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Xhosa Warrior: Chapter 6
Kunta finally freed up his people and the villagers were much grateful to their warrior Kunta who risked his life with his men and ended up losing one of his men in the battle as we all know that when somebody dies while fighting for the people, his death became an honour some would call a sacrifice. As Kunta arrived at the village with his right hand man Subia, the villagers were happy to see them back alive, as one of the old wiseman of the villagers suggested that the villagers must done something special Kunta and his men to honour the death of the fallen warrior who die for the people to be free. As the villagers were singing and rejoicing their victory, Kunta's wife was about to have birth as the water broke while the old women were rushing her to nearest hut. Kunta was happy but nervous at the same time I guess that's what happens when you are expecting something so special as Kunta was waiting outside the hut with his father Chief Godwin right next to him. His father made his realize how it is important to have a child as Kunta is the only child to his father and he made him that when it is time to a chief that he leave the legacy to his child. fortunately Kunta's wife gave birth to a baby boy which was the bonus for Kunta and the legacy of his people. The baby boy was named Kakunta by the chief of the Drayini village who is also the the grandfather to the baby boy. Now the village as they were a in celebration and the celebration was for two things which are their victory and the new born in the village. Kunta was so happy to see his son and he couldn't hold his tears of joy besides who said warriors can't cry when they are happy. His wife Subrina was so happy to give her husband Kunta an heir so he can continue lead the nation of Xhosa people.

© Makaziwe Gotyana