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In the post-KONY2012 viral video era, here’s a challenging and timely video from the Stop the Pity campaign (by Mama Hope) that draws attention to education, gender and western stereotype issues about African men.
We’re talking to you – shirtless Matthew McConaughey!
Presidential elections are scheduled in Senegal for February 26th next and world renowned Youssou N’Dour has confirmed his candidacy saying:
‘I’ve travelled the world and been seen by people all over the world and I think I have the ability to govern Senegal. I am the alternative.’ N’Dour has long been critical of current president Wade, who has been in power power for the last 11 years.
For a long time, men and women have demonstrated their optimism, dreaming of a new Senegal. They have, in various ways, called for my candidacy … I listened, I heard.
N’Dour is most popularly known in the West for his collaboration with Swedish singer Neneh Cherry on the hit Seven Seconds and could well prove to be very popular with younger voters. While, on this blog, we are fond of his music, we await details of his election manifesto.
Neneh Cherry – Seven Seconds by brucebru
For more on his music and politics, see:
- The Guardian report on Youssou N’Dour’s entry into politics and the 2012 elections
- Videos of Youssou’s music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEGH0CuacII&ob=av2n and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km6ld1bgiHM
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The First Grader tells the true story of an 83 year old Mau Mau veteran, Margue, who is desperate to learn to read and write when ‘free education for all’ is offered by the Kenyan government. Through his struggle to earn his place in school, while facing opposition from parents and government officials, we are also told the story of British colonial rule where Margue fought for the freedom of his country. The First Grader is an inspiring, uplifting story about one man fighting for his right to education while facing so much discrimination from his own countrymen.
Released in the cinema from 13th May 2011.