I wish I could shock-torture the Africans to stand up! All these foreign aid people pampering and colon-icing the African people ain't helping any dead red African brain muscle to tackle their own age-held hassles on their own.
There are some who have sang for Africa over the years... here I have two videos crying for Africa.
This one really comes out nicely with his voice
This song of the late 90's, loved waiting for it on channel "mcm africa".
The diverse African countries really need steady angry devoted leaders! Smiling cute Mandela could just help South Africa in its one stride towards freedom. Africa needs more strides, a million sons and daughters original to the soil. Africa is already united, all it needs is a chance to give out good policy. And those foreign center stage intermediaries must be thrown out for that, anything to do with them is poison.
Million voices
I remember watching that movie "Hotel Rwanda" which was based on that gruesome Genocide of Rwanda. And in it, there is this cool Rwandan true story guy called Paul Rusesabagina who takes all the great risks to help his people, that movie is heart wrenching. But at the closing scene of the movie, Paul gets sidelined and some foreigner lady turns up from out of no where and gets to be at the center point recognition in that last screen shot. Please do remember that the UN terrorist council did nothing about that genocide in Rwanda, they remained UN-moved.
Closing scene of Hotel Rwanda
I am sick and tired of seeing these African Pseudo-politicians literally eating the shit aid and urine loans of Americans, Europeans, Asians, and given the choice these pseudo-African politicians would maybe even go beg the invading Aliens. But there are some exceptions of people who I feel care about Africa, I found Bono to be smart in this regard, he helps Africa by being a intermediary between Africa and the G8 govts. money helpers. He gets all loans to be written off. So Africa gets the an illusory help and Bono and One.org gets the credit and not the G8 countires. He calls it Justice and not charity. He defeats the idea of Charity. This Bono is one smart man. Bono has really become a pain in the bottom of all those pseudo Grrrr8 politicians. Bono knows that he might get shot dead if he gets violent with his techniques, so he did suppres his anger and pains, no wonder he had to get a slip disc.
But yes, I must say that almost all aid NGOS who have been working in Africa for decades and decades have achieved little in allowing Africa to blossom. In fact they have hampered it. The Strong African muscle still remains as good as Jelly fish mussel.
Look at Shakira at the centre stage with her great hit "Waka Waka" with over 90 million hits in youtube so far. The song has become a household hit. Almost as good as "The cup of life" by Ricky Martin.
I dare her to dance naked next time, I know she can,
her fans will only like it more.
They say that she stole the hit song from some African artist. A great example of how people have stolen from Africa and then later do things in the name of doing good for Africa, oh yes "This time for Africa". If she really cared about Africa, she would have had the courtesy to respect the original artist of that song. Well, that's the case for Africa. And African pseudo politicians just love to be victimized up. And yes her dancing, centre stage, with the African girls as side-accessories. Nothing more do we need to give out the impression of a side lined African dark skin.
With Shakira's legs spread wide, it compliments South Africa for its record of having the highest rape crime rate in the world. Yes, I remember I was travelling in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh and these South African light skinned women tourists were seated in the crowded local bus and yes, one lady who I had a chat with, barely covered her chest with clothing. The whole bus filled with localities were staring at her and staring at me for talking to such a blissfully naked one. She asked me to join her gang, I had a different tantric direction to take.
Such dressing of women make most normal men sexually frustrated and of course, it is some other women out there who takes the brunt of it. Some ignorant woman creates the mess in the minds of men and other unaware women suffer for it. Of all women, African women suffer the most.
And here we have Shakira calling herself the "Daughter of Africa". I guess she might start getting many awards and ambassador roles in the coming years. And I must add that all those Afro-American artists, Afro-European players have very little to do with the people of Africa. If they don't have any genuine care for Africa, they should just shut up and stop calling themselves Afro. They are so many of those pseudo Afros. I am sick of these African cowards too, all those pseudo-Africans. Filled with AIDS, WAR and POVERTY. If the African Politicians don't care for Africa they should be thrown out of it. What are those African politician buggers fighting with each other for? I guess to get power, get rich and to sleep with the skin white girl. More thanks goes to Shakira. Shakira means "Thankful" in Arabic alright.
Though everything you have said is passionately approved, except going after artists, who actually really do something for people. I do not agree your views that put waka waka as a "Stolen item number" by Shakira.
ReplyDeleteThe song is based on traditional number, some of the verses are taken from that. That is actually taken with approval by FIFA & S.A. who wanted to promote the world cup in a large way. If you had said about the high handedness of FIFA, then maybe it might have some truth, but still it is only hearsay.
There is nothing like it is an individual effort by Shakira and she has not claimed that also. S.A.'s top pop act, Freshlyground, though never a name in world arena, had their name made big through this song. In fact, the two ladies that dance in the back are their lead singers. They have even performed along with Shakira in the opening concert too.
Shakira has done a lot of works, at least by giving her image to works by many charities. Now this is nothing compared to what they(the west or so called developed nations) have taken from Africa. I would say, at least she does think about people less privileged.
By putting rape and dance moves in same paragraphs, you have made me say about rape, which I would rather not. Nothing to do with being prude. It is rather an issue which has many facets. I am not conversant with dance moves of Africa, but from my limited experience, I have witness first hand that there are lots of sexual overtones in the traditional dance moves. Would that count as barbaric or sexually explicit or would just be a throwback on a society where sexuality was looked upon with respect. Rape is not just about sexual provocation. The reasons for high rape in S.A. can be studied by going into ground level, and I am ignorant about that.
Anger should not cloud your judgement. I do not take sides nor judge anyone, but I do say, judge wisely.
Oh I am with you in understanding but you are not with me :D.
ReplyDeleteYou write eloquently, when it is something which is passionate to you, but the same thing, I can also say about music.
Whenever you say that there is plagiarizing of songs, and I disagree, I do not mean that the song has not been covered by any other artist. If this Dominican has a previous version, then this guy also has taken it from a traditional number. A lot of inspiration is required to make a music. You take it from anywhere. It is the touch of genius which make some songs great. Nobody will believe Shakira, who is a Columbian has written a song in Afrikaan. It is absurd to believe that. As far as the second Cameroonian group, they also have taken inspiration from tradition. I guess, having said that, Shakira needs to give credit to Africa, and not the both the parties involved in our discussion.
Now as far as fooling people goes, it depends on what the people want. You cannot throw away every elected person and bring on anarchy. [I am saying only about FIFA and S.A. government. Please do not bring any other example/topic into this]. If the WC was to be held in S.A., it had to be under the aegis of FIFA. That is business. If I or you don't like business, then we can stay out, but it will not change what FIFA wants. This will happen to US also if it decides to hold WC. Please don't blame poor S.A. government, and when you do so, you are blaming thousands of people who worked hard to make this such a success. I was really proud to see the efficiency in execution of opening and closing ceremonies as well as the entire world cup. Can India say that the commonwealth games will be equally grand. I cannot say, but I will wait and hope it would be.
Again when you say about dressing style of Shakira and rape in same paragraph, you do not get me when that particular style of dressing is common in such dance forms. Do you mean to state that prostitution was rampant in South America before the Portuguese and Spanish came? They had even 'worse' dressing style. I do not wish to comment on this topic anymore. I shall stick to mucic:P
And I did not know Jesus said such a statement, and I do not (try to)understand also. But when you said that I am making judgement, may it be.. I do not even wonder why it should not be, but when you understand why I said 'do not let anger cloud your judgement' I shall be happy.
"Talking about Passion and Music, do you remember that day, the last time that we saw each other, I think it was was some years back in Dhanyal's room Hyderabad, you were going through my laptop, and all the music that I had in it. And you wanted to make a copy. And I refused and refused."
ReplyDeleteFrankly, I don't remember this incident.
I do not understand the concept of royalties which give money over and over again for one single product. I am all for giving money to artistes. I do not like to hear an artist who was unfortunate enough not to get due for his work and sometimes even die in poverty. So both are something which I do not like.
I do not understand what you meant by Opensource as a floating culture. I want it to be the "in culture".
If Africa doesn't have election, then there will be people who want that. They will make sure it is done. Maybe you want that too. Maybe you will one day make it(elections in Africa) happen. I remember that there were five elections - first two, won by Mandela. Second by Mbeki and another re-election and now Zuma.
All the rest of what you have said are required by people around the world, not just Africa. That doesn't make them worse off. They don't need my sympathy. They want me to respect them. And I do.
Nothing in Shakira dancing in skimpy dress will make her obscene. Not for me.
You say that Church music distorts sayings by Jesus, and perfect example is Rock music. There again you are generalizing. You should realize that only true music stands test of time. As far as Rock music is concerned, I have heard some of the most powerful lyrics from the artists in Rock music. Even U2 is Rock musician. Now if I go on, I know you will say I am not understanding you again:) but lets put this argument at rest. There are lots of arguments and counters for all these.
I understand your need for anger as a tool to weed out the bad. I understand every statement that you make but I will only say, Shakira has done nothing to deserve a statement that she is obscene.
still, if she comes up with a "i have ripped of Africa" statement... will you forgive her :P
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