The Liberation of Afrikaans
A new film - and play - want to mainstream Afrikaans' creole origins; a historical reality odds with Afrikaner nationalist visions of language.
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Music Mondays
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_TU7lhqnN0&w=500&h=307&rel=0] From an article in last week’s “Detroit Metro Times”: ‘… In the ’60s, Motown was
Ezra Ngcukana, R.I.P.
Woke up this morning with the sad news in my email inbox–from music journalist Gwen Ansell–that
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.