Monday, March 14, 2011

The Swahili World



Most people out there, believe, they know, whom, the Swahili, are [mainly due perhaps, to Afrocentrics, seeking, somewhat, to clam, a stake, in, their History]. For most though, the Swahili, are, identifiable, by three things mainly: Language, Parentage, and, Islam. Language really, with regards, to, the musical manner, they speak, their, Swahili language. Parentage, while referring, to, their said/supposed, 'Arab' ancestries, really, refers, to the Countenances, their, Faces hold, due, to their worshiping, of, Amen-Ra (as a Sun God) [making them in Countenance, look actually, rather, different, from, many, in the Middle East, and more, actually, like, the Ancient Egyptians].

Swahili Faces:
http://rpmedia.ask.com/ts?u=/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/56/Druhill-1996.jpg/180px-Druhill-1996.jpg

Finally, there are those, who believe, the, Swahili, to be, rather, Islamic (or even, Islam too), by nature really, when, in reality, the Swahili, have, never heavily, indulged, in, the Practise, of, Islam, but have, always, mainly, remained, Egyptian somewhat [Islam really, in the Swahili lands, is really, an, introduction, in many ways, by, Yemeni immigres, to, the Swahili Coast].

In reality really, what has, defined, the Swahili, are, the Settlements, they have founded, and, even more interesting, is, that, their, History, has very much grown, from, the Settlement model, as compared really, to, the Government model [often, strongly associated, with, Trade Routes (of all kinds)] [In many ways, those, who view, history/things, from, the Settlement model, tend, to have, a rather, linear view, of, History (as advancing, from, simple, stone-age like Settlements, and, growing in all, to become, Towns, or Cities even)] [History, rarely ever, does, occur like that, and, the History, of, various Civilizations, is, actually based on, their, proximities, to, Trade Routes (and, especially those, viewed, lucrative)] [China, as Civilization, was once, connected, to, the Middle East, and, Europe even, via, what they call, the, Silk Trade Route].



As mentioned just above, Swahili History, has, grown (in many ways even), from, sole individual Settlements, that, have risen, to, great heights [as, with mainly, what, they call, 'Wielding Power'] [as the height, of, Influence perhaps]. Swahili History, in many ways, at, its very center, is, based actually on, defining Power, as, manifested really, in the form of, sex, money, and, respect (too). This in all, has, seen, Swahili History, go through, three, phases [with one of them, being, recognized, by most (Mercantilism)].

Swahili History, has its origins, in, Ancient Egypt, and, an Ancient Egypt, most out there, know, nothing much about. Egyptian History, can be divided, into, 6, main phases; phases, based very much on, kind, of Rule:

Pharaonic Egypt: The most mentioned, of all, Egypts, and consisting of, Kush & Kemet [with, most descendants, of, this Egypt today, being, from, Kush].

High-Priest Egypt: Or what, some call, Thebes (as with, Heliopolis) [or in all, Egyptian-Greek Civilization].

Dynasty Egypt: While, the Dynasty format, is used, to represent, the whole, of, Egyptian History, Egyptian Dynasties, actually arise, much later on, and, this Egypt, is popularly, recognized too, as, 'Mummy Egypt', and, was associated in all, with, lots of Intensive Research, into, all forms, of, Knowledge [including, what they call, the, After-life (as, another, dimension in all)].

Muslim Caliphate Egypt: with the most, famous, being, the Abbasid Caliphate [and the birth too, of, the Mediterranean World].

Modern Aristocratic Egypt: Based very much too, on, 'Iraqi Arab', rule.

There is however another, Egypt, which is unknown, to most, that one could call, 'Kingdom Egypt'. An Egypt, existing, before, the Pharaonic Era, and, linked also, to the Sphinx. An Egypt, that, was highly, based on, Religious Art, and the worship, of Sun Gods [in a World today, where, most, are obsessed really, with the creation, of, all forms, of, Systems/Structures (as in, Archeological, primitive, and backwards even), the Egyptians of those times, did, Religious Art, at, a really high level (even higher perhaps, than, the Greeks), making, the creation, of, Structures/Systems, rather, simple in all]. This Egypt, which in all ways too, comes, to shape, Swahili and Omani History, is, characterized in all, by figures, with names, such as, 'Ousman', and others, having body shapes similar, to that seen, with, Mohammed Al-Amoudi. A really old Egypt, but one, where, the worship, of, Sun Gods [as with, racing Chariots perhaps], reached, a rather high peak, along, with, their creation, of, rather high, Religious Art.

It is this, Egypt (Kingdom), that, while shaping, Swahili history, authentically, shapes, Omani History differently [creating in all, a rather, unique, Omani culture, some (as mentioned before), call, Middle Eastern].


In the first phase, of Swahili History, Power, is manifested (as through, sex, money and respect), as follows:

Money: Generated really, via, Trade mainly, with, Oman (with this Trade, rather, Settlement based, in all) [and not Government].

Sex: The Swahili, during, these times, actually, create, Palatial homes [as with, a Settlement in all], from which, they live/operate, from [an example, being, the Gedi ruins, seen, in Kenya] [This Swahili culture, also, gave birth, to, a similar culture, within, Kenya for instance, of, building, Palatial homes (as with, indicating, lifelong success)].

Respect: With regards to, respect, the, Swahilis, engage in Egyptian kind Drama, based highly on, a Humour, that, most today, would find, rather, too draconian [a Humour, highly characterized, by, Sun God worship] [Humour really too, of attempting in all, to mess perhaps, with, anothers mind, on what, truly, consisted, of Reality (as with, Thought/Principle/Practise, and even, Sun God expressivity (in all)].

The song below, in many ways perhaps, best, captures the moods & atmospheres, of this, Swahili Ancient Past, as, with, the Humour even, and in all too, the, drumming (which is Swahili), and, the 'electronic voice' heard [which is, in many ways too, Ancient Egyptian]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkADj0TPrJA


The second phase, of Swahili History, is, one known, to most out there [as with, Mercantilism perhaps]. It too, is based on, the manifestation of Power, as based on really, sex, money, and, respect as follows:

Money: Money here, is actually, based on, Trade/Money, which sees, the rise, of, the Swahili, as, a Mercantile Nation, with, Trade Routes, seen all over, Asia [and eventually too, their forming, of, Portugal].

Sex: Sex here, speaks of, a rather, Lush and Rich, Merchant based culture, that, springs up, on, the Swahili coast, and it being, based alot, on, Swahili Tent culture [hard to explain in all, but, a Tent culture, that has come, to define, Kenyan Tourism, as seen, below (in its, original, Swahili format)]:




Respect: Respect here, as referring really, to, Business & Culture, sees, the Swahili, giving birth really, to what, is known, as, the Orient [and the spreading too, of, Swahili Rule, as far as India, and even, Malaysia too].

The song below, perhaps, best captures, this, Swahili world, in its entirety (as mainly, with, themes & moods):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3lWwBslWqg


The third phase, of, Swahili History, is mostly, unrecorded too, but, one where by, the Swahili, as, with manifesting, power really [in the forms really, of, sex, money, and respect too], rise up, to, higher levels (of operation) [but, with a resultant collapse really, in, Swahili Civilization (as it in all really, is, rather mainly, unregulated)].

Money: With regards, to money, the Swahili, very much in all, become, Martial beings, who, engage mainly in, what today, one would refer to, as, Business Analysis [Business Analysts, are people, who, point out, opportunities all over, to others, as, especially with, regards, to making, money] [This practise though, proves, problematic, for the Swahili somewhat, as, it begins, to weaken, Swahili (Familial) ties, as Swahilis (as with, once upon a time), are found, just about, anywhere (including, America, and, London even)].

Sex: With regards, to sex, the Swahilis, become, Seductive figures, highly, based, on the worship, of, their conception, of God [or, as they call 'him', Mungu]. What prayer, to Mungu does, is, make one, really good, with, regards to, three things: premonitions, hindsight, and finally, foresight (all three, mainly, associated with, what some call, Omens).

Respect: With regards, to respect, and, living life, based on, a Philosophy, the Swahili, invent, a form, of Psychology really [Egyptian based too (in all)], that, eventually, becomes, a significant part, of what, was, once known, as, Victorian Psychology [but today, has been, relegated, to what, some refer to as, 'Pop Psychology']. A Psychology really (made famous, by, the likes, of, Oprah Winfrey), that asks you, to, wholeheartedly, believe, in various, principles, which to many, seem, rather unapplicable [as with, what, some call, 'Popular mantras' such as "I will not, smoke, today"]. To many, this Psychology, proves, rather difficult to handle, with, their not knowing, that, it, in many ways, made, the Victorian World]




It is this, period, of, Swahili History, that, eventually sees, the Swahili collapse, as all kinds, of, peoples, begin to join, the Swahili world [as in attempting really, to, become, Business Analysts]. Some, are legitimate [as with, the Victorians (and as especially too, with, Brit Settlements, along, the Swahili Coast too]. Others, are problematic [as with, the Portuguese, fleeing, Europe (in all), and, having settled, in, Brazil, also in all, settle again, on, the Swahili coast, with, the end result, being, rather disastrous] [the Portuguese, who now too, engage, in, Maritime Trade in Asia, and towards on, to, Brazil (and having in all too, invented, the field of, Marketing), find their long lost, nemesis (the English/British), show up, on, the Swahili coast, and engage them, in warfare, which leads in all, to the destruction, of, Port-Cities, like, Dar-es-salaam (as it was mentioned, before, feuding, between, the Portuguese, and, the English, lead, to the death, of, British-American President, Abraham Lincoln)].

Today though, due to all, kinds, of people, becoming, Swahili, the Swahili lands, lay, in waste, having been, invaded in all, by, all forms, of, illegal settlements.

The following song, by, Ben E. King (a Somalian Swahili), in many ways, captures, the moods & atmospheres, of, the Victorian/Swahili, world:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbg7YoXiKn0

Zanzibar & Pemba:

Zanzibar & Pemba, are known, as, being part, of, the Swahili world [with its History too, being, of, Egyptian origins]. What separates though, Zanzibari History, from, the rest, of the Swahili coast, is that, they, have perhaps, lived, rather wildly, as, with basing, their lives totally, on, being, Martial beings ['Business Analysts' really]. It is this way of living, that, gave birth, to, the World, of the Zanj. An interesting way of living really too, based on, general interactions, with, all kinds, of Peoples [including, the, Swahili Rumi], and, at its, very heart, very much, based on, what, they call, Improv (Improvisational) Art [a form of Art really, such as with Improvisational Theatre, that, comes in all, to also, define, in many ways, the, Victorian World]. It is, Improv Art (perhaps, best done, in, the whole World, by, the Swahili), that in many ways, makes, them, excellent, 'Business Analysts'.

This world, as with, inspiration, is also, driven too, by, Dragon Symbolism, having, its origins, in, Ancient (Kingdom) Egypt [as with, the Dru Hill image, above]. Dragon Symbolism, that, in many ways, inspires, Zanzibaris/Egyptians, poetically [as with, Ideas generated mainly], and also, helping, give birth, to, the form, of music/recital, known as, Acapella.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXNNVUuIDgc&feature=related
[Zanzibari culture, gone, Pop (in America)]

Below, for those, who, view themselves, rather, creative [as with, being, a genuine Writer], will be, the attempt in all, to, somewhat, recreate, a Zanj like world, for, the masses [the Zanj, dd not, only, live, within Zanzibar, but also, actually lived, anywhere, opportunity manifested, making them, rather, wildly traveled, and, seen, just about, everywhere (even, as far, as, China)].

The attempt below, will be, to show/explain in all, the, best regions [for creative minds], to live in, as with, Age [and even, Family & Age, combined too]:

0 - 20 years: Namibia (in Africa). Growing up, in Africa (as especially, with, having the money), can be, a wild ride, of, endless fun. If you are, between, the ages, of, 0-20, and are, fun seeking in all, try out, Namibia, as with, general living [this spot, was, once held, before, by Kenya, but it is not, advisable, to go, there now].

20 - 30 years: Japan (in Asia). When, in between, 20-30 years, and, looking, for lots, of fun, try, living, in Japan [as it is, in many ways, a place, most, know nothing, about, as with, having, fun really] [Lots of work too, for, creative beings, especially, in, Entertainment].

30 - 40 years: Israel (Middle East); if you are, between, 30-40 years, and, can afford, moving around, you, really, want to settle, in, Israel [and in many ways, grow, into, a, mature being].

40 - 50 years: Quebec (North America); Lots to do, in, Quebec, for those, in, this Age range, and, especially too, if, you have, the money.

50 - 60 years: Norway (Europe);

60 - above years: Chile (South America).

That, in many ways, is, actually how, the Zanj, once lived, as within really, the, Western Conference (of the World).

Swahili Religion:

As it has, been mentioned before, the Swahili, have, never truly, heavily, been followers, of Islam [as many today tend, to believe]. They have, always, been, rather Egyptian (as with Religion), in, their ways really. They though, like, in the Middle East, have, engaged too, in, the development, of, the Persona [as, signifying in all, Religious Thought].

To understand, Swahili Religion [as, complicated really], has to do, with, knowing, the Swahili lands, as, being, rather Surreal, and Escapist too (in nature) [a rather, difficult environment actually, to live in]. As a result, one sees, in many ways, the, association, between, man and what, they do call, Jinni Spirits [Spirits, associated, with, Jinni, Higher Beings (in all)]. What these Spirits, do, is cause, havoc, in the everyday, lives, of the Swahili, as especially with, regards to, Torment, Psychological Disturbances, and finally, Shock even [in many ways, making, the average Swahili, hateful, shellshocked (even), and, filled with, dissatisfaction in general too].

All this however, is dealt with, via, the worship, of, the Egyptian god, Thoth [with this worship, becoming, Islam based, as, with, the 're-writing', of, the Qu'ran/Koran (as inspired, by, Thoth really), as, the Swahili, worship, Thoth (as with Persona development really), through, what is referred to, as, Self-Mastery development (execution, delivery, and, exertion/discharge)] [In all really, the Koran, is, inspired by Thoth (as with, Self-Mastery really), and all Swahilis, are, supposed, to master/know it, by heart (as with, recital really), and also as with, perfect, delivery, exertion, and, execution too (and in all, becoming, Thoth too)].

This general, interaction, between the Swahilis, and Jinni Spirits, results really, in, weakened ties, between, Swahili Men, and, Swahili Women (in all) [that in all really, they both, mainly, interact, with, Jinni Spirits, in helping them, become, like, Thoth].

Thoth (as with the Mask even), as, envisioned really, in, the Swahili World:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPyx9fAVvjc