Dynamic Africa
Formerly, "This is Africa/fyeahAfrica".
(Profile Photo by Mama Casset)
DISCLAIMER:
I do not endorse any of the products or opinions shared on this site, nor do I claim any of the work posted here to be my own - except where stated. All posts originally made by me are credited. If no credit is given then the work is either my own/written by me or reblogged from another source.
A LITTLE ABOUT ME:
Student, 24
Based in Cape Town, South Africa
From Lagos, Nigeria
Want to advertise through us? Send an email to dynamicafricablog@gmail.com
(As an unemployed media student, all donations go into ensuring my survival in this cruel world and future projects I hope to embark on).
hit counter
(since Oct. 21th 2012)
Say’hu - Motherland
US-based hip hop Gambian artist Say’hu performing his latest single.
submitted by Ken
Banjul, Gambia
SPORTS: Nigeria vs Kenya, and Cote D’Ivoire vs Gambie.
I’ll be live-tweeting both games at @dynamicafrica on twitter.
Happy Independence Day to all of our readers from The Gambia!
The Gambia became independent from British colonial rule on
18 February, 1965.
“Suivi de la chute et de la desperation”
Under the Influence, fall/winter 2012
Awa Ceesay by Suzie Q & Leo Siboni
(via wahaladey)
Doll used in Stillbirth Ceremony in Gambia, c.1930-50
This doll is made of baked mud with textiles and human hair. It is a replica of one made in a Gambian Village for women who had had stillbirths. The doll is treated as a live child. It is baptised on the eighth day, when a feast is held. In many West African medical traditions, stillbirth is attributed to evil forces or spirits. It requires a range of healing practices, some dating back thousands of years.
This is a popular Gambian dish, Benachin, originated from the Wolof meaning cooking with one pot. As the name may suggest, just about anything can go in, this is Africa’s answer to a good risotto lady fish. Alternatively it can be made with beef. Always use fresh herbs as this gives a good flavor to the food. The preparation might take about 1hr.
Ingredients: Fish or meat, lemon juice, basil leaves, aubergine, chopp fresh parsley, small medium onion, fresh chili, fresh tomatoes, pumpkin, carrot, medium cabbage ,vegetable oil, water, tomato paste if you want the colour to appear
Portraits taken in Gambia, 2010, by UK-based photographer Khalil Musa.
These portraits include the faces of musicians Sarjo, Mohammed, Modu and YaYa Jammeh.
Mother & daughter
The Gambia
