Co-author, The Heart of a Black Man

As a Black man who has had lots of good experiences, as well as bad, or has overcome life challenges, what keeps you motivated to keep going?

The power of prayer, my daughters, and my granddaughter. God has brought me through many adversities in my life. When the devil uses people to attack me, I ask God to return to sender. I’m blessed to see my daughters Kiera and Asiah go through their adult journey, providing help and guidance along the way. God blessed me with angels. My third angel, my granddaughter Maya, is my heart. When you have three angels, you can’t do anything but keep going.

Briefly, share one of the most significant experiences you’ve had as a Black man that impacted your life and why.

When I became a pro bodybuilder in 2020, it opened up many doors for me. Funny story! I didn’t want to do it, but I was talked into being an extra in a movie called Texas Kill City. The movie contained a club scene that the director thought I would be a good fit for. He made me a bouncer in the scene and gave me a few lines. He later gave me a part in another scene and that was the beginning of my acting career.

What encouraging words do you have for the younger generation of Black men?

• Manage your money.

• Wealth and power cannot buy class.

• Be a gentleman. If you were given the opportunity to speak from your heart, before a worldwide audience of leaders, what would you say in regard to the plot of the Black man?

If you have a goal you are trying to achieve, don’t have fear. Fear is not of God!

What’s next for you?

I have my own bodybuilding show I’m promoting in October. I need to prepare for a bigger role in the sequel to Texas Kill City. I will be doing online coaching soon plus two other projects in the works, tentatively to be released in April.

How can readers connect with you?

Absalom Kumalo Lane

Let me introduce the guy with a Big Heart for people; he’s humble, thoughtful, and loves to inspire life into people. He says that God has truly blessed his life to make a difference in other people’s lives because God has made a difference in his life.