Healthy Glow: Healthy Eating, La Mode & Ramblings
My Ghanaian Culture: Happy Independence Day Ghana & My Favorite Ghanaian Song!
On this day, March 6, Ghana was declared forever free from being a colony of United Kingdom. Everyday on this year, I reflect on the culture of my parents, family, and ancestors. I come from a rich, vibrant culture, which still struggles and between modernity and development. I still miss my days as a girl of Volta Hall at the University of Ghana (Ladies with Vision and Style, if you don’t know, NOW you KNOW!).
However, today, I will celebrate with my favorite Ghanaian singer, CK Mann.
This song is dedicated to all my Ghanaian people scattered accross the world.
La Música del Lunes: “Oleku” por Ice Prince featuring Brymo
I thought today would be the perfect day to share one of my favorite songs from Nigeria. It is a love song, a fun song, neatly wrapped in a infectious beat. When I venture back to Ghana for the holidays this year, I hope I can visit one of good friends in Lagos as well. It would be awesome since I am so in love with the country’s music!
Have a great Monday everyone! I hope you have an awesome week!
For the Fun of It: WizKid “Tease Me”
Fine girl no pimple I love your smile and I love your dimple….
Good good I wish I was in Ghana dancing to this song. Building up my vacations day one pay period at a time! I think I played this song to death during my last 3 week vacation to Ghana. I know my sister was SO sick of this song by the time we left!
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My Ghanaian Culture & Music Monday: Uncle Why Does Your Jeans Jacket Remind Me of Sub-Zero From Mortal Kombat’s Outfit Highlife Youtube Playlist
Presented by CITIZINS: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC684B6011204D56A
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Get some more Ghana music in your life.
Music Monday: Wizkid - Tease Me/I Know Bad Guys
I know it is not Monday, but I forgot to pick a song yesterday. Enjoy my favorite Nigerian song out right now. Not one of my favorite videos but the song makes up for it.
This song is making me so excited for my upcoming trip to Ghana!
For Your Entertainment: Celebrating My Love of Congolese Music with a New Track by Akro. Ak Mundele feat. Jesus de Tchango
Ever since I spent 3 months living and working in Kin la Belle (Kinshasa), Democratic Republic of Congo in 2008, I fell in love with Congolese music. Every time I hear a track it takes me back to walking around the streets of Kinshasa or the amazing nightlife I was able to experience with my American, British, Italian, Congolese, etc. coworkers/friends.
Enjoy this new video featuring Belgian MC Akro. According to Africa is a Country blog, the video “pretty much sums up his country’s imaginary relationship with the DRC: Tintin, King Leopold, King Baudouin, Mobutu and Soukous. Leopold’s 19th century Triumphal Arch (which he paid for with the money he leached off Congo) forms the background for guest singer “Jesus De Tchango”. Look out for the “Leopold Wants You” flyers.”
It is the third single from the Bleu Electrique d’Akro (www.bleu-electrique.com)
Clip réalisé par Akro, Ray Ishido & Julien Desmet pour S.W.A.G
Album & single disponibles sur ITunes.
Musique : DJ Mig One
Basse : Remi ” Nightness ” Bassinta ( Staff des leaders )
Guitare : Ahby Solo ( Staff des leaders )
Percussions : Didier Labarre
Mix : L’Inconnu
Merci à James Deano, Alexis, DJ Sonar, Joehess Montana pour leurs rôles historiques, merci à Kinzi pour le make up, à Stephane Bordignon, aux danseurs et figurants pour leur présence, à Sash Graffic. Big up à Ray Ishido et tous les métisses qui symbolisent l’avenir. Aux familles Lopaka, Kajé, Mutombo ( TMD ) Mundela, Kadima, Mpiutu
For Your Entertainment: Get to Know Emerging Music Artist Michael Kiwanuka!
He is SINGER-SONGWRITER, UGANDAN, LONDONer. MOST RECENTLY HE TOURED WITH ADELE. HIS EP ‘TELL ME A TALE’ DROPS JUNE 13, 2011.
I am finally back from my abstinance from social media. Since today is GOOD FRIDAY and I wanted to come back bearing gifts for all my readers (especially the readers who are fond of Ghanaian music). Chicago’s own DJ Bonsu put together a hip-life mix containing the latestest and hottest tunes circulating around Ghana right now.
To listen and download to the mixtape click here.
My verdict? The tape starts out a bit slow, but it is still a great Friday pick me up! Listening to the music makes me even more excited for my upcoming trip to Ghana this summer! Thanks to Adinkra and DJ Bonsu for sharing!
ENJOY!
Music Monday: Ballake by Bembeya Jazz National (BJN)
BJN is Guinea’s most famous band and a giant in West African music and plays strongly Cuban-influenced music. The band was active right up until 1991. To learn more about BJN click here.
Enjoy.
Picture courtesy of Most Wanted Online
My African Culture: 2010 Good News for African Music
This past year has been good for new music from the more established names in African music, including new releases from King Sunny Ade, Salif Keita, AfroCubism (with Toumani Diabate, Djelimady Tounakara and Bassekou Kouyate) and many more. But great new artists have emerged, as well, with auspicious recording debuts and first tours of North America and Europe.
