The New Afrikan Ritual of Remembrance by Cinque Kwado Kinaya
"Ritual drama in African society is a multidemensional mechanism of cultural expression. It can be understood on metaphysical, religious, communal, and psychological levels simultaneously. Ritual drama involves the repitition of a sacred act preformed in a prescribed manner. Sacred time is achieved through ritual and We use it as a mechanism for renewal, replenishment, redefinition, and rebirth. Ritual drama keeps us sane and gives us the courage to live."
- Marimba Ani
New Afrikan Summons
Free the Land! – Free the Land! - Free the Land!
Calling all New Afrikans – Ancestors and Descendants
Both Old and Young, those Far and Near, in every direction
Let Us come together for Our Ritual of Remembrance.
New Afrikan Ritual Remembrance
*i begin by standing steadfast, facing the South toward the National Territory
*i raise my arms toward the sky palms up to praise the CREATOR
*i lower my arms down to my chest palms outward thanking the CREATOR for life and vowing to
struggle to live righteously
*i bring my arms inward with prayer palms symbolizing faith and devotion to the New Afrikan Creed
*i lower my arms to my sides reciting salutations, prayers, and atonements
*i bow my head to remember our Freedom Fighting Ancestors and Fallen Comrads
*i lift my head holding my arms in front of me because self-reliance is our National Salvation
*i extend my arms in front of me hands clasp together representing struggle and unity
*i bend over hands on knees reflecting Spiritual Humility and National Loyalty
*i kneel down touching the ground because Land is the basis of Independence
*i rise with the right clenched fist salute representing the struggle for Black Power
*i bring the right fist down over my heart and left fist up to the side reciting the New Afrikan Oath:
For the fruition of Black Power, for the triumph of Black Nationhood! i pledge to the Republik of New Afrika and to the building of a better people and a better world, my total devotion, my total resources, and the total power of my mortal life.
*Ritual of Remembrance is done 3 time a day (morning, noon, and night)
- Marimba Ani
New Afrikan Summons
Free the Land! – Free the Land! - Free the Land!
Calling all New Afrikans – Ancestors and Descendants
Both Old and Young, those Far and Near, in every direction
Let Us come together for Our Ritual of Remembrance.
New Afrikan Ritual Remembrance
*i begin by standing steadfast, facing the South toward the National Territory
*i raise my arms toward the sky palms up to praise the CREATOR
*i lower my arms down to my chest palms outward thanking the CREATOR for life and vowing to
struggle to live righteously
*i bring my arms inward with prayer palms symbolizing faith and devotion to the New Afrikan Creed
*i lower my arms to my sides reciting salutations, prayers, and atonements
*i bow my head to remember our Freedom Fighting Ancestors and Fallen Comrads
*i lift my head holding my arms in front of me because self-reliance is our National Salvation
*i extend my arms in front of me hands clasp together representing struggle and unity
*i bend over hands on knees reflecting Spiritual Humility and National Loyalty
*i kneel down touching the ground because Land is the basis of Independence
*i rise with the right clenched fist salute representing the struggle for Black Power
*i bring the right fist down over my heart and left fist up to the side reciting the New Afrikan Oath:
For the fruition of Black Power, for the triumph of Black Nationhood! i pledge to the Republik of New Afrika and to the building of a better people and a better world, my total devotion, my total resources, and the total power of my mortal life.
*Ritual of Remembrance is done 3 time a day (morning, noon, and night)