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I’m a writer, storyteller, and the author/editor of Tales by Em. You're about to be impacted with great thoughts and vibes through my writing on culture, travel, mysteries; as well as my opinions that are occasionally infused in satire. The perspectives that you'll come across here are my insights into what life is like in Uganda and beyond!
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On a day such as this, much more than deliver rosy speeches, the perfect tribute to the late Janani Luwum would be to thoughtfully reflect on and put into action the ideas he greatly espoused. Doing that represents the continuation of the legacy of a man whose life was sacrificed on the altar of peace, unity, truth and justice.
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Whereas the instrumentation and rhythm in the opening seconds are somewhat reminiscent of a favorite pop classic of Sade’s from the 1980’s; a wonderful blend of the tenor and alto in the fourth minute of Greater Love results in an explosion of pleasurable listening experience to climax this enchanting piece of music. And just like that, 4 minutes came and went!
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If you had trouble coming across a well-arranged piece of music with great vibe and powerful lyrical references to the societal distortions that characterized the year 2020 eventually spilling into 2021, this might be the hit you were looking for.
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With barely a few days to the climax of Uganda’s action-packed Presidential race, a palpable aura of excitement hangs in the air. The elections are no longer around the corner. It’s the final stretch. The candidates are wrecking budgets, nerves, and burning the midnight oil to sway the undecided voters over to their side before 14th January.
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To a great extent, civilizations have been conditioned to cluster around analysts, pundits and intellectuals for opinions on different matters because, by and large, they’ve been handed the responsibility of maintaining particular perspectives.
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Suddenly, a heavy pounding of drums is quickly followed by a moment of quiet. But that only plunges you further into a daze of suspense. Thankfully, Rebecca comes to your rescue. She musically describes the scene and helps you appreciate the place you’ve been led to.
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After several months of conducting private prayers burrowed in the comfort or, for some, discomfort of their homes, the declaration of a partial re-opening of houses of worship was met with mixed reactions. Addressing the nation on Sunday, 20th September, President Yoweri Museveni finally made the long-awaited announcement.
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Living in a world filled with opportunists, you are never more than ten feet from one. While populaces are grappling with the coronavirus and the difficulties that came in tow, it wasn’t such a hard thing to see that there was always going to be cliques of self-seekers looking to gain unfairly from the crisis.
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Humanity has descended to unprecedented levels of uncertainty about what’s to come following an incredibly destructive three quarters of 2020. No plague is known to have ravaged the modern world to such degree, in a short span, as the coronavirus has.
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Problem is, nearly everyone that passes you looks like the girl in gold and blue. Seems like a wonderful problem to have, but being new to the culture, you’re quite cautious whom and how you ask for directions—what if she screams and people think you’re harassing the girl! The last thing you want (at least not yet!) is to behold the Heavens opened and the Son of man standing at the right hand of God!
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