Banksy in Mali
These were apparently done in Mali in early 2010, but only posted online now. (We'll debate
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Fatima B. Derby
Fatima B. Derby is a Ghanaian feminist writer and queer activist.
Ivorian independence
Côte d’Ivoire is turning 50 — it became independent on August 7, 1960 — and my Ivorian friend doesn’t feel eager to celebrate.
The Worse Rapper on The Internets?
That's the only way to explain the "career" of the really bad rapper, Bangs (Sudan-born, Australian-based),
Worth Complaining About
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW30WslahMc&w=500&h=307&rel=0] South African TV spot.
Cape Town Styling
The postponed revolution of South African fashion blogger Malibongwe Tyilo.
The Ticket
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS777uvHKVg&w=500&h=307&rel=0] Video of short sketch comedy scene with South African actors from a Dutch TV show.
Africa: The Final Frontier
The new colonialism: the Africa being carved up into game reserves and concession areas to provide exclusive eco experiences for the rich.
Congo: The benefit of the doubt has expired
Anyone who knows anything about Cold War politics, knows the CIA had a hand in Lumumba’s murder. The only difference now is that it’s been proven.
Friday Links
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNWagG9U5Vg&w=500&h=300&rel=o] "Who is the President of the United States of America?" Side-splitting Nigerian comedy skit. *
A Big Issue
What to do with a new ad for the Cape Town, South Africa, magazine meant to support and highlight the lives of its homeless population.
Review: ‘Héritage Congo’
Guest Blogger, Tom DeVriendt Pitcho Womba Konga hails from Congo but moved to Belgium at the
Bananas and Baboons
This time, R.W. Johnson, the British-South African writer, had gone too far even for the London Review of Books ‘ editors. They took down a post of his.
100% African Rock
[vodpod id=Video.4068575&w=480&h=395&fv=] Last month South Africans BLK JKS played the Festival Rio Loco in the south of France--for
Monday Blues
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8VOKhRr0eg&w=500&h=300&rel=0] The latest video by the original hip hop artist Gil Scott Heron--who is back. This
Music Fridays
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0F2_sAlaNo&w=500&h=307&rel=0] Mos Def is back. Which means I am happy. This for Ski Beats' new album
Who Cares?*
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uvUZbUwOiA&w=500&h=307&rel=0] Shocker. Children don't always look like their parents. (Unfortunately not everyone got the memo that
“Heart of Darkness”
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2noQowyoKQ&w=500&h=307&rel=0] I generally like French film director Claire Denis' work. Her previous film set in an
You can make this stuff up
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8gRF_m6CSI&w=500&h=307&rel=0] The US Navy commissions a group called Blue Water to genetically engineer "a half-shark, half-octopus"
Skin Deep Politics
The question as to whether a coloured can become leader of South Africa’s ruling party and even, more remotely, president of the country.
Name Calling*
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyRgKxB7jug&w=500&h=307&rel=0] Unfunny Rick Reilly, a commentator on the American sportscaster, ESPN, insults new British Open champion,