Explore my collection of thought-provoking books on race, football, and character. From my memoir to social commentary, my books offer unique perspectives and insights.
Just The Other Day
is a memoir based on challenges and obstacles that author Collins Ombikhwa faced while growing up in Busia, Kenya and after moving to America in 2016. He reveals how he overcame each and every problem that he underwent. He emphasizes on the importance of never giving up. He says problems are what make us stronger, and we should learn to solve them as they come. He also stresses on the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. Finally, he asks the question, “Why hate each other?” He cites examples of tribalism in Kenya and racism in America, and he finally concludes that each and every one of us is equal despite our differences.
Racism in Football a.k.a Soccer: Are Players Free?
With football’s ability to unite and entertain people from all over the world, it’s still not free from the most contagious disease of all time, racism. Most players, regardless of their race, are susceptible to some type of abuse while enjoying the beautiful game of football, but for many years now, Black players have suffered the most.
Black players from Africa and across the world, have suffered from racism for decades. To this date, they are still sweltering with the heat of injustice and oppression. Racist fans use monkey noises, bananas and racist banners to abuse our beloved Black footballers on and off the pitch. This is an absolutely dehumanizing form of discrimination, which is unacceptable and intolerable. Racism is like cancer or HIV/AIDS. It can kill you emotionally, mentally and physically just like cancer kills almost every cell in the body, or a virus that destroys the entire immune system.
The most chilling act of racism in the last game of the 2022/ 2023 La Liga season in May 2023, towards Vinicius Jr., one of the most talented players in the modern football today, sparked the debate throughout the world about the issue of racism in football. During a league match between Real Madrid and Valencia at Mestalla Stadium, Vinicius Jr. was subjected to racial abuse from Valencia fans.
Vinicius Jr. is not the only player who has suffered in the hands of racists. We have so many talented players who have suffered while playing football. My main goal of writing this book is to list examples of players who have suffered racial abuse and other means racists use to abuse our beloved players in a beautiful game. The actions that were taken by those who were involved. And if they acted, did it work? And if it didn’t work, what did they do afterwards? Considering that racism itself is unacceptable and it should never be allowed to take place anywhere. Even if it's far from this planet.
- Three versions are available on Amazon
Neither Friend Nor Enemy: Judge Character, Not Color
The "American Dream" is a cornerstone of American culture, representing the belief that anyone can achieve success, wealth, and happiness through hard work, regardless of their background. For many immigrants, it symbolizes hope and opportunity, inspiring them to pursue a better future despite facing significant challenges. Their journeys not only shape their experiences, but also enrich America's cultural landscape with diverse perspectives.
In my quest for the American Dream, I came face to face with a stark truth shaped by my African heritage. It became evident to me that racial segregation has been deeply ingrained in American history, persisting to influence its social structures, political dynamics, and economic systems, notwithstanding the country's wealth and potential for progress.
In this book, I aim to share my transformative experiences in the U.S., a land celebrated for its freedom and courage. I reflect on the relationships I've built and the challenges facing our nation, emphasizing the need for solidarity while condemning the actions that threaten our societal bonds.
- Available on Amazon in the paperback version
Just Another Phase
Life has a way of piling on until even the strongest spirit begins to bend. Just Another Phase is the raw journey of a survivor who faced his breaking point and chose to rise.
With honesty and courage, the author explores pain, resilience, and the fragile line between despair and hope. This is not about an ending, it’s about beginning again.
Just Another Phase is a reminder that even in our darkest hours, healing is real, survival is possible, and no phase lasts forever.
- Available on Amazon in the paperback version
Why Always Africa?
For centuries, Africa has stood as both a symbol of abundance and a victim of exploitation. A land blessed beyond measure but still burdened beyond reason. Why Always Africa? explores the paradox of a continent so rich in mineral resources, cultural diversity, and human potential, yet persistently portrayed as poor, unstable, and dependent.
The author takes a brave and unflinching look at the forces that continue to cripple the continent despite its unmatched wealth, talent, and resilience. From corruption and poverty to tribalism, neocolonialism, and the rise of puppet leadership, the book explores ten modern plagues that have inflicted Mama Africa with pain and obstructed true progress.
With a voice both passionate and provocative, this book is not just a narrative of Africa's trials, it is a call to consciousness. A reflection and demand for change. Through historical insight, analysis, and a deep love for the continent, the author dares to ask the question many avoid: Why always Africa?
- Available on Amazon in the paperback version
The Enemy Within: Racism in Uniform
In The Enemy Within: Racism in Uniform, Collins Ombikhwa delivers a fearless and deeply personal account of eight years of military service that reshaped his understanding of power, identity, and justice. Like many who enlist, his journey begins with pride, excitement, and belief—but also with grief. Three months before Basic Military Training, Ombikhwa lost his mother, a loss that followed him into uniform and quietly shaped his resolve. At Basic Military Training, he sought not only discipline and direction, but healing. There, he discovered purpose, structure, and a sense of belonging, through shared struggle with fellow trainees and guidance from dedicated instructors. The uniform represented honor, unity, and a future worth his commitment.
As time passed, however, that promise began to fracture. Across eighteen chapters, Ombikhwa takes readers inside one of the world’s most respected institutions to confront an uncomfortable truth: racism does not disappear behind rank, discipline, or tradition. Racism adapts, conceals itself, and persists. What once felt like a calling became a battleground of contradictions, where loyalty clashed with conscience and professionalism often masked injustice.
From camaraderie to isolation and eventual resistance, the book chronicles the toll of serving while confronting bias from within. This is not a story of bitterness, but of growth, courage, and purpose. The Enemy Within is both a testimony and a warning.
- Available on Amazon in the hardcover version
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