The Unique header was done by a fellow African known as Twuffiso. The name of this art piece is called Intentuality. I have also included some of his other works. I am currently working on an interview, so more information would be available soon.

Nigerian government seems to have reached a whole new peak of embarrassment. When you hear Nigeria being mentioned on international news network, it is likely to be some sort of negative news. And that's exactly what it was, embarrassing news.
A fight broke out during a session after some members of the parliament were suspended. The suspended members accused the speaker, Oladimeji Bankole, of corruption. The allegation was that he misappropriated 9 billion Naira of an 11 billion budget from 2008 to 2009. The 11 suspended, claim to be members of a group called "The Progressives". The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has decided to carry out an investigation into the allegations.
Those familiar with Nigerian politics are probably not too surprised. This is a country that has some form of corruption embedded into every level of the government. For grown men and women to throw punches instead of resolving issues with in a civilized manner goes to show that these politicians care very little for their country.
Now the EFCC, who is supposed to be the national anti corruption agency, knew nothing about misappropriation of 9 billion Naira....wow how is that possible?



sources: Reuters; CBS

I have been asked many times, "Do people in Africa listen to hip hop". of course this question usually comes after some conversation about music and my immediate preference for certain musical genres become apparent. Well I am very quick to confirm that we do enjoy hip hop in Africa but each country has its own heavy hitter given the fact that we don't all speak the same language in Africa. So I have decided give y'all a taste of what we call African music. In fact I'm even going to do better than that I'll put up a couple of samples of other African artists....very active in other urban genres. Okay Here we Go....

HipHop:

M.I feat. Djinee






RnB/ AfroPop:




Soul:



Afrobeat:







More to come.....

Last week Mercer Street Records and the Enough Project released a special digital compilation album dedicated to help stop the violence against women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Curated by leading music expert Nic Harcourt (Los Angeles Times, KCRW Radio, A&E Network), the compilation, titled "RAISE Hope For Congo," brings together many of contemporary music’s leading artists in solidarity with Congolese women who have been the target of violence and rape during the long-running conflict in the region. The genre-spanning album includes exclusive tracks from Norah Jones, Mos Def, Damien Rice, Angelique Kidjo, Bat For Lashes, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Amadou & Mariam and more, as well as a special reading from Sheryl Crow. The album is available for download now, and can be purchased in stores on June 22. Check out the track listing and read more about the inspiration behind the CD on Enough Said.

Source: http://raisehopeforcongomusic.org/













Fifa World Cup Mascots

In general I had never bothered with the Mascots in the past

The name Zakumi is broken down into 'Za', standing for South Africa and 'kumi' which translates to the number “ten” in various languages throughout Africa. The original creator of the design is Andries Odendaal from Cape Town, and the mascot costume itself was produced by Cora Simpson of Cora's Costumes cc in Boksburg.


sources: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/mascot/
Shakira FIFA World Cup Kick-off Celebration ConcertBeautiful, and lively performances at the Fifa opening ceremony. Artist such as Angelique Kidjo, Black eyes peas, Shakira and Freshlyground amongst others. It was a wonderful ceremony.
The collabo with Shakira and Freshlyground for the theme song WAKA WAKA was wonderful.
Heres the song below...Enjoy!