The Life of Shaka Zulu

When looking at the racial system of apartheid in South Africa, the question of music must be discussed. The central debate among musicologists and ethnomusicologists is whether the music from black south Africans during this time was a result of the resistance movement against apartheid. The other side of the argument is that the music of this time and place catalyzed the movement itself and without an outlet like music the resistance would not have occurred. I believe that the music is a representation of what people experience and gives voice to how people feel already. Music is a product of society and shows the heart and direction of a group of people. In this essay, I will examine what the background of apartheid and the significant

Mandela was a very important leader in the struggle against apartheid. Like many other struggle leaders, he was thrown in jail more than once and spent 27 years of his life in jail. He became an important symbol for human rights and anti-apartheid campaigns all over the world. In 1990 he was finally released from jail, and he became an important leader in the talks with President F.W. de Klerk about a South Africa free from apartheid.

Hailing from the African state of Ndongo and born in 1581 during the start of Luandan disagreement with Portuguese settlers (Toler 265), Queen Nzinga of the African Mbundu tribe stood up for her country and reestablished power over her people. Nzinga came in a time period that needed her. She got her country of Matamba (present day Angola) equal, both economically and socially, to the Portuguese. In order to do this, Nzinga took measures to place herself in the right position to eventually seize rule and steer her country in the right direction, even though it prompted a steady flow of opposition from her enemies. These initial enemies included the Imbangala tribes and irritated Portuguese Settlers, both of which she succeeded in

Africa, a majestic country, with abundance of natural resources and have one of the most advanced civilization that took place along the Nile river from 3,000BCE, was a peaceful continent. Thousands of tribes in Africa developed their own rich and distinctive languages, cultures, and religions from one another. Among all the tribes, “Zulu” was the most well-known tribe consisting 22% of the 45 million South Africans, formally established in the early 19th century in KwaZulu-Natal province, which is along the Indian Ocean; northeastern part of current Africa. Just like all the tribes, Zulu always thanked the mother nature and treated their environment with mindful care and dignity. The subtropical climate and fertile plains of KwaZulu-Natal province enabled Zulu members to cultivate bountiful crops and fruits. Every year, they celebrated numerous traditional festivals, but far most interesting one

In the 1830s, the British Government began to look to South Africa for the abundant gold and diamond in the area, as well as, with the hopes of gaining control of the most strategic port and route to trade with India. The British acted quickly, and started to take control of the cape of South Africa. In 1833, they emancipated the Afrikaners’ slaves, created more taxes, and auctioned off previously communal land. This caused great rage within the Boer community. The Boers were Dutch and Huguenot people that migrated to South Africa in the late 17th century (Great Trek). Starting in 1835, the Boers left their homeland with the goal of starting a new life free from British rule. The majority of the migrants left from the Eastern frontier of South

The Zulu king, King Cetshwayo, refused to accept the British rule. The Zulu fought hard against their oppressors, and almost succeed in their goal to get their land back from the British, despite their lack of modern weaponry. In 1879, the Zulu lost the Battle of Ulundi, and important battle against the British. In 1887, the British finally gained complete control of the Zulu nation. In the northern parts of South Africa, the Boers blamed their problems on the British.

The avowal that the apartheid ‘vision for democracy’ necessitated state terror and repression is evident when examining the South African apartheid system between 1960 -1994. The system of apartheid spiked significant internal resistance, hence, the ideology for apartheid stems from the creation of a white state surrounded by economically interdependent and politically dependent black states, which required state terror and repression to ensure mounting resistance and international condemnation did not abolish the apartheid system. The government responded to a series of popular uprisings and protests with police brutality, which increased support for armed resistance. Detentions were set without trial, torture, censorship and the outlawing of political oppositional organizations such as The African National Congress, the Black Conscious Movement, the Azanian Peoples Organisation, The Pan Africanist Congress and the United Democratic Front, were all a result of the apartheid government due to political resistance.

Queen Nzinga was believed to be born during the last half of the 1500’s. During her early life, she grew up with her father as a leader. Her father Ngola Kiluanji Kia Samba was a ruler before her. He started his ruling by leading his people against Portuguese colonialists. Queen Nzinga Mbande was the monarch in Mbundu people. She became the queen when her brother committed suicide. During that time there was rising demand for the slave trade. She always refused to allow anybody to control her nation. This lead to tons of struggles throughout the 16th century. Though she had no formal education she was a great leader. This was because during this time there was some enlightenment in the education field in England but none in Africa.

Answer: Nzinga Mbemba Affonso ruled the Congo when the Atlantic slave trade had begun in the region. Affonso's life spanned a crucial period. When he was born, no one in the kingdom knew that Europeans existed. When he died, his entire realm was threatened by the slave-selling fever they had caused.

He was a village Shifta who got lucky to ascend to power in our beloved country. While piping our people and land to highest bidders and stashing money in foreign countries, he ordered the killings of Somalis, Sidamas,Agunks, and childer during his reign of terror. He conspired with his former ally, Shabia, to land lock our beloved country. He sent our young sons to Somalia to fulfill the wishes of his masters. More than twenty thousand young men died in vain. His disciples

This kingdom was established by a defeated applicant to the Bunyoro throne. Over the course of the next four hundred years, Buganda grew in territory and power being ruled by a Kabaka (king). Unlike the Omukama (king) of Bunyoro, the kabaka of Buganda was chosen from any clan of the kingdom. “By the 19th century the kabaka commanded total authority over his kingdom, and all power and wealth flowed from him,” (History, Precolonial Kingdoms). INTRO

Chief Wimbe becomes ill soon after and passes away. Hundreds mourn his death and dance over his gravesite. The people believe that the election of Bingu Wa Mutharika will bring better times for the local farmers. At the same time William estimates that twenty percent of Malawian’s have HIV and witches charge outrageous

In 1803, a year before Bongani's birth, Shaka was unfortunately taken away from the Zulu tribe as a punishment seventeen years ago and was raised by the Mthethwa tribe - a tribe that also sought political and social dominance over Southern Africa similar to Zulu - and later joined their army as a warrior. Shaka quickly earns a reputation of being a ferocious warrior and becomes very skillful with close combat weapons such as throwing spears and diabolical blunt sticks. By nature, Shaka is fearless and aggressive, he seeks to create a brand new warrior culture similar to his personality.

The African Queen is an exciting film set during World War I. The movie, directed by John Huston, was released in 1951. Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn portrayed the two leading roles of Mr. Allnut and Rose. The movie revolves around two acquaintances that are forced to travel on a boat to escape German arms. Rose turns the trip into a revenge plot against the Germans for destroying her family and villages. Although Mr. Allnut is not too keen on the idea, he proceeds with the plan in hopes that she will change her mind. The two grow bitter towards one another, but when the going gets tough, they are forced to rely on each other for support. This film uses the hardships and effects of the war to form their relationship on trust and love.

When Okonkwo explains to Obierika how he would strive to have a son like his because he is so strong and mighty, Obierika answers with a very pacifying response. “‘You worry yourself for nothing,’ said Obierika. ‘The children are still very young.’” (Achebe 66). This passage shows that Obierika is not so concerned about power and supremacy.