About asabagna
I go by the name of Asabagna Alatentou, "Asa" for short. I took this name as my African/Spiritual name when I went on a pilgrimage to West Africa in 1997. I visited Senegal, The Gambia and Ghana. "Asabagna" means "hunter" and I received that name during a naming ceremony when I visited a village in northern Ghana. "Alatentou" is Mandingo for "God is gracious" and I received that name from a village Griot in Senegal. I was born in England and my parents are of Jamaican heritage. I spent most of my formative years in Jamaica, but grew up primarily in Toronto Canada. I currently live in Ottawa, the national capital of Canada. I am professionally employed, married, 2 wonderful kids and regularly attend a Pentecostal church. I am a born-again Christian. I do not consider myself conservative or liberal, right-wing or left-wing, centrist etc., or any of the multiple categories that society likes to confine and define people by. However, I do have strong views, beliefs and opinions but I also consider myself open to listening and contemplating other viewpoints. I am a firm believer that "if you don't believe in something, you will fall for anything".
I’ve always admired Dr. Welsing’s writings and views on race. I remember, years ago, when Howard University fired her for expressing and writing about them.
As she ages, she gets better and the wisdom and knowledge she’s gained over the years still promote a certain clarity that is sorely needed. Thanks for this, Bro. Asa.
I have re-discovered her myself. She is indeed wiser and more knowledgeable as she gets more “mature”…lol!
Much love Sis. Carolyn.
Hey, Brother, Great post!! Hope all is well with the family (regards to the Mrs., Prince and Princess :-D). Dr. Welsing always brings so damned much to muddle over and ingest! ‘Preciate ya, Man…Peace.
Hey Sis! Hope all is well with you and the fam too! We’re all good here. Trying to survive this damn “polar vortex” up here in Canada. I was thinking of you the other day as I was watching a James Baldwin vs. William F. Buckley debate.
Be blessed!
Ms Welsing is a national treasure in my opinion. I’ve learned so much from her lectures. Her book Isis Papers is a book every black person should read.
She needs our love and meditations NOW as she is in a state of health right now that has put her in a deep state of inner consciousness. May our Jewel of the Nile continue to share her light and wisdom among us.