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I’m Jackson Biko and I’m a writer. A lifestyle writer. That means I don’t write about politics or GDP’s. I write about people, and quite often, I write about things that define people. Like pain, or hunger, or joy, or beliefs, or stir fried mutton. Â I love words. I live for words. The power of words is grossly understated. If God took away words from us, we would turn into empty noisy vessels. Words open us to possibilities, and to a world that we sometimes choose to ignore.
Unfortunately, you won’t meet such gravitas on this blog.
This is a fluffy forum where I create characters, manipulate them and basically play god.  Everybody plays God at some point, only writers often take it a bit too far.
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http://julieangelos.com
Hello BikoZulu,
Welcome to blogging. I saw that you had visited my blog today so I wanted to take a minute to say thank you and welcome to the blogging world. As I write this I only see two posts from you, your about page and your first post.
I think you are off to a good start. Your words are a bit decorous but I’ll try to get up to par. I usually use simple language because a lot of my readers are students. Still, I found your ramblings entertaining. I’m not sure if I agree that the first question people ask is if I have a blog.
I’d also like more information in your about page because besides the boxer remark, a regular visitor would have no idea if I were writing to a man or woman.
Happy blogging.
Julie
1 Mar
mrsmwiti
Nice to find your blog. I love your writing. ‘Last Word’ is a must read.
9 Aug
Watu
I love your writing style. Keep me posted on new blogs.
26 Aug
Nairobimom
I also loved reading bikozulu's blog. Check out my new blog @ http://nairobimom.blogspot.com/
Elias
Great sense of humour defines your style of writing, which is very rare, dude you rock!
26 Aug
Ms. J
And I find you NOW?!
13 Sep
Leon
Biko,
A friend just sent me a link to ur blog on fbook, and I foung myself reading all ur work and dint do my kazi for today, keep up the good work and all keep reading, and start running..lol.
14 Sep
jporu_san
Kazi iendelee…
24 Sep
KK
Finally…. someone who actually writes what I like to read.
Page duly bookmarked on laptop, mobile devices and just about everywhere.
Awesome…… absolutely awesome.
27 Sep
jkinyua
Well in Biko, Bookmarked.
27 Sep
msichana mbantu
well,am glad am here.
11 Oct
thegreencalabash
My kind of blog. Glad to have found you, through Twitter no less. Bet you’re glad you joined now, hmmm?
12 Oct
mackel9
And sure you were blessed with a quart of words where many have a pint!!! Great work Biko
25 Oct
mrongo
well some gud pieces there nyc stuff n it puts a smile on ma face.ya twiiter brought me to ya…
25 Oct
aoko
Amazing!!great read
26 Oct
Julz
Love you Biko, you rock!totally
5 Nov
Carmen
Awesome blog, just started reading and i have been entertained and inspired. Great job.
12 Nov
Wambui
Love your writing, good to find you online. Shall have a look see.
29 Nov
Elsie Wandera
I love your work…refreshing!
30 Nov
Sarah
first time i read your work was on the last page of true love. you had a permanent spot there i suppose. loved it.
and since everyone is talking about how they got here… someone mentioned you on media madness. hehehe
7 Dec
eva
I LOVE U! u have a way of making words make sense
8 Dec
eva
best i ever heard
8 Dec
Sony Kimani
ama biiiiiiiiiig fan!! just stumbled across this page from some link on my friends wall. u rock like totally, n u made me laugh- almost uncontrollably n thats inportant to me!! kip going!
9 Dec
Eva
Sasa Biko,
I stumbled and almost tripped myself when I learned about your blog. Your writing is fresh, hilarious and I am amazed at the authority you exude when you write. I chuckle endlessly at your escapades and I would love to make a proposition. I am an editor of AIM Magazine and once you take a look at our magazine by going to http://www.issuu.com/aimminnesota you will get a clearer picture of the kind of proposition I am about to make.
Please provide us a way to contact you and we can discuss the details further. In the meantime be careful unleashing such hilarious stories. You are liable to hurt some ribs.
10 Dec
Fly
When I grow experienced, I would like to write like you. Lovely read!
12 Dec
wayward foe
so started reading this a few weeks back and begun working through the backlog, its made for some amazing holiday reading. Black tie has been my favourite post and the way it came after you saying you always wanted to write about suicide. anyway i am a devoted follower
20 Dec
Mwaki
Very good work.
22 Dec
wiselar
Looking forward to 2011′s posts.
29 Dec
Anonymous
lovely…..just lovely keep writing you have a way with words that makes them music to any ears
5 Jan
not-so-little Miss Random!
And I find you now? Oh well better late than never, blog subscribed to!!
11 Jan
Prissy
Wah…wah…wah….aki I was laughing my head off reading your post of the new year….then I started going back further, and laughing even more!!!
I’m glad to have stumbled upon your blog (thanks to one of my gals), coz my dude…you can write, and you’ve got some serious talent. Your storoz are so hilarious, makes me feel I was actually there watching everything going on…(kinda like wekaing your memories in some Harry Potter pensive thingy).
Needless to say, you’re bookmarked on all stationary and portable devices…kazi na home
D
13 Jan
Peter Nduati
I have to say the best thing about your blog is that you make people think beyond their scope and challenge themselves and I’ve only come across it today. Like you said, not necessarily funny but always engaging and that is unique in itself. Your a personal inspiration
Keep writing!
P>S I liked we sing,we dance,we steal things’ the most
24 Jan
Henriettah
Stumbled upon your blog today, and all i can say, I love it! Your Gifted… oh and if that’s ur daughter on the pic, what a pretty little angle you have!
26 Jan
Henriettah
Angel
Dark Angel
And I am the last one to party. Still, i will have fun.
5 Feb
pakashu
You are what writers are made of;great creativity,sense of stoicism,humanity and of course,a sense of humor!
Keep up the good work!
18 Feb
Kui
Me like.
18 Feb
mkatunzi
Last word makes my day once a month.Finding your blog will inspire me to read more and write some more.Amazing talent.
9 Mar
markkioko
i love the reflective nature of most of ur articles, and i like that you use humor to ‘wash that down’ keep me updated..
15 Mar
njaug
great stuff
18 Mar
Tumooz
Biko,you rock!
18 Mar
Nairobimom
Hello biko zulu! Just read your blog posts and I have to say you are doing a good job. I am new at blogging (been holding on to starting for a while but I’ve now made up my mind) Hope you can fiind some time and check out my new baby @ http://nairobimom.blogspot.com/
Thanks and will be back!
22 Mar
cyl
I am so much into ya writing Biko…
24 Mar
Rhena
I just discovered your blog a month ago am enthralled, you do live for words and your sense of humor……….let’s just say I’d kill to be you.
26 Apr
amirah
I am officially hooked
28 Apr
Amollo
more please…
28 Apr
AH
Interesting blog but the posts are way too large. ARe you a published-on-paper writer as well or just a blogger.
AH
http://ahechoes.wordpress.com
30 Apr
Njeri Osaak
Nice. Your blog is a lot like mine in content... A little about everything in life. Musings that include recipes too! I like!
Mueni M
I love you work Biko!! U trully an interesting writer…kip it up
5 May
Njagi
Biko, your style is intriguing. I must say its quite refreshing. Keep it going.
6 May
Neema
Biko, I’m curious about your ambitions.Â
A) when you started out, did you intentionally set out to be the phenomenon you are now or did this just happen?
B) whats the one career achievement that will make you say “I have arrived”?
C) are you consciously contributing to the Kenyan literary scene and cultural production or are you simply fortunate as you follow your passions?
7 May
bikozulu
Neema,
A. Phenomenon? As much as that is flattering I don't think you could use that word to describe myself. But like anywriter out there, I'm trying to work my way towards attaining that adjective.
B. I used to think that writing for The New York Times/ Vanity Fair/ Esquire magazine would be the epitome, but growing up that has changed. If one day my writing will change lives profoundly I will know I have arrived.
C. I'm doing what I love, everything else follows this.
Lisa
Hi Biko. I like your blog. Am looking for good Kenyan blogs and was wondering if you can recommend me some. Looking for a music one, a fashion one, a nightlife one and any other that you can recommend. Thanks!
10 May
Karegi
Biko, I’ll be honest with you, no no, I won’t coz that would be more or less like kissing ass. One question though, doesn’t the head spin s’times or s’thing?
14 May
Murugi Angela
Great to discover your blog.:)
20 May
Sergent
Bikozulu, if it’s not much of a bother, would you check out my blog and tell me how it feels. It’s a little different from your writing but an honesty evaluation from you would mean a lot to me.
Thanks.
23 May
Tutti
LOVING LOVING LOVING THIS BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fantabulous job Biko
12 Jun
karasworld613
Love your blog…. I’m new to this and I was wondering if you would mind check out my blog… karasworld613.wordpress.com
Thanks bunches!!!
13 Jun
Tina
I recently discovered your blog and I have to say that I am thrilled! I just don’t know whether I should read the stories one at a time or read them quickly all at once. You see, it’s like a box of fine chocolates – you can’t have one or two and then stop.
15 Jun
mykal B amedrock
i hear ur supposd to be coming to our skool(kiserian seminary) some tym in the future ???…..
so our teacher gave us some of ur stories ( black tie & abandoned ) to read and chambua in her literature class nice stuff btw u should also read some of her stuff it s dope am sure ul lyk it (considerin it’s really hard to impress a teenager with word on a pierce of paper)i actually lyk hers…
17 Jun
Anonymous
Good stuff.very inspiring…have a look at Ray Carpenters blog,its also a great one.
18 Jun
Ogada123b
I am a new recruit………… but a pleasant experience. good stuff thadayo!
1 Jul
kamundu
writing is your life
good work man
8 Jul
That Angel Girl
It’s taken me too long to say it – I am a closet Bikozulu addict. Acceptance is the key to recovery.
You’re awesome.
12 Jul
star’s world
I love it! when my blog grows up it wants to be just like yours!! Keep on!!
12 Jul
benjaps
I like the the image you have up there!
1 Aug
Tutti
Hello savvy & sassy blogger,
I hope you in good spirits today and that this email finds you in great health.
My name is Tutti (from Namibia) and I follow your blog – ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My boyfriend (an extremely proud Kenyan) is undertaking a project whereby he’s doing a survey on the next Kenyan presidential elections in 2012. He’s come up with a survey, which would take about 2minutes (yep, really!!) of your time to complete – Super quick!!
)
It’s short & sassy
Where you come in – well, am guessing you are in the age bracket to do loads of things legally and I’d appreciate it sooooo much if you could help me help him achieve his goal.
Survey – well, name speaks for itself….it’s based on your thoughts on the 2012 presidential elections, plus there’s a female in the running too (please give your thoughts on this).
Okay, enough said… I’d be ever so grateful if you check it out, complete plus I’d love it even more if you could pass it on to more people (only people who live in Kenya & over 18) …loving the masses….(NB: we trying to reach 100 000 – ambitious much!)
Link: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22CSNV36P97
Again, many thanks for taking your time and for spreading the word and for your support!
If you do have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes,
Tutti
Ps. All surveys will remain anonymous!
3 Aug
d.od
You make my Monday mornings Biko, I love your work and it inspires my own writing everyday. Keep it up:)
10 Aug
mackel9
So where is the subscribe button here in high school? Am not getting notifications any more…
11 Aug
addicted
i saw a pal in the office reading your blog and smiling and got curious so i checked it out for myself. am hooked. the good thing about starting to read your blog now is that i have lots of your stories to read…… instead of working. Every time i tell myself..just one more, i find its lunchtime already, then evening, go home continue to read your blog and ignore everyone else. You have turned me into a zombie, crawling through your blog looking for all the stories i missed and waiting hungrily for the fresh story before i go back to the oldies. I would rather miss deadlines but not have any of ur blogs escape me.
12 Aug
Kevin Nyalle
The last week or so has been very unproductive since I stumbled upon this and a number of other blogs. Good work!
Now, how in hell do I ‘follow’your blog? I’m still stumped after an hour exploring.
7 Sep
Patrick Igweta
A friend of mine recommended your blog….calling it her “bedtime stories”. i have become an avid reader and can totally relate to some of the topics you blog about. Keep on keeping on!!
15 Sep
Judie
Of the six men walking up there on the homepage picture, the one walking to the left while others are walking to the right must be Biko. Picture must have been given a good thought.
16 Sep
Irene
I came across your blog by accident and boy have I read all you have written so far. Each time I finish reading one post I am left feeling that I needed to read more, sad that I have to wait for your next post. Love your style & your thoughts are interesting to follow!!
8 Oct
Kat Dera
let’s just say u’ve never let me down…good stuff!
15 Nov
rabera
i love your blogs big time. i write once in a while and sometimes you inspire me hope i will one day write a blog like you.
25 Nov
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30 Nov
Mina
I like what it’s about
13 Feb
Mureithi
A great blog! can we have RSS feeds for this blog please?
16 Feb
Farrah Tokich
Glad I discovered this on google .
7 Mar
Hater
Boring ish…dude please just go and hang….This is is awesome just had to hate on it…I’m a noob though to this blog.How about a list of the top 10 reads of all time(by you or the fans)…. Good work man …Kudos
15 Mar
muthoni
im glad i discovered your blog
2 Apr
Kemuma
I love your writing. Always inspiring
3 Apr
Maina Waweru
Great piece. So enlightening
16 Apr
Project 44
Project 44 pendas this blog
17 Apr
divinebreezes
I discovered this blog today. Been reading it all day at work and now at home. I’ve never laughed so hard; this is excellent writing and the satire is out of this world. Thank you Biko…Oh and you also look great ( i googled you
21 Apr
rose ndichu
i want to be just like you!
3 Jul
Tambiti
This is Tambii from Uganda, where you attended a gathering recently. Please kindly send me the pics on tambiti@gmail.com
Thanx so much, otherwise it was nice having you aound, very inspirational I tel ya. I too write some times when am bored, you can check out my blog…..tambiti-thestrangeworld.blogspot.com
2 Sep
Charles
Hi Biko. I love your work. Its fresh and really interesting. Please check out my new facebook page ‘fictional point of view’ and support my writing. I would really appreciate it.
23 Oct
Denshispeaks
I love your blog .
Check out mine at http://denshispeaks.wordpress.com. I will be honoured
10 Jan
Moh
Hey Biko,
Like a pen in His Hand, through your work, may God jealously raise and use you to write love letters of Hope, Strength and courage to this aching world. Through your alphabets of love and empathy may the broken find beauty for ashes and gladness for mourning.
Thank YOU for selling yourself out for service through your gift. I celebrate you Sir Biko, today my hat falls off in your honor. Bless you abudantly.
Cheers!
11 Jan
Name mrembo
Hi,
I have been reading your blog for about two and half years or longer. I do not remember when I first found it
My question:
Have you considered writing a full length novel and if not full length, how about a compilation of short stories?
If the answer is no, my question is why not? If you have not been approached by publishers in Nairobi and are not under contract, would you consider doing it?
I am an avid reader and I think Nairobi if full of readers who would be willing to spend a reasonable price for your calibar of work?
So if no one is banging down your door, I would like to be the first to do so.
Knock if you are interested
Mrembo.
20 Apr
Njeri Osaak
I like your blog a lot. Great hilarious stories…real and imagined…but mostly real! I started blogging recently after many years of procrastination. I regret that. Got one of my blog articles published last week:
http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-119922/defense-strong-women-why-we-love-hate-caroline-mutoko
It might be the topic I dunno but I got decent reviews. Can I be a guest sometime on here?
Thanks and its all good!
14 May
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