Great uprising divine souls of the universe! 

Ndeewunu - welcome's to our August edition of Shanti-Chi newsletter. Please read as much as possible as it has useful information. 

What an amazing experience the Nne Agwu Storytelling 4 day Family Camp Retreat was from Friday 28th August to Tuesday 1st September 2020. We honoured our sister, mother, aunty, cousin, friend storyteller, artists, poet divine being Nne Dimela Yekwai. We called her name, we remembered her spirit, we shared her work and laughed as though she were amongst us tell us one of her stories. Her spirit flew around and above us. This year was truly magical.

Despite the rain, the wind and the cold during the first day and half where the ancestors tested us, to find out if we are serious about transformation, if we are ready to step out of our comfort zone or to see if we are just talk. Those that ran the course and chose to ride the wave were blessed with beautiful sunshine, blue skies, star filled nights, stories, around the fire and some deep deep healing. And the wild ponies on the hill that came into the middle of our meditation love circle was the topping on an already beautiful cake. "Boombastic, powerful, lyrical, musical, magical, mystical", just some of the words used to describe this majestic phenomenal adventure known as Nne Agwu Afrakan Storytelling village on the landscape of Britain. 

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I am Woman

I am ancient as time

As mystical as a dark summer's night

I am as seductive as the moon in all its glory

I am woman

Afrikan woman

It was from my womb that nations came

I was praised

Anointed and given names like Madonna and Venus

I gave birth to the first doctors

Astrologers, mathematicians

I gave birth to the writers of letters

I am woman

Afrikan woman

These hips gyrated to the rhythm of the drum

on the battles of the Nile

My beauty enchanted Pharaohs

Energised warriors

I walked out of the abyss with my man at my side

I am woman

Afrikan woman

With these breasts I suckled prophets

Prophets like Jesus, Mohammed Buddha 

Because I knew myself then

I understood the sacred wisdom

I am teacher

I am comforter

I am creator

Because I was blessed as the first giver of human life by the Supreme Being

I am woman

Afrikan woman

With these hips i serenaded Shaka of the Zulu

My sons I blessed and sent to the four corners of the earth

Before Columbus knew his name

I am woman 

Afrikan woman

These arms rocked and comforted philosophers

I gave Aesop the Ethiopian his first fables

Fables which were scattered around the world

Giving a moral order to generations

I am woman

Afrikan woman

Come worship at my shrine

written by Nne Dimela Yekwai(c)2020

I am Woman Afrikan Woman and other wonderful poems by Dimela Yekwai can be found in her beautifully written compelling book Stolen Love - BUY BOOK!

The Nne Agwu Storytelling village retreat meetings to clarify our family values & the principals of Ubuntu. We cook around the fire, share food as we honour the legacy of our grassroots and nationally acclaimed oral traditionalists Dimela Yekwai. 

Chant the affirmation on the t-shirt:

Melanin rich is the great gift

Wear it with gratitude

Wear it with attitude

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Wash the T-shirt on 30 degrees and iron on the inside. That way you will still have it for many Nne Agwu events to come. 

Melanin Rich indigenous community Nurture their Nature

Birds flying high every morning and every evening at the Nne Agwu storytelling family retreat, Singing to the sun in the blue sky, Breeze drifting on by sending our love around the world, this is how it feels. It is a new dawn, it is a new day for us and it feels so good being a part of the Nne Agwu Afrakan Storytelling Family Retreat 2020. Singing and honouring our ancestors as we map our path of purpose. Yes it feels so good this new life.

Vegan food on our plate, Storytelling describes our beautiful fate, this melanin rich compound, on Albion soil we found, our cultural treasures full of healing pleasures. It is a new day it is a new dawn and oh yes it feels so good. Self-love is the revolution as it paves the way for our evolution.

Nne Agwu Afrakan Storytelling Family Retreat 2020 was SOLD TO CAPACITY and from the feedback we expect the same next year 2021. We dislike saying no. Please do not miss out. Get ready for next year. Put your money aside, book your days off work as soon as and read the What to bring page so you are prepared for all eventualities. It is a challenge. Prepare for the challenge and you will rise where others falter.

BIG THANKS to our features artists that make the village a divine place to be. 

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BIG THANKS to the dream team that serve their community enabling us to be divine.

From  left to right back row: Sabu, Lloyd, James, Dayo, Darius, Akadi.

Front row: Joy, Angie and Femi 

BIG THANKS to our silent and invisible ninjas, Nkechi and Cymeon

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BIG THANKS to our supporters & sponsors: BB3D Media, Galaxyafiwe, Rebirth of the Griot, Omega radio, Bless radio, Sister empowerment circle, 1000 Afrakan drum salute, Sister Empowerment, Nabss, Black People Giving, Jolivette Anderson-Douoning, JS Downer and Jason Page!

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GALAXYAFIWE STATION

Ring a din ling storytelling bell a ring Tuesday 2pm prompt start finish 4pm.

STORIES FROM THE VILLAGE 

with Griot Chinyere.

Are you sitting comfortably, with a listening ear? Let us begin....

On galaxyafiwe radio station TuneIn:http://tune.in/sfv3w

Or via galaxy App for android phones- play store galaxyafiwe

Or you can join from anywhere in the world by adding us to your Skype contacts - search for galaxyafiwe and ring for free on +44 (0) 2071930174 or text 07377920703

We inspire visions with the oral traditions of storytelling!

Divinely yours Griot Chinyere Xxx

Nne Agwu MEMBERSHIP

Be encouraged melanin rich people to become Nne Agwu members and support the vision. The membership gives you exclusive connection to the work of Shanti-Chi. You have the option to become a member and or resident of the Nne Agwu eco-village. As a member you will receive first refusal of any training courses about being land guardians, (as our ancestors require us to be). If you just want to put your spare cash to a good cause feel free to pledge £1000 to £2000 or any amount you can afford toward the Nne Agwu Eco-Village. Click for further information on membership. Become a member of Nne Agwu Afrakan storytelling healing Eco-Village for melanin rich people  - Now!

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