I am on a sojourn in Africa - South Africa to be exact! The Continent holds a special place in my history and ancestry. I arrive on the Continent with an open mind and here I share my experience with you.
I confess that as we departed Pretoria for Kwa Zulu Natal on Saturday, 8 February, I had no idea what awaited us.
It was a very lovely drive down, albeit some 5 hours away. The mountains were majestic and the place lush and green. Finding the venue was a little difficult though - it was the Plessislaer Campus of the Umgungundlovu FET College in the belly of Pietermaritzburg.
On arrival we were warmly greeted by some Rasta brethrens who had organised a tribute football match in honour of the great reggae legend.
Her Excellency, Mrs Norma Taylor Roberts, Jamaican High Commissioner to South Africa pose with members of the community. This photo was taken by Don Leffer, pictured below with the two Rastafarians.
Don bonding with two Rastafarians
Burning Spear (green and white) vs Rasta Love
This speaks for itself
Wilhemina Hewitt (Jamaican living in Pietermaritburg) High Commissioner, Rev Hewitt, Sistah expressing thanks for support and John Clarke (my husband)
Gift
Patrons enjoying the match
After we left Pietermaritzburg, we met up with a Jamaican sistah in Durban, Yaa Ashantewaa Archer-Ngidi who took us to the waterfront where they had a Bob Marley celebration. It was awesome.
The patrons in Durban. This photo doesn't do the place justice
