A Unique Fela

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A Unique Fela

Sometimes in life, one experiences a seminal moment that opens one's mind to new vistas. I had one of these encounters in the early 80s in Lagos, Nigeria. During this time, I was working for a major airline based in Lagos, and little did I know that not too far away from the airport hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, I was a stone's throw away from one of Africa's premier musicians. Fela Kuti was the self-proclaimed "King of African Music."

Ola George for YAME
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Idris Elba: Why I'm Planning a Move To Africa

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Idris Elba: Why I'm Planning a Move To Africa

"I’m going to live in Accra, I’m going to live in Freetown [Sierra Leone’s capital], I’m going to live in Zanzibar. I’m going to try and go where they’re telling stories - that’s really important." British actor Idris Elba has told the BBC that he will relocate to Africa within the next decade as part of his plans to support the continent’s movie industry.

Thomas Naadi | BBC News, Accra
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Social Critique of The Entertainment Industry And Its Fantastical Delusion

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Social Critique of The Entertainment Industry And Its Fantastical Delusion

Diddy, Weinstein, and the like: The entertainment industry is being criticized for promoting a fantastical delusion. Diddy and The American Dream are seen as symbols of the patriarchal American Dream, which is believed to be based on lies. According to Shahid Bolsen, the creator of the Middle Nation Channel, everything that is said to be necessary to achieve the American dream is a lie, and this in itself is considered corruption.

Theo Edwards for YAME
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Sierra Leone Jollof Rice is the Best, Hands Down!

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Sierra Leone Jollof Rice is the Best, Hands Down!

I'm sure you've heard about the Nigerian/Ghanaian jollof battle. Well, we let the amateurs make all the noise. However, they know where to get the best Jollof.

By Theo Edwards
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