Sad song of impoverished Africa wallowing in human rights abuses

It was many seasons ago since the African Union Chair Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, visited our village. And so, naturally, when word went round that she had been spotted walking into Old Nyati’s compound, all of us who were concerned about the deteriorating socio-political and economic conditions in various parts of Africa, were eager to hear of the AU chairperson’s assessment of these conditions and possible solutions.

But when we got to Old Nyati’s compound, we were amazed to see Mrs Dlamini-Zuma – decked out in elegant flowing African robes, and with a guitar - singing the blues.