May 24, 2014

Congratulations to the Pan African Community of Central New York on another great African Liberation Day, celebrating the independence of African nations and the memory of Nelson Mandela!
One Black Voice performed a song written in honor of Nelson and Winnie Mandela - "Mwalimu'' (teacher).
Umoja ni nguvu - Unity is strength

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I don't recall where or when I first heard of the great Nigerian author Chinua Achebe. It certainly wasn't in high school or college, where I and so many others would have greatly benefited from experiencing his insightful and superbly written novels - from "Things Fall Apart,'' "Anthills of the Savannah,'' to "No Longer to East'' and "Arrow of God.''
What I do remember is how reading his first book, "Things Fall Apart,'' made me feel. Achebe lifted the veil of mystery of the dynamics involved in Europe's physical, psychological, spiritual and mental  assault on Africa and her disapora.
It reinforced the knowledge and pride I have in the Motherland's rich culture, deep, indigenous spiritualism. It gave me a real breakdown of the breakdown from which we are still recovering.

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One Black Voice performed songs and showed videos from the special CD/DVD project, "Sankofa: A Journey Through Afrika Part II,'' based on pilgrimages to Afrika on Feb. 12, 2015 at Onondaga Community College's Gordon Student Center cafeteria. Had a great time. Medase, Asante = Thank you! Sankofalove, OBV.

 

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Look what the cat's draggin' in. :-)

Come celebrate Black History Month with

music, video and lessons from the Motherland.

Hope to see YOU there for a 

celebration of heritage.

Yours in edutainment,

OBV


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