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Nigga Raw featuring Klint Da Drunk - Obodo (Country)

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A social commentary on the state of affairs by one of the hottest African rappers, Nigga Raw. The track is a mix of pidgin and Igbo languages. The song was released in 2006.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 July 2010 04:17
 

Shirley Sherrod and A 'Post-Racial' America

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Editorial (July 22, 2010)

Nobody involved in the Shirley Sherrod scandal emerged with reputation intact — except, of course, for Sherrod herself. But although key players Andrew Breitbart, Tom Vilsack or Benjamin Jealous all deserve a measure of scorn, we're even more distressed by a political culture that, despite the promise of a "post-racial" society after Barack Obama's election as president, has clearly made little progress in coming to terms with the issues that divide our multiracial nation.

Last Updated on Friday, 23 July 2010 04:07
 

White House Apologizes to Fired USDA Worker

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By Peter Nicholas and Kathleen Hennessey, Tribune Washington Bureau (July 21, 2010)

The Obama administration issued an extraordinary public apology Wednesday and offered to reinstate a federal official who was fired after she appeared to make racial comments on a misleading snippet of video.

When it became clear that her comments had been taken out of context, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to Shirley Sherrod by phone to apologize and to ask if she would return to the department.

Last Updated on Friday, 23 July 2010 04:06
 

Haile Gerima on His Experience as an Independent Ethiopian Filmmaker

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This is an illuminating interview with Haile Gerima about his experience as an Ethiopian filmmaker, and discusses issues faced by independent filmmakers, lack of distribution, including the hostile reception and rejection by American press from Washington Post, Time, New York Times, National Public Radio (NPR) and others for his film Sankofa until the film was embraced by the Black community. Additionally, Sankofa was the only independent film that was in competition with major Hollywood movies at the international film festival. The interview was conducted by Lee Thornton for  "A Moment with..." at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 07:51
 

Clip of Haile Gerima's Sankofa Historic and Classic Film

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This is a short clip from the powerful film Sankofa. The film was directed by Ethiopian born filmmaker, Haile Gerima, who is based in United States. Sankofa opened 1994 as a widely acclaimed film. The film is about slavery, African resistance to the institution, and mental destruction on the psyche. This is a must watch.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 07:33
 

Sankofa Archive Trailer

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This is a well-edited video montage of African discovery and contributions to the world.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 06:55
 

Short Film - A Baltimore Love Thing

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This is a short film directed by up and coming director, Ayoola Daramola. This short film is not above love, but do watch.

 

Seyi Sodimu and Shafy in Set Free Music Video

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The music is cool vibrant, the singing is a blend of English and Yoruba, and the singing is smooth. This is a wonderful addictive song. The music video features Seyi Sodimu and Shafy. The music video was directed by Ayoola Daramola.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 06:35
 

Geoffrey Star's Ghetto Prayer Music Video

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This is a music video by Geoffrey Star. The video was filmed St. Ann Parish in Jamaica. The label is Pete Music and Kings of Kings. The music video was directed by Ayoola Daramola.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 06:35
 
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Profile Spotlight

Musician Highlights

Sister Fa, Recording Artist Sister Fa is the outstanding queen in the competitive male dominated world of Senegalese hip hop. She has been around for almost 10 years with her powerful flow, bewitching melodies and conscious female powered lyrics.

Bams, Recording Artist Bams is a versatile musician that sings and raps. She is a Cameroonian recording artist based in France. A truly unique and gifted artist who blends rock, jazz, afro punk, and afro latin beats in her music. Bams is not a musician, it is musical. She tells her stories in symphonic voice.


Knowledge Project

Africa Knowledge Project is an academic resource that offers journals and databases. Check them out at AKP.

Columnists

LivewireRasta Livewire is a leading blog that provides in-depth viewpoints from Rastas in Africa and African Diaspora.

Africa Knowledge Project (AKP) publishes peer-reviewed journals and academic databases.

Ojedi is an online retailer of fine art and exceptional handcrafted pieces from around the world.

Africa House is an Africa and Diasporian gallery. Africa House accepts proposals for submission on a rolling basis.

African Event Posters show posters of events at Africa House.

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