Most times Africans worry about the fact that much emphasis is placed on the negative news about Africa rather than the the positive. However, mention and credit has to be given to those who endeavor to place emphasis on the many good things that abound in Africa. Below is a feature on shalomiethehomie about Nigeria’s […]
“…a people or generation without an identifiable artistic heritage or cultural orientation will inevitably suffer from a strange emptiness that could drastically impede the psyche of not only that generation but the ones to follow.”
Amongst the Ibos of southeastern Nigeria, one of the most common expressions of cultural artistry is through performance and celebration of masquerades. Understandably, there are many legendary masquerade’s across Iboland. Undoubtedly the Akunesi masquerade belongs in that class. The AKUNESI masquerade originates from Oru in Imo State, Nigeria. A long way from the USA. The […]
“Rhythms of Africa” A musical journey that describes the movement of ancient rhythms sprung from the souls of vibrant cultures and carried by hand and heart from Africa to the Caribbean and the Americas debuts during the FACE 2014 in Atlanta, GA. March 1, 2014.
In an open letter that seems written from a motherly heart, the 47 year old Irish singer-songwriter Sinead O’Connor has urged Miley Cyrus to avoid being deceived and exploited by music industry which O’Connor says doesn’t care about Miley or any other artist. According to O’Connor “They will prostitute you for all you are worth, […]
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