Hip Hop and Zulu - The Connection
Until the death of me, I will defend the Culture of Hip Hop and the founding principles that make this Culture so rich. All who know, are well aware of the story of the young man who led the notorious Black Spades gang in New York in the early 1970's. This young man was on the subway one day and saw a promotion for an essay contest where the winner gets a trip to Afrika. The young man entered the contest and won. During his trip to Afrika, the young man told the people of the Zulu Tribe about his gang back home and how he controlled so many powerful young men on the streets. The young man was quickly taken aside, and the tribesmen warned him that the gang behaviour was a setup. They also told the young man that hundreds of years ago, the tribe got rid of the men and women who would plot to steal and rob gold from the families and kingdoms. These type of people did not reprsent their culture, kingdowm or tribe and were sold off where they spent their lives in servitude or prison.
The young man returned to New York and went to every other gang in the area to warn them of the long-term setup. The gangs connected for a positive cause and the young man changed his street name to AFRIKA BAMBAATAA. To this day, that young man who won the essay, carries on the traditions and teaches understanding, positivity and power to young men and women worldwide who are proud to call themselves members of the Universal Zulu Nation. From South Carolina to Canada to California to Japan. Members of the Zulu Nation are serious about our Culture, and our four founding spiritual principles: Peace, Unity, Love and Havin' Fun
The young man returned to New York and went to every other gang in the area to warn them of the long-term setup. The gangs connected for a positive cause and the young man changed his street name to AFRIKA BAMBAATAA. To this day, that young man who won the essay, carries on the traditions and teaches understanding, positivity and power to young men and women worldwide who are proud to call themselves members of the Universal Zulu Nation. From South Carolina to Canada to California to Japan. Members of the Zulu Nation are serious about our Culture, and our four founding spiritual principles: Peace, Unity, Love and Havin' Fun
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