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


Kuumba
6th Principle of Kwanzaa
 

Creativity

On the night of the sixth day of Kwanzaa, after the day's celebration at the community center, Achebe fell asleep and Nana came The Spirit of Kuumba revealed to them: African peoples have given mankind many of its greatest advancements.

"Your imagination is gift given to you from the
Great Spirit. It is where dreams are spawned.
It gives birth to your Creative expression.
Recreate the Spirit, Express life - As joyfully, as beautifully, as lovingly as only you can."

 
 
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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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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