hello Roi, you have been quiet for some time now, so I guess I will make myself known again, hope you are ok and still as lovely as ever, take care, mia
sorry roi my friend, i am late like all time, you fight for everybody and for the right, but now you loose your last fight it was a honour for me that i was a part of your life and your friend i never will forget you, rest in peace roi, eternal heidi
21 DRUM SALUTE: A TRIBUTE TO DR. ROI ANKHARA KWABENA THE DRUM. SATURDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2008
Cultural activist, writer and former Birmingham City Poet Laureate, (2001-2002), Dr. Roi Ankhara Kwabena has passed away at the age of fifty one.
Born in Trinidad in 1956, Roi lectured, performed and conducted workshops across the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, in universities, schools, libraries and other venues finally settling in Britain in 1985. His published work includes collections of poems, spoken word and music CDs in a distinctive style of dialogue, drama and rhythm.
In 2007, he was included among activists, artists, campaigners and sport and media personalities on a wall celebrating The World's Greatest Black Achievers, Past and Present, at the Liverpool based International Slavery Museum.
Through an illustrious and wide ranging writing career he leaves behind a highly regarded legacy of universal and culturally relevant, anthropological works.
Now, in honour of this great community icon Birmingham Artists, including photographer Vanley Burke, writer Martin Glynn, who will be hosting the night, poets; Kokumo, Sue Brown and Leon Blades, and musicians, Milton Godfrey and Ava Ming, in partnership with The Drum and Birmingham organisations, present;
21 Drum Salute: A Tribute to Dr. Roi Ankhara Kwabena
This celebratory evening will feature a special Libation, African Dancing, music, Spoken Word and Poetry and will focus on the following aspects of Roi’s life and work;
Traveller Academic Teacher Writer Performer Cultural Activist Man Spiritual Being
The event takes place at The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4UU on Saturday 2nd February from 5 to 9pm with an open mic session for positive reflection from members of the audience and an opportunity to sign Birmingham’s condolence book.
This event is free and all are welcome.
For more details contact The Drum arts centre 0121 3332400
Dr.ROI KWABENA King You will be well Missed Powerful man and Great Teacher...R.I.P. Artist@ArmZ Musa K.
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Cat Stevens - Moonshadow
Oh, Im bein followed by a moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow Leapin and hoppin on a moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow
And if I ever lose my hands, lose my plough, lose my land, Oh if I ever lose my hands, oh if.... I wont have to work no more. And if I ever lose my eyes, if my colours all run dry, Yes if I ever lose my eyes, oh if.... I wont have to cry no more.
And if I ever lose my legs, I wont moan, and I wont beg, Yes if I ever lose my legs, oh if.... I wont have to walk no more. And if I ever lose my mouth, all my teeth, north and south, Yes if I ever lose my mouth, oh if.... I wont have to talk...
Did it take long to find me? I asked the faithful light. Did it take long to find me? and are you gonna stay the night?
RIP my bro, we staged performances in our homeland Trinidad & connected later on in the UK. U will be sadly missed but works will live on. Thoughts In Strength Yussef Ahmed
Hail Roi, spread de word Kokumo looking for work! Bookings for Poetry Reading, Cultural Events, Seminars, Festivals, Big Stage Shows etc. www.kokumonoxid.com
Showing some love on your page - thanks for being a mate! anything new with you?
So what did you think of my new biography - OUT OF IRAQ?
Esquire magazine described it as Riveting!
excuse the delay - Im just getting round to catchig up :) drop me a message sometime, trust all's good. Its been Rain Rain Rain in summer London :( I gotta get me a flight outta here!
Hope all is well in the land of the Storyteller :P Am good this end and just very busy with schools finishing. Off to Saudi for Umrah at the end of the month, inshallah. Peace and love. x
I try to spread the seed mate, I'm alway joyful when I see it growin' up somewhere, so thank you a lot for adding Sankara's words to your profile! :-E (Clunchin'teeth..) Ganaian
Roi for the add and for joining my circle of special people! I hope Fortune is smiling on you and that you are having a most wonderful weekend. I have sent my little friendship rose to help it along.
