Magreth Nunuhe
AWEEH! Our brave men and boys have decided to strut the streets in tikkie-hakkies on Saturday and maybe if we are lucky enough, we will even spot them in mini-skirts. Bravo, bravo to all of you who are sympathetic and bold enough to make a stand against gender-based violence and brutal killings that have sent shockwaves through our society.
I know some of you do support the cause but are afraid to be labeled and included in the infamous – ‘The List’, which is why you would probably not be caught dead in the heels. But don’t worry, we promise that we will not look at you in any other way.
Actually, we are more than excited to see those sexy muscular legs taking the streets by storm. Because we just want to bring back the love, harmony and peace that has always been a part of us.
We have known you to do things the perfect way and we won’t be surprised if some of you teach us some lessons on how to ‘walk it, walk it’ in those heels as attempts to get hold of the Lady of the Fifth Month to teach the ladies how it’s really done.
But some of you, please don’t come and oordryf (exaggerate) now. If you must wear a mini-skirt, please make sure that you wear tights or hotpants underneath.
And avoid all the other feminine things such as make-up and wigs. No offence intended, but we want to concentrate on the theme of the event and not turn it into a gay parade affair, please. Remember that the nitty-gritty’s only meant to be seen in the privacy of your homes.
Also, warn your tobbies and zalies at home early enough because some might get heart attacks if they see you on eight o’clock NBC News wearing girl’s shoes.
You can imagine tate seeing his son on TV and going like, “Kalunga kange, uuyuni mbuka owu, uka peni? (My God, what is this world coming to?), and the zalie going like, “Huu elotse! Sats tsina ah !ama?” (Good Lord, are you skewed?).
Please don’t stone me if you see me at Zulis’ Inn in Malaka Draai for just expressing myself on the matter. I got lots of love for ya’ll and have nothing against other people’s kooi-sakke (bedroom business). It is just that some things might put off or rub some males the wrong way not to join this important cause on Saturday.
One day, we might have to do something for you males to try and salvage a situation and we might be forced to play rugby, shave for a week or burp in public…you just never know.
We, all of us men and women, are the victims of attacks and murders, whether directly or indirectly, and the latest episode where a grown man with children was raped was just too shocking and bizarre.
That incident has disproved the ill perception that women invite being raped, brutally attacked and killed as males are starting to feel the brand of violence too.
Power to our brave men in tikkie-hakkies!
Sorry Ngo!
mnunuhe@newera.com.na