Weekend Music Break No.91
We’re back with the first Weekend Music Break of 2016. A series of videos for you
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The struggle is real for local South African films
It’s no secret that what passes for South African cinema is not representative of the population.
Akin Omotoso’s Hustle
To every passing person, he calls out variations of one question: "What film are you watching? Are you watching my film?
The militant philosopher of Third World liberation
In 1953 Fanon moved to Algeria to work in the small town of Blida, about 50
The resignation
France’s Minister of Justice resigns from the government, contesting François Hollande’s "terrorist law.”
In honor of Rose Lomathinda Chibambo
Rose Chilambo was a prominent leader in the fight against British colonialism and the first woman cabinet minister in independent Malawi.
The trials of Jelili Atiku
Atiku's street performances - biting critiques of Nigeria's ruling class - encourages participation. Which is often too much for the local ruling class.
Cutting colonists’ heads
We talk to Togolese rapper Elom 20ce who aims to bring his politics to the masses.
The Congolese Oil Curse
Those extracting value from the DRC's soil over last 20 years show they're willing to do anything—including 6 million deaths—to satisfy global commodity markets.
Rethinking space in Accra, Ghana
Ghana has a housing crisis and Accra is increasingly marginalizing those who are far from able to get a piece of the real estate pie.
Can Lesotho survive more development?
The now-public critique of development only benefiting the well-connected in Lesotho needs to be taken seriously.
Herded like cattle
Europeans generally travel effortlessly to and through Africa with their humanity intact. Why do they go to such lengths to demean us when we travel through Europe?