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TEAM BRADLEY is joining a walk in memory of a son and dear friend Bradley who passed on January 31, 2011. The 16th annual Dash for Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness This month, we celebrate the life of an incredible, amazing, talented superstar, a brave warrior, a mighty fighter, our hero and miracle child who brought so […]

Africa is in Style and I prophesied on that last year… Yep it is here, the early 90’s with the African Medallions are coming back… Need I say more. Check this video out. History revisit: Remember when hip-hop was all about Africa. The positive African image through fashion and style? Can you remember: AFRIKA BAMBAATAA & […]

After dropping his debut album in 2010, Nigerian rapper/songwriter/artist, King Lexy established himself as one of the UK’s finest African acts he plans to stay on course with the release of ‘Na Who’, the first single and title track of his highly anticipated sophomore. The song which features fellow UK-based Nigerian artist, JJC was written by […]

There is soo much going on the world today, earthquakes, hurricanes, demonstrations, mass killings and more… Too much destruction in the world.  Sometimes I just pray for a day of peace, a day that the news will be as calm as a good sounded wave. A day when all you hear in the NEWS is “Good […]

We have seen Reagan rise from an actor to President, Anold Schwarzenegger terminate his acting career to become governor, and now Michel “Sweet Micky” Martelly has made the transition from pop star to Haitian President. The culture of presidency is changing. It no longer functions in the traditional sense.  Politics and its leaders are no […]

Rising Nigerian comedian, Iyomieju Oghenetega Francis better known as Tega is more than just a funny man. Originating from Delta State which is known for its highly spirited and humorous people, comedy comes naturally to Tega who is a graduate of the National Film Institute, Jos. However his passion goes beyond comedy as he plans to […]

This video speaks volumes to the dilemmas many of us face. Whether we fall in love with someone of a different cultural, racial or religious background, we are always fearful of how members of our family or community will react when we deviate from paths we are expected to take.  It’s never an easy decision when […]

The International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) will celebrate its 30 th year on May 28 th, 2011 at the National Academy of the Performing Arts in Port of Spain, Trinidad.  Founded by entrepreneur, publisher and TV personality Ephraim M. Martin, the IRAWMA is considered to be the only awards show to recognize the contributions of […]

Reggae artist Vybz Kartel has managed to spark a global debate about the prominence of skin bleaching in the Black and non-white communities.   He has also responded to criticism about his visibly lighter complexion by equating skin bleaching to a personal preference and nothing else.  His remarks and defense of skin bleaching have enraged many and […]

Big-up to all my islanders dem for this one! Meet Monsta, an up-and-coming hip-hop artist and reggae artist J-Boog, both of Samoan/Hawaiian backgrounds. Monsta has a crazy flow and J-Boog is making big waves in the reggae scene.“This is Love” expresses what many of us feel but sometimes forget to express.  Family is the cornerstone of […]

While most of us have enjoyed the fast rhythms and catchy hooks of many of the popular songs today, many have been yearning for something more substantial and meaningful.  We reminisce about the days when music was not only infectious; it also filled that unexplainable void.  It touched the soul and enabled you to reach […]

We have all recently witnessed the surge of African music in North America and the rest of the world.  However, the story of 33-year-old Nigerian singer Emmanuel Uwechue takes the influence of African musicians to a whole new level. Uwechue rose to prominence in the Chinese pop world after singing love songs in the native […]

Many of us know Junior Reid for his hit song ‘One Blood.’  The song’s popularity reached a larger international audience after hip hop artist The Game sampled and featured Reid’s song on his hit ‘It’s Okay (One Blood)’ from the album Doctor’s Advocate in 2006. ‘One Blood’ expresses the unity of ALL regardless of backgrounds. Sticking true to […]

“The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.”
~ Steven Biko
 
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