Though it can be said that Afrobeat never died, in recent years its seen levels of exposure that would’ve seemed unheard of when the genre was first created in the 1960s.
Africa 1500 – 1860 juju (from the African Hausa language) – an object used as a fetish, a charm or an amulet in West Africa, or the supernatural power ascribed to such an object. Africa is the second largest continent on Earth. Africans account for over 12% of the world’s population, are distributed among 54 […]
From Elev8 As we’re wrapping up our work week and preparing for the Memorial Day weekend. GET YOUR MIND RIGHT! Yes,I said it. There’s going to be a lot of food prepared and meat grilling but don’t overdose. You’ve been sticking to the plan, eating good and healthy and on point with your exercise regimen. Don’t […]
Via: Hello Beautiful When it comes to matters of the heart, there are always disputes on a number of things that can’t or shouldn’t be done, depending on who you’re speaking to. Most people, especially when you’re young, tend to take the advice of a close friend or family member who may have experienced some […]
From ConcreteLoop Native, Trey Songz releases his new video “Yo Side of The Bed.” With a cameo from fellow R&B star Keri Hilson, the video shows a less seductive side of Trey. Could he be leaving sex for love? The song is the seventh single from his new album Ready.
From HuffingtonPost.com: This week Congress will consider legislation to reauthorize extended unemployment benefits for the rest of the year. It’s going to be an epic fight: Republicans in the Senate will likely do everything they can to stand in the way of a bill projected to add $123 billion to the deficit, forcing Dem leadership […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — As a young lawyer working for Justice Thurgood Marshall, Elena Kagan repeatedly expressed her concern that a conservative Supreme Court was looking for ways to cut back on the rights of women, criminal defendants and prisoners.
From NBA.com In an interview with NBA TV, President Obama said he expected the Los Angeles Lakers to repeat as NBA Champions. He also discussed similarities between basketball and politics, among other topics. Obama sat down with play-by-play announcer Marv Albert on the outdoor basketball court at the White House for the 11 minute interview. […]
From TheGrio.com: An investigation is underway in Richland County after a Midlands mother claims her son was punctured with a pencil at a church’s after-school program. But the pastor of the Word of God Church off Garners Ferry Road said the church has also taken its own action.
Rihanna’s back to the big screen with the release of her new video “Rockstar 101,”directed by Melina. Big up’s Travis Barker for having more cameo’s this year then Obama has haters. Lookin’ good RiRi!
WASHINGTON – A White House-approved proposal to repeal the “don’t ask, don’t tell” ban against gays serving openly in the military is expected to face a vote in Congress as early as this week.