cadmin

We have seen, Reggae and dancehall take its place in the mainstream from the Caribbeans, so has Reggaeton set its ground from the Latino world. Remember the season where Indian and Arabic music fused into hip-hop? All these have accounted for diversity in music. Well as Orijin predicted, African Music is coming with a force […]

In KENYA, a member of parliament has been kicked out of his position as Nairobi’s MP because for his Hip-Hop style of dress and extracurricular activities. Gidion Mbuvi a.k.a ‘Mike Sonko’ was known for wearing sunglasses and diamond studded earrings in both ears. ‘Never in the history of this house have I seen a situation in […]

Many people that are tuned into African Hip-hop might know about Sarkodie, the fastest Ghanaian rapper that could stand toe to toe with Twista as to who is the fastest. We look forward to the day where there will be a Twista and Sarkodie collaboration, it might be Guinness book of records as “the fastest tongue […]

The Zulu Collection is here… Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa known as one of the three originators of break-beat deejaying, the Father of The Electro Funk Sound and respectfully known as the “Grandfather”, “Godfather”,” The Amen Ra” of Universal Hip Hop Culture has now shifted into another direction, Fashion. He recently launched the Zulu Collection with C1RCA […]

We can agree that the world is used to this type of offertory in church where bags are sent from row to row for collection… There are others that music is played and people walk down the isle to drop your offertory, you are welcomed to dance in the process. CULTURALLY MISUNDERSTOOD How about this? Some […]

Culture Diversity is good for the world, But the question is how do you know if you have gone too far with it… It might be amusing to many to see the reggae/ dancehall culture break through in Asia, but the truth of the matter is Asians are very well acceptance to culture around the […]

  There have been numerous killing and mutilation of Albinos in Tanzania and in other countries. In the past year and a half, about 50 albinos have been mutilated in Tanzania. It has been reported that these brutal killings are been done for juju money (Spiritual money) as their body parts are sold for witchdoctors to […]

“Why Vote When You’re Paying For Bombs Dropping On Innocent People.. I Hate War And I Hate People That Love War” Lupe Fiasco on Tim Westwood What is your thought on Lupe Fiasco’s statement? Think about it, this is very well debatable. Orijin Culture is about connecting, educating and improving lifestyle.So please keep the culture Alive with […]

Initially by president and poet Léopold Sédar Senghor in 1966 with a mandate to “ allow as many artists of black orijin to be known and appreciated in an atmosphere of tolerance, mutual esteem and intellectual fulfillment,” the third edition of World Festival of Black Arts and Cultures or Festival Mondial Des Arts Negres is being held […]

Rita Marley , wife of legendary reggae artist Bob Marley, was honored at the 17th Annual Caribbean American Heritage Awards Gala with ‘The Marcus Garvey Lifetime Achievement Award.’ An award presented each year to acknowledge outstanding individuals who strive unselfishly to empower, uplift and unit African descent. Rita Marley who is also a musician is been […]

Peggielene Bartels, a naturalized U.S. citizen of Maryland who has been a secretary at the Ghana’s Embassy  (Washington DC) since the 70’s  recieved a call 2 years ago about the passing of her uncle who was King of a village call Otuam, in Ghana. “‘We chose so many names, male and everybody, and somebody suggested that […]

MTV Networks Africa and Zain have announced the nominations for the 2010 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA). Nigerian artists scored an impressive 13 nominations including three nominations for duo P-Square […]