This Is Proudly African
24 Jun 2011 7 Comments
in Uncategorized Tags: Africa, ayobaness, Friday, links links links!, m.u.s.i.c, malawi, politics, senegal, sierra leone, T.I.A!
In the space of two days, thousands of Africans have risen up and made their voices heard. In Dakar, Senegal, crowds successfully protested against President Wade’s proposal to amend the constitution to create a monarchy.
In the tiny kingdom of Swaziland, a “fundraising” concert which was supposed to be given by Jadakiss for the royal family was boycotted. Not surprising given the fact that pretty much all the revenue in Swaziland goes to supporting the king’s outrageous lifestyle.
Buoyed by this impressive show of solidarity, I embarked on a Googling frenzy. Here’s links to a couple of inspiring stories I found:
In Malawi, an ambitious project is underway to turn the country’s oldest ship into a floating clinic. This is going to save a lot of lives and wages for the 25% population who live along Lake Malawi and currently have to make a 16-hour trip to get to the nearest hospital. They are giving the clinic the unfortunate name Chauncy Maples, but that’s nitpicking.
The Sierra Leone Refugee AllStars are a group of musicians who came together during their years living in a refugee camp in Guinea. Out of two old guitars, a microphone and a shared love of music, their powerful sound was born. They’ve done world tours, put out two albums and appeared on Oprah. They also feature on a cover of the Rolling Stone classic Gimme Shelter as part of the Playing for Change campaign and World Refugee Day. Tragedy to triumph, non?
Jun 27, 2011 @ 08:01:48
Power to the people, ama get me a t-shirt that says that..
InUganda, we comfy inour mediocrity
as long as we gat food to eat,
A roof o’er our heads
sugar, milk and meat
And don’t have to take cover in Nursery beds
Oh! Uganda
Jul 05, 2011 @ 11:12:41
It’s not all gloom then… or there’s nothing gloomy about anything here. I love it when the people themselves fight their own fight instead of some self-imposed moralist without morals showing the people the way as if they are blind.
Jul 06, 2011 @ 18:49:21
Indeed. When you fight for something yourself, you protect it that much more fiercely! Thanks for checking out my blog
Jul 29, 2011 @ 12:26:20
Impressive!
First time here and I like!
Aug 01, 2011 @ 12:29:15
Thank you, Sibo
Look forward to seeing you on here in the future!
Jul 29, 2011 @ 14:26:12
Char, just dropping in to let you know that you won Wednesday’s book giveaway on my blog! Congratulations! Please email me your mailing address: jillceleste AT hotmail DOT com
Here’s the prize announcement: http://mrstreme.wordpress.com/2011/07/28/and-the-winner-of-let-the-northern-lights-erase-your-name-is/
Thanks!
Jill =)
Aug 01, 2011 @ 12:54:00
That’s awesome, Jill! I just emailed you.