Its been awhile since i blogged, I've been overwhelmed with work lately.
Cant seem to find time to seat down and really chill.
A couple of days ago, I was doing some research on sustainable development which is part of my dissertation and I stumbled on something very inspiring. Imagine Zambia is partnering with 30 local women in Zambia to help them train and get the skills needed to propagate, plant, crop manage, harvest and process Moringa.
The purpose of this project according to Imagine Rural Development Initiative (IRDI) is to "empower local Zambians through the sustainable production of moringa, an affordable and highly-nourishing superfood, to fight malnutrition, improve health and eradicate poverty."
I believe we can create a better world while being sustainable, and empowering these women will not only help them reduce poverty but it will teach the community and next generation about sustainable living while utilizing the the land for their benefit.
Every time I hear Common I get inspired to do great things.
This is what Hip hop is about.
Hip-hop is a culture about changing things and self expression.
I believe we are so lost with money, cars and girls in our songs that we forget the struggle.
We forget to inspire the new generation, teach them the values for success.
I wont preach much, but this track by common says it all
"It all started with a dream, I wanted to be Run D.M.C"
Lyrics
[Intro]
Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us (x4)
(Listen) Why you had to hide away for (x4)
[Verse 1: Common]
Aston Martin king, Luther with dreams
The young Denzel the way I move through scenes
I’m like a preacher that once was a fiend
A story of change that came with wings
Pretty as the skyline, the sky is my eye line
Son of the most so from up high I shine
Suited in Prada, stay mellow like LaLa
Young fresh with dollars, ladies go gaga
I’m the cum lauda, top of the class
Black Wall Street so my stock will never crash
Given what I ask, pure religion and cash
From the windows that open, I’m raising my glass
Day light beams, night light schemes
This is my Inception, I’m writing my dreams
Immortal view of a star doing what I’m born to do
I see the blue sky, say the Lord’s coming through
[Hook]
Oh-oooh-oh, in the sky we’ll find the light
Oh-oooh-oh, ain’t too high we’ll shine at night
Now we in the skies, blue skies
And we going higher, last night
[Verse 2: Common]
It all started with a dream, I wanted to be Run D.M.C
The Lord put the blessing upon the MC
O to the M, dreams were spoken to him
That’s when I knew my flows would overflow to the rim
Open my eyes, yes sir this is what I’m made for
To go hard in the paint like D. Wade or
D. Rose, from the same streets that we rose
International heroes at world premo’s
Red carpet, imagine taking pictures with the president
Told him for health care, my music is the medicine
My name holds weight, I am never hesitant
Different state resident, this is hood elegance
SLS classic, pursuing my passion
Known for Fashion, now I’m Oscar party crashing
Immortal view of a star doing what I’m born to do
I see the blue sky, say the Lord’s coming through
[Hook]
[Verse 3: Common]
Silhouettes of dreams that we had huh
Even now it don’t seem so bad ma
Close my eyes to see things in front of me
I’m gone now, imagine what I’m gonna be
30 to worthy, now I’m all worldly
My broad up in Paris, looking all purrty
Immortal view of a star doing what I’m born to do
I see the blue sky, say the Lord’s coming through
[Hook]
[Outro]
I had these dreams in my head of an endless sphere
I could see it from my window
Wouldn’t take that long to get me there
Keep running til’I can’t go
Remember the beautiful things that life could give me
Crazy how I’m the one
Could’ve been anywhere, but I’m sitting in the air
With the wolves up staring at the sun
Ohh, in the sky we’ll find the light
Ohh, ain’t too high we’ll shine at night
No we in the skies, blue skies
And we going higher, last night
Samora Moisés Machel (September 29, 1933 – October 19, 1986)
Samora Moisés Machel was a Mozambican military commander, revolutionary socialist leader and eventual President of Mozambique.
He died in a plane crash, he was coming from an international meeting in Lusaka, Zambia heading back home to Mozambique when his plane crashed in the Lebombo Mountains, near Mbuzini, South-Africa.
His one of my greatest inspiration. I had to post some pictures to celebrate his life and contribution to the African Freedom.
From left to right:
Sam Nujoma, Samora Machel with Kenneth Kaunda and Mugabe
1980: African Head of states at a conference in Lusaka, Zambia.
From left to right:
Sam Nujoma, Kenneth Kaunda, Samora Machel, Julius NyerereRobert Mugabe, José E. dos Santos
Samora Machel with Graca Machel
This is an amazing song dedicated to Samora Machel by a Zambian band, it talks about how Mozambique and other African countries miss Samora Machel. This just shows that Samora Machel was not only recognized as a fredoom fighter and hero for Mozambique but for the whole of Africa. His death affected alot of people in Africa, especially in southern Africa.
Lee born William Lee Mulapani Jr 25 years ago in Lusaka city, Zambia is a multiple talented singer, dancer, actor and writer.
He started singing and dancing at the tender age of 10 at home with his grandma, sisters and brothers who also have unlimited musical talents but later on took music seriously at the age of 14 in church. His musical experience came about when he sang and danced with different singing and dance groups and individuals in church.
He is currently signed to and working with Elite Records. He has also featured in several tracks for fellow Elite Records members and others. His musical influence hails from anyone whose music is a remedy. Watch out for this talented gift artist.
