Liberian Demo-crazy
There's been a lot of rumors and propaganda flying around related to the Liberian run-off election,
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Boima Tucker
Boima Tucker is a musician and writer. He is the director of operations at Africa Is a Country and co-founder of the Kondi Band.
Africa Gathering
http://vimeo.com/25519731 I'm in DC this weekend for the Africa Gathering social entrepreneurship conference. (Video of the London
Lone Stars Shining
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKJ-DCMBKKI It seems that the election atmosphere remains tense, but word from Liberia is people are taking
The Nobel Peace Prize’s Kanye Moment
To get a taste of how unpopular Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and the political class in general in Liberia are, just turn to the country’s artists, especially its musicians.
Maïmouna and African Urban France
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRQyfI8XEAM Friday night at Sutra Lounge in New York, Maimouna Coulibaly will be performing alongside myself
Nigerian Independence
Okay we're a day late. (It's Sean's fault.) Happy Indpendence Day Nigeria. Your music industry is
Funky Liberia
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOq_6aVOqPI] Italy based, UK Funky influenced, electronic music purveyors Pepe Soup recently released the
Independence August
Since we'll be on break for a minute (details tomorrow) when the following central African countries
August 11, Chad
There's still time left to recognize Chad's Independence Day today, and keeping with our regular feature,
Independence Day: Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire celebrated their 51st year of independence from France yesterday. Music has played a role
August 5, Burkina Faso
Upper Volta became independent on this day in 1960. In 1984, Thomas Sankara changed its name to Burkina Faso.
Princess Fatu
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZriKcTa2YUk&w=600&h=373] Back in the states, I'm going to be able to fulfill my promise to
August 3, Niger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adfb17JQYtg Let's celebrate Niger's independence day with a recording of Omara “Bombino” Moctar, whose story of
July 26, Liberia
The oldest republic in Africa, Liberia--formed in 1847--celebrates its independence today. Chances are Dumyarea, the song we
Music Break / Baaba Maal and Duggy Tee
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InHTecgV9_M&w=600&h=373] My Brooklyn neighborhood is a center for Pulaar speakers in the United States. The
The Redemption of General Butt-Naked
A film about former Liberian child soldier, Joshua Milton Blahyi, adds to his celebrity and his reputation as a skilled manipulator.
Liberian identity for a new generation
Young people in Monrovia create a new music genre. Junior Freeman is at the heart of this musical revolution.
'Imagine life without photos'
http://vimeo.com/15038440 A worthwhile project by two Canadian brothers who grew up in 1970s Liberia--it still feels
Music Break
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih4zoQGlOf8&w=560&h=349] Mikey AKA Kesse Babe, from Nigeria's Project Fame reality TV show, comes with a
F***yesafricans
Someone started a a page called fuckyesafricans in the vein of the "fuckyes" tumblr meme. For