Video: Darey "The Way You Are"

Dope video straight from a Nigerian artist. Who said we couldn't do it?

R. Kelly ft. African All Stars "Hands Across The World" [One8 Project]

Uncle Kellz teamed with African brightest stars, artists like 2Face (Nigeria), 4×4 (Ghana), Alikiba (Tanzania), Amani (Kenya), Fally Ipupa (Congo), JK (Zambia), Movaizhaleine (Gabon) & Navio (Uganda), for a charitable cause.

Props to Bougard

Video: P-Square "Gimme That"

Naija stand up!

Gabao Music: Patience Dabany "On Vous Connait"

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Once in a while I'll be posting music from my homeland just because I can and also to stay anchor to my roots. The lady singing was the former 1st lady of the 2nd President of Gabon, Omar Bongo Ondimba and she's also the mother of the current President of Gabon Ali Bongo Ondimba.

She tackles a serious social issue in Gabon and in Africa: Gossip. It has ruined a lot of marriages and relationships. Beware of who you lend your ear to as a confident.

Ghana Advances to Quater Finals of World Cup

Africa's last hope at the World Cup reside with Ghana. We can do this, let's ggggoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

Video: Nneka "Viva Africa"

Off the 2010 Soccer World Cup album. Nneka is of origin Nigerian living now in Germany.

The World Cup needs to stay in Africa. Let's go!!!!!!!1

Togo Soccer Team Withdraws From African Cup Of Nations

After a deadly attack by rebels as they were crossing the Northern border by bus, the government of Togo summoned the team to come back home. The players, however were interested in staying in honor of their fallen teammates and assistant coach.

It seems that officials of Angola and of the Confederation of African Football (organizers of the tournament) failed to guarantee the team safety after the attack, one of the condition for Togo's participation in the tournament was a change of venue, which didn't happen.

It's really unfortunate what happened to this team full of young talents, they were innocent victims of local conflicts and now they have to say goodbye to their chances in winning the tournament instead they're heading home to mourn.

Get it right next time!

P.S: Gabon is also participating in the tournament, our first game is 01/13 against Cameroon our biggest rival (they stole our chances to participate in the World Cup Tournament this Summer in South Africa). We got this one!

Ludacris & Busta Rhymes in Nigeria [Vlog]

Ludacris aka "Oluhada" (Your voice is loud) & Busta Rhymes aka "Omowale" (Your soul has come back home) had two shows in Nigeria (Lagos & Abuja). Before performing in front of 50k people they had a press conference with the promoters where they received some tailor made outfits and their Nigerian names (see above).

"How Not To Write About Africa" Read By Djimon Hounsou

The essay was scribed by Kenyan writer Vinyavanga Wainaina

Gabon Awaits Presidential Elections Results

It's been 3 days now since election day last Sunday and still no official results. Gabonese all around the world are anxious to finally hear who will succeed to longtime President El Hadj Omar Bongo who passed away a few months ago after a cardiac arrest in Barcelona, Spain. Would it be Pierre Mamboundou (longtime member of the opposition) Ali Ben Bongo (son of the late President and former Defence Minister) or Andre Mba Obame (former Interior Minister)

Tensions are rising between camps of the 3 candidates in the lead. The streets are empty, everybody is in front of their TVs or computers monitoring the news and blogosphere.

It has been reported last night, that shots were fired at one Local TV station in Libreville, the capital. The station is owned by one of the three candidates, former Interior Minister Mba Obame. No casualties were reported, however a few stray bullets hit a couple residential apartments in the same building.

Text messaging has been suspended by all mobile phone carriers in Gabon, claiming a "maintenance inspection".

The electoral commission in charge of publishing the results is currently meeting with representatives of the three candidates in the lead to go over official reports of every polling stations.

In a few hours, the country would know his next President, it's going to be a very long night (there, still daytime in the U.S). Every camp is confident that their candidate would be declared winner.

Good luck to them and Get It Right for the Nation!

Election Day in Gabon

Sunday August 30th 2009, it's election day in Gabon.

Citizens of this country all over the world, young and old will wake up to make their voice count. No matter the intimidation or the threats coming from all political parties or the government, we will head to the nearest voting booth and cast our votes. We know we're about to make History. We will make sure, when the polls close, that every single vote is accounted for publicly, not behind close doors.

Once the results are official, losers will congratulate the winner and next President of Gabon. Because the rest of the world is watching you will not embarrass us by showing immature and irresponsible behaviors like burning cars and tires in the streets just to protest the results. Instead you will respect the legal process and file a petition to the highest Court and contest the results.

Do not put the Life of our families and friends in jeopardy by clashing with the Police. To the current government in charge, your transition period is almost over, so make it count: Do not abuse your powers, do not overreact to any public gatherings in the street. Allow the International Press to properly report the facts, Censorship will only make it worse.

Gabon, I got faith in you, Get it right and make us proud.

CNN Presents "Black In America 2"

The only issue I had with this program while I was watching it last night was the trip to Africa. I applaud Chris Rock's wife Malak for trying to guide these young kids through a better path to success. However taking them to Africa and exposing to worst situations than theirs in America is not going to do the work. All it did is make them feel better about themselves he didn't inspired them to do better at school.

I was actually offended.

These young boys need a father figure in their lives, they need parents to care about their grades and attend all the PTAs meeting. As you may know I was born in Africa and it saddens me that what you only see about it is poverty, kids living in shacks or infected with HIV.

That is not the Africa I grew up in and I really wish you would see what I'm talking about.

The program got better when they focused their cameras on Principal Steve Perry, every school in urban areas needs a mentor like this man. Wherever parents fail he would be there to pick up the slack.

Don't miss part 2 of the report tonight at 8 PM on CNN.

Nelson "Madiba" Mandela Celebrates His 91st Birthday

The greatest mind Africa has ever known.

My High School Alma Mater is named after Nelson Mandela that was a great honor to graduate from this school. He once visited my school in Gabon but unfortunately that day I finished classes early and since it was a surprise visit I never got the chance to see or meet him..

Tabi Bonney "Jet Setter"

I think it has become a trend now in Hip Hop with all these new rappers originating from Africa. Can't stop smiling and be proud of my brothers from the Motherland making it in this industry. I'll do my best and support them. I think Akon (Senegal) open the doors for a lot of them a few years back.

Not too long ago I also learned that Nipsey Hustle has some African in him too, his dad was from Eritrea, a very small country in East Africa. Add that name to the list of others like Wale & Chamillionaire (Nigeria), K'Naan (Somalia) and Tabi Bonney who was born in Togo.

Now where is Gabon at? Please stand up!

Fally Ipupa ft. Olivia "Chaise Electrique

You know I always show love to the Motherland, Faly Ipupa is a native of Congo now making music in France. You may remember Olivia, the former first lady of G-Unit. I have no idea how this collaboration came about, it's a good look nonetheless.

Yes, he sings in Lingala (local dialect) & French

Spotted @ Illseed.