"Egwu" means "Dance," and this lively song invites you to let loose and enjoy the universal language of music. “Music needs no permission to enter your spirit. Anywhere, anyhow, you know you’ll feel me,” say Chike and the late Mohbad. Their words are our soundtrack to the festive season. The collaboration comes alive on an alluring House Music production crafted by DeeYasso. Chike effortlessly blends Igbo, English, and Pidgin languages creating a unique experience rooted in cultural pride. Read More...
It looks like military bases honoring the memories of Confederate figures are going to need some new names at the front gates. The only questions remaining are whether it takes one year to rename the bases, as prescribed in a House-passed version of a bipartisan military bill or three, as its Senate counterpart calls for — and how much President Donald Trump will exploit the divisive issue for his own political gain. Read More...
Eduardo Munoz / Reuters Newark Mayor Cory Booker announces his plans to run for the U.S. Senate seat during a news conference in Newark, June 8, 2013. Cory Booker has apparently fallen victim to social media’s temptations after reports surfaced this week that he tangled on Twitter with a performer from a Portland-based vegan strip club.
According to a report in the New York Times, Newark Mayor Booker sent a direct message on Twitter to 26-year-old stripper Lynsie Lee saying: “the East Coast loves you, and by the East Coast, I mean me. Read More...