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| director Henry Oriwo |
Back in
2007; heading to 2008, no one ever imagined that being from different tribe
from your friends would one day endanger your life. That is why it was shocking
to everyone when allies turned to enemies and many ended up becoming victims of
tribal hatred.
Promoting peace
through creativity is a strong way to get the message across. Who can deny the
voice of thousands in a collective message forming one voice delivered in a
dramatic and heartfelt way?
That is why
I was ready to be part of the production team behind this worthy cause of
promoting peace and harmony during and after this election period.
A bunch of
dedicated film lovers got together under the directorship of Mr. Henry Oriwo to
promote unity and forgiveness across ethnic tribal lines.
Recounting
the 2007-2008 post-election violence; the p.s.a promotes the simple message: “we
are all one!” it also focuses on the “f”-word and that in this case is “forgiveness
is freedom!”
The lessons
of the past show that peace exposes violence for what it truly is and shames
those who would perpetuate it. Nowhere was this more true that in reggae icon
Joseph Hill Culture’s reggae music and messages;
“If the
lions, the apes, the worms, the birds, the cats, the dogs, the hyenas and other
families are not fighting. Tell me; really what are we fighting for? We are
fighting down our own self-esteem. It is better to have some peace around us,
simply because it is really dark and illiterate, and backward thinking to have
war among us. But to have peace amongst us my brothers is intelligent. NO tribal
war!”
President Obama
message to Kenya’s true sons and daughters of the soil ahead of the 2013 polls
was simple: “this election cab be another milestone towards a truly democratic Kenya,
defined by the rule of law and strong institutions… if you take that step and
reject a path of violence and divisions, then Kenya can move towards prosperity
and opportunity that unleashes the extraordinary talents of your people…”
-do make
sure to check us out:
Facebook.com/
Henry Oriwo & facebook.com/ Embukane Vincent Libosso.
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