Sports Illustrated columnist Peter King is unhappy with the officiating of Malian referee Koman Coulibaly at yesterday’s infamous 2010 World Cup first round match between USA and Slovenia.
Comme Si Je N’Existais Pas
June 18, 2010 By 1 Comment
It’s Algeria’s turn. They’re about to face off against England shortly, so today’s (second) 2010 World Cup music moment comes courtesy of Khaled‘s “Aicha,” hands down one of my favorite songs of all time and one of the biggest hits to ever come out of the continent. I know some might prefer “Didi,” which Khaled […]
Pitch Perfect Friday
June 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Obviously, we here at Africa is a Country are fully behind Bafana Bafana, and the rest of the teams representing Africa at the 2010 World Cup. And, yes, unlike Chimamanda Adichie, that also includes Algeria. As this is the second World Cup I am watching as an American citizen, though, I am also supporting the […]
Viva Africa
June 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Super Eagles are kicking off against Greece shortly, so today’s 2010 World Cup music moment comes from Nneka. She’s got a song, “Viva Africa,” on Listen Up, the official 2010 FIFA World Cup album. Here’s the just-released video. We like Nneka around here, but this song and video get a *Kanye shrug* from me. […]
ESPN observes Youth Day
June 16, 2010 By 5 Comments
I went to ESPN’s website to check WC scores and was surprised to find two short videos on its soccer homepage commemorating the June 16, 1976 student uprising in Soweto. A day which is now recognized as “Youth Day,” a national holiday. Check them out for yourself:
Vuvuzela Bafana
June 16, 2010 By 4 Comments
World Cup / Mondiale / Mundial
June 16, 2010 By 1 Comment
From Nomadic Wax comes World Cup “a one-of-a-kind World Cup-inspired transnational hip-hop collaboration” featuring rappers from Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, the United States, and Europe.
Introducing: Pilgrimages
June 10, 2010 By 3 Comments
In honor of the 2010 World Cup, the Chinua Achebe Center for African Writers, based at Bard College in New York, in collaboration with Chimurenga Magazine, Kwani, and Farafina Magazine, has just announced a very (very) cool project. In their own words:
Prepare To Be Shocked
June 8, 2010 By 2 Comments
Italian designer Roberto Cavalli, whose penchant for animal prints is well-known, has just unveiled his design for the outfit that Shakira will be wearing during the official 2010 World Cup Kickoff Celebration Concert. Shocking. h/t A Bombastic Element
And Then There Was Adidas
June 8, 2010 By 3 Comments
“adidas Originals invites you to join David Beckham, Daft Punk, Snoop Dogg, Franz Beckenbauer, Noel Gallagher, Ian Brown, Ciara, Jay Baruchel, DJ Neil Armstrong and some of your dear, old friends for an intergalactic 2010 FIFA World Cup™ viewing party that you’ll never forget.” Ciara!? h/t Dirty Tackle
