Recently I watched a programme on BBC four, called Welcome to Lagos. Take a listen to Vocal Slender song, he was a hard working man trying to make a music career with hardly anything but is trying hard to make it..
Take a listen if you like buy it from Itunes and support your fellow brother..
Sunday, 18 April 2010
Friday, 9 April 2010
Thursday, 8 April 2010
Igbo, The Caribbean Igbo culture
Some of the impact made by the Igbo slaves on 'Afro-Caribbean' culture
Jamaican maroons
1738 the Maroons of Jamaica signed a Peace Treaty with the British and were granted full Freedom and Liberty. The inhabitants of Accompong share practices and a culture similar to their African culture originating 200-300 years ago. Here are excerpts of their annual Celebration 2007.
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Kingdom of IFE exhibition
4 March – 6 June 2010 British Museum
This major exhibition presents exquisite examples of brass, copper, stone and terracotta sculpture from West Africa.
http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/all_current_exhibitions/kingdom_of_ife.aspx
Is this racist
The advert below has been banned by the Advertising Watchdog for showing negative racist stereotypes.
In the advert, a black man repeats everything a white man says.
Do you think this advert is racist? Listen to James' show in full with LBC Podcasts.
In the advert, a black man repeats everything a white man says.
Do you think this advert is racist? Listen to James' show in full with LBC Podcasts.
Saturday, 13 March 2010
To be black
I want to put a question out to people. What does it mean to be black? and does it mean to except your African (speaking to the diaspora) and does excepting your African does it now mean you are a king or a queen..
Why are you a king or a queen? I hear a lot of people using this term in references to themselves or greeting a fellow brother or sister, admittedly I have used the words before but I am starting to question, what does it truly mean.
I am sure a lot of people would disagree the need to question this terminology, but I feel it necessary to get a better understand. So this is an open question hopefully I will get feedback and later I will give my furthered opinion.
News-Winnie Mandela
Winnie denies interview criticising Nelson Mandela
Winnie Mandela, the former wife of ex-President Nelson Mandela, has denied giving an interview accusing him of letting down black South Africans.
Full story...http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/8564871.stm
Sunday, 7 March 2010
What's going on?
D'Angelo R&Busted for soliciting cop
He may have fallen on hard times, but this is ridiculous!
Grammy Award-winning R&B singer D'Angelo was arrested early yesterday after allegedly offering an undercover policewoman $40 for oral sex while cruising alone through the West Village -- with $12,000 stashed in his SUV.
D'Angelo, 36, whose real name is Michael Archer, was in his top-of-the-line Range Rover at Greenwich and Horatio streets at about 2:30 a.m. when he spotted a woman he took to be a prostitute, sources said.
He was arrested and charged with solicitation after asking the woman for sex, the sources said. His manager declined to comment.
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/busted_for_soliciting_cop_AJCQ4nnIyxooWT6e0r47DI#ixzz0hVdsL5l1
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Thursday, 18 February 2010
The Dogon & the Sirius Mystery Part 1
According to anthropological studies, the Dogon Tribe of Africa developed a religion based on the Sirius star system and were aware of Sirius B (a companion star that can't be seen with the naked eye) as well as a third star in that system which wasn't confirmed by astronomers until 1995, nearly 20 years after Temple wrote about it in his book.
Please check out geneofisis page foe more videos..
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Haiti Earthquake. Please help Haiti NOW!
On the 12 January 2010, a massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake devasted Haiti just ten miles from the capital city of Port-au-Prince. More than ever UHUK is mobilizing to help as many people as possible in Haiti.
An update on actions taken by UHUK:
* we have been working around the clock to find out information about relatives and friends in the area and share information within the Haitian community in the UK
* working to locate a warehouse to store materials donated
* identify a shipping company that will enable us to send out clothing, shoes, medical supplies, and school materials to as many affected areas as possible
* organizing fundraisers to occur in the local community. Please check Events section for further details
* liaising with community organizations who are keen to partner with us to support Haiti
* keeping the media informed of recent developments with family and friends in Haiti
* responding to queries from the Haitian community and the British public who want to support relief efforts in Haiti
We welcome donations from any of the items listed above and/or financial support.
Thank you for your support thus far. Please help us to help the survivors of Haiti. Make a donation today!
http://www.uhuk.org/
An update on actions taken by UHUK:
* we have been working around the clock to find out information about relatives and friends in the area and share information within the Haitian community in the UK
* working to locate a warehouse to store materials donated
* identify a shipping company that will enable us to send out clothing, shoes, medical supplies, and school materials to as many affected areas as possible
* organizing fundraisers to occur in the local community. Please check Events section for further details
* liaising with community organizations who are keen to partner with us to support Haiti
* keeping the media informed of recent developments with family and friends in Haiti
* responding to queries from the Haitian community and the British public who want to support relief efforts in Haiti
We welcome donations from any of the items listed above and/or financial support.
Thank you for your support thus far. Please help us to help the survivors of Haiti. Make a donation today!
http://www.uhuk.org/
Sunday, 24 January 2010
Volunteers needed!!!
This is a message to keep everyone updated on our efforts to assist Haiti following the devastating Earthquake there on January 12th.
As mentioned previously, we have been working closely with United Haitians in the UK (www.uhuk.org) to assist them with their Earthquake appeal. The response of our people so far has been fantastic. People have been coming forward in large numbers to donate tents, sleeping bags, clothes at drop off locations around London for UHUK to send on to Haiti.
The issue now is that we have a lack of wo/man power to help get these supplies transported to the main warehouse in South London. And this is where you come in!
We are contacting you now to ask if you would be able to give some of your time to help make the UHUK Appeal run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Specifically, we are looking for the following:
- Drivers with vehicles (the larger the better) to transport items from drop-off points in London to the main warehouse in South London.
- Drivers who have fully comprehensive insurance and can drive vans/ minibuses
- People who have large vehicles that can be borrowed for short periods
In addition, we need assistance with the following:
- Packing and sorting items at drop-off locations around London
- Distributions of Leaflets and Flyers around London
- Promoting Fundraising Events
To get involved, simply reply to this email and let us know what area you would like to help out on. Alternatively, you can ring Ely on 07916 327 728 for further information.
We very much hope that many of you will come forward and offer practical assistance to our Haitian brothers and sisters in their time of very great need.
With peace and blessings,
ADAP TEAM
Check the UHUK website for information on the current drop-off points: http://uhuk.org/haiti_earthquake.html. You can also give financially at their website here: http://uhuk.org/donate.html.
As mentioned previously, we have been working closely with United Haitians in the UK (www.uhuk.org) to assist them with their Earthquake appeal. The response of our people so far has been fantastic. People have been coming forward in large numbers to donate tents, sleeping bags, clothes at drop off locations around London for UHUK to send on to Haiti.
The issue now is that we have a lack of wo/man power to help get these supplies transported to the main warehouse in South London. And this is where you come in!
We are contacting you now to ask if you would be able to give some of your time to help make the UHUK Appeal run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Specifically, we are looking for the following:
- Drivers with vehicles (the larger the better) to transport items from drop-off points in London to the main warehouse in South London.
- Drivers who have fully comprehensive insurance and can drive vans/ minibuses
- People who have large vehicles that can be borrowed for short periods
In addition, we need assistance with the following:
- Packing and sorting items at drop-off locations around London
- Distributions of Leaflets and Flyers around London
- Promoting Fundraising Events
To get involved, simply reply to this email and let us know what area you would like to help out on. Alternatively, you can ring Ely on 07916 327 728 for further information.
We very much hope that many of you will come forward and offer practical assistance to our Haitian brothers and sisters in their time of very great need.
With peace and blessings,
ADAP TEAM
Check the UHUK website for information on the current drop-off points: http://uhuk.org/haiti_earthquake.html. You can also give financially at their website here: http://uhuk.org/donate.html.
Friday, 22 January 2010
Dance2help Haiti
Impact Dance and Zoonation have come together to organise a dance alldayer to raise funds for the victims of the Haiti Earthquake Disaster. The event will be on Sunday 24th January at Sadlers Wells. The day will be led by SOME of the finest UK Street-Dance choreographers, With the public being able to attend classes back to back from 10.00am to 6.00pm on the day
Timetable
10am Zoonation Class- Kate Prince
11am Popping-Brooke Milner
12pm Soca Dance-Hakeem Onibudo
1pm H20'ography-Kenrick Sandy
2pm New Jack Swing-Kymberlee Jay
3pm Birdgang Class-Simeon Q
4pm Flo'ography-Nathan Gordon
5pm House-Clara de Paris
MANAGEMENT RESERVE the right to alter the timetable.
You can only register half an hour before the start of each workshop. So that we can accommodate as many people as possible.
Minimum Pledge will be £5.00 per class.
Under 16s must be accompanied by someone 18+
Even if you don't want to do class just pass through and donate. All proceeds going to the cause.
IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT ON THE DAY WE HAVE SET UP A JUST GIVING PAGE FOR DIRECT DONATIONS:
http://www.justgiving.com/Chantal-Spiteri
VISIT NOW!
We at Impact Dance and Zoonation believe this is an important event to show our togetherness in the community. We only decided on Friday!
Come on down!!!!
DANCE2HELPHAITI
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Hakeem Onibudo
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HELP HAITI charity event
96 Charring Cross Rd
London
WC2H 0JG
Event to help Haiti- all class money goes to Haiti
FREE ENTRANCE B4 7pm £4 after £1 out of every £4 goes to Haiti
Raffle and prizes such as NJ congress tickets, and aerobeds
Please come along and support us in trying to help save lives
Event on Sunday 24th January 5.30pm-1am
classes at 6.15pm 7.15pm and 8.15pm
Thursday, 21 January 2010
RISE UP HAITI
Host:
Africans Arise
Type:
Causes - Fundraiser
Network:
Global
Start Time:
Friday, 22 January 2010 at 21:00
End Time:
Saturday, 23 January 2010 at 03:00
Location:
The Islington Metal Works
Street:
7 Torrens Street
Description
Greetings!
United Haitians In The UK (www.uhuk.com ) in conjunction with Sun Bailante (www.sunbailante.com ) invite all to their first Fundraising Event to raise much needed funds for our brothers and sisters who's lives have been devastated by the January 12th Earthquake.
For this special night the energetic ‘Ziloka’ band will perform live Gwoka, traditional music of the African Diaspora. Their unique drumming and dancing will transport you to the heart to the French Caribbean. Later Frenglish Connexion will set the stage in alight with their blend of Hip-Hop, Reggae and Soul. They have recently played to support Bennie Man, Admiral T and Saïn Supa Crew.
The Sun Bailante DJ’s will make it tropical mixing the hottest Haitian, Latin, African and Global sounds including hip-shaking Kompa, Zouk, Dancehall, Soca, Salsa, Reggeaton, Coupe Decale, Kizomba and Latin house.
Doors ar efrom 9pm to 3am and the entrance is £10 on the door all night. Please note that ONE HUNDRED PERCENT of the proceeds from this event will go to shipping medical supplies, clothes and other provisions to our Haiti as well as re-building schools in the country.
UHUK is a charity with the goal to make a positive contribution in the development of Haiti, and to keep the Haitian culture alive in the United Kingdom. We will financially support worthwhile, non-governmental, and sustainable educational projects throughout Haiti with an emphasis on children’s school fees, uniforms and supplies.
Entering through a discreet entrance behind Angel tube station you will enter a secret world hidden in a Victorian warehouse home to art exhibitions, concerts and various private parties the latest one held by the film director Spike Lee.
For more info on the event please email sunbailante@gmail.com
For more info on the charity and fund raising please email info@uhuk.org
Please make sure this event is packed-out by sharing this information with everyone you know.
Peace!
Africans Arise (creator)
Haitian boy amazes me
After 8 days being trapped under rumble 8 year boy comes out smiling..
Click the link to watch the video
http://bit.ly/6xsBiv
Thursday, 14 January 2010
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