Africa Day

Ishe komborera Africa. Ngaisimudzirwe Zita rayo. Inzwai miteuro yedu, Ishe komborera … isu mhuri yayo. x3

This is the great African anthem which was used as a national anthem of many African countries after they became independent. It was composed by a South African, Enoch Sotonga in 1897 I think. It’s a grand old anthem with a significant meaning and calls for the blessing of the motherland and all of the Sons and Daughters of the soil by the Almighty.

The significance of this anthem comes at a time when Africans and the world celebrate the 50th anniversary of the African Union (AU) which was formerly called the Organization for African Unity (OAU) and founded on the 25th of May 1963. While some are quick to point the shortcomings of the AU, it is important for all those concerned that it is a time for us to reflect how best we can fulfill the founding principles of the founding fathers of the AU. Such an issue is not only a duty of the Heads of State and Governments of Africa but is for every African.

The formation of the OAU/AU was as a result of the unity of the people at the time and desire to unify, uplift and empower Africans at large. So if those principles are lacking from the general populace, it means the goal of achieving the objectives of our forefathers is going to be futile. Ever African has a responsibility so the desire has to be in us.

Long live the ubuntu of Africa.