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MusicNew video Alert: Amartey paying tribute to the motherland and Castro
Rising star Amartey released his newest single and video for the song Champion Lover featuring Ghanaian singer Castro. With the release of his newest single, Amartey is well on…
NewsWizkid, SZA and many more headlining AfroPunk Paris
This week AfroPunk Paris announced its headliners. Main attraction Wizkid, SZA, D’Angelo and Damian Marley are all set to perform at this year’s festival which are being held…
GeneralGet to know Blacker Dread
Being Blacker is a documentary about the well known man from Brixton; Blacker Dread. Known in Brixton because of his record shop Blacker Dread Muzik Store, which is a safe…
GeneralR.LUM.R: A falsetto to die for and an attitude that rivals it
" I am just attracted to artists that feel very human to me and I hope that is what people are getting from my music. " I had the chance have to talk with one impressive…
East AfricaA gift from Gerald Hanley
Someone sent me these qoutes written bij a man name Gerald Hanley I felt the need to share. This is from his book Warriors: Life and Death Among the Somalis "A Somali always…
NewsThe Golden Boy is back
Last night Moroccan fighter Badr Hari made his comeback in the ring fighting and wining against Hesdy Gerges (The Netherlands). Building up to the fight Badr seemed very much…
GeneralThe lack of Black History in the mainstream media
February is known as Black History Month, although not everyone is familiar with this month since it is mostly a month celebrated in the United States. But as of late more and…
GeneralBHM: Meet the richest man ever
Who is the richest person ever? When asked this question you might think about Bill Gates or whoever reigns at the top Forbes richest list. But according to Time.com most…
GeneralCausing quite a Stormzy at The Brit Awards
An artist using his voice to call out injustice. That’s what Stormzy did during his performance at the Brit Awards. Hip hop at its finest and we loved it! Stormzy performed a…
MusicYou should really regret not going to Amartey last night
Amartey never disappoints. Just never. He destroyed a sold out Melkweg in Amsterdam last night with his silky smooth voice and a live band during his first headline show. After…
NewsOutstanding Debut BAFTA goes to Rungano Nyoni
Rungano Nyoni won the BAFTA award for best Outstanding Debut for the movie I Am Not a Witch . A film about a young girl, Shula, being accused and found guilty of witch…
MusicZwart Licht newest album Bliksem is out now
Dutch hip hop act Zwart Licht released their new album Bliksem which tranlates to thunder. And boy do they bring that THUNDER! Known for their grimey beats and sharp lyrics,…