Monthly Archives: July 2010

Because Zakee Kuduro infuses Philly’s dance-hall scene with Senegalese beats to contribute to the awesome and growing Afro-electronica genre:

1. Global witness takes the British Government to court over their complicit trade in Congolese conflict minerals; Enough Project wags advocacy tail between legs in envy. 2. Lauryn Hill makes decade awaited comeback in Kigali; Kagame makes awkward pun about strumming … Continue reading →

Only ears welcomed at this guest-house in Cyangugu Rwanda.

Its election time in Rwanda and the public image of the world’s favorite development playboy is splintering to reveal that the RPF – Kagame’s political party in power – is fairly unstable. Back story goes like this. A few weeks … Continue reading →

Because Ugandan singer Maurice Kirya knows that any true African love song includes getting your boda boda to go faster: Hattip to the Scarlett Lion

1. Ben Affleck: sexy movie star, Boston pride, and excellent celebrity NGO manager. 2. Transparency International ranks Burundi the most corrupt country in East Africa; Burundi celebrates rewards by using public funds to throw a beach party. 3. Paul Kagame claims, … Continue reading →

Cruising around the communities just outside of Bukavu, Mai Mai flags adorn the roads, donning glitz and glamor on these lucky villages. People definitely wear Mai Mai t-shirts and word on the street is that this rebel group will be distributing bejeweled booty … Continue reading →

Because Angolan hip-hoppers Salsicha and Vacalouca put out heavy dance beats and are one of the only African hip hop bands to star female rappers in their songs:

1. In response to Al-Shabab threat, Burundian army chief says, “We have taken the necessary measures and adopted strategies that I cannot reveal,” or, in other words, they are currently filling water balloons as defense. 2. Rwanda to set up four … Continue reading →

Sierra Leone gave you fried chicken and flashsticks. Now, the Eastern DRC gives you the haircut and bluetooth experience: