What’s the point of having a concert next to a lake if you can’t jump in the water, right? At least that’s what Kanye West appeared to be thinking when he gave an impromptu free concert at the famous Swan Lake in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan, on Sunday — and leaped in. Hundr... Read more...
For decades, many African countries saw some of their most skilful young people take their talents to other parts of the world, lured by the financial prospects outside the continent. But lately, as much of Europe continues to shrink under the weight of austerity, an increasing number of Afri... Read more...
"This month’s Key Studio VIDEO Session spotlights Chill Moody, an emerging Philadelphia rapper who’s built his spot from the ground up in the city’s vibrant hip-hop community. In our interview, Chill tells us about the musical influences he absorbed growing up in West Philly, his do-it-yoursel... Read more...
What: “Africa’s Future in African Hands” International speaking tour featuring Nurse Midwife Mary Koroma from Sierra Leone, West Africa When/Where: 1st, 9am-5pm at the Fourth Annual Earth Uprising Fest & Flea in Clark Park, 43rd & Chester Ave, West Philadelphia; T... Read more...
Kanye Reinstates G.O.O.D. Fridays with this first release from the "G.O.O.D. Music Album" which is coming soon... Read more...
Welp.. its not even #GoodFriday yet so it must be G.O.O.D. Thursday UPDATE: The animal rights group PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals organization) has addressed West’s lyrical jab, “Tell PETA my mink is draggin’ on the floor.” In a statement sent to XXLMag.com, PETA’... Read more...
The 2nd Annual West Philadelphia Adult College Fair will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 5 at the West Philadelphia YMCA located at 3120 Chestnut St. The fair is open to residents of West and Southwest Philly who are 19 or older. Fair attendees can visit with representatives from ... Read more...
A mother and her 1-year-old suffered graze wounds in a shooting in the East Chatham neighborhood this afternoon, authorities said.The two were injured about 3:20 p.m. while in the area of 79th Street and Maryland Avenue, said Chicago Police Department News Affairs Officer Darryl Baety. The 1-year... Read more...
Blake Montgomery, LLC/ Hipfresh.com/ AgeofAquil present GEORGIA ANNE MULDROW W/ DUDLEY PERKINS aka Declaime & SPECIAL GUESTS featuring AQUIL March 28, 2012 The Arts Garage 1533 Ridge Ave $18 ADV/ $20 DOS + $2 processing fee Tix On Sale Now! Sounds by DJ Jahmed... Read more...