THROWBACK THURSDAY: KOFFI OLOMIDE & PAPA WEMBA

Kanye West and Jay Z's Watch the Throne has nothing on Koffi Olomide and Papa Wemba's Wake Up. My parents played this album out, and it's definitely one of my faves. Enjoy!

THROWBACK THURSDAY: DIKEMBE MUTOMBO

Dikembe Mutomobo is one of the most well known African basketball players to have ever played the game. We're just proud that he represented for the Congo! He was such a dominant player, and his signature finger wag after a blocked shot is priceless. How great was his GEICO commercial? "NOT IN MY HOUSE!" Ha. 

THROWBACK THURSDAY: REMEMBER THE TIME

Oh, MJ, you've given us so many great pop culture moments. This one comes courtesy of his 1992 hit song "Remember the Time", off of his Dangerous  album. Honestly, this music video rivals the "Thriller" video, to me, as far as concept and execution are concerned. This music video is set in ancient Egypt and boasts a slew of stars, including Eddie Murphy, Magic Johnson and the beautiful Iman. 

I remember being a kid and watching the premiere of the music video on MTV, with my entire family. That was the power of MJ, he was able to bring everyone, from all generations, cultures and backgrounds, together. What a legend.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: KANYE WEST

Whether you love him or hate him, there's no denying that Kanye West is a musical genius; uh hello the guy made "Jesus Walks" happen. 

THROWBACK THURSDAY:FALL OUT BOY

We are HUGE Fall Out Boy fans! Anytime one of their songs comes on the radio, we all sing at the top of our lungs and have a full on dance party. Here's proof. After listening to their latest amazing album, Save Rock and Roll, it got me thinking about one of their greatest albums, Infinity on High. The entire album is flawless and full of gems. 

Check out one of those gems here, which just happened to be filmed in Uganda. Oh, F.O.B how I love thee. Enjoy!

-ASHA

THROWBACK THURSDAY: ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS

For those of you who don't know, Absolutely Fabulous, is one of the most popular British comedies that's also hugely popular stateside. In series five, what we would call season five in the States, Saffy becomes pregnant by John, an African  man she met while working in Uganda, much to the delight of her mother, Edina  who is excited to be having a mixed-race grandchild: "A mixed-race baby is the finest accessory anyone in my position could ever have. It's the Chanel of babies!"

John helping Saffy, who is in labor

Edina's best friend, Patsy is not too thrilled about the new addition, she despises Saffy  and knows that this baby will only bring her friend and her daughter closer and take attention away from her. In the scene below, Edina and Saffy are discussing Christmas plans, and Patsy, trying to be a part of the conversation, and not wanting to be left out, inquires about John.

*FUN FACT Ab Fab has had a slew of celeb cameos over the years,and was one of Idris Elba's first television appearances. 

THROWBACK THURSDAY: TOTO

TOTO. Africa. Enjoy!

THROWBACK THURSDAY: AKON

This week's throwback is dedicated to Senegal. Today marks 53 years of independence for the country. Check out this song from a popular Senegalese artist, Akon. Akon's "Mama Africa"  is a love song to his beloved homeland. Enjoy! 

- TDB

THROWBACK THURSDAY: AFRIK MOTO

We are literally days away from the MUSIC FOR PEACE IN THE CONGO event. In honor of this occasion, here's a look back at one of the videos from the headline act of Saturday's festivities, Afrk Moto.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: NAMIBIA INDEPENDENCE

Check out this video featuring some of Namibia's top rap artists: The Dogg, Sunny Boy, and Brickz Mabrigado. Happy Independence Day Namibia! 

- TEAM TDB 

THROWBACK THURSDAY: AFRICAN BEYONCE

A couple of years ago, there was a tag on Youtube called the Worst Makeup Look Tag, and  one of my favorite YouTubers, Patricia, took part in it...and added a bit of an African twist.

This is truly a funny parody of the crazy makeup that some African women are guilty of. This was all in good fun, so I hope no one takes offense.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: BARBRA STREISAND

I have a confession to make. I'm slightly obsessed with Barbra Streisand. You can imagine how excited I was when I found pics of her in full African attire from her movie Up the Sandbox. In the movie she plays a bored housewife that has outrageous fantasies: her mother breaking into her place, helping people plant explosives, and taking part in an explorer's demonstration of tribal fertility music in Kenya. How amazing does she look?

THROWBACK THURSDAY:THE PRINCE OF EGYPT

Being that today is Egypt's Independence Day, this week's throwback could only be The Prince of Egypt. I was obsessed with this movie as a child because of the great story and the even better soundtrack. 

THROWBACK THURSDAY: THE SIMPSONS

After finding the winning golden cracker in an  old box of animal crackers, the Simpsons win a trip to Africa..though the contest ended 20 years prior. LOL.  Fortunately, Homer is able to work his magic to get him and his family to the Motherland. You'll have to check out the episode to see just how he does it.

In the meantime, enjoy this clip from the episode Simpson Safari. 

-DIVA

THROWBACK THURSDAY: ESTELLE

It's been nine years since R&B musical sensation Estelle Fanta Swaray captured our hearts and ears with her smash hit "American Boy" featuring the one and only Kanye West.

Since then, her career has been on fire with hit singles, major collaborations, and awards.

Check out the video that started it all and don't forget to check out Estelle at this year's Grammy Awards, where she's nominated for best R&B performance for her song, "Thank You".

ENJOY!

- FARIDA

THROWBACK THURSDAY: HANSON

Back in 2007, Hanson traveled to Mozambique and South Africa to help bring more awareness to the poverty and AIDS epidemic in Africa. The trip made such an impact on them, that came back the following year. On this second trip the group partnered with  TOMS Shoes, whom was just starting out at the time, to donate a pair of shoes to children in an orphanage. 

Check out the video for the song "Great Divide", which the band recorded with a local children's choir. The proceeds from the online sales of the song benefited the Perinatal HIV Research Unit in Soweto. 

THROWBACK THURSDAY: GRACELAND

One of the most influential and memorable albums to date, Paul Simon's Graceland, topped the charts in  1987 and debuted at the number one spot in seven countries.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: THE DOSHA BRAND

In honor of our 100th post, we felt it was only appropriate for yours truly to be the Throwback  of the day. Enjoy this vid from Christmas 2006...and lookout for a special cameo from DAD!

- TEAM TDB

THROWBACK THURSDAY: SARAFINA

Sarafina stars Leleti Khumalo and Academy Award Winner Whoopi Goldberg. It's the story of a young woman, Sarafina, during the Soweto Riots, in apartheid South Africa. The film was released in 1992 and was screened out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival of the same year.

Whoopi Goldberg was so determined to be a part of this project that she told Disney executives that if they agreed to make this film, she would reprise her Sister Act role of Dolores Van Cartier, which she did in 1993's Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit.

This is one of the best scenes in the movie...it brings back so many memories. Enjoy!

THROWBACK THURSDAY: MC SOLAAR

MC Solaar

MC Solaar, (nee Claude M'Barali) is a French rapper who was born in Dakar, Senegal, to parents of Chadian descent. He is one of the most successful and influential  French rappers in the world, which is proven in the fact that one of his songs, La Belle et Le Bad Boy (The Beauty and The Bad Boy), was used in the finale in one of the most successful and influential television shows of all time, Sex and the City.

Enjoy this clip from the 2004 finale of SATC.