “ Weep Not, Child .” Summary of the Plot The novel begins when Njoroge, a very aspiring young boy, gets the opportunity to go to school. As young as he is, Njoroge is aware of his demanding environment. His father is a labourer at Mr Howland's farm. His brother Kamau is an apprentice at Ng'ang' a's carpentry workshop. Njoroge’s eldest brother-Boro is a disillusioned young man damaged by his invol...

What Makes a Good Professional Blog Post?

  Blogging remains one of the primary digital marketing tools that are accessible and pays off well. New businesses look towards blogging as an immediate solution to their problem of developing a marketing strategy. Established brands integrate blogging into their multifaceted marketing strategy. Blogging brands businesses. Preparing informative articles shows one's comprehensive knowledge of their products and the industry, earning them a huge customer following and loyalty. One becomes a customer's point of reference for information about products.  Quality blog posts earn customers’ trust. They develop faith in one's business to supply quality products to satisfy their needs. Thus, businesses must learn how to write excellent professional blog posts. Below are six critical tips for writing an awesome professional blog post. Tip 1: Understand Your Theme or Topic A theme is a message a piece of art carries and passes to its audience. Like music and literature, blog posts h...