Disability in Focus: Mark Ramnauth on “My Home Is Guyana,” Unity, Culture & Independence

Welcome to another edition of Disability in Focus, hosted by Ganesh Singh on Radio Guyana. In this episode, Ganesh is joined by Mark Ramnauth, also known by his stage name Markie Zee for a conversation about music, disability, Guyanese identity, and the meaning of national unity during Guyana’s Independence celebration. Mark shares the inspiration behind his song “My Home Is Guyana,” a patriotic and reflective piece that celebrates Guyana’s Indigenous roots, African and Indian heritage, Caribbean spirit, religious diversity, and shared national identity. He explains how the song invites listeners to think about Guyana’s history, its cultural blending, and the importance of moving forward together. The conversation also touches on Mark’s wider creative journey, including his song “Roraima,” his work through his foundation, his reflections on returning to Guyana after many years overseas, and his hopeful view of the country’s future. This episode is both an Independence tribute and a reminder that Guyana’s strength lies in its people, culture, resilience, and unity. Featured themes: disability and creativity, Guyanese music, Independence celebration, cultural diversity, national unity, Indigenous heritage, social development, and hope for Guyana’s future. Chapters: 00:00 Radio Guyana intro 00:17 Disability in Focus introduction 00:40 Ganesh Singh introduces the episode 05:25 Mark Ramnath joins the program 06:03 Mark explains the inspiration behind “My Home Is Guyana” 09:24 Recording the song and introducing Markie Zee 10:24 Music segment: patriotic and homecoming themes 19:42 Mark discusses his creative work and “Roraima” 21:34 Guyana’s cultural and religious diversity 24:29 Music break on unity and faith 36:24 Interview resumes after break 37:28 Mark reflects on Guyana’s future and development 43:11 Closing remarks with Mark Ramnath 44:45 Final music segment and Radio Guyana outro