Pismo ot,do,za priateli
Two years ago my friend Jak, an illustrator supplemented the graphic commentaries
on the run-up to the Zimbabwe 2000 elections with a comic strip he created for the
occasion, called Shango.

Once again he picks up his pen for the cause with "The return of Shango" which I will
be sending to you as I receive them.

Jak explains Shango in his own words:

"Two years ago 'Shango' was created to encourage people to vote.
It is dedicated to them.

In Yoruba (Nigeria) tradition, Shango is the God of lightning and thunder. I thought it
would be interesting to put him into a different situation as the problem in Zimbabwe
is also the problem of Africa.
It's darker than the first comic strip to match the mood in the run up to the elections
and we hope to explore the situation in Zimbabwe using African symbolism, myth and
art in order to show that this terror is nothing new and to give hope, courage and some
entertainment to the people who are waiting to use their power to vote for change.

There will be a episode a week, usually with three to four parts. episode one - "plan B"
starts tomorrow."

Once again, if for any reason you do not wish to receive Shango, please let me know
and I will amend the the list accordingly.

Thanks Jak.

In faith and action,

Chaz