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Thursday, 2 July 2015

AFRICAN ORISHA DEITIES








Photographer James C. Lewis went out on a creative limb to re-imagine ancient African Yoruba dieties- the Orisha, using striking models, expert photography, and inventive photo editing techniques.  While the true essence of the Orisha is likely poorly understood by most people in the modern world in comparison to their ancient and rich roots in African culture, Lewis creates a stunning visual world that is sure to spark the imagination.
As a culture we are quite use to the artistic treatment of religious, spiritual, and mythical entities from Greek ancestral lore, various world religions, and other cultural heroes, yet rarely is the fascinating world of the Orisha the topic of discussion.  These images are gorgeous, shocking, and of course an artists interpretation, but hopefully they get your wheels turning in regards to the power, complexity, and richness of Yoruba spiritual symbology and life: 
When asked to express where his inspiration for this photo project arose from, Lewis had this to say, 
"Throughout my formal education from elementary up through college I never heard tale of African deities. A little over a month ago I began to research online to find information in regards to the gods & goddesses of Africa. To my surprise there were many, however the ones that stood out the most were the deities of Nigeria and Benin, West Africa which they referred to as Orishas.
I wanted to portray the regal beauty of each Orisha while also representing their majestic sensuality. Each iconic depiction was rendered to lend strength to our resilience as a great race of people and to show our youth that they are beautiful, bold and brilliant just they way God created them to be. […] each Orisha’s name is written in the Yoruba dialect and captures imagery of powerful men, women & children of various complexions who are all of African descent."
Sources: All Images Property of Image Article posted by Laura W.

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

The Gems: PROLOGUE

In a kingdom far far away, where riches were rumored to be vast and all the wealth in the world were channelled through it and from this kingdom came such wealth. The kingdom was also rumored "there lies the power within, a king between". And it was indeed a great kingdom. This great and flourishing kingdom had a king so great, a man of steel, a man gusts of wind skates, a ruler to feel. His name, King Urúte-arl, and the kingdom which he ruled over, Dåmårt. The king was in fact the kingdom and the kingdom his home. Nations both feared and envied them, and would probably do anything to get their hands on King Urute-arl's throne. The king had two sons, Prince Wiz and Prince Martz, who will eventually succeed him in leading the people. 

The princes were thought to be reliable, but that was not so much the case. Martz who was the youngest of the princes squandered his fortunes carelessly and lived a cowardly life. He felt satisfied forgetting the great rumors of invasion... Wiz, the eldest and most intelligent was part dedicated and part foolish. He would cower in his handsome nature and tower with his opposite in nature. In other words, they were not much of the reliable type. 

The king in his wisdom saw this and becomes a little bemused at the indignant children who cared only for themselves. The invasion rumors soon spread like untamed fire around the kingdom and soon started paralysing the kingdom. The King's adviser, Kent, had the king divide his kingdom amongst the princes and as such lessen the economic threat of the provinces. The boys of course were good warriors, undefeated in battles, practically referred to as the Krugan Princes, for they were unmatched in battles or competitions. This would be good. The sons to finally take responsibility over the kingdom? This was essential.

In order to do so, the princes were sent out of the kingdom to acquire the *gems of life* at a distant world. They were given aids and horses and everything they'd need for this quest. (these gems would give its bearer great power and wealth) They set out with everything in order and with their own ambitions around their grims. The journey was from Dåmårt to Kansas to Drajt to Maotrany. Here they took different path for it was their mission. Prince Wiz had just crossed Mts. Aru, Jaru, Baal, Dafong, Da, Ark and Serpent, Rivers. Du, Udu, Rudu, Krudu and 3 other rivers when the news got to him from his father that the kingdom fell under seige and was captured. Unknown to them, the king's adviser was behind the invasion. 

The Princes felt sore and bad and decided to get over it. They settled in the nearest village respectively and continued their lavish and indignant lives for 5 years. They had by this time become helpless and aimless as their aids and horses were gone. They were abandoned just as they abandoned their kingdom. Wiz hopelessly at first made the move to continue the quest to attain the power gem so he could escape suffering. 

Little by little he gathered branches of hope as he crossed the Silent Mountain, where he met an astounding young lady with skills undefined and unnatural. She assisted him through the Mountain and gave him something to believe in... Concealed within her sword was a royal seal. One that was familiar, one that could only be found at Dåmårt. Wiz did not take note, he only noticed her fine body and well built curves. Who could possibly bear the Royal seal? 

Martz on the other hand met someone who teaches him how to survive with gambling. He defeated all the gamblers where he settled and moved forward to defeating others from other towns and villages and nations. Unknown to him, he was approching the Gems' Keep. This gambling teacher had on his chest a glowing Royal seal same as could be found in Dåmårt. Both princes got closer to their goals unknown to them the people they had met were their father's Angel guards. They were 7 in number and would awaken when the kingdom needed their aid. And they did. Only with the gems of life can one lead such supernatural group.... Will they succeed? What if they find out the Angels' goal, will they still continue? 


***Stay tuned in and remain blessed.

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Written by: Sydney Ryan Grace and I-kin Busterer 

The SUPER Gangsters: PROLOGUE

At the beginning of eternal doom, there lived amongst the efik caste a young breeder who could control nature's element, he was meant to fulfil the tale in the prophecies of Koboko, his name was Olise. He grew up as would be and he was physically and naturally fit. Like every tale would have an antagonist, Olise had 101 contenders, of them was the fearsome and devious, his treachery was spread from every thicks and thins of the world, his name was Oboh Utanga, son of the grand leader of the Ogiso warriors, son also to the most vicious princess in the entire bini kingdom.

Years passed for this young warrior as he continued to gain conquests in defeating his contenders, he was partially successful with one the hundreds, Joleye Bololo, a man known.to well for his treacherous deeds and genocide. He was a one time accomplice of the legendary queen of shades, madam Oyeme. At the end he was successful and delivered Bololo to the elder gods.

His next terror was Lydia, a famous lioness who descends from the great links of the Binin kings and queens, she was feared by her tribes men and her townspeople. She had amazing abilities that would make her defeat unfathomable. At the end he was successful.

He again took out the 99th of the hundreds and still he had trouble and was assisted by the the gangsters who were banished from the land. He made lots of mistakes but he did not let this weaken his goal.

At the end of the harmattan season, he decided to go face off the worse villian ever.
This was a great thing indeed but he was foolish indeed. He had been told that he was not yet.matured and experienced to face him, but he wanted to end the war.once and for all.

We don't blame him for his guts, but at the end he paid with his life and that of his entire family.... No one knows what happened between him and the demon, Oboh. Forty years passed and the reign of tyranny soon died with the mortal demon Oboh. Peace came back at last.

Just yesterday, reports came in that there were murders and massacres everywhere.around Benin and all victims were females and the killings were the same and random.
These killings, I fear are the same with the demon lord's origie sacrifice. I fear that the demon lord have been restored back to life or perhaps has been awakened. You five have been chosen : Nekpen, Omoyeme, Osayende, Iwaye and Nosaze, you girls will take this mandate upon yourselves to counter this attack. If it is truly the demon lord, you'll need assistance from your yoda parents. This must be done. You were all selected members of the worst gang ever in the entire Binin kingdom and so you shall be called the combination of all gangs the SUPER GANG STARS.

You will come in the face of trouble but you'll overcome them...
I son of Osaigbovo, grand son of Edokpolor, the era nogie of igodomigodo will use my powers as a former Ogiso warrior and last of the white lords, to protect and direct you as you make your way past demise....
Omoedo wa khin.

"Ashanzekpe my beloved go and do your kingdom great...."

As narrated by I-kin

Time goes on and the five girls from the five gang crew came together to fight an even greater threat to mankind and themselves. Olise made stupid mistakes as a chosen warrior and as a man, why will the gods pick a woman, five women, five girls to deliver the land. This is damnation at its peak... These were the thoughts of the peoples and it was murmured around the entire provinces of the world...

Are these bunch of girls going to deliver the kingdom or are we indeed doomed.

Coming soon....

It's a preamble you can add your own opinions as they could be featured in this story......

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Written by: I-Kin Busterer

The Guardians: PROLOGUE

500 years ago, when the world was set in the abyss of flaring disasters, when the hopes for the future was totally eradicated and there was no salvation for mankind in any way, when grace was far away from the reach of man, and when death was the only way out of this faceless exploitation, there aroused a force to counter this disasters. They called themselves, THE RESISTANCE, they were not acting alone, they were backed by people who had the powers, connections and those who could pull up strings to actualize their goals. But soon these people were targeted and terminated.
They could do no further heroic acts and they were countered.from every corner and hunted.
Ten years from that dame time, the leaders of the Resistance were eliminated and there was no one strong and worthy of leading.
Owoye, daughter of thee former chief of the Liberation Force of Nigeria, daughter of a flawless beauty, Oyeme, came forth and gingered the group. It was not easy at first as they shut her down at every time.she came up. But the war was too much. Even when they had been dispersed, they were still hunted. They could not die in their sleep, they'd rather die as soldiers fighting for their lives than been assassinated without a chance to fight. This brought them together to Owoye who still remained at the district.
They agreed that she led them since she came.from a lineage of leaders.

4 months later, the district was attacked and It was a bloody massacre. They had little or no chance against the Yuri warriors.
Little did they know that they were betrayed by their own, they were sold out by family, they were sold out to death by Jumekhan, who valued his life than the others.
They were surrounded and had no way to escape. Looking into Owoye's eyes, they saw anger, rage and something else.
"she could avenge our deaths, she must escape" one of them said in a low and discrete tone. With this they all shielded Owoye and fought their way through, creating a space for Owoye to escape. She wouldn't leave her people, nonetheless her soldiers to die in her stead. She cried as she finally made the escape. The together stayed behind and prevented the warriors from crossing. They held them but not long enough. The leaders of the Yuri warriors smite them into pieces for obstruction. They gave chase to the runaway and soon caught up with her. She had failed her people by getting caught. She could have been killed that instance, but she was a girl and they wanted to get her to ly in bed with them, or perhaps raped if she did not cooperate.
She was taken back to the Iroko fortress where she was hung, tortured and interrogated. They wanted to know if there were any other member of the Resistance still alive.
She said nothing.
For years she was tortured and played with. Soon she became worthless and useless to them and was to be executed at the Volcanoes of Uriga, close to the plateau region.
Just as she was about to be tossed in, she was saved by a strange figure all robed on white and with a golden sword beside him. Better still he had wings like an angel and he drove the warriors away.
The angel took her and tend her wounds, fed her and sheltered her. She soon recovered from the shock and this being was still with her. Her first question was rather strange or not normal given the circumstance. "Why did you save me?" This was her first question, not where am i? What happened? Who are you? Ecetera. And the being little surprised answered "because i am your Guardian".

Reporting this situation to the Yuri leaders who passed on this message to the Dark Elders got angry and infuriated. "So he lives afterall. The guardians survived that attack."
"or perhaps just one survivor." This was their own argument about this being... Seems they too were attacked by the Dark forces. "we must prepare to destroy Avalon at all cost. They must be stopped".

The guardian helped Owoye fully recover and Owoye begged him to train her, cos the way he fought the soldiers alone was astounding. He agreed to teach her and train her. And soon their trainings yielded results. They went out to practicalise her progress in the Iroko town, where theft and felony was legal. They helped stopped the crimes and reduce the casualties that would have come to play if the Dark Elders were to intervene, so their heroic deeds were discrete.

As every story should go, these two fell in love and were always together. They came up with the idea of building an army. Now, since the guardian trusts Owoye, he let her in on his secret; they had an army already at a place far into the sky, a place of shines and showers, a palace of riddles and answers. Before he could give the name, Owoye knew. She had only thought it never existed, but now it became real and not just a bed time story... This great city in the sky was the city of Avalon.

As they struggle to get to Avalon, they were always attacked and captured ay some point and they make their escape. They were survivors and they made it to Avalon. Unknown to them, they led the Dark Elders and their various armies to this new city they could never have found. They were attacked immediately before they could think twice about the two's arrival. It was yet again a bloody fight and they stood little or no chance against the resurrected Ogiso warriors. They were powerless because of these Red beings called Ogisos.

They were outnumbered and the Dark Elders were winning, but they were not emotional; they did not show any sign of victory, it was as if they were disappointed or they were waiting for something else.

They were correct. The guardian got angry and flared up, this has never happened to these peaceful beings. The eyes of the Dark Elders dimmed with their eyebrows bent. The Guardian was angry that his city would be totally destroyed. The Dark Elders noticed that nw was one of the strongest and saw his seals quite alright. They could have stopped him from any further progress, but they didn't, they were expecting something. They waited patiently.
The guardian summoned to himself, men and women powerful to counter the elders and another white set of beings to counter the Ogiso warriors,; they were the kings and queens of Java, and the white Ogisos respectively.

The Dark Elders were pleased and smiled while they rushed to take their compatible opponents. The Red ogisos were de-summoned by the white after a long duel of Zukie Origie Igodomigodo. They both fought with the same techniques and skills, this they would not have done if they were alive.
The kings and queens took down the elders who were all glad and happy to be destroyed.
This surprises Owoye and she was inquisitive. The strain was too much for the guardian and he too was destroyed along with those he summoned to counter these breeds of warriors.

Years rolled by and Owoye was with child, the guardian's own flesh and blood, she was named Oyeme after her grand mother..
Owoye was still concerned about the behavior of the Dark Elders known to be impeccable, and so hard to defeat, dragged to the graves without regrets.
She could not find out why and passed this mission of hers to her daughter. She soon left Oyeme in the world and went up high to meet her love.

Oyeme took this mission a little less serious and passed it on to her daughters and sons till now, I, Oyeme the 17th will find out why.

There in a forest lied a cave and in that cave was a demon lurking in the dark muttering insulting words. "curse the Dark Elders, they failed me... They failed me, why?!"
These words he repeated many times and people who passed it called the voice and the forest "the echoes in the woods"

The Guardians, coming soon...


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Written by: I-Kin Busterer

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