His work communicates a unique, poignant flavour that has touched the hearts of all South Africans. Here are the sounds and smells of the platteland, the rough voices, the open skies.Compelled by Edgar Allan Poe and inspired by the Western Transvaal, his wildness, subtlety, defiance and -playful dreaming caper through the pages, from the charm of 'A Bekkersdal Marathon' to the unexpectedness of the startling chronicle of his imprisonment that is 'Cold Stone Jug'.In this unprecedented monument to his genius are assembled Mafeking Road, Unto Dust, A Cask Of Jerepigo and much more: 1'300 pages of pure South Africana.Includes Volumes 1 & 2.

    This book provides detailed instruction of practical usage of Ifa by practitioners and non-practitioners and answers many questions with respect to "How to Pray ' the Ifa Way." The book, "The Bible" of the traditional Yoruba Religion, is 6 x 9, has 271 pp with photographs. It is written in English with Yoruba and has a comprehensive glossary. Fundamentals of the Yoruba Religion (Orisa Worship) began with Chief FAMA's early quest for knowledge of the Orisa; her positive experiences, initially, with the officials of Orunmila Temple in Lagos, Nigeria and an opportunity to write for an Orunmila Magazine. The book has been diligently researched and is an enchanting yet powerful overview of Yoruba religion. It is written in a friendly, readable style and many aspects of Yoruba are discussed. The reader benefits from the author's style of writing; her intimate knowledge of the Yor--b culture, and from her practical experience in the tradition of the religion. The explanation of the structure and characteristics of the religion is complete enough to offer some new insight to a Priest/Priestess; straight forward enough to stimulate the most intellectually inclined student and at the same time basic enough for any one who has just encountered Yoruba. Fundamentals of the Yoruba Religion (Orisa Worship) is a veritable encyclopedia. Chapters of the basics of the religion, prayers and chants, messages from the Odus combine easily with aspects of the Orisa history of the Yoruba and elements of initiation (including photographs). Fundamentals of the Yoruba Religion (Orisa Worship) answers long standing questions and diverts misconceptions about a religion that is, at present, experiencing a resurgence and is embraced by millions of Africans both on the continent and in the "New World." Fundamentals of the Yoruba Religion (Ors Worship) is an invaluable resource and should become a staple for anyone who is interested in the Yoruba religion. There is no other work like it.

    Following his release in 1991, he moved to Britain with his wife and family. He has recently been appointed Northern Arts Writer-in Residence and now spends much of his time visiting prisons and lecturing on his experiences in Malawi.Dedicated to "the black and white writers and human rights sages throughout the world who prayed and fought for my freedom," this new volume of poetry damns the Malawian regime that incarcerated Mapanje. The collection reveals Mapanje's initial reaction to the banning of his last volume in Malawi and his subsequent imprisonment in Mikuyu Prison, and includes poems written since his release and exile from his native land.