User:Emmanuel Rayan Daka

Emmanuel Rayan Daka born December 23, is a multi-talented Zambian creative media artist, writer, spoken word poet, journalist, and TV personality. He is based in Lusaka, Zambia.

Background
Daka grew up in a home of varrying mixed cultures. His upbringing in multiple towns exposed him to diverse cultures which have influenced his storytelling and writing.

He first attended Wenbuck Primary School in Bushbuckridge, South Africa. Daka then moved on to Lubuto Secondary School and Chililabombwe Secondary School in Zambia, among others.

He studied journalism and public relations at Evelyn Hone College of applied Arts and Commerce in Lusaka, Zambia. He also studied computer systems networking and telecommunications through the University of South Africa's distance learning program.

Experience
Daka has held several roles in creative media and journalism:

Creative Specialist and Admin at UTT NETWORKS (Oct 2022 - Present)

Video Editor at Hope Channel Zambia (May 2022 - oct 2023)

News Anchor Internship at Hope Channel Zambia (May 2022 - Aug 2023)

News Reporter Internship at Hope Channel Zambia (May 2022 - Aug 2022)

News Anchor Internship at Hope Channel Zambia (May 2022 - Aug 2022)

IT Technician at Cheshire Homes Society of Zambia (Part-time)

Web Designer at uni'cab Zambia (Sep 2021 - Present)

Assistant at Hone FM (Jun 2021 - Present)

News Anchor at Hone FM (Apr 2020 - Present)

News Reporter at Hone FM (Jan 2020 - Present)

News Correspondent at Times of Zambia (Part-time) (Jun 2021 - Present)

Sales And Marketing Specialist at Edge Express Zambia (Part-time) (Feb 2021 - May 2022)

Education Ambassador at Studywest Education Services (Part-time) (Sep 2021 - Feb 2022)

News Correspondent at Zambia Daily Mail Limited (Freelance) (Apr 2020 - Sep 2021)

Radio Host at Jive Fm Zambia (Part-time) (Apr 2018 - Nov 2018)

Works
Daka has authored several works of poetry including Thoughts of an African Mind (An African Tear), The River Within, Dripping Ink, The Big Ten, Her World Not Mine: Her World in Mind (Her World in Mine Book 1), Married To Poetry, and The Rayan Effect - Pages (The Rayan Effect Series Book 1). Here are excerpts from two of his poems:Day 6(Roots)

Roots of the motherland run deep into the soul,

Patiently running deeper than these grounds go.

Tears of the forgotten, Water these roots as they become trees.

too strong for the winds of change to uproot.

They bleed and bleed us, treat us as though we don't belong when they’re the outcast.

Though storms may come and seasons change,

We stand strong, constantly changing, teaching our branches to reign.Day 7(Honest Carthesis)

At times, I feel lost and at the end of my rope,

Yearning for love that left me to cope,

But I know I shouldn't cry, though it's hard to cope,

For boys hurt too, and that's not just a trope.

I know you watch over me from up high,

Hoping I'll reach success that touches the sky,

But Mom, I've let you down with my fear and my lie,

Not believing in myself, letting my doubts amplify.

Social Media
Daka is active online, maintaining the following profiles:

Website: https://emmanuelrayandaka.wixsite.com/theredinkheart

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRedInkHeart

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EmmanuelRayanDaka

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rayandaka/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RayanDaka

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-675828829

Power Poetry: https://powerpoetry.org/poet/RED%20INKHEART/poems

Audiomack: https://audiomack.com/the-red-inkheart/song/the-one

Location
As mentioned, Daka is based in Lusaka, Zambia.

Business location
The Red InkHeart's location is listed on Yandex Maps: https://yandex.com/maps/org/rayan_emmanuel_daka_the_red_inkheart/166802077080/?ll=28.360285%2C-15.469987&z=14

Mission
Daka's mission is to use his art to spread insightful messages and keep cultural storytelling alive. He aims to inspire and captivate audiences with his creative expression and journalism.

Categories
Zambian poets

Zambian journalists

People from Zambia