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cadmin wrote a new post, Why Some African-Americans don't go to Africa...

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:48:24 -0600

African American hip hop artist Nas, responded to a question in 2008: Why don’t African-American Hip-hop artist perform in Africa. His response is one that we all need to pay close attention to in order to move […]

cadmin wrote a new post, Every day in Africa a gazelle wakes up.

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:04:33 -0600

Every day in Africa a gazelle wakes up.

It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed.

Every morning a lion wakes up. It knows that it must outrun the gazelle or it will starve […]

cadmin wrote a new post, Isaiah washington: Tracing roots is not enough

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:55:01 -0600

In this new era, we are now able to discover our past. Through DNA testing, one can trace their blood line and learn about their roots.

A tree without its roots is dead.

Grey’s Anatomy, Isaiah […]

cadmin wrote a new post, Kuduro: The Orijin of a Popular Rhythm Fusing The Old and New

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:24:37 -0600

If you’ve gone to a club in any of the major metropolitan cities, chances are that you were dancing to the Don Omar’s “Danza Kuduro” jam. This song hit the pop charts and bill boards at #1 during 2010 and for […]

cadmin wrote a new post, Nelson Mandela on My Mind Today!!!

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:16:49 -0600

If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.
Nelson Mandela

cadmin wrote a new post, A Letter to Mama Afrika in Heaven: "Ninakupenda Malaika"

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:12:31 -0600

Dear mama Afrika

It has been two years since you left us and my tears have not dried up yet, still flowing like the river Nile through the Kenyan forest , up on the mountain Kilimanjaro and back down to the […]

cadmin wrote a new post, Recognizing contributions of African and Caribbean immigrants

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:42:16 -0600

The African and Caribbean Business Council (ACBC) will honor the achievement of outstanding members for their innovation, excellence, leadership and entrepreneurial skills in its 2nd Winter Awards Dinner on […]

cadmin wrote a new post, Who Was Joe Frazier outside Ali?: "Joy in the Midst of Grief"

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:55:54 -0600

I heard the news last night. Memories came fast to mind, the perfect picture of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fights; The wins, the losses, The Thrilla in Manila.
“Get up, get up from your dying bed Champ. […]

cadmin wrote a new post, Mama I MADE IT. Call me DR. USAINE BOLT

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:43:56 -0600

I was told that there are three things that makes a mother proud for her son ; Good education, great job and a lovely wife. It almost doesn’t matter where you are and what you are in life , these three […]

cadmin wrote a new post, my Orijin| Les Nubians

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:20:30 -0600

The Evolution of the Revolution

Where are Les Nubians? That’s a question that soul music aficionados have been asking about the Afropean duo in light of their “absence” from the scene since the 2003 release […]

cadmin wrote a new post, You need a Fela Kuti in your life...

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:48:25 -0600

He was born as Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti in Nigeria, (Abeokuta, Ogun State ) to a middle-class family. Growing up under the bosom of a feminist, activist and an anti-colonial mother, and a […]

cadmin wrote a new post, Is death the marketing tool for African musicians to be heard?

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:11:24 -0600

It is sad that we only get to hear the greatness of a person or appreciate their talent after they are dead and gone.

Sazzy (Osaze Omonbude), an aspiring Nigerian artist/ producer who had a unique style in […]

cadmin wrote a new post, Awkward is the New Black: Introducing Issa Rae

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:27:05 -0600

Web sensation Issa Rae is a woman on mission: the twenty-seven year old Senegalese-American wants to change the depiction of people of color. And it’s about time— it’s not often people of color are portrayed […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: Keep Wangari’s Vision Alive: "The Heroine May Have Passed on, But Her Vision We Must Nurture"

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:10:54 -0600

If Kenya had a mother, Professor Wangari Maathai is the true mama Kenya; she fought for and served her children with courage. As the first woman in East and Central Africa to get a doctorate and the first African woman to win the Nobel peace prize, Wangari inspired many beyond the Kenyan borders. She was […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: Unseen Spirit behind Leila Lopes on Sept.12, 2011: Angel Amílcar Cabral

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:03:22 -0600

Five contestants left. Let us see who will be crowned Miss Universe 2011 after the break: Brazil, Ukraine, China, Angola and Philippines. Within that few minutes of commercial, hearts pounded viciously, tangled thoughts played in minds of knowing the high possibility of a bias call versus the hope and prayers for a genuine call. “Angola, God please […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: Breaking Through Barriers: Yves Tchouta , Film Director

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:29:04 -0600

Born in Cameroon, as a child, Yves Tchouta’s vivid imagination and flair for writing led him to constantly dream of a day when he would be able to bring his intricate stories to life through film. Growing up in Belgium, such dreams motivated him to relocate to the United States where he saw opportunity to […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: Mariam Makeba in my mind Today!!!

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:43:29 -0600

You are damned and praised, or encouraged or discouraged by those who listen to you, and those who come to applaud you. And to me, those people are very important. Miriam Makeba Allow the talks of people to influence your decision, but never let it make your decision. Always stay above what can be seen negative or even […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: Stop speaking Vernacular in Class

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:36:55 -0600

“Please teacher somebody is speaking vernacular in class” Ama said. “Hey!!! who is speaking vernacular?”, the teacher replied. With a smirk on her face, she points her finger at Yakubu. “Ohh!!! what did I say Ama? I don’t like that”, Yakubu replied back; scared and ready for war with his lie. Unfortunately, Olu heard it […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: Ethiopia: Keeping the culture Alive

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:28:53 -0600

Far from home, far from family and friends, far from developing their country due to various circumstances however they are keeping their culture Alive. Ethiopians in the USA started a tradition far back in the 80’s organizing a soccer tournament to bring Ethiopians together. This has grown from four teams to 28 teams nation wide […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: Orijin's 67 minuntes to Nelson Mandela

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:08:11 -0600

Today marks a special day to a person who I will consider the present father of Africa. An Icon and role model to many Africans around the world. Nelson Mandela celebrates his 93rd birthday today July 18. It is definitely a blessing to live this long and to witness the change that was well fought […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: Train up a child in the way he should go

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:15:48 -0600

Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it. proverbs 22:6 Should it disturb me to see a child who could be my daughter in a video shaking her booty with singles tucked between her belt holes? Should I turn a blind eye […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: John Garang Cried Out

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:27:55 -0600

“This peace agreement signals the beginning of one Sudan regardless of race, religion or tribe.” John Garang de Mabior John Garang de Mabior was a politician and rebel leader of Sudan. Born June 23, 1945 and died July 30, 2005 During the 1983-2005 second civil war in Sudan, he led the “Sudan People’s Liberation Army”.A […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: A call for the ‘Lost Boys’ of South Sudan

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:27:53 -0600

Leaders of the world and international agencies congratulated the world’s newest country, South Sudan, on its independence on July 9th, 2011. Many have long advocated for a separation of the Arab led Muslim North and predominantly Christian South due to decades old conflicts, which have reportedly resulted in millions of deaths. While many political pundits […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: Buju: Where does my reggae go from here?

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:14:45 -0600

“Where does true reggae go from here?” I asked myself this question, when the news came this morning that Buju Banton had been sentenced to 10 years in jail. His sentence id the result of a February cocaine trafficking incident with an undercover cop. A conspiracy which was said to have taken place in a […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: Quote from a father

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:18:00 -0600

My Best Father and Son Talk 2… CHOICES: As a kid, I loved climbing trees. My father will lift me up so that I can grab on a branch and weave through the tree. I use think I was the Orijinal Jungle boy. One day blinded by a rare colorful lizard, I decided to get […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: The lost Black and White Keys of Dr. Kwegyir Aggrey...

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:39:32 -0600

“The surest way to keep people down is to educate the men and neglect the women. If you educate a man you simply educate an individual, but if you educate a woman, you educate a family” A powerful message from Dr James Emman Kwegyir Aggrey (an intellectual, missionary, and teacher ) , who in his fight […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: She really snapped and shot Him!!!

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 22:21:08 -0600

Comparing Preacher’s Kid, Rihanna’s “Man Down” and True Life: I recently watched the movie ‘The Preacher’s Kid’ and felt Angie’s pain (The curious yet naive church girl who left her home to explore the dangerous world). It is good to explore the world but it is also important to remember your roots, culture and values so […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: Stephen Marley says "Made in Africa"

Tue, 31 May 2011 17:30:42 -0600

“Made in Africa” is the brand new song from Stephen Marley featuring Wale and the cast of Fela!; it will appear on Stephen Marley’s upcoming album “Revelation:Part 1: The Root of Life”. The song epitomizes the Orijin spirit of a connected diaspora as individuals of African descent from Jamaica, Nigeria and America joined forces to cook […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: Wisdom from Marcus Garvey...

Fri, 27 May 2011 16:23:53 -0600

“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” ~ Marcus Garvey

cadmin wrote a new blog post: Bob Marley said...

Thu, 12 May 2011 16:52:00 -0600

“You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She’s not perfect – you aren’t either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can make you laugh, cause you to think […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: Nicki might just have brought hotpants and color back this summer

Fri, 06 May 2011 19:52:23 -0600

I kept on wondering how summer fashion will be on a hot sunny day. I wondered if it was going to be the same old tight spandex recycled, recycled, recycled…Were we going to stay in late the 80’s or are we going to try and revisit the 70’s with style. PAUSE. Fast Forward. Rewind again STOP…It might just be here from […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: Bring back the soul of Folk in Style!!!

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:25:00 -0600

Before Tv came into existence in my life , I remember my uncle sitting all the kids down, forming a circle around a burning wood he would set up around 6pm after we had taken our night showers. We could hardly wait and took quick showers. Sometimes i didn’t, I just sprinkled water on my head […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: The blood of Africa in my vein. Africa Pride.

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:36:43 -0600

Without Culture and Heritage, is there an African Pride? Taurus Riley came out with “Shaka Zulu Pickney” not too long ago. A very powerful video embracing the roots of African culture and heritage. Addressing social and political issues in a unique visual effect. The Pride of Africa: “The thoughts of freedom fighters dwell in my brain. […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: Death before wedding bells...RIP Adefemi

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:51:07 -0600

Imagine being excited about getting married to a loved one, imagine the anticipation, the flipping of magazines for THE wedding dress, Polaroid pictures in your mind about your first dance and then a call comes in… Nigeria’s, Super Eagles defender Olubayo Adefemi died from a car accident in Greece.The Nigeria international footballer lost control in his […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: I dey suffer for here...

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:45:44 -0600

So you woke up this morning thinking about bills to pay, you are thinking about your family to feed, you are depressed about the girl you loved that left you last night, basically you are suffering, “YOU DEY SUFFER”. You are not alone, trust me. I dey suffer, Cayayo dey suffer, Taxi driver dey suffer, musician […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: Walk for Bradley – our miracle child

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:18:41 -0600

TEAM BRADLEY is joining a walk in memory of a son and dear friend Bradley who passed on January 31, 2011. The 16th annual Dash for Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness This month, we celebrate the life of an incredible, amazing, talented superstar, a brave warrior, a mighty fighter, our hero and miracle child who brought so […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: Guess which Famous R&B Artist is rocking this Africa Medallion in his video?

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:54:39 -0600

Africa is in Style and I prophesied on that last year… Yep it is here, the early 90’s with the African Medallions are coming back… Need I say more. Check this video out. History revisit: Remember when hip-hop was all about Africa. The positive African image through fashion and style? Can you remember: AFRIKA BAMBAATAA & […]

cadmin wrote a new blog post: in Times like these I pray for...

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:06:54 -0600

There is soo much going on the world today, earthquakes, hurricanes, demonstrations, mass killings and more… Too much destruction in the world. Sometimes I just pray for a day of peace, a day that the news will be as calm as a good sounded wave. A day when all you hear in the NEWS is “Good […]

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Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:58:32 -0600

Finally submerging into the depths of what awaits. No longer dwelling on the shores, wishing on a star, waiting for the sun to set on the ba…

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Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:41:48 -0600

Nothing is coincidental; random occurrences are merely the Universes own brand of guidance

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Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:41:46 -0600

…I enjoyed walking through the garden of his thoughts (sigh)

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Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:41:40 -0600

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Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:40:55 -0600

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