Ninja Man Launching Clash Competition
For all you aspiring artists who have a knack for clashing and think that you are the baddest clas artist since Ninja Man; the Don Gorgon himself is giving you the opportunity to prove it through a talent show that he will be launching in February. According to dancehallstarz.com, Ninja Man, in a recent interview […]
Caribbean economy in review: Belize’s creditors at the door
Venezuela’s Oil Largesse: What Future? It is not just his friends and supporters who are concerned about the health of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, but most of the Caribbean, because of what his absence could mean for the Petrocaribe programme. Chávez, 58, is reported to be suffering complications following a tracheotomy in Havana. He had […]
The Moment
I wrote this poem in 2005 and I will let the words speak for me this week. Let me know your thoughts, here goes: Nine years now, story’s old Still I remember like yesterday, how it was told I now realize you’re no ordinary woman ‘Cause I imagined it was a moment, superhuman He […]
Back to School Treat: What a Success!
Over 300 children in the inner-city of Kingston, Jamaica were assisted with items for school at a treat hosted by Give Back Promotions and Reggae Release. Kingston, Jamaica: What a success! Kingston 13 residents have enjoyed their “Back to School Treat” and first stage show since Give Back Promotions collaborated with Reggae Release. The event […]
Migration: its effects on African Caribbean families during the 1960s
By looking back and acknowledging the past, people are helped to understand the foundations from which they came; understand the reasons for the present situations and with such insight hopefully plan for a better future. The Igbo proverb: ‘It takes a community to raise a child’ was part of the kinship philosophy in Nigeria and […]
The View from Europe: Some uncomfortable truths for 2013
A short while ago the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel challenged the way in which Europeans think about the world and what they have come to expect from their governments. “All of us have to stop spending more than we earn every year”, she told the Financial Times. “If Europe today accounts for just over 7 […]
Pretty in Pink…And every Colour on the Wheel
I have a friend who calls himself a man’s man and is not ashamed to admit that he is fond of the ladies. He will stand before me, the “feminist-with-an-exclamation-point” and whip his head around as a woman walks by with the sort of physique he likes yet ‘jiggling in all the right places’. And […]
Nollywood shows off Strive2Survive movie at private screening
London Nollywood UK Ltd showcased its first feature movie “Strive2Survive” directed by Nelson Spyk. It was held at the prestigious Cineworld cinema at the O2 Millennium Dome at Greenwich London. At £100 a seat, this was the most expensive exclusive premiere in London ever. More importantly it was sold-out in under 48hrs. At London Nollywood […]
Work place inequality
People often ask “Why would a person enter such a thankless profession. Condemned by the decisions you take”?) In my humble opinion, you are in the wrong career if you wanted praise. (Though I have to admit it is nice when you receive thanks). I entered the Social Work profession because I wanted to work […]
Lady Saw: Christian or not?
Lady Saw is confusing me these days. Make up your mind, lady: Christianity or dancehall? So the last time, I heard Lady Saw in an interview she was professing her new found love for Christ; saying she is going to be baptized. Now, according to One876.com, she is dissing other female artists on another radio […]