The Afropolitan Network:::

Yaay!

Ok, I'm back for real.

-Wireless internet modem = Check
-Laptop = Check
- Tons of photos to upload = Check
-Commentary on trip = Check

So, first I'd like to give an update on what I'm doing here in Kenya. I'm working for Black Mamba Productions, a new production company here in Kenya.  We have about four projects in development, one of which is a documentary on the post elections crisis that ensued around the country.  I'm really excited about it and I'm also the director. But something I've learned is that its hard to fundraise in Kenya if you're a new company. So, to fund our projects we'll be holding a worldwide fundraiser aimed at raising $50k. 

If you'd like to help organize contact me. Also, if you'd like to donate, you can do so by clicking on the "Chip In" widget to the left of the page.  We'd appreciate any contributions. So far we've raised $530 which isn't bad at all, but I believe we can raise what we need to.

All the projects have an afropolitan theme to them. I wouldn't be involved if they didn't. We aim to show a contemporary and cosmopolitan (afropolitan) Africa, while remaining fresh, and cutting edge. Also, we'll be using the latest technology, such as HDV to shoot our productions. Stay tuned for more updates.

Hi!!!!

Just sending a quick post up into the blogosphere =) I'm having a fantastic time in Kenya. I'm really being inspired and enjoying my observations. Here are a few pics of an event I attended called Fashion for Peace. It was so great, and in aid of an NGO against violence.  It takes forever to upload pics, but I will do it next time I'm on. Oh yeah and...

Congrats to the Democratic Nominee Barack Obama!  

Traveling..

I'll be en route to Kenya the next few days. I hope to post as much as I can while there, but it looks like updates might be a bit sporadic. One this for sure is I'll take lots of pictures! See you on the flip side

~Beve

links for 2008-04-09

• BBC NEWS || India pledges African investment

Botswana President Steps Down

Zimbawe's Mugabe should take a page out of this president's handbook

read more | digg story

In Honor of King

Today is the 40th Anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr's assassination.  I like to remember him as a fierce opponent on poverty and war, the Vietnam War in particular.  Here's the famous anti-war speech:

Blogger Fly Girl

Check out Flygirl who blogs here.  I love her posts and eye for design. Some of her own creations:

New Issue of Mimi Magazine

Music Special features singer Adama Check it out

New Issue Mimi Magazine

Music Special features singer Adama Check it out

Music Monday

Review By Onerebelgun
Not by favoritism but Kenna Zemedkun is by far the most underrated artist of our generation, not conforming to any musical standards he wields the musical blade of Excalibur in the realms where he is comfortable with the help of Chad Hugo.  If your a musical explorer you will surely love this musical adventure as he mixes hiphop, rock, pop and r and b into one amazing sonic yet futuristic sound that will reach other generations light years from now.  Make sure they see my face or face for short gives you reason to love Kenna's musical attributes but also disappointing for Kenna die hard fans who aptly play his first album New sacred cow which is phenomenal and beyond anyones musical experience in terms of production and honesty on words. Face is an endless journey from Daylight to wide awake so open your hearts and ears, play it, let it blare and distort your speakers, it will be worth it I promise.

Zimbabwe's Inflation

This is nuts. The picture says it all: this guy is a billionaire and starving. Zimbabwe has the highest inflation in the world, thanks to iron-fisted Mugabe and his fool-hardy economic "policies".

(photo by Howard Burditt/Reuters)

Angola to host landmine pageant

The beleaguered nation of Angola is still littered with millions of landmines, and tens of thousands of people have been injured by them. Now, the country is hosting a most unusual beauty pageant.

read more | digg story

Kanye, Lupe, Pharrell ~ Great Amatuer Video!

The Big Story on the Back Streets

NAIROBI -- The three-person crew of Slum TV set out under the hot noon sun, slinging a video camera and microphone through the crooked labyrinth of iron-sided shacks, graffitied beer joints, rickety-stick markets and open sewers that is their home, Mathare.

read more | digg story

Lebron King Kong

When I first saw the new cover of Vogue with Lebron James and Gisele Bunndchen, it took me about 1.5 seconds to think it was offensive, then I realized that I thought it was offensive and tried to figure out why. Then when I couldn't put my finger on it (other than theres a big scary looking black man, mouth agape, grabbing a fragile looking bloned white woman reinforcing centuries-old fears of black men) I tried to convince myself that it really wasn't offensive. 

Then I saw this on the satire page on Huffington Post:

And I felt it was offensive again.

Questions:

1) Why is his mouth open like he is about to swallow her? That alone would have changed the tone of the pic

2) Why is she in appearing to be just landing on the ground, perhaps she has just been tossed from over his shoulder. 

3) Its just bad composition.

update:  *sigh* here's another one -

The Gold Slaves of Mozambique

Thousands of fortune hunters are digging for gold in the mountains of Mozambique. Scores have come across the border from bitterly poor Zimbabwe. But for most, the dream of fabulous treasure ends up in endless toil, disease and death.

read more | digg story

::Morning Edition::

• What Politicians Say When They Talk About Race - New York Times

Thanks! ~The Management

Just want to take a brief moment to say....THANKS! I've had a nice up tick in readership and subscribers. I appreciate you taking a little time out and visiting my little plot on the World Wide Web.

to infinity and beyond

~Beve

Afrolution

Great, great site called Afrolution. Putting African Hip Hop on the map! Its starting an online tv channel exclusively dedicated to hip hop, all day every day! I like. Check it out:

::Morning Edition::

• Obama Race Speech | TheRoot.com