Description
The Urban Guerrilla Who Danced to Freedom
Volume: Volume I
Series: My Story Your Heritage Book Series
Publiser: Kairos Ark Publishing
ISBN: 9781787635777
Series: Kumi: New-Generation African Poets, A Chapbook Box Set, edited by Kwame Dawes and Chris Abani.
Format: Trade Paperback and E-book
Recommended Price: R350.00
Published: November 2023
About the book:
“It’s not that I wasn’t afraid of this new world; I just knew I wanted to be a part of it more than I feared it. And there was no better place to experience it than Port Elizabeth.”
~ Benson Fihla.
In “The Urban Guerrilla Who Danced to Freedom,” embark on an extraordinary journey through the tumultuous era of apartheid South Africa with Nkosinathi Benson Fihla. Expelled from college for leading a strike against the oppressive government, Fihla’s path takes a remarkable turn as he rises from humble beginnings to lead the largest underground unit against the apartheid regime. Fondly known as Oom Ben, Fihla’s story is one of unwavering courage and resilience in the face of adversity. With ingenuity and determination, he outwits the apartheid government as one of the smartest bomb-makers and strategists, all while leading a double life as a famous ballroom dancer by night and a humble bank cleaner by day. But Fihla’s journey doesn’t end there. Despite facing incarceration on Robben Island and the constant threat of erasure from history, he ultimately ascends to become the mayor of a city determined to silence his voice. Through his candid memoir, Fihla provides a gripping first-hand account of South Africa’s struggle for democracy and freedom, offering unique insights into the country’s liberation heritage from the perspective of the vibrant city of Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). “The Urban Guerrilla Who Danced to Freedom” is a testament to the indomitable spirit of a nation and the enduring quest for justice. It is a story of bravery, defiance, and the power of one individual’s resilience to shape the course of history.
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