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


Nia
5th Principle of Kwanzaa
 

Purpose

On the fifth night of Kwanzaa, when Nana came to Achebe in his sleep, he told her how he had thought about his day in light of what had been revealed to him the night before. Nana opened the Great Book and the Spirit of Nia danced her devotions to the Almighty, she spoke to Achebe:

"...You are a spark of the Creator's own fire... Made to bring Heaven to Earth."
 
 
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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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