‘Know who you are’ Andile Imina in Jabavu
Young and confident poet from Jabavu, Andile Imina said that the youth should not forget their roots.
Young and confident poet from Jabavu, Andile Imina believes that the youth should not forget their roots. She gave two inspiring poems to the youth at the June 16 Memorial Arce on June 3.
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She reminded the youth that despite the life struggles one shouldn’t forget who he or she is.
“Young people shouldn’t forget where they come from. We have to be proud of our cultures and traditions. Also not forgetting to always be respectful,” she said.
She continued to say that her love for culture and tradition as a proud Zulu girl is from the teachings and advice she got from her elders from a young age.
“From that I found a great love for tradition and my roots,” Imina said.
Her poems are to inspire and motivate people about life that despite whatever is happening around you or in your own yard, don’t give up. Pick yourself up, and keep moving forward with prayer and respect.
“My passion for poems comes from life experiences and hardships that we all face,” she said.
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Imina began to write in order to encourage others that it will be okay and the bad times won’t last forever.
She concluded by saying her confidence comes from being aware of oneself so she would advise young people to take good care and love themselves.
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