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The danger of a single story – by Chimamanda Adichie
Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice — and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding. – TED Talks
Posted in African Events, African News, General, Prose, [...]
Collected Oct 13, 2009 from africanblogs.wordpress.com via blog import
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Planning your marriage and childbearing: An African perspective expressed in a musical video
In this musical video, Africa’s juju king, Chief Sunny Ade and beautiful songbird Onyeka Onwenu remind us all to plan before getting married or having children. Produced at the prime of both musicians, this musical collaboration is one of the best, if not the best relevant music collaboration of its time. The music remains relevant [...]
Collected Aug 23, 2009 from africanblogs.wordpress.com via blog import
tagged african news, general, prose, videos, world
The Story of Sam And Esther – A reminder for us to appreciate our blessings! “LOVE IS ALL THAT MATTERS”
Posted in African Events, African News, General, poetry, Uncategorized, videos, world
Collected Jun 16, 2009 from africanblogs.wordpress.com via blog import
tagged african events, african news, general, uncategorized, poetry
Complete Version of President Obama’s speech to the Muslim World from Cairo, Egypt
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Collected Jun 6, 2009 from africanblogs.wordpress.com via blog import
tagged african news, general, videos, world, america
African Feature Artist With a Unity Song - Union Africaine - Sekouba Kandia kouyate
Our feature artist is one of the best musicians from Guinea. We find the content of the song quite positive while the tune is very soothing. The effort to deliver part of the song in English is quite commendable and of course it gives the song a cross-appeal. Enjoy!

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Collected Dec 20, 2008 from africanblogs.wordpress.com
Everything a Mom says in a 24 hour period…
We have chosen to feature this version of the “Mom Song” by the Northland Church because of its well paced subtitles. It is set to the “William Tell Overature” (lyrics by Anita Renfroe). The video speaks for itself.  Enjoy!

Posted in General, pictures, poetry, videos, world
Collected Dec 14, 2008 from africanblogs.wordpress.com
Coming African Film takes on Women trafficking and Smuggling of African Artifacts
A soon to be released  African feature film takes on illegal trafficking of women and the smuggling of African Artifacts (out of Africa and) to Europe and America.
SPADE: THE LAST ASSIGNMENT is written and directed by Oliver Mbamara of THIS AMERICA and SLAVE WARRIOR. Below is a one minute trailer of the feature film shot [...]
Collected Nov 20, 2008 from africanblogs.wordpress.com
A Case of True and Unconditional Love
Yes, indeed, true love knows no bounds. It gives without condition and without asking for compensation. Please enjoy the video. It is the story of Christian the Lion. We love you!

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Collected Sep 30, 2008 from africanblogs.wordpress.com
Da-Hills: Another talented singer rising in Nigeria.
Da-Hills is an example of the growing trend of talented Nigerians fusing African beats and rhythm with a blend of western alternative blues classical country electronic folk hip-hop jaz… Below is a sample track (I want you back) from his album WHY DID YOU GO.  We recommend other good tracks like MY STYLE and DA REASON [...]
Collected Sep 28, 2008 from africanblogs.wordpress.com
New Music “Always” by D’Amadeus
Check out this new music by D’Amadeus. It speaks for itself.
Collected Sep 16, 2008 from africanblogs.wordpress.com
tagged african events
Oil Pollution and Gas Flaring in Nigeria’s Delta Region - The Plight of A people
This touching documentary says it all. One only hopes that at some point in time, the perpetrators of these environmental atrocities would look within their conscience and for a moment disregard their desire for material gains and economic comfort which continue to drive their continued perpetration of these atrocities on fellow human beings.
Despite poor [...]
Collected Sep 15, 2008 from africanblogs.wordpress.com
tagged african events, african news, videos, world, delta region
“The Hope Rises Again and The Dream Lives On” - Ted Kennedy, DNC, 2008
Senator Edward M. Kennedy braves the odds against his cancer treatment to speak at the United States 2008 Democratic National Convention,  Day 1. Characteristically, Ted Kennedy stresses the need for fairness and equality,  amongst all, but this time he adds that “a new hope is the cause of his life” and calls on Americans “to [...]
Collected Aug 25, 2008 from africanblogs.wordpress.com
tagged african events, african news, videos, speech, barack obama
Obama speaks in Berlin
Obama speaks in Berlin calling for world unity
Collected Jul 25, 2008 from africanblogs.wordpress.com
tagged african events, general, videos, america, berlin
SMOKING ALARM in Africa – Will African Governments take responsibility?
Smoking related deaths in Africa could reach 100,000 a year. Tobacco companies are breaking rules and are applying tactics to circumvent bans on cigarette advertising and profiling. They are making it easy for children to smoke and get addicted to nicotine. Will any African government take responsibility by enforcing the laws on cigarette marketing and [...]
Collected Jul 17, 2008 from africanblogs.wordpress.com
tagged african news, general, videos, add new tag, bans
Venus wins Williams Sisters Wimbledon Finals, 2008
Senior sister, Venus Willaims, defeated (July 5) her younger sister Serena Williams (7-5, 6-4) to capture the Wimbledon female tennis championship title for 2008 - her fifth Wimbledon title and her seventh Grand Slam. Serena has won eight Grand Slams (an impressive family record). This was Venus’ victory over Serena since 2001 and brings their career record [...]
Collected Jul 5, 2008 from africanblogs.wordpress.com
tagged african events, african news, general, videos, 2008
IT’S IN OUR HANDS - Mandela’s 2008, 46664 speech in London
Nelson Mandela is introduced by Will Smith at the occasion of the 2008 46664 event hosted at Hyde Park London on June 27th with the support of the City of London. The event celebrates Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday and is also in aid of the charity efforts to overcome the challenge of HIV AIDS. You can hear Mandela [...]
Collected Jul 1, 2008 from africanblogs.wordpress.com
tagged african events, african news, general, videos, 46664
The Mandela celebration event in London, June, 2008
Prime Minister Gordon Brown,  President Bill Clinton, Ms. Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Robert de Niro, Forest Whitaker, Razorlight, Andrea and Sharon Corr, Eddy Grant, and Jamelia, Paul Rodgers, Annie Lennox, Simple Minds, Leona Lewis, the Sugababes, Dame Shirley Bassey, and many more take part in concert honoring Nelson Mandela in London

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Collected Jul 1, 2008 from africanblogs.wordpress.com
tagged african events, african news, general, videos, african event
Zozo Afrobeat, Instrumental - Trumpets, Saxs, percussion and more
Here is a taste of Zozo Afrobeat performing pure Afrobeat live! Enjoy the guys on the saxophone (and trumpet). Led by kaleta on drums. This video is of their recent outing in Harlem, New York. See them live - June 28 at the Central Park Summer Stage, New York City.

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Collected Jul 1, 2008 from africanblogs.wordpress.com
tagged african events, african news, videos, african music, afrobeat
Nigerian Entertainment Awards Night 2008, holds in New York
It was a night of celebration as Artists and fans alike gathered from around the world to witness the 3rd Annual Nigerian Entertainment Awards Night, 2008. Veteran actor, Olu Jacobs won for best actor, beating out the likes of Jim Iyke and Desmond Elliot. A number of musicians also won awards. The event took place [...]
Collected Jun 24, 2008 from africanblogs.wordpress.com
tagged african events, african news, videos, 2008, awards
How we lived before they came - This is our true story!
We lived as a people, set in our ways and traditions. We had love and romance, and we had our issues and battles but we had a way to resolve them. Like other societies, we had subordinates but we were kind and friendly to them. Then came strangers interested in us as slaves and merchandise. [...]
Collected Jun 24, 2008 from africanblogs.wordpress.com
tagged african events, african news, videos, adventure, african history
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