In a change to our advertised programme we dedicate this show in memory of two committed activists in our community who transitioned into the Ancestral Realm on this very day.
The Alkebu-Lan Revivalist Movement, announce with great sadness the passing of our dear and beloved sister, Sister Nkechi Ode on Kujichaguliia (mon) 30th March 6260 (2020). A strong, resilient and committed Sister. Who walked her talk. There was never a dull moment with Sister Nkechi, she had many friends from all walks of life. She never found it hard to give a helping hand. She served her community as a member of the Alkebu-Lan Revivalist Movement for over 17yrs. The African World Community has lost a true soldier.
The Movement also pays tribute to Bro. Douglas ‘Dougie’ Williams, a stalwart in our community for decades, who, like Sis. Nkechi, passed away on March 30th. Bro Ldr. Mbandaka remembers him fondly as a young peer starting out on liberation road back in the early 1980s. Bro. Dougie was always community oriented, emphasising self-reliance and self-determination. He demonstrated this through his famous ‘Afro mantic dances’ aka ‘Dougie’s Dances’ and later as a merchant of Africentric goods. He was one of the first person selling ‘Black posters,’ outside tube stations. What many probably know him best for though is his ‘Find Your Voice’ show on SLR Radio. The show dealt with a wide range of issues but community health and well-being was always a recurring theme. In more recent years he took ‘Find Your Voice’ on the road, hosting events in the community providing a platform for some of our leading wellness advocates. We know Bro. Dougie suffered ill-health for some time but that never dampened his warm, engaging spirit.
Our deepest condolences go out to the families of Sis. Nkechi and Bro. Dougie. May their spirits rise on the wings of Ma’at after a favourable judgement in the counsel of Asar.
TENDAI MWARI