‘Crazy
World’: Lucky Dube’s music is rapidly revealing violence and killings in
today’s racially violent world
What
Sort Of World Are We Inviting Our Children Into?
“Everywhere
in the world, people are fighting for freedom; nobody knows what is right,
nobody knows what is wrong. The black man says it’s the white man, the white
man says it’s the black man. Indians say it’s the coloreds, coloreds say it’s
everyone,” sings South African reggae legend, Lucky Dube, in a racial tension
song called ‘War and Crime.’
This is a perfect song whose lyrics describe the events of today’s racially chaotic world in
Europe and America. The world is increasingly becoming so dangerous that we
need to ask ourselves: What sort of world are we inviting our children into?
And what sort of future are we building for them in this racially bitter
society?
Years after
slavery, the relationship between African Americans and Americans remains very poor. After the 1992 riots in Los Angeles, regarding Rodney King, many
thought things would improve, but recent shootings of police officers to death reveal that there isn’t any imminent peace between
African-Americans and Americans. “How long is this gonna last, cause
we’ve come so far so fast,”- asked Lucky Dube, the South African reggae legend.
Lucky Dube
continued “I’ m not saying this because I’m a coward, but I’m thinking
of the lives that we lose every time we fight. Killing innocent people, women
and children yeah,” reflecting on last week’s events of the senseless
massacre of innocent people in Nice, France, as a truck plowed through Bastille
Day crowd, killing 84 people, including children.
In Nice,
France, a truck plowed through the Bastille Day crowd, killing 84 people,
including children. Two young women are laying flowers for the victims.
Children
are usually caught up in racially motivated crimes and violence, yet they are
not responsible for any of them. But many times influenced by the crimes
surrounding them and what they watch on television, they grow up to be
racists and criminals.
Actually, a child is never born a racist; adults and the harsh environmental experience influence them. World
leaders, schools, and parents have a huge task to create a happy and safe
environment for our children: “We should bury down apartheid, racism,
discrimination, and fight down war and crime,” Lucky Dube
“Why are there still statues of King Leopold of Belgium, who killed a similar number of Africans as Hitler killed Jews?” – David Crowe
David Crowe interviews Joel Savage on AIDS and Ebola, and the dark role of Belgium in African history. Although Joel has worked with Dr. Johan van Dongen on the theory that HIV and Ebola viruses are laboratory-engineered, and David is skeptical of this theory, not accepting that there is any evidence that the viruses exist, it is still an interesting discussion.
Why are there still statues of King Leopold of Belgium, who killed a similar number of Africans as Hitler killed Jews? And is the West really helping Africa when it comes to disease, or just using the perceived hopelessness for profit?
Queen Mathilde of Belgium Queen Mathilde of Belgium unfollowed me on Twitter yesterday because she couldn’t stand the truth. The Belgian government and the Minister of Justice, Annemie Turtelboom, both support crime. In Brussels stands a statue of Leopold II, after killing 10 million Africans, including women and children, yet there is no statue of Hitler for committing a similar crime. Bye-bye Queen Mathilde.
“I will not accept even one million Euro bribe from someone to stop exposing your dirty and bloody hands”- Joel Savage.
About six months ago, Belgium's Queen Mathilde followed me on Twitter. I guess she has been reading my articles. I have said it many times that I didn’t come to Belgium to praise their chocolates and beer but to expose their crimes, those crimes that their incompetent journalists wouldn’t like to write about.
Just imagine, a country that is fighting hard against crime, including terrorism, yet in the same country stands a statue of a king who killed over ten million Africans, including women and children. Who in his or her right mind will do such a thing? It’s only the Belgian government and the heartless Royal Family that can do such an abominable act.
In Belgium are thousands of journalists who claim they have studied to the university level, yet no one has the guts to write about the hidden and supporting crimes of the Belgian government and the Royal Family. I took it as a responsibility, using my blog to send the message to readers and my followers on all the popular social media, and it worked.
My blog is doing well. At times, I get over a thousand
readers per day. Just yesterday, I posted an article entitled “An Open
Letter To The Minister Of Justice Annemie Turtelboom,” complaining
bitterly that she has abused her trust as minister of justice, whereby in
Brussels stands a statue of King Leopold II, despite all the crimes he
committed.
The fact that Leopold was a criminal, who doesn’t deserve
that statue; thus, both the Royal Family, the Belgian government, and the
Minister of Justice are supporting crime.
This is true. There is no educated
person or even a moron who can ignore this truth. So I am not surprised that
the article I wrote has finally damaged the psychological and physical emotions
of Queen Mathilde to unfollow me on Twitter.
“If they want to kill me, it’s easy to find me, but I will
not waste a minute of my precious sleep because of death.”
Probably, she thought, following me on Twitter would let
me stop writing against them. Not the writer called Joel Savage. I
will not accept even one million Euros in bribes from anybody to stop exposing your
dirty and bloody hands.
Will Belgium be happy if a statue of an African king who
killed 10 million Belgians, including women and children, is erected in Africa?
Shameless evil people. There is no truth; the reason our society is now falling
apart.
With Professor Johan Van Dongen, the Dutch scientist who revealed that Aids and Ebola were bio-weapons used as medical crimes against
Africa, we shall continue to follow the truth to save this sick society from falling apart. If they want to kill me, it’s easy to find me, but I will not waste a minute of my precious sleep because of death.
On May 7th, 2016, on Twitter, Queen Mathilde tweeted “1 glas
wijn per dag is goed voor de gezondheid, .. . de rest van de fles is goed voor
de moraal (A glass of wine a day is good for health, etc. . the rest of
the bottle is good for the moral.)
She didn’t say that “Let’s pull
down this controversial statue of Leopold II because of his crimes to
reduce the hate surrounding Belgium. Drink your wine, Queen Mathilde, and let
Belgium explode with hate.
"If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father's glory with the holy angels."
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Jesus made this statement several years ago because he knew it would happen. It takes courage to speak about the gospel in today's society because people begin to look at you strangely, as if you have lost your mind.
There are churches all over Europe and America, but in Britain, many have been converted to drinking pubs, and the few left are completely empty every Sunday because many are not interested in listening to the gospel.
Many pastors have lost vision and gone astray, leaving the sheep scattered, yet we blame everyone for the decay of society, which has affected many, including our children.
A lot of children lack good training because they didn't get the chance to learn about the gospel, to educate them, since their parents also lack the knowledge of the gospel. The reason many children can't be controlled.
Years after passing through horrible situations, those who can't handle it any longer crave suicidal tendencies, yet there is always a solution for teenagers finding themselves caught up in difficult situations, but the help always comes too late.
Parents shouldn't feel embarrassed to talk to their children about the gospel. It's great to know Jesus. He promised, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Life is happiness, not a burden, if you make good use of it.
Life always has a story to tell. As children before adulthood, we were fortunate that our parents toiled for us in both hard and unique ways. But do we sometimes take into consideration how our parents suffered for us to give them the respect and love they deserve?
Well, many had it rough in life because they were neglected by their parents, yet be thankful to God, because that bitter experience of neglect gave you the courage and motivation to carry on daily in life, and that will and determination you embraced were the keys that shaped, molded, and educated you to success.
We are positive because we believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. We are hopeful because life never stops dreaming of wonders in spite of the blunders.
She sings of happiness because there is always someone out there at any moment who loves you, who prays for you, who wants to thank you for something, or because you played a significant role in their life.
Thus, it is only proper that you live purely, patiently, and peacefully. Free yourself from the slavery of ‘fitting in,’ for you are more blessed than you look, more amazing than you appear, more intelligent than you sound, more spirited than you seem, and exquisitely precious than you think.
You are God’s masterpiece, rise to every occasion. As a gift to the world, refresh our sensations. If anyone misunderstands you, let them wallow in their ignorance; to be great is to be misunderstood. That’s part of life if you fully understand the aspects of life.
To anyone who loves reggae, the name Joseph Hill needs no
introduction. As the lead singer of the iconic group Culture, Hill stood among
the greats, Jimmy Cliff, Gregory Isaacs, and other pioneers who shaped the
global sound of roots reggae.
His voice was rich, his lyrics prophetic, and his presence
unforgettable. But beyond the music, Joseph Hill carried something even more
powerful: a deep commitment to peace.
For more than three decades, Hill was not only a musician but also a peacemaker, using his songs and his presence to calm tensions in some of
the world’s most troubled regions. His activism was not symbolic. It was real,
physical, and courageous.
A Reggae Messenger in the Middle East
During the long and painful Israeli-Palestinian conflict, when violence between Israelis and Palestinians claimed countless
lives, world leaders struggled to make progress. Diplomats failed, negotiations
collapsed, and hope often felt distant.
Yet Joseph Hill did something extraordinary.
Despite the danger, missiles, mortar fire, and political
tension, he traveled to Israel to promote peace between the two communities. His
visit was seen as bold, unexpected, and deeply symbolic. Hill believed that
music could reach hearts where politics could not, and he acted on that belief.
A Brave Journey Into War-Torn Sierra Leone
But perhaps the most astonishing chapter of his peace
mission unfolded in Sierra Leone during its brutal civil war. The conflict,
marked by child soldiers, mass amputations, and widespread terror, left the
nation devastated. Tens of thousands were killed, and entire communities lived
in fear.
When Joseph Hill arrived in Freetown, the capital, the war
was still raging. Rebels of the Revolutionary United Front were notorious for
their violence, yet Hill walked into this environment with nothing but his
voice, his message, and his courage.
Upon landing, he delivered a simple but powerful message to
the rebels:
“I will only go if you put down your guns.”
Two Giants Clash: Bob Marley and Joseph Hill
What happened next became part of Sierra Leonean legend.
The rebels obeyed. They laid down their weapons.
They even sent a message to the president:
“You are lucky that Paa Joe Hill is in Freetown, or else we
would destroy the city within 24 hours.”
It was a moment that showed the extraordinary influence of a
man whose music carried spiritual authority.
A Song Born From a Bird’s Morning Call
Near Hill’s hotel in Freetown stood a tree where a bird sang
every morning. From the bird’s chirping, Hill composed a song—proof of his
creative genius and his ability to find beauty even in a war zone. His artistry
was effortless, natural, and deeply connected to the world around him.
Prime Minister Miller once described him as “a towering
representative of our homegrown idiom, reggae.”
It was a fitting tribute to a man whose music carried both
cultural pride and global impact.
A Legacy That Lives Beyond His Years
Born in St. Catherine, Jamaica, in 1949, Joseph Hill began
his musical journey in the late 1960s as a percussionist. By the 1970s, during
the rise of Rastafarian influence in reggae, he formed Culture, eventually
releasing more than 30 albums.
In 2006, while touring Europe, Hill suddenly fell ill and
passed away. His death shocked the reggae world, but his legacy remains
unshakable.
Joseph Hill was more than a singer. He was a messenger, a peacemaker, and a cultural ambassador
whose bravery and compassion touched nations.
His music lives on, his message lives on, and his story continues to inspire those who believe that
art can change the world.
Poisons
produced by fungi that grow on moldy peanuts and corn may be worsening Africa’s
AIDS crisis
Culled from The New York Times: By Donald G. McNeil Jr.
Aflatoxins — poisons produced by fungi that grow on moldy peanuts and corn — may be worsening Africa’s AIDS epidemic by helping suppress the immune systems of newly infected people, a new study has found..
The study, by researchers at the University of Alabama at
Birmingham and published recently in the World Mycotoxin Journal, measured
blood levels of aflatoxins and H.I.V. in 314 Ghanaians who had never taken
antiviral drugs.
The more aflatoxins they had, the more likely they were to have high blood levels of H.I.V. — even those with higher levels of CD4 blood cells, meaning they had not been infected long and were not yet eligible for triple-therapy cocktails under the latest World Health Organization guidelines.
The toxins, produced by Aspergillus fungi that grow on damp grains, nuts, and beans, are so common as to be almost unavoidable in humid climates, but so dangerous that federal law limits concentrations in food to 20 parts per billion. American peanut-butter makers are always on the watch for them. Ground peanuts are a staple food of West Africa.
In high doses, aflatoxins can be deadly. The 2004
outbreak in Kenya killed 125 people; samples of moldy corn had up to 8,000
parts per billion. Regular exposure to low doses can cause liver cancer.
The authors suggested that aflatoxins either contribute
proteins that help H.I.V. reproduce or somehow lessen the numbers of the white
blood cells that the virus targets, making its attack on the immune system more
potent.
To some people, lying is a perfume they need to use every day
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The ‘Truth’ is not a commodity sold at the shop; it’s just an act of not lying about something but giving an accurate account, yet only a few can afford it, and those who can afford it often find themselves in a very tight corner, not easy to free themselves.
In John chapter 8:32, Jesus said, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” How often do we ponder or reason over Jesus’ Biblical quotes? Jesus knows that the truth exists, but people will never rely on or depend on it.
The reason our society is torn apart today because it’s in the hands of people under the influence of Satan, so the need to lie is necessary to please both Satan and the people they serve. And since many are not ready to be ‘ruled’ by the doctrine of the scriptures, they join Satan’s company.
Romans 6:23 reveals that: “For the wages of sin are death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” This means that death is inevitable because of our sinful nature, yet we need to live in the truth.
Speaking the truth at the moment is not only costly but deadly. Worldwide, many have been assassinated for speaking the truth about something heads of churches, leaders, and politicians wouldn’t like the public to know. Thus, instead of speaking the truth, many prefer to lie.
Jesus knew already that physically the truth would not set you free, that freedom he was talking about was spiritual freedom. Just as He suffered for speaking the truth, the fear of speaking the truth haunts many people.
Who is ready to lose his friends, relatives, and job because of the truth? Who is ready to pass through the mental torture of neglect in society because of the truth? Finally, who is ready to face the hostile opposition and pure hate from an empire of deceitful enemies and a brood of vipers because of the truth?
However, what many people forget is that, like a house that collapses because of its weak foundation, society can never thrive, prosper, and be successful on a foundation of lies, hypocrisy, and the persecution of those who live on the truth.
You may think you are on top and successful, then suddenly you’ll see yourself once again at the same place you started. That is life, you can’t change that until you live clean.
And for those who are facing all kinds of intimidation, suffering, and persecution because of the truth, stand firm with endurance and perseverance. Even though the pain you are going through is hard to bear sometimes, be happy because of the truthful path you’ve chosen.
If those who live by the sword die by the sword and gun by the gun, then liars will not have a happy ending, too, because God hates lies.
I hear many times people who commit serious crimes, during an interview, often say that they heard voices in their head telling them to commit such serious crimes, or often blame Satan. The question is, who is Satan? In my opinion, Satan doesn't live in heaven, but people are living with us on this earth, yet people commit crimes and blame Satan for it. Since people have different views or opinions, I wish I could hear a few voices or reactions on this topic. If interested, you can write to me through the provided e-mail address. Thank you. SEND YOUR
VIEWS AND OPINIONS TO ghanacrowdsourcing@gmail.com FOR PUBLICATION. PLEASE, ADD YOUR
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A major figure in world music, Jimmy Cliff has painstakingly crossed many rivers to become an international superstar.
Life is very tough and full of lessons. In Africa, during our school days and darkest periods, to avoid social problems, we fought to stay focused. On Sundays, we listen to whatever the preacher tells us, but away from the pastor's sight, we use reggae music as a tool to direct us on the right track and express our emotions.
In the sixties and seventies in Ghana, we listened to the songs of reggae pioneers, such as John Holt, Desmond Dekker, etc., but the musician whose songs played a significant role in our lives is Jimmy Cliff. His music was encouraging and inspiring. It educated us and made us tough in our environment with the desire to succeed in life. Below are some of the selected tunes of Jimmy Cliff we dwelled on.
Hard Road To Travel
We listened to reggae from dusk till dawn, and the lyrical encouragement helped us let go of suppressed feelings.
“It’s a hard road to travel and a rough, rough way to go, but I can’t turn back, my heart is fixed, my mind’s made up, I’ll never stop, my faith will see me through,” sings Jimmy Cliff. The hope and faith we had from such songs became our tool for survival.
Jimmy Cliff and Peter Tosh
Every man has a right to live. Love is all that we have to
give. Together we struggle by your will to survive, and then together we fight just
to stay alive. A struggling man has got to move
Struggling man, no time to lose, I’m a struggling man, and I’ve got to move on.
I am born to win. Been lost and found, turned upside down,
yeah, yeah, yeah. Been cast aside and despised, uhm, uhm, uhm, but I’m Daniel in the
lion’s den and Jonah in the belly of the whale. I’m not alone, so I cannot
fail, no, no, no. And I’m born to win.
Sitting here in Limbo, Waiting for the tide turn, Yeah,
now, sitting here in Limbo, So many things I’ve got to learn, Meanwhile,
they’re putting up a resistance, but I know that my faith will lead me
on.
You can get it if you really want. You can get it if you
really want. You can get it if you really want, but you must try, try, and try,
try and try. You’ll succeed at last.
While we listen to such encouraging lyrics, we are
inspired in such a way that we don’t feel the pain we go through in our daily
hustle, often eliminating boredom and depression. Even
though reggae music is not much promoted commercially by MTV, the power of the
music can’t be denied.
Jimmy Cliff and Peter Tosh were both against apartheid in
South Africa. In the picture, Jimmy Cliff wears a T-shirt with the picture of the murdered South African hero, Steve Biko.
Your world is plastic; you can see through to the other side.
Your cities are made of wood; Antiques are what you’ve got inside; Houses are
paper, but folks don’t hear a word you say Friendship’s like acid; it burns, burns, burns, as it slides away.
Jimmy Cliff sings 'Synthetic World.'
There’s a day of feasting and a day of famine, a day of
sadness and a day of joy. You could see on the day of feasting that life isn’t just
a little play-like toy., So the day arrived when you least expected it, because you
always thought you were well protected. Now you feel like a fish out of water,
so now you’re wondering what’s the matter.
“You can change the style of playing reggae, you can
change the rhythm of playing reggae, but never change the message,” sings
Lucky Dube in Reggae Strong, because it’s music that carries the message of
truth and the light. If you don’t like the truth, you can never be a friend of
reggae.
The renowned Jamaican reggae singer and actor Jimmy Cliff passed away at the age of 81. On Monday, November 24, 2025, his wife Latifa Chambers announced his death, citing pneumonia and a seizure as the causes. On Monday, November 24, 2025, Jimmy Cliff passed away from pneumonia that followed a seizure.
Lucky Dube of South Africa: One of the world’s greatest reggae legends
Many great people die and fade into silence. Their achievements disappear with them, their names swallowed by time. However, Lucky Dube is not one of them.
Like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, his legacy refuses to die. His voice still echoes across continents, his message still heals broken spirits, and his music still stands as one of Africa’s greatest cultural gifts to the world.
I have studied musicians for decades, but Lucky Dube captured my heart in a way few others ever did. His lyrics were not just words; they were truth, courage, and compassion woven into melody. Among his many unforgettable songs, one remains deeply personal to me:
“Daddy, Wherever You Are, Remember Me.”
That song carries me back to the day I stood beside my father’s hospital bed at age nineteen, watching him take his final breath. Lucky Dube’s voice became a companion through grief, a reminder that music can hold our pain when we cannot carry it alone.
A Voice Against Injustice
Lucky Dube was not just a singer. He was a messenger. His songs confronted injustice, corruption, discrimination, and the wounds of apartheid. He spoke for the oppressed, the forgotten, and the broken. His music was a mirror held up to society, honest, fearless, and healing.
Every track he released became a hit because his songwriting was brilliant, sincere, and spiritually charged. His fusion of reggae with mbaqanga, the traditional Zulu sound, created a unique rhythm that touched listeners across the globe. He didn’t imitate reggae; he expanded it.
A Legacy That Refuses to Die
Lucky Dube’s death was a shock that many of us still haven’t fully accepted. I interviewed him once, and that memory remains one of the most meaningful moments of my career. His humility, his wisdom, and his gentle spirit left a lasting impression on me.
When he died, it felt as though the world had lost a prophet of peace. His absence created a void that can never be filled. But his music, his message, continues to live, breathe, and inspire.
Lucky Dube sang for unity. He sang for justice. He sang for humanity, and even though he is gone, his voice still remembers us, and his songs still comfort the grieving.
His lyrics still challenge the unjust, and his spirit still walks with those who believe in a better world. Lucky Dube may have left this earth, but his music remains eternal, a reminder that true greatness never dies.
Ziggy Dust:
The dancing street cleaner from Poland
Growing
up in Africa, what I realized earlier in life is that because of poverty, parents
always encouraged children to study very hard to avoid being a cleaner or
a driver.
They also pray so that their sons or daughters may marry a highly learned person in society, perhaps a doctor, because that will give them
honor and also bring some money home.
In Africa,
society sees those in the cleaning and driving professions as uneducated or
school dropouts, and many times, I see the problems a woman in love with a
driver or a cleaner faces. Surprisingly, when I arrived in Europe decades ago, I
noticed that some people looked down on those who worked as cleaners as well
like Africa.
What is
actually wrong with being a cleaner? If everyone wants to be in front, who will be
behind to help the blind? And if everyone wants to be a doctor, engineer,
pilot, captain, etc, who will be the cleaner to clean the offices of the pilot,
engineer, etc, for them to enjoy a happy, healthy life?
As a matter
of fact, I think people who look down on cleaners are not clean themselves. If
one considers the role of cleaners in society, they will give them every
respect they deserve equally, like a scientist or a pilot. Many hate to clean
because it’s a tough job.
This is the reason many can’t clean, but then why do
they look down on cleaners when they are doing the job they wouldn’t do?
I live in
Belgium, a country many hate to clean, thus, foreigners have taken over the
cleaning industry, yet they complain that foreigners have taken their jobs from
them. There are work agencies that usually send cleaners to do domestic and
office cleanings. Surprisingly, some people discriminated against those
cleaning their houses, demanding white cleaners, and the media hit back.
If someone
is cleaner, doesn’t mean that the person is stupid or lacks intelligence? Here
are
SIX
FACTS THAT WILL CHANGE THE WAY MANY VIEW CLEANERS IN SOCIETY
1. Cleanliness
is next to godliness because being clean is a sign of spiritual purity or
goodness.
2. A clean environment is essential for a healthy living.
3. Cleaning
the environment prevents an epidemic.
4. People
litter on the roads and public places even though there are dustbins. Imagine
what our society would look like without cleaning.
5. Without
cleaning, there will be a flood because of the blockage of the drainage system.
6. We shall be
facing the threat of climate change and global warming.
Foreign
Jehovah's Witnesses share the gospel in Africa
I have known Daan
and Hilde, a married Belgian couple, for about seven years, serving Jehovah and
helping many foreigners in Belgium, including Africans, for better integration,
learning the language, knowing Jehovah, and being useful in society.
I have invited them
many times to my residence to share their profound knowledge of the Gospel with
me. One of the
burning desires of the Belgian couple is to visit Africa, learn how the people
live, communicate, work, and also to share the gospel with them.
Thus, a month
ago, they left Belgium to Kenya with the intention to live with the people for
about a year. In Kenya, Daan and Hilde are facing challenges, confronted with
different customs and traditions. They share their interesting accounts of
their daily activities in tropical Africa.
After my
first talk in the Mtwapa East congregation, they told me that I need
to watch out not to stretch my arms high up because of the ventilators,
but still, I had all my fingers.” Daan shares his experience as a tall man
in Kenya.
“We
start to know our way in the village. Important to find our return visits.
This is where the streets have no name. Tuesday, we met at 8.45 AM, at the
mango tree for service. We had a nice morning, but after 5 hours, we were soaked."
“Feels
like 44gr, but the small breeze makes it bearable. Love to do the laundry together
in the African way on your wedding anniversary. This is a very nice example for
a married couple, but I prefer my washing machine.”
“A
common action in the field service, showing videos to those who are interested.
Not only Caleb and Sophia, but also about the resurrection and what
happens at the Kingdom Hall." "In the supermarket, at the department of paper and
pencils, you can find Bibles for about 10 Euros, the same as wages for three days'
work. King James Version.”
“After
service, we sometimes take a jump in the water. If we are not too tired, it is
not too hot, only 30gr but the humidity is 85-90 percent. Lots of talking and
teaching in this weather can make us feel very tired."
"I was too chicken to
drive the motorbike. We always take ‘piki piki’ to move around, with two people
on one bike, plus the driver, we are three in number. Quite a spectacle to see
us in town.”
"A leaf
fell from the tree in our garden. It is good that it happened during the night.
Nothing better than a refreshing bath. We study with his mother and a sister.
Makes me remember my infant days, love it." "People try to earn some money in
many ways. This boy sells boiled eggs. He cuts them in half, adds some tomato,
salt, and masala, and sells them for about 15 cents.”
“We are happy
to follow our dreams and share our experience with Jehovah in a foreign
country, Kenya, a continent far from our home.”
Greed is the cause of violence, crime, and killings, tearing our society apart today.
It’s now very common to read in the newspapers that ‘Man murders his wife for life insurance,’ or a woman kills her husband for the same purpose: life insurance. It’s unbelievable that years after marriage, because of greed and the love of money, the minds of people change to commit such a heinous crime.
Human beings by nature have the potential for greedy tendencies, but the strong desire of some people to possess at all costs wouldn’t mind killing or shedding blood to achieve whatever they are looking for. That’s the dangerous part of greed.
In a documentary film I watched recently, a drug dealer was successful in his first and second attempts to transport narcotics to Asia and earned thousands of dollars. Despite becoming a millionaire overnight, greed propelled him to make a third attempt, and he was arrested and jailed. Had I known, it would always be at last.
Greed, the tendency to selfish craving, hoarding, and grasping, is responsible for the violence and crime tearing our society apart today. Greed plays a major role in all fields, including politics, sports, and administration. In both developing and developed countries, greed leads to corruption and the amassed of wealth.
It’s shocking to see the present condition in many African countries, while some African leaders take state money and keep it in foreign accounts. Greed is not a problem in Africa alone, but everywhere because it’s a man’s problem; the reasons advanced countries are equally corrupt as Africa.
Money taken from Africa is classified as corruption, and that of Europe and America is classified as ‘misappropriation of funds’ because they think corruption is a word that suits Africa, but the act is the same. Some people believe that to be successful in life, the need to be greedy is necessary, but living on greed is like gradually digging your own grave.
As a matter of fact, greed makes people unhappy, stupid, corrupt, and restless because the lack of satisfaction, which urges you to crave more, takes control of you both physically and psychologically. If the heart wants it and there aren’t any means, what follows next is usually a crime. The reason desperate people do desperate things.
Some people ask if we can get rid of greed, and if possible, how can we do it? As a matter of fact, greed is like a common sickness that can be controlled but can never ever be eliminated because it’s impossible to get rid of it completely.
Even in public transport, some people take two seats, one for him/her and the other for their briefcase or handbag, while others are standing. What do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? These are some of the Biblical quotations we need to use as a guide to refrain from greed.
Bob Marley:
His words and prophecies through his music are taking place
A couple of weeks
ago, I wrote an article captioned “Is Belgium’s Royal Family Proud Of The
Horrible Crime Leopold II Committed In Africa?”
The significance of
the article is that no one in his right mind will build a statue of someone who
maimed and killed over 10 million Africans, including women and children, when
there is no statue of Hitler for committing a similar crime against
humanity.
The article spread over all the social media including ‘NIUME,’ one of the outstanding social media platforms and someone made a comment. According to the reader called Sue Marlington: “Well I didn’t even know that there was a Royal family in Belgium, thank you for the insightful post.”
Yes, Sue is right, many people don’t know that there is even a Royal Family in Belgium, because the country even though it is very small, people know more of evil Belgium committed in Africa than a country known for its quality beer and chocolate productions. This is the result when evil overcomes good, you are completely denied and buried forever.
THE WISDOM AND PHILOSOPHY OF BOB MARLEY
On May 11, 1981, one of the world’s greatest musical icons died, he was Bob Marley. There is no one on earth whose popularity and fame spread decades after his death like a bush fire in the dry season than Bob Marley.
Like Sue Marlington, a number of people don’t know there is a monarchy in Belgium, but people know that Belgium killed Patrice Lumumba because he fought for the independence of his country, Congo, and the Belgians were mad. Astonishingly, everyone including illiterates and remote villagers knew who Bob Marley was because of what he stood for which reflects on his music.
A lot has already been written about this little man from Jamaica full of wisdom and knowledge, so I’m not going to repeat articles already written. Today, I have selected 10statements Bob Marley made in his music for readers, music lovers, and the so-called politicians who have destroyed this world to ponder over them.
1. Culled from the track ‘Natural Mystic’:
There’s a natural mystic blowing through the air; If you listen carefully now you will hear. This could be the first trumpet, might as well be the last: Many more will have to suffer, Many more will have to die – don’t ask me why.
2. Culled from the track ‘Talking Blues’:
I – I’m a gonna take a just-a one step more ‘Cause I feel like bombin’ a church – Now – now that you know that the preacher is lyin’. So who’s gonna stay at home, When – when the freedom fighters are fighting?
3. Culled from the track ‘Babylon System:
We refuse to be What you wanted us to be; We are what we are: That’s the way (way) it’s going to be. You don’t know! You can’t educate I, For no equal opportunity: (Talkin’ ’bout my freedom) Talkin’ ’bout my freedom, People freedom (freedom) and liberty! Yeah, we’ve been trodding on the winepress much too long: Rebel, rebel! Yes, we’ve been trodding on the winepress much too long: Rebel, rebel!
4. Culled from the track ‘Ambush In The Night:
(Ooh-wee, ooh-wee, ooh-wa!) See them fighting for power (ooh-wee, ooh-wee, ooh-wa!), But they know not the hour (ooh-wee, ooh-wee, ooh-wa!),; So they bribing with their guns, spare parts, and money, Trying to belittle our Integrity now. They say what we know. Is just what they teach us, And we’re so ignorant ‘Cause every time they can reach us (shoobe, doo-wa) Through political strategy (shoo-be, doo-wa); They keep us hungry (shoobe, doo-wa), And when you gonna get some food (shoobe, doo-wa), Your brother got to be your enemy, we-e-ell! Ambush in the night, All guns aiming at me.
5. Culled from the track ‘One Drop’:
I know Jah’s never let us down; Pull your rights from wrong (I know Jah would never let us down) Oh, no! Oh, no! Oh, no! They made their world so hard (so hard): Every day we got to keep on fighting (fighting); They made their world so hard (so hard): Every day the people are dyin’ (dying), yeah! (It dread, dread) For hunger (dread, dread) and starvation (dread, dread, dread, dread), Lamentation (dread, dread), But read it in Revelation (dread, dread, dread, dread): You’ll find your redemption And then you give us the teachings of His Majesty, For we no want no devil philosophy; A you fe give us the teachings of His Majesty, A we no want no devil philosophy:
6. Culled from the track ‘Time Will Tell’:
Jah would never give the power to a baldhead Run come
crucify the Dread. Time alone – oh, time will tell: Think you’re in heaven, but
ya living in hell.
7. Culled from the track ‘Redemption Song’:
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but
ourselves can free our minds.
Have no fear for atomic energy, ‘Cause none of them can stop the time. How long
shall they kill our prophets, While we stand aside and look? Ooh! Some say it’s
just a part of it:
We’ve got to fulfill the book.
8. Culled from the track ‘One Love’:
One Love! One Heart! Let’s get together and feel all right.
Hear the children cryin’ (One Love!); Hear the children cryin’ (One Heart!),
Sayin’: give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel all right; Sayin’:
let’s get together and feel all right. Wo wo-wo wo-wo!
9. Culled from the track ‘Coming In From The Cold’:
It’s you – it’s you – it’s you I’m talkin’ to -Well, you
(it’s you) – you (it’s you) – you I’m talking to now. Why do you look so sad
and forsaken? When one door is closed, don’t you know other is open?
Would you
let the system make you kill your brotherman? No, no, no, no, no, no! No,
Dread, no! Would you make the system make you kill your brotherman? (No, Dread, no!) Well, the biggest – biggest man you ever – ever –
see was-a once a baby.
10. Culled from the track: ‘Pimpers' Paradise’:
She loves to party, have a good time; She looks so hearty,
feeling fine; She loves to smoke, sometime shiftin’ coke; She’ll be laughin’
when there ain’t no joke.
A pimpers' paradise: that’s all she was now; A
pimpers' paradise: that’s all she was; A pimpers' paradise: that’s all she was
now; Pimper’s paradise: that’s all she was. (Every need got an ego to feed; Every need got an ego to feed.)
Bonus- Culled from the track ‘Stiff Necked Fools’:
Stiff-necked fools, you think you are cool To deny me for
simplicity. Yes, you have gone for so long With your love for vanity now. Yes,
you have got the wrong interpretation Mixed up with vain imagination.
So take
Jah Sun, and Jah Moon, And Jah Rain, and Jah Stars, And forever, yes, erase
your fantasy, yea-eah! The lips of the righteous teach many, But fools die for
want of wisdom. The rich man’s wealth is in his city; The righteous’ wealth is
in his Holy Place.
Bob Marley sings 'Africa Unite.'
Conclusion and opinion
Black history has been tampered with and facts have been
swept under the carpet by one race to portray another race as inferior.
Many
times, I hear people saying that ‘I am ashamed to be a White man,’ due to the
evil things committed against other people on this earth’s surface. But nobody
needs to be ashamed.
Instead, let’s pray for those who have bitter hearts
towards others because bitterness will only promote your health to disaster.
