Gimmie the Good Vibe

I was born in the wrong country. I'm pretty sure something got wrong when I was born. Why should I be here in Sweden. I can feel I dont belong here. For real. 

Many reasons why.

Just got home from The Caribbean and Down South (The U.S.). And what did I get back home to - darkness, coldness, snow, cold rain, no leafs on threes, people that are so "inwards", no sunshine, no good vibe, just a empty feeling. And no, this is not a "holiday buzz". This is reality in northern part of Europe. 

And I got back to a country with a very few black women. That sucks. Just skinny white chicks (LOL). I need a escape from here. For good. I feel deep deep inside - this aint the place from me. And I guess some of you will say: But Sweden is the no.1 country in questions of health care, education etc etc. I dont really care that much about that. To me, life is more than that. Aaaah, I can hear how stupid I sound now. But there are "backsides" of this life too. Trust me.

Anyhow, this one goes out to all of you who live far far from Sweden. I'm jealous of you guys. :)

I need the Good Vibe.

Beauty of the Moment

BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Unknown beauty 

BIG-UP 2: The Pangaea's Garden Project

I've heard about The Pangaea's Garden Project for a while now. And I love their senusual vibe in the pictures. Very artful and vibeful and true beauties. But I just found their blog: Check it out at: The Pangaea's Garden Project 

Beauty of the Moment

BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Alida, Togo

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BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Lucy, Sweden/Kenya

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BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Melissa Simon-Hartman, UK

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BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Irene Mukibi, Uganda

1 year old

Just realized - yesterday (a few hours ago) this blog celebrated it's 1st year! Thats nice... thanks for all the love and support! And we goin stronger! :)

Big-up to Marvia Providence

Just wanna give a big-up to Marvia Providence and here reggae gospel "Hear my cry oh Lord" - soooo vibeful. Heard it plenty of times in the Caribbean. And Marvia is a true beauty!

Check her out at www.marviaprovidence.com

Beauty of the Moment

BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Janet Hilton

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BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Gladys Owusu Amponsa, Germany

Crazy

"Keith Bardwell, of Tangipahoa Parish in Louisiana, denied racism but said mixed-race children were not readily accepted by their parents' communities."

What's up with that???

He "did not believe in 'mixing the races'."

Crazy. One word from me.

BBC NEWS: Anger at US mixed marriage 'ban'

The Black Woman in European Media

Got this interesting question the other day:

Are black women in Sweden or Europe in general portrayed better in the media than in the States (i.e. Hollywood, rap videos, etc.)? How so?

In some ways I would say yes, and in some way no.

First of all, Europe and specially Sweden are very inspired by The States in so many ways. From culture, music, movies, tv, food etc. And american TV series and movies are very common here, so in that way I would say it is the same as in U.S. And when it comes to music -  american hip-hop and r&b are very popular here too. In those ways I guess it's the same way as in the States. But in some ways we are looking at thos culture aspects in a not allways "dead-serious" way. So if the black woman are portrayed in one special "american" way, whe can see through it. But in many ways, the black woman often appear in media as a "victim" - like the vulnerable and exposed african woman.

But in many ways, the black woman are also shown in a way more positive way - though creativity for example. So it is no easy question to answer.

My fellow Europeans - fill me in! :)

Beauty of the Moment

BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Samata Angel, UK/Ghana

MIMI Magazine featuring ME!

Now you can read the latest issue of MIMI Magazine - with an interview with myself!!! :)

Check it out at MIMI Magazine now!  Holla back! 

Heading off to Paradise!

Guess what yall!?! Next weekend I'm goin' back to Paradise!!! :) And to me Paradise is The Caribbean! So that's where me and my friends are going. And as allways the trip is heading to St Maarten (The Netherlands Antilles). Can't wait to feel the Vibe, the Sun and the Beautiful Ladies in P.A.R.A.D.I.S.E. :)

In Picture: two sweet ladies from St Maarten

Beauty of the Moment

BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT & BIG-UP 2: Terry Pheto, actress, South Africa. She's a true beauty and she's starring in the Oscar-winning movie "Tsotsi" - by the way, a very good and strong movie.

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BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Mary N'diaye, artist, Sweden

Zap Mama 4 Human Rights

The 23th of October is a nice day here in Stockholm, Sweden. There's a debate and dialog event with the focus on Citizenship & Human Rights. The evening is ending with a awsome consert with - among others - artists like  Zap Mama (I just looove Zap Mama), Simone Moreno and Mary N'diaye. It's gonna be so  nice!

Beauty of the Moment

BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Nkechi Kamara, location unknown

How to be screwed: 3 easy steps to get filled with hate

How to be Screwed aka Truth B. Told:

Step 1: First you gotta collect a whole lote of hate. Hate towards everyone and everything. Not necessary anything special, as long as you feel a deep hate towards it. But it can help alot if the hate is focused towards the opposite to yourself.

Step 2: Make the women feel like they are insecure and don't respect them at all. And be sure to label that "opposite person" as the main source of evil of everything.

Step 3: Don't ever look at the reality. Don't use any truth what so ever. Live in the past and dont accept no independence or positivity. One good advice: Be a real hater and spread hate about people who are doing something good.

Overall advice: You got to have a lot of unused spare time in your life to be able to bring up all the hate. No time for anything else - focus!

http://checkerofreality.blogspot.com/2009/07/white-bwoy-loves-black-women-starting.html

Listening 2: Les Nubians

Listening to Les Nubians right now... and as I always said.. their voices are like honey.. soooo smooth!! :) Just something for you to check this weekend! :)

Listening 2: African Girl

Right now I'm listening to Sugar Minott's old classic rock-steady track "African Girl" :)

Audition: Miss Africa USA

Just something nice and positive!

October 3th there will be auditions for the Miss Africa USA Pageant. Come represent your country. For more info please email: Sera_04@yahoo.com 

Reminisce: Roxanne Shanté

Right now I'm reminiscing the old school legend - Roxanne Shanté! Those were the days! :)

Beauty of the Moment

BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Unknown beauty

Message of the Day

MESSAGE OF THE DAY: Make Love. Not War.

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BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Unknown beauty, Nigeria

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BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Sophia Louise, location unknown

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BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Vera Re, location unknown

Black is beautiful

Statement of me! :)

LISTENING 2: Lady Passion

Sitting here right now and listening to Lady Passion. This beauty comes from U.S. Virgin Islands!

Check her out at Myspace

Beauty of the Moment

BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Farhia Clericuzio, Canada

BIG-UP 2: Nongoma Ndlovu

Just wanna give little shout out to african r&b/soul artist Nongoma ''Non'G'' Ndlovu, a true beauty from South Africa - now living in Switzerland.  Nongoma, a name with a prophetic meaning, means “Mother of song” (in Zulu).

Check her Facebook-group

Beauty of the Moment

BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Courtnee, USA

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BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Mireille, Togo

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BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Raça, Brazil

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BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Chiamaka Stacey Mlemchukwu, USA/Nigeria

Beauty of the Moment

BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Mimi Tiger, Canada

Need the Vibe

I could need some of that Trini Carnival Vibe right now...!

One day, one day... :)

Lips-lips-lips... :)

Those lips are killin me! ;) LOL

LISTENING 2: Cherine Anderson

Playin Cherine Anderson's "Talk if yuh talking" right now. Love her vibe and sound. This beauty Cherine is a 24 years old jamaican singer (dancehall/reggae) and actress! Check her out!

One In A Million

Tomorrow is it the 25th of August. Eight years ago was a day I still can remember. The sad sad news hit me in the face. The lovely talented Aaliyah Dana Haughton died in a airplane crash in The Bahamas. That was a shocking day. And I wanna take the time to remember this very beautiful star - In Loving Memory of Aaliyah! She was truely One in a Million. 

Beauty of the Moment

BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Unknown beauty, Germany 

BIG-UP 2: MIMI Magazine

Just wanna send a Big-up to MIMI Magazine - A Voice for African Women. A really inspirering and positive online magazine.

Can't wait til the October issue is coming out - focused on "taboos" That's gonna be interesting to read!

PS: Thanks Lola Kingo

Beauty of the Moment

BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Marieme Kone, Senegal/USA

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BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Nana-Adjoa Ofori, USA 

Nightly Candy w/ Nana-Adwoa

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BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Mammi-Ama Ofori, USA

The battle of beauty! LOL

Mmm.. tomorrow the World Championships in Athletics 2009 art starting in Berlin. And whoa... a lot of beautiful black women competing there! :) Can't wait to see the final of the womens 100 meters! Its gonna be a beautiful battle between the african ladies, the caribbean ladies and the american ladies! ;)

Beauty of the Moment

BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Belinda Wango, Kenya 

Beauty of the Moment

BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Onyeka Emordi-Jones, location unknown

Beauty of the Moment

BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Nkechinyere Mary Urum-Eke, USA

"Yes, if you are..."

Read this chat conversation with Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary (Ryanair is one of the larger airways companies in Europe). And when he got the question "Do you have a job for me?" this is the answer he gave: "Yes, if you are single, female, blonde and very attractive..." What's up with that???! Seems like this guy is prefering the limited stereotypes. This is a crazy comment - reading it between the lines, it's like he is saying the staff in the cabin crew can't be black women. 

But I've travelled with Ryanair two times. And once I saw this beautiful black woman working in the cabin. I wonder what she thinks of the comments her boss is putting out.

More black women to Ryanair!!! :)

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