The African World Cup may be over but the beautiful game still continues. Baff Akoto directed Football Fables, a film that sheds light on the middlemen whose job it is to scout for the next Michael Essien. The film unfolds through the eyes of Francis, a talented Ghanaian teenager on the brink of a dream transfer. Shout out to the Black STars in tonight’s match against England. Let’s go! Click on the photo to read more…
If you’re like us you’re probably just about getting over your post-World Cup blues. Your now useless vuvuzela laying in the corner serving as a constant reminder of the good times, and tears shed during the epic WC2010.
There may not be a fix for your blues until 2014, however some brilliant minds from South Africa have come up with a way to keep your Vuvuzela relevant beyond deafening your neighbor during a soccer match.
Always on it, Wanlov the Kubulor brings us a soundtrack to celebrate Ghana’s big win for Africa over the US at yesterday’s match. Yellow Card features Fifi Selah, Yasmin & Funsho, Samini. It’s funny, witty, upbeat and free! Download the whole thing here while you still can. Click below you can check out our pick from the lot, Goal Again. All Black Star everything! Wanlov the Kubulor featuring Kwabena Jones: Goal [...]
Back in Feb we told you about this collaboration between Puma and Nigerian/American fine artist Kehinde Wiley, which kicked off in Paris. Wiley created four original works of art inspired by three of football’s most decorated African players, Samuel Eto’o of Cameroon, John Mensah of Ghana and Emmanuel Eboué of Ivory Coast. Wiley painted three individual portraits of each player wearing the Africa Unity Kit, and then a fourth ‘Unity’ [...]
Lets face it. Most of the songs born on the back of this whole world cup thing have ranged between silly to cringey. It’s not been all bad though. We’ve enjoyed some prize television moments, these being our favourite three for different reasons: Blk Jks with Alicia Keys. We haven’t come across a proper tribute to South Africa’s most unapologetic pop star until this. You could hear the entire stadium [...]
After watching Bafana Bafana’s close shave against Mexico on TV, my brother, David, and I went off to see France vs Uruguay at the new Cape Town Stadium. In short: imposing, massive structure. We had really good seats. 8 rows back from the field on the halfway line. (We bought tickets made available after cancellations.) The Highlights: Seeing thousands of people–not just South Africans–walking central Cape Town streets at midnight, [...]
First impressions: The dreaded vuvuzelas droning everywhere. And the myths about it being “tradition” continue. And people defend it even when it is clear it is not good for their health. I could not help notice the flags on cars. No surprises that the South African flag dominates. From the suburbs to the townships. England (largely because of the popularity of the English Premier League) and Portugal (a large Portuguese [...]
Four years in the making and the World Cup is finally upon us. You’ll be wondering where to catch a match because, let’s face it, considering that its the first time the Cup has come to Africa, yo don;t want to stay home for this experience. We’ve rounded up the best places to catch a game if you’re in NYC. Where will you be watching? South Africa Games: 6/11 @ [...]
We got the new Blk Jks single Zol. It’s obvious with the soccer reference, which is understandable as it’s meant to tie in with Blk Jks’ soon-come EP of the same name, to be released two days before their gig at the FIFA World Cup 2010 opening concert in South Africa on June 10. Click below and tell us if you like.
For 4 days starting today 4 February 2010, Parisians can enjoy the results of a partnership between Puma and contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley. Wiley was commissioned to paint portraits of Puma-sponsored African football stars Samuel Eto’o of Cameroon, John Mensah of Ghana and Emmanuel Eboué of Ivory Coast. He also did a fourth one with all three of them to symbolise African unity. All four portraits will be on exhibition at [...]
