Her. A new golden age of african culture has dawned even in hollywood black panther was the highest grossing film in the u. S. In 2018 and offered a challenge to western notions of africa and its history. Plot cantor was nominated for 7 oscars and won 3 an extraordinary achievement for a superhero film that also features a black majority cast. Black panther was immensely popular with audiences around the world had launched a series of new cultural trends. After the movie there were viral videos of people dont seem to destruction boards of. Songs in america and in europe. Why was it for me its a revolution and afro revolution there is a generation that suddenly claiming its identity and identity that has always been there that they could not express in the past and its. A renaissance of african pop culture is underway musicians from the continent and the African Diaspora are working together more closely than ever and storming the music charts. For example pop star beyonce travel to south africa to learn traditional choreography. The world feels like they need to know more about africa because other issues have been highlighted up out of africa and people dont see the light time defined side of africa. Its a new dawn for an entire continent for centuries colonize ation and exploitation cast their shadows over it reducing it to being dependent on aid but now decades after de colonialization the power and potential of the continent are plain to see Cultural Diversity and a growing awareness of its own talents have emerged with a desire to compete globally as a result africas star a shining more privately than ever before africa is rising. This is africa rising africa rising is correct because africa is now taking the place that was always rightfully its own muslims. Will take our place and nothing or nobody will be able to stop this movement and thats not a dream for the future were everywhere. And most useful awfully kind of africa deserves a renewed focus if europeans do not want to restore our treasures or build museums so what then china will build a museum for black civilization in dakar. The image the west has of africa is changing thanks to voices from the continent the continental theatre in hamburg germany is renowned for addressing postcolonial issues fellow from senegal is a frequent guest here along with philosopher and ben bay the renowned economist is a leading figure in the current discussion on africa. And im if you buy it its not for you currently the 2 most important african thinkers and also well known in europe they deal with post colonial issues both of them also stand for a new africa for an africa. On the move. Off the stage comes. From topia thats the term used by the advisor to the french president emanuel to describe his vision for the african continent a radical call for new african perspectives this is. The future isnt written and not predetermined by others so this is the most important thing to be able to rethink the challenges facing ones own society in complete autonomy and spiritual independence. In 2100 there will be 4000000000. 00 africans 40 percent of the worlds population europeans will account for only 4 percent. Which are economists africa is the final economic front because that is the place where there are still vast areas of potential Farmland Minerals and Natural Resources africa rising suggests that when it comes to Worldwide Growth africa will be the next focus for global capitalism that is. Off the coast of senegal lies got a island a former slave trading post today it is a memorial site for one of the most terrible traffickers in human history. The Transatlantic Slave Trade was the cruel beginning of globalization it left behind a continent that has yet to recover from the demographic economic and cultural scars a lasting legacy. 7 and extent what i think of enslavement plantation slavery the Transatlantic Slave Trade colonization and exploitation and the violence that went with it it had to be justified in some way and that works very well through the construction of socalled human races. 1st of all it could to you the concept of race was created in 1000 century europe alleged the races were organized hierarchically as a pseudo scientific attempt to terrorize ation their own a races they only exist in the mind but individuals and communities were divided into races. Instead of being individuals they are same fast as black or yellow skin color is then associated with supposed character traits which in turn has an impact on their lives no apartment and with no apartment no work with even though there is no such thing as race you cannot deny that the effects of racialization and intercultural pollution surrounding this concept exist and that they have affected peoples lives. In apartheid era south africa racism was a pillar of the state until late in the last century blacks were systematically degraded to subhumans in their own homeland and subjected to the launch of the capitalist economy those who could fled into exile but the remaining black majority had to eke out a demeaning existence on the edge of the ruling white Minority Society they were going to athens you people were robbed of their opportunities and yet they seize those opportunities thats the fascinating thing africa that this effort to force the african others into a position of powerlessness never worked there was always some form of resistance to give my inspiration against south africa. Are high policy where and were talking via. People kept on fighting because the spirit of the music was always on life it was keeping them calling. On the music front the jazz and swing scene was an important source of inspiration for the anti apartheid movement. Its most important figure was South African singer Miriam Makeba who landed a worldwide hit with pata pata. The. Mackay but was given the nickname africa because she tried in her own way to engage audiences in a range of different african countries she saying in the west african dialect in east african dialect and of course in various Southern African languages. And then. She was a style icon and the 1st International Pop star from africa. Miriam makeba remains one of the best known figures from the African Music scene of the 20th century. As apartheid rule continued in south Africa European colonial rule came to an end in many african countries the 1st country in Subsaharan Africa to gain independence was gonna be something of a new state of gathered while the celebration of marking their day of freedom from colonialism. Was 257 the british flag was changed. In there so there are. People who are dancing in the street. Whatever. Were joined from the clubs interest you know if. Theres a new ever done. In the. Interim. You can make. This new era was accompanied by the sound of high life which had been shaping the music scene in west africa since the early 20th century. Boy. Dean highlight was the primary music style of gone but not only gonna also in neighboring countries and especially in nigeria it was a very popular form of music during the independence era so the music is also very closely linked with independence the emergence of a nation and is a such an expression of selfreliance. The most important highlife artists e. T. N. Son and his tempos. They were also role models for the young j. To play on both a key witness the birth of african pop music up close. Ever done this music in the world house. The tradition. Hows that how life can be. Looking to turn to. Africa. For example. In africa. Decades later temple lay on a sellout 2 or if youre a high life one suddenly popular here to be old records now sell for high prices or being reissued orders for your. Orders. Orders in the order. Orders are. Going to. Order. During his talented ambling experience the 1st years of ghanas independence from britain the National Hero then was cramming cooma. More as one of the smothers after the 1st month the leaders to know that they need police whole country was in. Place it was late with their total liberation of the order for. March so. Started to shoot all the other countries. And there. The royal family of belgium was also forced to grant its colonies their independence 1st and foremost the basque congo its riches had been plundered by europeans for centuries. On the. Back then everyone dreamed of independence on the entire people stood behind their leader. Was the Prime Minister but kosovo who wants the president the 1st congolese president putin the president of the border to please dont listen to us and i still remember how all of us the whole of. Behind castle and remember. When what is today the Democratic Republic Of The Congo gained independence just a couple better known as. Attended the negotiations the singer and band leader guitarist franco and others were among those who make congolese rumba the most popular form of music in Subsaharan Africa. Romber now that its a mixture. Theres more than a little cuban in it. It was the arrival of the cubans that really got the congolese rumba going. The positive energy of that era is manifested in music and was captured on film the work of malis malik city bay one of africas most important photographers once gather dust in ethnological collections today to be admired in major collections of contemporary art like the fund. In paris. We have a number of photographers featured in our boat exhibition including john de palma from the 1950 s. Back then before i became a reporter see debate was also a reporter covering nightclubs and parties. To. This is how they both became portraitist. Contemporary art from africa has only recently gained recognition worldwide in contrast fashion from the african continent has been a source of inspiration for european design houses since the independence era. Also Christian Dior were going to show it from our line of millinery inspiration is drawn from the mystery and allure of. The rustic straw is called tribal. African queen one of us out of use is the pink some gold overseas. Rise on the dark continent or my halo of light around the way or. Another our broken queen. Or jungle or patio. d after independence however congo was unwillingly drawn into the cold war the situation escalated as Prime MinisterPatrice Lumumba was deemed a Security Risk for its former colonial rulers and the us. He was captured and tortured and shot almost certainly with the complicity of the belgian government and washington. His remains were scattered. So problem offered to you the only problem number one was that from the beginning he stood up to the western powers. From the beginning he aimed to draw a line he said its good that you just let us have independence. But it has to be genuine. I am not stupid. I am educated and i am well aware that you have all the economic strings in your hands. So what do you think we should do and so long member became dangerous to the western powers and their interests are. Almost our hopes were destroyed. This is. Good at that time i was working with musicians who really didnt look at the situation analytically. You know he couldnt very i just cried for someone who was so charismatic. Who meant something to us. And they took him from us so early. We could not stop crying. Despite the tragedies the spirit of african independence cross the atlantic to the u. S. It provided inspiration for the africanamerican Civil Rights Movement which reached its peak in the late 1960 s. It was the birth of modern afro centrism in the u. S. Were going to get darker on our the car for the. Hour for talk about. The Chicago Group of african dress and their styles and even names or in the american names are rejected because they were given by white slaves so the members have adopted names like kenyatta and state. Now afro fashions are already. Sprung up all over the city making some areas look more like gone from the ghetto its a revolution in style revolution. Or natural is the head style of the black revolution once negroes spent many hours and dollars trying to get there has tried to look like white now and youre getting it made clearly again the african. White everything bad was black for example jesus christ we see a white man and angels we see white the lords supper we see white miss america we see white Miss Universe we see white in this world we see white even in the jungles of africa we see a white man rule in africa congo was subsequently renamed zaire after in the moments former agents that mobutu seized power. His 3 decade long dictatorship received active backing by the west in 1974 he pulled off a major p. R. Coup when the rumble in the jungle the fight for the world heavyweight boxing title took place in kinshasa on stage at the accompanying Music Festival where u. S. Stars such as b. B. King and james brown. The truth is i think the message was fascinating of this fight with muhammad ali took place in kinshasa. And was broadcast globally coffin shot so this is whats interesting because today we forget that there was already this African Renaissance of the east this is does this isnt all through awfully because i dont think. There. Was this is after you go from a cultural political point of view the 1960 s. And seventys put africa on the global map to say yes we are here now but then it all fell apart. Was. The. After the rumble in the jungle reality quickly caught up with congo mobutus power clique looted the country together with european and us corporations the people could only look on helplessly. The eclectic sound of rum the provided relief in that dismal everyday life kinshasa papa wemba became a big star of the 2nd generation of rum but in congo. Need bell my father sang with papa wemba he was in his band viva la music oh. I remember papa wemba myself i met him for the 1st time in kinshasa we even spoke to each other i saw him on stage i was really still a child whos. Still only later did i understand that it was congolese Music History specifically i was a merced in this music from an early age so i didnt necessarily appreciate its value. I had no real idea of this music it was only later that i discovered how rich it wants. Should just be. Me. To. Give. Up when there wasnt just a trendsetter in music but in fashion to. Cricket because somebody else up. For the game said you dont hold. Oh no as i walk along. To the student. Its just. Such. A just try to. You that. You. Suppose i. Could come to. Me to play games and the rapper nisco landed a huge hit with a tribute to papa wemba and know my style of the congolese supper there. Was a loony people talk about metric games but they forget who also said some african town. You could say that is a congolese. Are appearance of the society of be also and elegant persons or sop and they are always dressed to the hilt. Only the most expensive brands and the finest materials will do with their provocative commitment to luxurious fashion in bitterly poor congo for supper are seen by some as real rebels with ruthless elegance digging their dignity in the dysfunctional everyday environment the im kind. Wonder if the african has made an impression outside the continent to the irish Brewer Guinness used the suppers image in an advertising campaign. Still. Being well dressed was important to them. I asked him about this. You got the feeling that as soon as he looked at his shoes you thought hed become someone special. Because he wore this particular brand book the. Jazz pianist is presenting his new album in paris. The classically trained musician became the music director of the National Ballet of zaire in the mid 1970 s. That was. In the news the management calls me and says look this is going very well we want to do and. I said. Different from bali. For an opera you need a libretto. They said. We have the Popular Movement of the revolution the story of. The struggle good luck to. Both things then became uncomfortable because i told them that i could not spend my whole life singing about mbutu i couldnt have principles so when i was invited to the United States. I never return to congo. When the and numerous other African Musicians left the continent in search of a better life the family of thank eames moved to paris. Unfortunately i was born here the congo is known to be a complicated country its been at war for many years because of its wealth its a great misfortune. Since. When you come from a country like this that is in a civil war its always very complicated because everything is out of balance. People are forced to leave the country to seek happiness elsewhere. A year. Which many turned their backs on the african continent but one remained until his death. Defied adversity in his native nigeria the eccentric king of afrobeat was constantly at odds with the frequently changing military dictatorships. He was a great political mentor despite all the talk about him precisely because he kept coming back to the fact that africa has to take responsibility for itself that it is rich enough to develop its own cultures and Development Models on its own. Did look. You know it only played the music he used the music as a form of information. You know youre talking about what is happening you know or each of the countries in the world are properly in their vehicle and jaycees over our minds and talking about how their political leaders are treating the people of their countries thats where we need to use meaningful. Arviragus rebel is going straight to the republic of the opera where it is in the problems setting off on a paper or. In 1967 just a few years after independence 9 tyria tumbled into a bloody civil war colonial era borders led to rivalries that eventually led to violent conflict the b. After a provinces oil wealth also awaken the interest of numerous governments eager to secure their influence during the cold war the breakaway province was brought to its knees through a blockade. And subsequent famine distressing images of starving children went around the world. And we were growing up to be africa children were the protectionists of poverty. There were calls for donations before christmas for these starving children. There was Development Aid that we know today often failed africa was simply the poor continent i had me so awfully sick the army continental ritual abuse really put you for we need to educate. And to me thats what i. Feel like hes uncompromising stance made him one of the most influential and prominent artists in africa people build fearlessly against the corrupt neo colonial policies of the nigerian power elite. Often paid plenty for that above all through massive harassment as your own beloved created his own pan african utopia in lagos the color could have a public house fail as Recording Studio the Health Center and residential space for his family a musicians but his polygamy and marijuana use were seen as an affront to nigerias military willers in 1977 a 1000 soldiers raided the compound and burned calico to the ground. He was a very brave man and remained true to his beliefs and his lyrics his son femi kuti has picked up the mantle of. Femi kuti has followed his fathers example both musically and personally for over 30 years. To speak for others. To believe the way. To the latest. Was the Television Radio joining to slow the closure i was. Reading the article was looking at it was utterly going to blow out of the demo. Was closer than the music was a weapon of the creature which i believe it is a weapon in that respect a good way to make people aware of what is going on and find solutions and be part of a movement that will bring a better life for the african people. Never short of energy fame and. He has led afrobeat into the future. Thanks to you he also collaborates with contemporary superstars such as nigerian rapper wizkid. Film the cutie remains an african pop legend more than 20 years after his death american rapper and producer jay z. Recognized the potential a faceless life story and turned it into a broadway musical. This is the beginning of the africa read the song and this show really represents so much about why we should all Pay Attention to africa thank you just as fascinating as bob marley you know to say i feel the same emotion thanks 6 to. Be. Thank you good for you that they. Do this. That they will be singing. And theyre really just to see that everything. Was. So healthy. In nonterminating Robert Mugabe proclaimed the independence of zimbabwe formally British Colonial rhodesia and bob marley was there to serenade the event he came at his own expense to help celebrate the freedom of the people im sorry if i have that. Wrong forum. From. The past but that our. Problems. Yes. Im finally going. To share. My. Own theory thats he performed in zimbabwe 980. 00 at the independence was something that i think was a bargain also feel free fall. During his 37 years in power mugabe zimbabwes former shiro of liberation ran his country into the ground up to 2000000 people fled to neighboring south africa to escape hunger and the corruption that made symbolically a failed state its recent history can be examined in the impressive museum of contemporary art in africa in cape town. In spite of all the crises symbolic ways contemporary art scene is thriving. Using. Drug lords make sure that every key is one of symbolic ways most promising artists keep 2 theyve since south africa but he cant let go of his homelands history for him the world famous pan african asked bob marley is also part of the continents heritage i decided to make him a centerpiece in the paintings example sounded by African Musicians have only one trickles in extremely well you must. Be a macare but also a traditional african instrument some being played on the stage with him playing but instead of holding also a guitar is holding a guitar but has a rifle at the end so theres one so much to say that wouldnt think that teach you but you dont feel any pain is music. To. The 19 seventies and eighties people in senegal thought reggae was all about marijuana that was the negative side but what was really important and relevant was the issues the music dealt with. Alpha blandina you can just. Always ready stars played african style reggae. Blondie in particular managed to step out of the shadow of his jamaican idols over time the ivory coast singer developed into an International Star of the scene and spread his message of peace and help in numerous languages. Because they were it is what brought me to reggae was that it gave us the chance to take a stand. Reggae seem to me to be the music of commitment that allowed us to our grievances and call for action the university i met musicians from completely different fields who saw things the same way reggae protest to gether so we did reggae was in the factory. For. African or agree. Especially when they are very close to a full blown the for me for blondie because an extraordinary ambassador for african record. You figure africa. But to make his 1st record alpha blondy had to go to paris at that time many African Music stars were trying their luck in the french capital the emerging music scene there found an important force thanks to hardy ono far and been to sample size shows. Theyre all on the scene 1981 president francois mitterrand gave permission for private radio stations and a whole range of them emerged including radyo nova which played african caribbean music before that we could only. Hear this music in france in our own communities caribbean sinegal leaves. Or through live performances. Pretty much contemporary African Music boasting the likes of sallys tasia from mali performed in paris music clubs. Was. I. Was. Pleased. At the way i. Was kind of a mediator between the communities who had invited these artists to give concerts it introduce them to a broader public in particular to a hip audience interested in new music trends. Didnt require music or go. To. To. Sleep. To. You. Was. Thank you. I. Was going to be in a town with a group like many people who. Has lived in france since the 1950 s. And learned to play the piano and saxophone their. Cameroonian is known for his stellar musicianship. In the 1960 s. He played in the band of congo lees run but king joseph have a say in the following decade he brought together musical influences from africa of the United States and europe the result was so much because of a worldwide hit that is often cited as one of the 1st disco records. So they seized. With goodall you name it should be little bit of false for a v. C. To prove what was said to you but me too it was a sudden show theres no. That does that mean dont say no so while doing what the music man said bartley who said i can. See. Glenna is the coffee bomb from the embassy and this mean it has led to its name to brazils was a populist outrage now its grown on enough scale with lots of chemicals. Into soonest on this planet knows the traditional way of sustainably and for us as decides but they are struggling to survive in the face of mass production of the 3090 minutes on d w. Can i am. Sick a misplaced a hey listen to me stan you kiran. And gangsters a camp. All planes came a long way from you. Nice news and keeping. Mom. Eleazar story. Becomes a. Must. Starts january 27th on. In the height of climate change. For christmas eve. Whats in store for. The years to come for the future. Costs for going to major cities to get insight. From church tut tut. Tut. This is the day of videos coming to you live from berlin u. S. President donald trump threatens iraq with sanctions of u. S. Troops expelled over the killing of irans top military commander in tehran iran as leaders have presided over a Funeral Service for general costumes to live on the knowledge numbers of iranians have taken to the streets to mourn his death and demand revenge. 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