Edited sentence: "Kawaida" means normal, not traditional."Kwanza" means first.For instance, "Kujichagulia" means self choice, not self-determination.It is important to note from the outset that Ron Everett has no direct connection whatsoever with Kiswahili speaking Africa.It is mis-spelt by Dr Everret and used to infer a genesis.It means God.No East African would name themselves "Maulana" as it offends Arabic sensibilities.Secondly, the Kwanza ceremonies, despite gaining popularity in the United States, have no connection with Africa at all.They represent a system of "beliefs" based on loosely translated Kiswahili words