Alicia Keys fails Brenda Fassie
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9H1Rgx5VVU&w=600&h=373&rel=0] I am catching up over the next few days. Lots to blog. (Too much football
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Fatima B. Derby
Fatima B. Derby is a Ghanaian feminist writer and queer activist.
Organize
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwBlDiObxWA&w=500&h=307&rel=0] BLK JKS representing at the official pre-World Cup concert in Soweto. Remember Tutu dancing in
Dirty Paraffin is "genre-defying"
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5hvSTsYTGk&w=500&h=307&rel=0] We've been following The Fader's Pitch Perfect documentary series since the start of the World
Postcard from Johannesburg
The photographer Krisanne Johnson believes you can learn many things about a country by the way youth live—from fashion to music to home environments.
African Child
The comedy “Get him to the Greek” is a forgettable vehicle for Russell Brand, except for the spoof music video “African Child” opening the film.
The Ugly American
US writers about soccer beginning to display the same kinds of sports-commenter crypto racism that has been pretty standard issue in Europe for quite a while.
Coming to America
How much damage, if any, did “Coming to America” do to a generation of young Americans’ views of Africa and Africans?
Pitch Perfect Friday
Africa is not just represented by five nations in the World Cup. Its diaspora is also here courtesy of Euro-American and South American squads.
'Welcome to South Africa'
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYrSn3pL8Ws&w=500&h=307&rel=0] It's hard to describe the vibe here. Yes, there's the unreasonable expectations around the team
Africans: Coming to a Zoo Near You!
Why does a prominent American zoo have an exhibition of Africans? Because European peoples and their descendants do not belong in such a place.
ESPN observes Youth Day
I went to ESPN's website to check WC scores and was surprised to find two short
Adopting Africa
We should talk about American celebrities’ obsession with adopting African babies. The mostly unfunny comedian Pauly Shore is not our guide.
A new scheme to end poverty
This is so cynical: let people in poor countries send money to nonprofits in rich countries.
Long Live Busi Mhlongo
Some sad news--amid the euphoria of the World Cup--from journalist Bongani Madondo: Busi Mhlongo passed away
The "South African" Office
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX_7w2NErQI&w=500&h=307&rel=0] 10 minute rip-off of successful BBC TV series, "The Office," for a local Youtube humor
Day 2 and 3 Ear Plugs
After watching Bafana Bafana's close shave against Mexico on TV, my brother, David, and I went
Day One: Butterfly Nation
I am in South Africa for two weeks to see some games and soak up the atmosphere of the 2010 World Cup. I hope to keep a diary of sorts.
Africa really is a country
While everybody back home in South Africa today celebrated Vuvuzela Day, the rest of us had
On Safari
By the time you read this I'll be on my way to Cape Town, via Amsterdam.
Africa is a Country’s Twitter World Cup
You can follow us as well as some of our writers – particularly Sonja, Sean and Herman – on Twitter.