Amalahle Ashushu

In the beginning, there was a word. Biblically, the word created heaven and earth. And with satanic spell, the word created pebbles and pearls. But with divine retribution to Satan and casting of spells, the word created abyss and hell. I’m not going to dwell much on those utterances because I’m not well informed and reeling on that regard. And I do not have an interesting interest, about the biblical perspective with regard to the creation of universe and man. But yeah!  What I trust very well, is that the word created sound, rhythm and rhyme. Music and Spoken Word. Fables and Fairytales. Folklores and Anecdotes.

My African forebears have created civilization and education that came with written words. The Egyptian history and learning centers of Timbuktu attest to that. So therefore, my natural instincts, permits me to write with conviction, that in the name of my forebears, I’m the natural writer, narrator  and prophet. I discovered that I could written back in 2002 when I was doing my twelfth grade at Chris Hani High School. That was the year I wrote my first poem. But due to being discouraged by people around me, I did not proceed.

Then around 2008 when things were moving from bad to worst. When life was getting retarded, moving from stagnant motion to backward movement. I started reading voraciously and writing vehemently. I was inspired by my anger. Some of my writings were published by local media and on e-Zines. I experimented with journalism in 2012 by contributing for Mellow Mag and Kasiwired Electronic Magazine. Along  the way, I discovered that I have passion for pen and paper. And there are many people who told me that I’m gifted.

I then felt, that I owe it to them and the passion in me, to keep on writing. It’s been a little while now, since I thought of starting my own blog. After numerous procrastinations , and a little bit of inspiration from Ras Vuyo through his allusion, my mind had finally reached the rubicon which gives birth to this Amalahle Ashushu (Hot Coals) blog. It is going to provide the reader with hot news about unknown talent. This blog’s appellation has been inspired by my last name. This blog would narrate my story. Your story. Our stories. Particularly THE ART – with more emphasis on underground talent. There is more to come.    

Amalahle Ashushu
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