Beyond The Myth of Seizing Power

By Alfred Sikhakhani

Beyond the Myth of Seizing Power is a bold and timely book that challenges one of the most deeply held beliefs in modern society: that true freedom begins at the ballot box. Alfred Sikhakhani invites readers to rethink power-not as something granted by political office, but as something already held in the hands of communities.

Drawing from historical movements like Marcus Garvey's UNIA and the Nation of Islam, and grounded in everyday examples like stokvels and street committees, this book reveals how real change starts in homes, neighborhoods, and grassroots institutions. It's a call to stop waiting for politicians to deliver liberation and start building it ourselves-through education, enterprise, and collective imagination.

Whether you're a community organizer, a frustrated voter, or someone searching for a more grounded path to empowerment, Beyond the Myth of Seizing Power offers clarity, courage, and a practical roadmap. It's not just a critique of politics-it's a celebration of people power.

Liberation doesn't come from the state. It comes from us.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1049216350
• ISBN13: 9781049216355
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Alfred Sikhakhani
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"