Beyonce Gone Mad, Again.

I’m convinced that much of humanity has lost their morals and common sense.

I’m hearing that either this was a tribute to Fela Kuti or African culture as a whole. This really doesn’t make me feel any better that Jay-Z co-produced the broadway play Fela!…

I wonder what Fela himself would say about this mockery???…

Film: RiseUp

"RiseUp!! This documentary is unlike any documentary about Jamaica as it takes the viewer off the beaten path far from any tourist attractions and sandy beaches yet still able to capture the beauty and magic that the Irie has to offer. From the deep countryside to the whirlwind ghettos of Kingston, no matter where you are, the film makes it evident that reggae music is the heartbeat of the culture."

For more info > http://www.riseupmovie.com

Mandela's 46664 Fashion Label

The ideas of a fashion line in Nelson Mandela's honor have been in the works for years now and will soon become a reality to people in South Africa, the US, and the UK. The new fashion line that will be called 46664 Apparel, after the number Mr Mandela wore in jail. According to the Nelson Mandela Foundation profits will go to the 46664 charity and the label is intended to boost the clothing industry in South Africa. The clothes will include everyday wear items and couture outfits that are similar to Mandela's own personal style. The men and women's line is being designed by South Africa's biggest textile and clothing manufacturer, Seardel, and is to be launched in South Africa in August, with a shop in Johannesburg and eventually stores in the US and the UK next year.

For the past few years, people have been trying to preserve the legacy of the aging Nelson Mandela. While this is claimed to be an attempt to boost the South African economy, this seems like another attempt to overly glorify the first president of SA. One must also consider how this glorification has been used to coverup the reality of millions of Black South Africans, who continue to be persecuted in post-apartheid SA.

Related Readings:

Shame on South Africa!
How Mandela changed SA fashion
The Battle for Nelson Mandela's legacy

Better Mus come

Better Mus Come
http://www.bettermuscome.com/
Looks like a good film. Can’t wait to get the oppurtunity to see.
Give thanks to Nana for the link!

Shaka Zulu Pickney!!!