Light On The Lampstand

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

                                                               Matthew 5: 14-16

In just about four days Jacobu is to be lighted up for a night. The young people are resolved to announce their presence. On the 24th day of December, 2010, there's going to be a night of music, dance. poetry alongside a bonfire. The first of it's kind since the war.

I was contacted by a fellow kinsman some three weeks ago. His concern was a simple appeal that, as young people we need to ensure end of year festivities are marked in a grand style for the entire week during Christmas. I just looked on as he passionately went on pouring his heart for his beloved town. He knew I could help; and I was more than ready to do so!

In the end, he pledged to foot whatever bill for us to have this addition to the youth programmes. Right then and there, the two of us agreed on something. Something as entertaining as An Open-Mic Talent Hunt!
In simple terms, the night is going to be a stage performances of poetry, music: rap, hiplife, look-alike, demo, duo..., dance: choreography, freestyle... and jokes!

The bonfire is to remember our folks we lost over the year. The young, old and the very old. It is also to send a signal to whoever is observing that we mean well. Our intentions, aspirations; our visions and hope; we mean well and we can do anything, be it good or bad but especially the GOOD.

For some years now, The Jacobu Youth Association has been persistent in putting the Youth Agenda forward to whatever institution that is in town. We have earned the privilege to be recognized and allowed a hearing in almost every meaningful leadership office in town and across the District.

Our programs have not been all entertainment, games and sports. We have had some successful achievements in education, politics and communal labour. And we continue the strive to be at the forefront of everything Jacobu. I am looking forward to the day our long-term project -- The Jacobu Education Fund -- will be fully established. That shall be a day I will cry while smiling.

Till then, my kith and kin, you are always welcome to the land of your fathers. Your motherland. The city is still set on the hill. God is still the overlord and his chosen ones have responded to the call to rebuild the city walls.

Friday 24th December, 2010 begins this year's end-of-year line-up of activities. And I guarantee, it shall go into the history books as one of the most significant youth rallies of all time.

On Sunday, December 26th, 2010, we shall host the 7th Annual Fund raising Dinner Night at the newly opened guest house- Friends' Club. And on the 1st and 2nd of January , 2011, every suburb is openly invited to come partake in the 5th Annual Football Gala.

Things are getting better. Come be our witness!