I knew that this fateful day would come. At the age of 95, death was lurking above like a dark cloud before a treacherous thunderstorm. Still somehow, I was beyond stunned when yesterday in the middle of an afternoon meeting in New York City, I found out that former South African President Nelson Rolihlanhla Mandela had passed away. […]
Miley Cyrus is a mess and she knows it. In her much anticipated documentary airing Wednesday Oct 2nd the 20 year old reveals that everything she does is a “strategic hot mess”. Every single twerk, crude lyric, and barely there outfit is part of a calculated move to take over the world. Love her or […]
Ladies and gentleman, the African Scene on Global Grind is baaaaaaaaaaaaack! For the past few months, I have had a great time penning this column drawing on my personal experiences as an African. I have received a tremendous amount of support and for that I am forever indebted to you all. That being said, there […]
Last Friday night was one for the history books. On March 15, South Africa’s biggest names in house music descended in New York City for the annual Mzansi NYC meets Dance Ritual. The hours-long party featured F.eU (Fresh & Euphonik), Louie Vega, Anane Vega, Black Coffee and many others. I wanted to share this experience […]
I didn’t see this one coming. Last week, Ms. Peris Pesi Tobiko did the unthinkable. Defying cultural and gender challenges, she became the first Masai woman to be elected MP after she won the Kajiado East constituency in Kenya on Wednesday. What made her story even more amazing was not the fact that she beat […]
The news coming out of Africa this week has been pretty damn depressing. I’m talking the grisly case surrounding Oscar Pistorius, the deadly Egypt hot air balloon accident and the grotesque video circulating on the web of a man being dragged to death in South Africa. It’s been kinda heavy to say the least. Yes, we […]
“I’ve been black and dark-skinned for many years, I wanted to see the other side. I wanted to see what it would be like to be white and I’m happy.” Errrr, say what now? Last year, South African Kwaito artist Mshoza turned a number of heads with her controversial reason for skin bleaching. Speaking unapologetically […]
17-year-old Anene Booysen’s injuries were beyond horrific. She was gang raped by two men and her stomach had been slit open down to her genitals. The South African native eventually died about six hours later in the hospital – after positively identifying one of her attackers. Two men, Jonathan Davids (23) who is reported to […]
New York Fashion Week kicked off this week and all the top buyers, models, stylists, designers and even the posers have descended upon the Big Apple for the world’s biggest fashion party. Just this Thursday, I trekked from Brooklyn to Harlem to check out Zimbabwean designer Evelyn Lambert’s debut at the Harlem’s Fashion Row showcase. […]
When I say the word “Africa” to you, what images come to mind? For most Americans (based on my personal experience) some often think of wild animals roaming freely, primitive people darting around buck naked and extreme poverty. Maaaaan Listen! This. Couldn’t. Be. Further. From. The Truth! Don’t believe the hype. My Africa is vibrant, […]
Looks like Swizzy is trying to get Drag On to make a big comeback. This new Drag On joint titled ‘Aww Man’ featuring Swizz Beats & The Dude joint is type fire! Ruff Ryders are coming back on the scene despite there leader DMX getting 6 more months of jail. Can Swizzy keep […]
