Invocations for Kwanzaa
Seven Nights with Nana and Achebe
by Jacquie Godden


7 Nights with Nana & Achebe
 

Each night of Kwanzaa, 10-year old Achebe is visited in his dreams by his closest, dearest ancestor, his beloved Grandmother Nana, whose love for him transcends time and space.  Nana  comes with herBook of Life. She opens it to a story to illustrate the Ngoz a Saba, The Seven Life Principles, one for each day. The Heart of Kwanzaa.

 
 
Music and Story Samples:
 

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7 days of Kwanzaa song
Umoja song
Kuchichagulia song
Kuumba song


7 Nights with Nana & Achebe

7 Principles of Kwanzaa
Umoja
Kuchichagulia
Ujima
Ujamaa
Nia
Kuumba
Imani
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©1997 Kwanzaa Muse. All rights reserved.
Jacquie Godden has written, performed and produced this original story.
Music with Percussion arranged and performed by James Imani Henry. Additional percussion by Rondo Raja, Max Rossmassler & Jacquie Godden.
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