MUSIC MONDAY: ENVY

Have you ever listened to a song and realized the lyrics hit a little too close to home? Envy's song "Am I Wrong" did that to me. I was having one of those deep life conversations with myself and essentially questioning everything. You know, the usual philosophical questions people tend to ask. Should I being doing this? Am I where I should be in life?

MUSIC MONDAY: LIVE FROM THE REPUBLIC

Normally, I'm not one to push my ideals and beliefs on others, but Live From the Republic (LFTR) is a cause that I just had to share with you guys. The organization combines two of my favorite things: music and charity. In an effort to bring medical supplies to health care facilities in Africa, LFTR brings an American artist every year to Africa and donates portions of the profits from the musical events to various charities. 

AFRICOMIC: AYA

AYA is a graphic novel series created by Marguerite Abouet, an Ivory Coast native. The comic takes place in the Ivory Coast in 1978 and centers around 19 year-old, Aya, and her interactions with people. The subject material varies in tone,from chasing boys, to making life altering decisions, but the book always maintains a positive outlook on life.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: LL COOL J

Back in November 1988, LL Cool J traveled to Grand-Bassam in Ivory Coast, and was named Chief Kwasi Achi-Bru by the local people. When he returned to the States, he recorded the song "Def Jam in the Motherland"  for his third album, Walking With a Panther. Listen to the song and full album below. Enjoy! 

MUSIC MONDAY: TOP 10 SONGS

Here's a list of our favorite top ten songs. Some old. Some new. All equally amazing. Enjoy!

Fally Ipupa- La Jungle
Omawumi- Bottom Belle
Koffi Olomide- Rond Point
Inna Modja- Life
Magic System-Premier Gaou
Tshala Muana- Nasi Nabali
Tinie Tempah- Illusion
Yvonne Chaka Chaka-Burning Up
P Brodaz- Do It Your Way

Jessy Matador