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From the monthly archives:

July 2010

I Am The ReeZon

July 30, 2010 Music

ReeZon is a Ghanaian rap artist based in Chicago, US, who I have come to know over the last year through twitter. He has been on a journey to record and release his debut album, I Am The Reezon, that reflects the never-say-die attitude of many African artists, both on the continent and in the [...]

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Creating African Superheroes (7)

July 27, 2010 Lifestyle

Comic books, cartoon strips, graphic novels … they have served as an escape for many a child (and some adults). They are filled with lessons, creativity, hope, refuge, etc. Comic book artist Alex Ross touches on this in this interview: It isn’t easy to find African superheroes though and, sadly, historically, African characters in comic [...]

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The iPad Made Me Do It

July 26, 2010 Tech

The hype behind Apple and its products somehow passed me by. Even as a lover of music on the go, having spent good money on my first Sony Walkman in the late 80s, the iPod passed me by. I heard the murmurings, saw people starting to walk around with the white headphones, but just wasn’t [...]

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cat

July 19, 2010 Poetry
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calling.you.calling.me

July 19, 2010 Poetry

iphoneography by Nique88888

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Get Off Your High Horse (7)

July 19, 2010 Lifestyle

We are all capable of much and often wear many hats. To view another as merely a doctor or a lawyer or a singer, with all the stereotypes that come with those, is to do the individual a gross injustice. We create these boxes and then spend much time trying to ensure that all within [...]

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Blackberry Messenger Traffic Spikes Worldwide

July 16, 2010 Lifestyle

Blackberry Messenger has taken over many of our lives, having become the underground twitter. RIM just released some interesting facts about BBM and its usage during the World Cup. Over the past month, RIM saw a clear correlation between BBM traffic and significant events during the World Cup as fans shared their delights and despairs [...]

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What Have You Done With Your Flag?

July 15, 2010 Lifestyle

I really don’t know how I feel about this. In the lead up to the World Cup, South African flags became all the rage. Before, you would only see them on government and other official type buildings and spaces. Just before, the flag was on cars, in windows, on t-shirts, etc. It did feel a [...]

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Raheem DeVaughn: Soul Legend In The Making?

July 15, 2010 Music

There is something about the 70s, particularly in terms of music and fashion.  Though hard to define, the 70s were funky and soulful and meaningful.  So much spirit and energy went into that decade; politics, social issues, militancy and consciousness seemed to fuse with love and sex and music and life. I was born into [...]

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chess.master

July 12, 2010 Poetry

as an artist, the power of collaboration can never be under-stated. i do not get the opportunity to do much of it. a friend, nique88888, is an iphoneographer and has been chasing me about writing some random words inspired by his images - the pictures are inspiring, the problem has been with the writer. recently, nique twitpic’d the [...]

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Re-definition of Cool (7)

July 12, 2010 Lifestyle

It was one of those random conversations that have a weird habit of cropping up in the most random of times. I was having a chat with a friend about something football-related – trying to outdo each other with whose team was better. We were going back & forth and we somehow end up on [...]

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Nelson Mandela Tribute In 3D

July 7, 2010 Music

In the lead up to Nelson Mandela’s 92nd birthday on July 18th, the Nelson Mandela Foundation held the Legacy Gala Dinner where some of South Africa’s top artists performed, leading fashion and jewellery designers created pieces inspired by Madiba’s legacy and values and these pieces and other memorabilia were auctioned.  Madiba has lived a rich [...]

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The TV Game Requires Skill (7)

July 1, 2010 Lifestyle

The football player as TV analyst can be a fascinating experience. At a time when most of us are starting to create strong careers, most football players are starting new ones. After a lifetime of working towards playing at the highest level, they are dealing with a new world, learning new skills and find new ways [...]

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