African Scene
Ater a 10-year Hiatus, Nigerian-born Sade is Back
February 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Helen Folasade Adu, popularly known as Sade, is back with “Soldier of Love,” the sixth album in her 25 year career. Per her biography, Sade was born in Ibadan, Nigeria. Her Nigerian father was an economics professor and her mother Anne was an English nurse. The couple met in London while he was studying at the London School of Economics and moved to Nigeria shortly after getting married. When their daughter was born, nobody locally was prepared to call her by her English name, and a shortened version of Folasade... [Read the full story]
Kenyan Scene
Portrait of Kenya by Anna Mwalagho
February 19, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Anna Mwalagho, a U.S. based Kenyan poet, singer, storyteller and songwriter was in Minnesota for a rare performance at the Rochester Public Library. The event dubbed “Portrait of Kenya - A Theatrical/Musical performance by Anna Mwalagho” happened on Sunday, February 7th as part of the “Rochester Reads” program whose objective is to encourage community discussion, family reading, literacy, understanding, and cross-community interaction. Interweaving her poetry, singing, dancing and storytelling skills, Anna captivated... [Read the full story]
Reggae Scene
Tanzanian Reggae Artist Ras Nas Releases New Album
February 16, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Ras Nas aka Nasibu Mwanukuzi, a reggae and afro musician from Tanzania, has finally broken a decade of silence with his new CD “Dar-es-Salaam”. In this CD Ras Nas has worked with some of the top musicians from Tanzania, Ivory Coast and Norway. The result is ground-breaking music that is surely going to please old and new fans alike. In “Dar-es-Salaam” Ras Nas blends afro and reggae music, singing in both Swahili and English, a hallmark which has garnered Ras Nas respect at home and abroad. Dar-es-Salaam is the city... [Read the full story]
Minnesota Scene
Pan African Student Leadership Conference to Kick Off in Mankato
February 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The 34th Pan African Student Leadership Conference begins in Mankato, Minnesota on February 24th to February 27th. “Pan African Challenges and Solutions to World-Wide Problems” is the theme of the conference, which is intended to build student leadership and to allow scholars, students, professionals and community members to discuss issues that affect African people locally, nationally and internationally. “Somali Youth at Risk, ” “Understanding Your New Neighbor and Classmate,” “Engagement... [Read the full story]
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African Scene
Ater a 10-year Hiatus, Nigerian-born Sade is Back
Helen Folasade Adu, popularly known as Sade, is back with “Soldier of Love,” the sixth album in her 25 year career. Per her biography, Sade was born in Ibadan, Nigeria.... [Read more]
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Kenyan Scene
Portrait of Kenya by Anna Mwalagho
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Reggae Scene
Tanzanian Reggae Artist Ras Nas Releases New Album
Ras Nas aka Nasibu Mwanukuzi, a reggae and afro musician from Tanzania, has finally broken a decade of silence with his new CD “Dar-es-Salaam”. In this CD Ras Nas has worked... [Read more]
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Minnesota Scene
Pan African Student Leadership Conference to Kick Off in Mankato
The 34th Pan African Student Leadership Conference begins in Mankato, Minnesota on February 24th to February 27th. “Pan African Challenges and Solutions to World-Wide Problems”... [Read more]
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