Hello friends 👋,
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Why is history so important?
History has the power to shape narratives, legitimize and discredit events, identities and actions.
It also helps us connect the relationship between the past and the present.
It is for the specific reasons why I strongly believe that we Africans should write and tell our own stories from our point of view.
Amanirenas, the forgotten African Queen and Archeress
When Queen Amanirenas received the news of the impending Roman attack, she had to think swiftly and strategically because Kush was much smaller than the Roman Empire in size and army. She decided to take the battle to the Romans by launching a surprise attack.
Amapiano goes global
The music subgenre that emerged from the streets of South Africa has taken the world by storm. It is a hybrid of deep house, jazz and lounge music.
The popularity of Amapiano has exploded particularly in the African scene. Most of the tops African artists are now producing or collaborating on songs with the Amapiano sound.
Some of the notable Amapiano hits include:
✅ Focalistic & Davido - Ke Star [Remix] [Feat. Vigro Deep]
✅ Kabza De Small - Sponono ft. Wizkid, Burna Boy, Cassper Nyovest & Madumane
✅ Diamond Platnumz - IYO Feat Focalistic, Mapara A Jazz & Ntosh Gazi
✅ MFR Souls - Amanikiniki (Official Video) ft. Major League Djz, Kamo Mphela & Bontle Smith
SHAYA is 26 minutes documentary that reveals the birth, the rise and increasing popularity of Amapiano music.
Amapiano is such a vibe, but it remains to be seen if it will continue dominating the airwaves. For now, Deejay please turn up that Amapiano music🕺.
The Turgen
The Turgen have a saying: "ma tinyei ibin korko", which means a woman has no age set. Their women can marry from any age set except their fathers'.
They are subdivided into two subgroups; the Highland Tugens, also known as South Tugen or Sammor and the North Tugen, also known as Arror.
Unlike some of the other Kalenjin sub-tribes, they don't have the Maina age set.
Special Mentions
📌 Historical and cultural heritage of South Africa and the continent - SAHO
📌 Rest in power Orie Rogo Manduli ✊. She was a fashion icon, politician, activist and first Kenyan female rally driver. - Tribute
📌 Aims to maintain a firsthand account of Ghana’s history for future generations to learn and remember the past. - Nana Project
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Fun Fact 🚀
The Gambia has sacred crocodile pools used as sites for fertility rituals. The crocodiles are well fed, and therefore, do not pose any danger to the visitors who visit the sites daily. There are three sacred pools in the country; Kachikally crocodile pool, Folonko in Kombo South and Berending on the north banks.
PROVERB OF THE WEEK
Mabarei kuinet ab teta moitanyi (Nandi)
Translation: A cow's horn does not kill its calf.
Meaning: This proverb emphasizes the bond between a mother and her child and the nurturance thereof. This proverb was used when people complained about a harsh punishment meted out by a mother/parent to a child that such punishment could only be corrective and not punitive, therefore necessary.
WORD OF THE WEEK
Njichanga (Bukusu)
Meaning: Travel.
Example: Njichanga na epasi.
Translation: I usually travel by bus.
Special thanks to Stephanie for editing this issue.
Here is the best and energizing Amapiano mix I've listened to so far 💯💯
Dance away your problems! Until next time - Mike
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