Norah Owaraga

Okot p’Bitek’s Song of Lawino

How I wish I had experienced a performance of Song of Lawino in its original form, in the language of the Acoli nation, in which it is set. How I wish I had experienced a performance of Song of Lawino in the natural setting of the homeland in which it is set; and stage set…

Football made in Africa

“This is football made in Africa. One thing Portugal forgot is that in Congo they eat meat. They eat goat meat. You cannot bring your goat around Congolese and you think you are going to go free. You think your GOAT, Christiano Ronaldo is going to go free. In Congo they eat goat meat (@the_brawns…

The power of perspectives in determining happiness

I strongly believe now that happiness depends on having a specific state of mind; which state of mind we must be intentional to achieve. We must work on our perceptions, and we must intentionally favor adoption of those that give us a state of mind that is receptive to happiness. I feel I am now…

I know things have changed and am legit scared

Flashback I sense doubt on his face. He notes my ‘intelligent accent’ and diction. He looks at the wholeness of my body and my light brown skin complexion. He is no longer that sure, I sense. I cease the chance and add: “It is best you leave me alone, because you don’t know the kind…