Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Batá: The Talking drum is Alive! (Must read)



Although, modern musical instruments like the piano, guitar, violin, and trumpet amongst others are taking over the musical landscape, the place of the Yoruba Batá (Talking Drum) can never be downplayed.
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It is exceptional and unique in its production and sound which connotes so much to those that deeply understand the Yoruba language and cultural heritage. It is a truly African traditional drum that is known all over the world. Interestingly, foreigners have travelled to south-west Nigeria to learn the art of the talking drum. It is not dead. In fact, Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 Hotel Booking Portal can clearly say that the drum is waxing stronger.

Monday, June 8, 2015

President Obama Accused of ‘Manspreading’ for Merkel -




Talking some really substantial subjects amid the G7 summit, President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel took some time out to view the Bavarian Alps.

Too terrible Obama wouldn't give Merkel space to take a seat. The hills are alive, however nothing can beat that presidential legroom.

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Opinion: Educational engagement and out of school youth in the Commonwealth: Unpacking educational inequalities



Educational engagement and out of school youth in the Commonwealth: Unpacking educational inequalities
By Ahmed Adamu

More than 60% of the Commonwealth population are made up of young people, who represent the hope and strength of the Commonwealth sustainability.

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Russia, China Not to Accept America’s Vassalage Status Despite US Pressure



The US is playing with fire by instigating a military standoff off Russian and Chinese borders, while neither the South China Sea nor Ukraine can be considered America’s backyards; Washington needs to understand that neither Russia nor China will accept its vassalage status, according to the Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia.
The bipolar world ended with the end of the Cold War, the US attempt of a unipolar world has ended up in fiasco, but what is now being suggested as true pluralism and consensus in international relations, is seen by the US as "uncertainty" and "danger", which must be ended by force, the newspaper correspondent Rafael Poch wrote in his blog.
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Vladimir Putin Interview to the Italian newspaper Il Corriere della Sera



Ahead of his visit to Italy, Vladimir Putin gave an interview to the newspaper Il Corriere della Sera.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Good evening.
Luciano Fontana: Good evening, Mr President. First of all, we would like to thank you for giving us this important opportunity to interview you today.
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6.06.2015 Military Report of Novorossia (NewRussia)



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5.06.2015 Crisis News



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Basic facts to know about Nigeria




Nigeria is the biggest African dominated country on the planet, located in the western section of Africa with a population of over 170 million people. The nation Nigeria is comprised of over two hundred different tribes and languages which include Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Tiv, Fulani, Calabar and several others.

Friday, June 5, 2015

Foreign Policy Diary ‘Turkey’ – Rising of the Threat



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