1. fyeahblackhistory: African Mythology  A-Z Click on the Picture for the book

    fyeahblackhistory:

    African Mythology  A-Z

    Click on the Picture for the book

  2. Futures of Technology in Africa This freely available book focussing on technology and business in Africa was recently published by the Netherlands Study Centre for Technology Trends (STT): “Futures of Technologies in Africa” by Jasper Grosskurth The editors stress that their approach is not a strict scientific one but rather a way of gathering ideas about innovative approaches for using technologies in development in and for Africa. The book is based on interviews, workshops and research in various countries on the continent, and presents an analysis of the present as well as future scenarios and science fiction. Via Hapee de Groot

    Futures of Technology in Africa

    This freely available book focussing on technology and business in Africa was recently published by the Netherlands Study Centre for Technology Trends (STT): “Futures of Technologies in Africa” by Jasper Grosskurth
    The editors stress that their approach is not a strict scientific one but rather a way of gathering ideas about innovative approaches for using technologies in development in and for Africa. The book is based on interviews, workshops and research in various countries on the continent, and presents an analysis of the present as well as future scenarios and science fiction. Via Hapee de Groot

  3. Inventive, nice lighting and color grading!

    typicalugandan:

    “Beemola” by Maurice Kirya

    Maurice’s music is an uncommon blend of R&B and Afro-fusion which he prefers to call “mwooyo” which means “soul” in his native language of luganda. It is influenced by the beauty and unique spirit of his homeland, Uganda.

    “Beemoola” was born out of a freestyle session and was done in one take as a joke. “Beemoola” is a luganda word meaning “blushing or to be a tease”, usually done by ladies.


    The music video is really nice. Check out CNN’s recent interview of Maurice, here:

    Maurice Kirya Interview on CNN International: Inside Africa»»

  4. Nice rhythm, dancing, retro style editing. Enjoy!

    fyeahafrica:

    Jimmy Dludlu - Tote

    Music by Mozambican-South African musician Jimmy Dludlu. Video shot in Mozambique.

    Listen to Lizha James’ remix/cover version here.

  5. fyeahafrica: Best known for his dramatic paintings, Malangatana Ngwenya is an internationally recognized Mozambican artist who has produced a broad range of work in diverse mediums—from drawings, murals, ceramics and sculpture, to poetry and music. Born in Matalana, Mozambique, in 1936 Malangatana’s work has been included in numerous exhibitions in Angola, Cuba, Portugal, India, Nigeria, Chile, Zimbabwe, Cape Verde, Nigeria, Bulgaria, Switzerland, the United States, Uruguay, Belgium, India and Pakistan. Malangatana’s works are frequently commentaries on the historical and political events in his country, including Portuguese colonialism and Mozambique’s anti-colonial struggle, civil war and independence. His works explore broad universal themes of violence and resistance to violence, capturing both the hardship of human life and its heroic aspects. Malangatana passed away earlier this year on January, 5th 2011. [Read More]

    fyeahafrica:

    Best known for his dramatic paintings, Malangatana Ngwenya is an internationally recognized Mozambican artist who has produced a broad range of work in diverse mediums—from drawings, murals, ceramics and sculpture, to poetry and music. Born in Matalana, Mozambique, in 1936 Malangatana’s work has been included in numerous exhibitions in Angola, Cuba, Portugal, India, Nigeria, Chile, Zimbabwe, Cape Verde, Nigeria, Bulgaria, Switzerland, the United States, Uruguay, Belgium, India and Pakistan.

    Malangatana’s works are frequently commentaries on the historical and political events in his country, including Portuguese colonialism and Mozambique’s anti-colonial struggle, civil war and independence. His works explore broad universal themes of violence and resistance to violence, capturing both the hardship of human life and its heroic aspects.

    Malangatana passed away earlier this year on January, 5th 2011.

    [Read More]

  6. fyeahafrica:

    Diaspora Files: Cuba (Afro-Cuban)

    “Queloides” is the emphatic protest of a group of visual artists against the resurgence of racism on the island. It is the statement of a generation of artists who grew up and were educated in an environment that was, to no small degree, racially egalitarian until it deteriorated dramatically in the 1990s. This is the first time in post-revolutionary Cuba that the word “racism” has appeared in the title of an exhibition.

    Source

  7. microkozmos:

    Mali’s traditional Mande musician, Toumani Diabate plays the Kora, an instrument with 12 strings which resembles a harp and a lute. 

  8. theasefountain: Piece by the phenomenal Ghanaian artist El Anatsui in the British Museum.

    theasefountain:

    Piece by the phenomenal Ghanaian artist El Anatsui in the British Museum.

  9. »   Mamfakinch leaks new Moroccan constitution

    wardasahra:

    I’m posting this as I read through it, which will personally take me awhile because it’s all written in Arabic. But here is the link for any Arabic readers.

    In the introduction, Mamfakinch adds their own commentary:

    Mamfakinch a obtenu le texte intégral de la Constitution Marocaine amendée. Premier fait intéressant : un certain nombre des réformes anoncées dans des « fuites » ciblées à la presse n’apparaissent pas sur le texte final, qui en definitif perenise le principe d’une monarchie executive. On est loin de la monarchie parlementaire à laquelle appelle le mouvement démocrate marocain du 20 février. Ce texte sera donc présenté ce soir par le roi lors d’un discours à la nation, appelant le peuple à l’approuver. Vers quoi compte le Makhzen aller avec çà ? On se le demande.

    A rough translation of the reaction to the new Constitution, “WTF.”

  10. aamatters:

    The Blueprints of Paradise exhibition in the Afrika Museum, Berg en Dal (NL), during the well attended opening event on 9 April 2011. Many thanks to Infofilm, Leiden, for the great videos! Follow the debate ‘African Cities: problem or solution?’ via http://www.ustream.tv/channel/blueprints-of-paradise on 18 June, 15hrs.

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