I’m in the mood to dance…..so where better than Africa -the continent of HOT music. I’ve chosen my favourite African Artists, past and present….……..Enjoy

Kiss Your Hand by R2Bees featuring Wande Coal (Ghana/Nigeria)


**What can I say….R2Bees of Ghana -the best group in Africa and Wande Coal the hottest artist in Nigeria -right now, what’s not to Love?

‘I Need It’ by Tinny featuring Donaeo (Ghana)


***I still love this…….its probably the best collaboration I’ve heard thus far

Micko by Koffi Olomide (The Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa)


**Some nostalgia with the one and only Koffi Olomide (the king of hot African music as far as I’m concerned), This tune still sounds as sweet as ever. I hope someday this great originator of Africa music will truly be celebrated -he soo deserves it..xx


‘Djéssiminiéta’ by DJ Arafat (Ivory Coast, West Africa)


**The best Ivorian artist of all times....Big love to DJ Arafat xx

Tchoucou Tchoucou by DJ Kedjevara (Ivory Coast, West Africa)


**There was one special month -way back when I danced to this hot tune in: Belgium, the ghettos of Amsterdam, the night-clubs of Zurich and that Ivorian place in London……fabulous! Its unmistakably African and I lovesssss it. Gwaaan Africa…

Swagger Up by T-Wizzle featuring Quata and P Shaun (Ghana)


**I’ve had my beady eyes on Quata and his many incarnations over the years and T-Wizzle recently -so its good to see them together

‘Sous Sol’ for the Primus Advert by Werrason (Congo, Central Africa)


**Fabulous……..x

‘Obi ate meso bo’ by Daddy Lumba (Ghana)


**More nostalgia …sweet music from my childhood, I love this brother and send big blessings his way..x

‘Vulindlela’ by Brenda Fassie (South Africa)


The Late Brenda Fassie…..her music will live on for ever…..…R.I.P Mama Africa..

No Vogue for Africa

Two of the many covers by Mario Epanya

Dated: Thursday, 22 July 2010
African photographer Mario Epanya's proposition of an African edition of Vogue has been rejected by publishing house, Condé Nast.

Epanya, who created fictitional covers and editorials for his campaign, posted on his Facebook page: "DEAR ALL. The Wait is over. Condé Nast said NO to an African license of VOGUE. So this is the last cover. Enjoy, but it's a beginning of something."

African-American lifestyle site Madame Noire writes: "Obviously, Vogue can still get away with a few editorials featuring Africans and African Americans sprinkled here and there. Although their "Black Issue" flew off the magazine racks in 2008, are you really surprised that Conde Nast rejected the idea?"

Some of those commenting on the story have called on Africans to boycott the other 18 international Vogue editions and opt for local magazines, such as Arise, instead. [Credit: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/no-vogue-for-africa-2032387.html]

***I would like to thank the lovely Natasha for the link to the above piece......But no, I’m not surprised, –I’m afraid my views on this subject –have not been popular, –so I haven’t felt the need to share them. All I’m willing to say right now -is, -the last time I checked, -Africa was a continent and not a country, –nor were its people one homogenised group.... The best Mario Epanya can do -is maybe ask the Vogues to book him for shoots, –plus ….I’m sure we are all grateful for the debate he started [although, -I dooo foresee a Vogue South Africa in the very near future]. For more information about Mario Epanya visit: http://www.marioepanya.com/ –and for more info about the Vogue Africa debate by Mario Epanya on Facebook –visit: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=110772562985

Sidis –A Lost African tribe in India

When you get a minute please check out this group of African brothers and sisters –living deep in the jungles of Gujarat state in western India. A forgotten tribe, –they have been living in India for the past 1,000 years. Little is known about their origins and many now fear their unique heritage may already be lost –I pray not... I don’t know anything about this tribe –or whether there’s a charity that is helping them but you can view this incredible tribe via YouTube at the following link.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCo78Jthymo&feature=channel

Words of Wisdom: Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez

"When we were children, we were told that we have a motherland, and that motherland was Spain. However, we have discovered later, in our lives, that as a matter of fact, we have several motherlands. And one of the greatest motherlands of all is no doubt, Africa. We love Africa. And every day we are much more aware of the roots we have in Africa... Racism is very characteristic of imperialism. Racism is very characteristic of capitalism. Katrina is—indeed, has a lot to do with racism–no doubt about it. Hate against me has a lot to do with racism. Because of my big mouth, because of my curly hair. And I’m so proud to have this mouth and this hair, because it’s African."