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« A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” »
Marcus Garvey
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Intro On this third edition, we will make stops in Venice with its legendary carnival then hop in a plane to Togo for the festival of black deities. Our trip will end under the Caribbean sun where we will enjoy a series of pictures. Afterwards, be sure to be captivated by the guardians of the ancient kingdoms who fancily called themselves amazons. You will have to adopt an artistically poor attitude and / or work in a close collaboration with nature, if you do not want to end up in their four elements. If you succeed to leave the world of the amazons unharmed, take some cocooning time with a secret formula for making your own soap and why not make that soap on a table you designed with the help of a cabinetmaker. Hmm ... you can do this while humming a feel good Gospel melody and use African fabrics for your clothes or to adorn your dread locks in the shade of the garden of Jade while reading about the downfall of Sakina Bâ?
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Contents TEEN’ MODEL
ON STAGE
BOOK BELLITATEM
NATURE INSPIRE
DISC CHIC
Team
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NATURE INSPIRE WELCOME ON TEEN
GIUSSEPPE LICARI His inspiration, his humus ARNAUD CARON-DANEAULT L’arneault des bois TENDANCE
The vegetable frame LOUISE TRENCIA Fleur en bulle - Homemade soap
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GIUSSEPPE LICARI his inspiration, his «humus» The Arte Povera or «poor art»
is an Italian artistic movement born in the sixtiesseventies. In the Arte Povera, during the creative process, the artist mainly focuses on the materials he uses and not on the finished product. In fact, they would rather describe it as an «attitude» instead of a «movement». There is a kind of commitment that pushes the artist to challenge the society of mass consumption by using the natural elements he has at his disposal for his creation. In the mid sixties, Italian art contested the American supremacy of the art market. The movement can be described as a return to the basics in regard to traditional techniques used: fire, earth, plants, coal, sand, stone, water, second hand clothes etc. What also matters is the ability to create an object that has some relief and make it tactile instead of just making flat creation. Thus, the Arte Povera artists are engaged revolutionary political commitment that involves discussions between nature and culture. The poor art condemns any attempt at identification and ownership, it is elusive.
Giusseppe Licari is a contemporary
artist born in Erice, an Italian town in Sicily. Based in Rotterdam, the artist was inspired by the seventies Arte Povera. He works with nature and the environment. His work consists of installations that invite the public to participate, share and interact. He defines public participation as the main engine of his work.
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Humus is the name of an installation imagined and designed by Giusseppe Licari
and exposed in TENT, Rotterdam, in 2012. The term «humus», refers to the layer of soil essential for plant growth of organic compounds. «Humus» is an installation of dead trees’ roots that are suspended on the ceiling. The artist decided to put the public under these transformed trees, and to use huge chandeliers to make some lighting effects which made disturbing shadows appear on the room’s floor. The visitor feels small in front of the nature overlooking the room. As if he was in a den, he must sneak around the complexity of the root system. Finally, the only thing missing for the plants to be truly alive is some humus.
writing : Laura Bonnieu
translation : Anne Solange Diene
layout : Laura Bonnieu
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L'art-neault
des Bois interview & layout : Blàcky Gyan translation : Anne Solange Diene
Årnaud Caron-Daneault Cabinetmaker - Kora manufacturer Did you have some training before entering the workforce? If so, what kind? I was always attracted to manual labor. I had my most important training during childhood; I loved being with my father and grandfather when they were using power tools. My grandfather was a self-taught carpenter and was intuitive in his inventions. I learned a lot from them. After trying the labor market and CEGEP, I quickly dawned on me that, this was not the kind of life I wanted; and followed my creative instinct. I took a class in cabinetry to improve my skills and now I keep on learning by myself. There is always something new to learn!
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A few images of his work ...
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How do you distribute your activity between manual labor and more “intellectual” work? It is a fusion: as a cabinetmaker we learn to inhabit our bodies and know how to use its moves to perfection and for a greater fluidity. I am often thinking about the best way to handle a project and I scribble what I have in mind, this gives me a better view of the project. The best ideas always come to me when I’m on the moon. According to you, what are the essential qualities in the profession of cabinetmaker? To work with wood, you must be sensitive and not to limit yourself so you must be open-minded. When it comes to making decisions, you should be able to follow your instinct and be quiet while working if you want a neat job. Knowing that we live in an era where light, technological and technical progress prevail, do you think your business will disappear or is there still hope? On a planet where the resources used for technical and technological progress are limited, I am convinced that the wood will be one of the most effective materials for the future; because if intelligently managed, the trees quickly renew themselves. Evolution is not unidirectional.
And throughout history, are there some cabinetmakers you admire? I do not really have admiration for a cabinetmaker in particular. I admire all the creators in the world. What are your plans today? I want to create furniture and other objects inspired by nature. I love nature and I love observing it. I ‘m on my way to self-sufficiency and voluntary simplicity. The cabinetmaking is my job but above all, it is a passion among many others!
What do you answer to all those people who say that the use of wood is a thing of the past? How will they create metal or oil when there will be no more “in stock” on earth? Wood is renewable and its use can be managed without being a disaster for the ecosystem of the earth. Do not kid yourself into thinking that because wood is not “ hi -tech “ it is obsolete! How would you describe the job of cabinetmaker? It is a job where we never stop learning and it is full of surprises; it is an activity that makes us travel through time. Working with wood expands our sensitivity to nature, our attention to detail and our meticulous mind in everything we do.
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The vegetable frame Concept The plant table is a variant of a green wall or grass covered wall and helps bring nature indoors. It is a nice mix of potted plants and still life table to naturally decorate your house’s walls. Indeed, the plant frame simply allows the plant to grow vertically in your house. Also note the significant place gain !
T A personalized plant frame
Just like in a more classic decor, plant frames can be customized to suit your tastes or your interior design’s colors. Some frames are only available in a limited choice of colors and ready to install. Other companies give you the possibility to customize your new decorative object the way you want it (on the Internet you How does it work? have broad choice). The choice is vast and almost limitless ! PRegarding the frame, it is attached to the wall just like a conventional frame. Once it is in place, you should fill the water tank regularly. After fixing the frame, you must be rigorous about this task because the plant needs to rehydrate. For maintenance, the frame often has a light that Depending on the type of indicates when it is time to fill the reservoir. The apartment and its exposure to frequency at which you have to fill it can the sun, you will choose plants vary depending on parameters such as that need more or less light. In a dark the season, exposure and ambient apartment, ferns are preferable for example! temperature. Before purchasing, you must ensure that the plant remains small so that the roots are not cramped. Finally, it is also possible to make your own plant frame using the many tutorials available on the Internet or your imagination and logic. This is a good manual activity for fans! !
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Depolluting plants It is a known fact that the air in our offices and our homes is polluted. Frequent ventilation, not overheating, adopting environment friendly cleaning products etc. All Some green plants are these are solutions to clean very effective! Depolluting up our air ! plants clean the air around us. In fact, they absorb toxic molecules in the air and transform nutrients. Thus, in addition to its decorative purpose, they also Examples clean the atmosphere. Here are some examples of plants and cleansing properties: Azaleas absorb ammonia in rooms where cleaning products are used. Spathiphyllum will be useful in rooms with equipment emitting waves, such as office or living room. For smoking areas use the Spathiphyllum the dracaena, the chamaedora and Chrysalidocarpus.
writing : Laura Bonnieu translation : Anne Solange Diene layout : Laura Bonnieu
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Fleur en bulle Homemade Soap
interwiew Louise Trencia
Where does this soap making come What are soap making basic techniques? Handmade soap is a completely different world! It from? When I was really young, my mother would take us in the woods, to gather tea leaves. When chewing the leaf, the plant’s perfume could enter our mouth. This was the very first spark that lit up my desire to transform raw material and incorporate it in my daily life. When I was 27, I found a handmade soap recipe in a book, called “countryside soap”. My curiosity rose and I began to make soap! Little by little I realized I could put all sorts of ingredients into my soaps- in order to colour or enrich them. After thousands of hours of research and many mistakes, my art gained maturity. However, I continue researching due to my curiosity which allows me to discover all sorts of things!
What do you think of industrial soap?
is the result of a base (sodium hydroxide) reaction to a fatty substance (oils and butters). At the end of this reaction, we get a soap that must respect the skin’s pH, nourish it, help it regenerate and soften it.
What are features?
your
soaps’
distinctive
When I make my soaps, I use coconut, olive, avocado, castor, camellia, jojoba, oat and argan oils, as well as shea, cacao, mango and coffee butters. I mix camomile, roses, comfrey and other plants, and make them macerate in ewe milk yogurts, green coconut water, aloe juice or goat milk. I then add honey, argils, coal, bamboo extracts, silk protein, oat, mud, Dead Sea salts - and even real chocolate. So as you can see, a soap can be full of resources, colours, features and smells.
We are constantly told to eat healthy, to exercise, and to take care of our hair and faces… but what about the health of the rest of our skin? Industrial soaps are usually skin detergents full of fatty verbena and palmarosa soaps substances, lathering agents, colorants, perfumes and other chemicals that often harm the skin.
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Are there different perfumes? Different What advice or warning would you give colours? to readers willing to launch their soap My soaps are perfumed with essential plants business? oils: flowers, roots, flower wax, cacao and coffee absolutes, and sometimes with synthetic perfume, but this is really rare and the perfume must be of high quality. The soaps are coloured with argils, bamboo coal, spirulina (a seaweed), dry and ground nettle leaves, micas, Rhassoul ground, cacao powder, paprika and other spices.
Watch out! Handmade soap creation can become very addictive once you have the basic knowledge!
How do you sell your soaps?
Selling handmade soap requires a significant investment. One has to register its company, then make the packaging and the labels, and worry about the huge fees the shops will charge in order to sell one’s soaps. For my part, I sell my goods in artisans festivals and put my creations on Facebook. There, people choose what they want and I deliver or mail them the products. The most pleasant sales are the ones taking place in my home, when my acquaintances come and choose their soap by touching smelling, sipping coffee and making conversation.
soaps with essential oils of pine needle, vetiver and labdanum
Is it possible to try it at home?
If you want to make your own soap, I advise you to find a soap making workshop first, because it can be complicated to handle the soap. There, you will be able to see the soap dough transformation steps. Then, you will come home quickly and begin your own soap business! Homemade soaps must be prepared in an open and clear space. You will need a small cabinet to put your utensils, essential oils and butters. You will also have to make room in the family fridge for some of the oils. Family and friends are always happy when you share your knowledge; therefore your first creations will be gifts. I wish you a great time working with and creating soap.
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Can you give us an example of a homemade soap recipe?
I can give you the body cream recipe, which is really easy to make. Its ingredients can also be used in soap recipes. I give you the quantity in proportions (%) so that you can adjust to what you have: 35% of plants butters (cacao butter, shea butter, mango butter - or a mix), 30% of natural beeswax and 35% of oil (olive oil, sweet almond oil, avocado oil, or any other good quality oil you have). First, make the beeswax melt in the microwave or in a pan (low fire). Add the plants butters and toss a little. Add the oils and mix well. If you want to perfume your body cream with an essential oil or another perfume, add it now, little by little and in small quantities. Pour the mix in small baking pans (or small yogurt jars, ice tray, chocolate pan: everything is good!). The mix is starting to harden. Put it in the fridge. That’s it, a good moisturizer made quickly. Apply it on your body after the bath or on a dry skin.
chocolate and silk protein soaps
rose, avocado oil and silk protein soaps
typical pot for a soap maker
writing : Laura Bonnieu translation : Anne Solange Diene layout : Laura Bonnieu
coconut and coriander soap
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DISC STEPHANIE RUPAIRE
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The route of a Guadeloupean « Gospel Singer »
From Basse-Terre
to Paris : one voice of choice
interview & layout : Blàcky Gyan translation : AnneSolange Diène
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started singing at 8 years. My childhood was rocked by Disney, French variety and church music. I only discovered the world of Gospel at the age of 13. We were sitting near our school’s chapel when a high school student approached us and asked if we wanted to be part of a Gospel choir for Christmas. I was with my best friend that day. And that is how the Gospel adventure started! After a training in vocal techniques at the House of music in Basse-Terre (Guadeloupe) with Monique Angelo Hertin I started practising on stage as a backup singer and soloist in the Generation Gospel group. In 1998, a friend told me about a casting for a musical; that
is how I joined the cast of Joel Pétrus for the musical comedy Hello. I arrived in Paris in 2003 and I joined the Créteil conservatory where I played alongside Lubin Regent who is a voice and placement technician. I also learned lyrical music with Gérard Marie Charlotte, singer at the Opéra Bastille and Opéra Comique. In Paris, I had the chance to be part of several gospel groups in Ile-de-France (Expression Gospel, Gospel Shine, NCC Gospel, Young Voices, Black Voices ...). This gave me the privilege to meet and accompany artists like Tina Arena, Natacha Saint-Pierre, Chimene Badi, in shows such as Symphony Show or the 2006 Music Festival on L’Esplanade de la Défense in Paris. I was also a member of the team Didier Quérin for a tribute to Ray Charles in Tunisia in 2005
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After that, I experimented other musical registries and integrated different groups like: Caribbean Jazz Gwada 2007 (Jazz) Wagane & RSA 2010 (Reggae), Bèt’aFé for which I am the leadvocal in 2011 (Caribbean Soul). Finally, in 2012, I was in the cast of “Gospel On The Hill” alongside Ben Faleyras Angel Fandoh, Dominique Magloire, Firmine Richard and Al Sanders. Today I am working on my album.
WHAT CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT BENJAMIN FALEYRASʼ “GOSPEL ON THE HILL” WHICH IS THE FIRST FRANCOPHONE GOSPEL MUSICAL COMEDY TO PERFORM FOR A NIGHT ON STAGE AT THE CASINO DE PARIS IN SEPTEMBER 2012? Gospel on the Hill, is the story of Rosa l’Amour ... It mostly highlights the atmosphere of African-American churches in the forties; the little stories that get out of the closets; songs; Pastor; choir. The story takes place in a small Louisiana church where the congregation is having a big celebration. Emotion, devotion, laughter and dance are performed in the purest tradition of black music The comedy, songs, staging... were entirely composed by Ben. We were about forty artists involved in this project. Gospel on the Hill is planning to make a great tour and we’re working on it. IN OCTOBER 2013,
YOU WON THE 2013 DISCOVERY PLATFORM THANKS TO YOUR PUBLIC THAT VOTED MASSIVELY AND ALLOWED YOU TO PERFORM ON THE HIP-
HOP AND URBAN CULTURE FESTIVAL. MEMBER ABOUT THIS ADVENTURE?
WHAT
DO YOU RE-
Yessssss! I came in 3rd place with 2,145 votes. What I remember of this adventure is that sometimes we do not believe in ourselves, our potential, our talent, but the public that supports us gives us strength and courage to continue, comforts us and pushes us to not give up. We do not necessarily realize the number of people who are following us; I still am really stunned about the number of anonymous people who voted for me and I thank them very much, as I have noted their presence in the competition Voiceover discovery in June 2012 with nearly 900 votes. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE EVOLUTION OF THE GOSPEL IN FRANCE AND ITS PLACE IN THE WORLD? WHAT ARE THE PARTICULARITIES AND DIFFICULTIES OF GOSPEL? ACCORDING TO YOU, DO PEOPLE USUALLY SEE GOSPEL AS ANY OTHER KIND OF MUSIC, OR AS A WAY OF GETTING CLOSER TO GOD?
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Le Gospel en France a beaucoup évolué In France, Gospel has changed a lot especially with the progression of contemporary Gospel in the metropolis. However, in small villages, people still expect the traditional Gospel they know and do not necessarily adhere to contemporary Gospel. However, we noticed that in French people’s mind, Gospel is somehow associated with the exoticism. They mostly linger on the show instead of the spirituality, during performances at weddings or concerts. On the international scene, I would say that the Gospel is at its place. It can have several and it is a very styles requires s o m e openness, tolerance, riCH self-seeking and and seeking the other, s h a r ing and varied music . faith. Today, there are many communities (black or not) who sing Gospel. For us, as Gospel singers, although we must put on a show, we are performing primarily to praise God, we put Him forward. The songs are introduced by a small message to the public; we can translate the songs. In the Caribbean’s, Gospel is very present and the Caribbean community “represents” Gospel Paris GROWING TO?
UP, WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DID YOU LISTEN
During my childhood, there was Disney, French variety singers like Mike Brant and church music. During my adolescence, I discovered Lara Fabian, Celine Dion, Shakira, Gospel singers and composers... Today, I am much more sensitive to the voices of Caribbean singers like Orlane, Tania Saint Val, Zouk Machine, Methy’s ... WHAT KIND OF MUSIC ARE YOU FOND OF?
I like the music itself, I love the mixes you can do, the possibility to go from one style to another, a rhythm to another. That is why I would answer: Caribbean Soul. WHAT MESSAGES WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEND TO GOSPEL LISTENERS TODAY? Sing as long as you can!
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BOOK LE MALHEUR DE VIVRE
NDEYE FATOU KANE
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It is not because we are at a time when griots are losing their voices, that history has to become silent. And if the Kora’s sound is decreasing, our hearts keep on beating to the rytnm of the pages that, minute after minute, take us in a trip with Sakina. Dominated by a contrast between tradition and modernity as well as a strong bicultural grounding, « LE MALHEUR DE VIVRE »( misfortune of living)” is a book by Senegalese writer Ndèye Fatou Kane We WiLL begin With the book titLe, Why did you chose the misfortune of Living for your titLe ? The title could not be more explanatory of the book frame. Life generally refers to happiness, bliss ... But in this case, the life of Sakina, who is the main character, becomes a succession of misfortunes when she meets Ousmane, who will be the cause of her downfall. hoW did you get the idea for this story? What
Was your source of inspiration WhiLe creating your story and characters?
For Ndèye Fatou Kane the expression “sleeping on it” is true because she gets most of her inspiration at night. Valedictorian, philanthropist, writer, we are going to discover a woman of many skills and her first literary work. interview & layout : Ayayi Senam D’almeida translation : Anne Solange Diene
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At first my inspiration came from the world in which I am evolving and from the experience I gained while living in Europe. However, the spatio - temporal setting of this book is centered around Senegal and France in the 1980s. By resolutely turning my story to the past, I wanted to appeal to cultural and religious values that govern our societies. The first generation of African writers such as Cheikh Hamidou Kane, Ahmadou Hampâté Bâ, Ahmadou Kourouma, Aminata Sow Fall among others, had a very colorful and very descriptive writing style, and the reader is instantly immersed in what they relate and describe. I was guided in my choice of writing by these famous authors. What
kind of message did you Want to convey through your book?
Through this book, I convey a simple message: never lose sight of who we are, where we come from, what makes us unique as individuals.
We live in a global village, where you have to give and receive. It is certainly important to receive, but we do not have to become acculturated by giving up all the things that make our individuality.
very hard to convince, their sensibilities is different from ours and after several negative answers we may feel the need to throw in the towel, but we must absolutely not give up!
What kind of response did the book get? Was it rather praise or criticism?
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There is always a strong enthusiasm about the book; the Bookstore Harmattan of Senegal is going to make a 3rd edition and the one in Paris is in its second. Many people, especially young people tell me about their satisfaction after reading my book, and I am very happy. However, there will always be some critics and I try to take it into account as much as possible.
I am totally free in what I write ... Writing is a creative art so if you are under any kind of pressure this could impede on your creating process.
What
gave you the desire to Write and for hoW Long did you feeL this passion?
As a child, my dream was to become a writer. I was fortunate to be initiated to reading at a very young age, BECAUSE and I grew TO ME WRITING up with a passion for reading. IS AS The more NECESSARY I read, the more I my AND VITAL AS desire to write and publish a THE AIR book grew. The idea of I BREATHE. writing a book became more obvious to me after I created a blog where I could express myself as a writer. One of my main sources of inspiration is my dear grandfather and model, Cheikh Hamidou Kane, for whom I have respect and admiration, and who embodies values that I believe in: rooting and openness. hoW Long did it take you to Write this book? and What did you Learn from this first Writing eXperience? It took 6 months to write this book, but by the time I sent it to the publishers and they validated the manuscript, it took 1 year ... The principal thing I learned is that all beginnings are difficult ... The publishers are
you get infLuenced or pressured by the pubLisher or investors?
hoW
did you knoW When the book Was finished? do you use drafts?
Yes, since I write on paper, notebooks and pen are my daily companions. So when I had the book project in mind, I recorded all the ideas for this book in a notebook. And when I came to the end, I knew that the book was almost finished. did you organiZe book signing sessions? hoW do you feeL When you meet fans? I organized a major book singning session to launch the book. Since then, I went to a few schools to meet readers and potential readers ... Each time, I feel a lot of emotion because I get lots of questions and I do my best to answer them all. I don’t see a reason why should I refrain from talking about my modest experience so far, if it can inspire someone. It is important to meet the public, because they are the one who give feedback regarding my work and make me want to continue. do you have other proJects in mind? can you give us a hint about a potentiaL sequeL? I have many projects in mind, particularly writing projects... I will take the time I feel I need to work on them. All I can say is that it will be about Africa, a continent that is so dear to me and I continue to represent at all times and in all places.
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ON STAGE TOGO Black Deity Festival
VENISE, ANTILLES, ... Carnivalesque Escapades
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The door of the insiders had not closed... Before everyone’s eyes, their feet pounded on the ground and grazed the red earth. Surprisingly, there was no dust kicked up; the earth had packed in on itself, not wanting to disturb them. To the untrained eye, these were only strange people, strangely dressed and moving strangely in this twenty-first century. However, these strange people, these ritual dance initiates, are only the messengers and tribute bearers for the black deities that have too long been forgotten. redaction : Ayayi Senam D’Almeida layout : Blàcky Gyan translation : Samantha Graham credit photos : http://www.festivaldesdivinitesnoires.info/
BLACK DEITY FESTIVAL
Each step, each hum seems to be a search for the roots of the history that shaped the peoples of black Africa, deeply animistic and attached to their traditional beliefs, which live on in these ritual ceremonies, these songs, these somber dances – sometimes frenzied – the folklore, the art...
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alf-naked or draped in vibrant colors, covered in curious pageantry, from body paint to flamboyant jewelry, different traditional and initiate groups follow one after the other in an effort to remember, to rehabilitate and to appreciate African cultural heritage. All taboos lifted, the initiates present sacred, ritual, cultural and choreographed dances.
These majestic dancers move in both a jerky and tender way. They tell stories, worship their deities before the curious audience, who seem spellbound, lost in a dream punctuated by the sound of the nkonka and the ingungu. Suddenly, a scream is heard. These strange people stop, all at once, and in one swift motion turn toward us. A heavy silence settles in, they are looking at us and we can only return their gaze, without daring to breathe. Suddenly, an unusual noise breaks the silence. Someone applauds - “Shh! He’s crazy, how dare he?” - trying to make him stop. But he persists, and, worse still, others join him; then, we remember that the show is over – yes, the Zulu dancers have finished their performance. We finally remember where we are, remember to breathe, and the audience explodes, the applause makes the chairs shake. Most people stand, almost relieved to be back in the modern world.
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Ceremony of taking of the sacred stone
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We are not in a Zulu village, forgotten in time, but at the Association for the Preservation of African Cultural Heritage (ACOFIN) in Aného, a coastal city in Togo, a small country sandwiched between Benin and Ghana. This is precisely the second to last day of the eighth edition of the Black Divinities Festival, created in 2006 by the ACOFIN, which itself was created in 2005. For the past eight years, this festival has been a unique place to exchange and share in order to encourage and defend the African traditional identity and the diaspora. Year after year, more and more people participate and attend, thanks to ACOFIN’s values which are: keeping promises, consistency, trust between partners, a passionate team, respecting festival attendees as well as the environment and maintaining control over the event. Thus, in the eight years of its existence, the Festival has hosted: the Bahia de Salvador de Bahia folk ballet (Brazil), Caretas de Acupe de Santo Amaro (Brazil), the Dogons (Mali), Poro (Ivory Coast), Hope 2000 (Ivory Coast), Djilili Company (Martinique), Kossiwa Company (France), The Thousand Flavours Company (Switzerland), Roberta Tirrassa Company (Italy), the Kondonas of Pya (Togo), the Shy of Accra (Ghana), the Bassar virgin girls and fire dancers, Sakpatè of Ouidah (Benin), Hiébièsso of Ouidah (Benin), the designer Mame Fagueye Bâ (Senegal).
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Man l’Afrique arc en The most recent edition of the Festival, in 2013, had the theme “Mandela, Africa rainbow and its treasures”, featuring the Zulus of South Africa. Despite the tragedy that their country, and indeed, Africa in general, they blew the audience away with their dancing and chanting. The other countries who participated were Benin, Burkina Faso, the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, France, Haiti, and Brazil.
ndela, ciel et ses trésors Over a period of 9 days, the Festival holds about ten shows per day, with kiosks where you can taste local food, vernissages and art exhibits, fashion shows featuring traditional garb, meetings and discussions with specialists in African deities, meetings with the “crowned heads”, keepers of the millennial tradition, live music with national and international artists. However, the festival is not only a place to have fun; it is also a social activity which allowed 41 temples of 41 deities of Glidji to be restored, Glidji Place to be renovated and its tribunes to be repaired, footballs to be donated to schools, washrooms to be built, a sports center to be built in Aného with a giant podium and a pearl academy to be planned. To quote Yves Têtê Wilson-Bahun, the Festival’s president and director: “The first connection remains the sharing of black culture... the appreciation of African cultural heritage and the defense of the immaterial heritage of Africa”. You are invited to attend the next installment of the Festival on the 15th of December, and those to follow, in order to be able to catch a glimpse of this nearly forgotten world through a journey filled with enchantment, rhythm, respect and friendship, that allows the light of Togo and all of Africa radiate throughout the world.
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BERNY DIENE
can you teLL us about
...
your first carnivaL picture?
February 2010: there was a parade through the streets of Fort de France, Martinique.It was a Carnival Fever ... My friend and I were so carried by festive mood that prevailed that we missed the shuttle that was supposed to take us back to the hotel
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... the
picture
that best sums up your Work on this?
your favorite picture amongst aLL those you have taken? Venice Carnival 2011
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…the most unforgettabLe picture?
Because of the aggressiveness of the photographers and the battle they had to deliver to take some shots
...and for the poetic side?
Une hésitation entre ces 2 photos :
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...the picture that captures the essence of the carnivaL according to you? Paris 2011 Carnival... just because Brazil was represented
...the funniest picture?
interview & layout : BlĂ cky Gyan translation : Anne Solange Diene
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ACTRESS, MODEL, AUTHOR
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Nerissa Irving Love, health and sex
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knoW that nerissa mean bLackhaired or sea goddess butcouLd you teLL us Who is nerissa irving?
Nerissa Irving is a romantic, sweet, no bullshit having goof ball. I love my family and I love spending time with them. I love trying new things and I’m brutally honest. I have a low tolerance for self-sabotage behavior and negativity. I am very proud of my Caribbean-African background so I make sure my culture goes with me everywhere.
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bLogger, modeL, magaZine Writer, actress, Writer, naturaList, mother .... hoW do you manage to combine aLL these functions? My actions are natural. I love learning new things, I love taking pictures and I love writing and sharing information. These are things I do everyday. The internet just gave me a way to share my talents to the world easier and in a more organized way. Becoming a mother has helped me become even more creative financially. I have a family to provide for now so mama can’t play around too much like I use to.
i have been foLLoWing you for some time, i noticed that the Words “mother” and “nature” have a very significant importance to your eyes. can you eXpLain Why? I’m not trying to sound sexist but the world is female.
Only a mother can give birth to life. I just feel like if we need to find our true purpose in life we have to look to nature. The earth provides us with everything we need to survive “naturally” Mother Nature gives birth to the cure everyday. When you stray away from the natural source you tend to get physically & spiritually sick.
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by the Way, Why the name nerissa nefeteri organics? Were you refering to the egyptian goddess nefertari? Yes but I wanted to spell it different.
and kamoy magaZine ... hoW did you come up With this idea?
Kamoy is my middle name. I broke it down to mean Keep Aspiring Minds Of Youth. I want to have a platform that inspires and promotes positivity.
on
your Website, i Was intrigued by a tab named “my vagina” tab. can you teLL us more?
I’m obsessed with feminine hygiene. Soo many women grow up without the proper guidelines on how to take care of their vagina and that bothers me.
is So I made a promise to myself to spread good vagina knowledge to my ladies forever (laughing).
do
you feeL offended if someone caLLs you “r asta Woman” knoWing the negative connotation that some attribute to peopLe Who have dread Locks?
No I dont. I grew up and I am growing up in a Rasta family. There are negative connotations for African people overall not just Rastafarians.
there something i did not ask you and that you WouLd Like to share With our readers ?
Stay tuned in for my new website and online store. More knowledge and positive entertainment coming soon. www.nerissairving.com Twitter: @nerissanefeteri Instagram: @nerissanefeteri Magazine : KAMOY interview, traduction et mise en page : Blàcky Gyan
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CHIC EMMANUELLE SOUNDJATA Mare tet YVETTE QUESNEL Jardin de jade
MARIE CATHERINE KINGBO Mayofashion
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Once upon a time... there was the scarf. From the African continent to the Roman empire, passing through the ancient Nile with Nefertiti and her legendary beauty, this light piece of fabric has had many uses. Some would say that they see first and foremost the religious connotation of the scarf worn by women in Africa, for whom it is a means to show off their beauty; but they have for a very long time used it as a way to protect themselves from the elements. However, depending on how it’s worn, its patterns or its fabric, the scarf communicates in a way only a handful of people can understand. Marital status or power; poetic or graphic, the rich and verbose language of the scarf has made it a solid tradition on the old continent. Nowadays, we are witnessing a scarf revolution, especially when it comes to ethnic scarves, as we see more and more fashion models and stars wearing them. We met with a young woman who changes a person’s head in a few minutes.
SILK SCARF, COVER ME... DRESS ME! redaction & layout : Blàcky Gyan credit photos : Lonete Lucien
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As well as being the founder of the first “multicultural” concept store called Tematik Boutik, located in Fort de France, Martinique, this 30-year-old entrepreneur, with roots in both Senegal and Martinique, is a multitasker. Indeed, through her Facebook page “Papayaa... Be Not Conformed” among others, Emmanuelle Guye displays a great level of versatility. Inspired and inspiring, this scarf artist organizes workshops focusing on natural beauty and well-being; particularly, the “Maré tèt workshops”, or the art of tying scarves, whose motto is “Dare to wear the style!”. She also pioneered the concept of “Bel Chivé” (beautiful hair in Martinique créole), where people with all hair types can receive hair care and advice. What is marÉ tÈt? Literally, “maré tèt” can be translated to “to tie your head”. So it’s the art of tying a scarf on your head. Originally, the art of tying scarves or headwrapping was a way for a woman to display her social class or her origins. Nowadays, this art, when coordinated with an outfit and accessories, allows women who have no limits when it comes to creativity to look more dressed up, to protect their hair from the elements or simply to cover up a bad hair day.
hoW
did you come up With the idea or the motivation to do these marÉ tÈt Workshops?
The idea came to me, just like that, after being stopped by strangers in the street and asked about how I had done my own lovely maré tèt; but it also stemmed from the passion I had for this art. I’ve always loved fabrics, their patterns, their particularities... which allow you to unleash your creative expression. Fabric evolves with society, history and people. It is a man’s tool, made for men, by men; it is an art that is meant to be shared. In the Maré tèt workshops, I show several ways to wear a turban using different folding techniques, with the end
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goal being to achieve a look that is both traditional and modern. Everything is taken into consideration: colours, textures, shapes and types of fabric for each face... It’s an opportunity to discover the styles that will adapt to all seasons and that, most importantly, illustrates your creativity. Where
do you find inspiration to create a scarf-tying styLe?
It’s mostly the inspiration that finds me! I make myself completely available to it, like an antenna. I only come in when it’s time to bring the signal to life. couLd
you eXpLain to us one of your scarf-tying techniques?
Grab a two-metre long piece of cotton fabric lengthwise, about 10 cm from the left end with your left hand and about 70 cm from the right end with your right hand. There should be about 60 cm separating your two hands. Next, place the 60 cm long part at the back of your head, after bending forward. Once the fabric is in place, pull it across your forehead by placing the 10 cm part underneath the right part. Hold it all in place with your right fingers on your forehead. Next, pass the rest of the fabric behind your head by bringing it up above your head. With your left hand, grab the fabric behind your head and twist it. While twisting, wrap the fabric around your head until it holds well. Fix it all in place by tucking in the ends. Finally, wrap up the fabric in the front.
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Visit her pages : Atelier MARE TET Bel Chivé PAPAYAA
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TO WEAR THE STYLE
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Yvette Quesnel YVETTE QUESNEL COMES FROM THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO (FORMERLY ZAÏRE). SHE
Jardin de Jade
interview : Bernie Diene layout : Am - Xippil Xole translation : Clémence Modoux
EARNED TWO DIPLOMAS IN MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE. YES, THESE TWO FIELDS HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH ONE OF HER JOBS- WHICH YOU ARE ABOUT TO DISCOVER. BECOMING A MOTHER IS ONE OF THE HIGGHEST PLEASURES IN BEING WOMAN. AFTER HAVING KNOWN THIS “GIFT”, , THIS MOTHER FINDS MORE TIME FOR HER PASSION, WHICH IS MAKING EACH WOMAN UNIQUE THROUGH HER CLOTHES. SHE OFFERS ENTIRELY HAND-MADE CREATIONS, WHICH ARE FEATURED IN HER SHOP JARDIN DE JADE (JADE GARDEN). SHE HAS HAD THE IDEA FOR THE STORE FOR A VERY LONG TIME, BUT ONLY IMPLEMENTED IT
Unique pieces or collections ?
TEN MONTHS AGO.
A MODEL IS MADE IN LIMITED SERIES, WITH NATURAL
DISCOVER NOW WHAT INSPIRES
FABRIC CHARACTERIZED BY ITS BEAUTY. IT IS MADE FROM
THE FOUNDER OF JARDIN DE JADE,
WAX PRINTS, LEATHER OR BASIN, AMONGST OTHERS, AND
A VERY TRENDY AND MODERN SHOP
THEN IT IS ACCESSORIZED INTO DIFFERENT FORMS. BUT I
FOCUSING ON AFRICAN FASHION
ALSO DESIGN THEME COLLECTIONS.
AND LEATHER-GOODS.
Your desire to create came from ... …A PASSION FOR THE COLORS THAT AFRICA IS FILLED WITH. FASCINATED BY ARTS AND CRAFTS OF EVERY COUNTRY I HAVE BEEN TO, I ENDED UP CHOOSING AFRICAN SAVOIR-FAIRE, WELL KNOWN FOR ITS NATURAL AND NOBLE MATERIALS. BASICALLY, THIS LED ME TO HANDS-ON WORK, WITH LOVE AND PASSION FOR FASHION- AND MORE PRECISELY FOR LEATHER-GOODS AND AFRICAN TYPICAL HAND-MADE CRAFTS.
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Inspiration ...
COMES FROM MY LIFE AND PEOPLE IN IT. AT THE MOMENT, MY INSPIRATIONS ARE LED BY WAX PRINTS, BASIN, LEATHER AND EVERY OTHER TRADITIONAL FABRIC FROM MY CONTINENT AS WELL AS MY OWN EXPERIENCE. I AM TRYING TO EXPRESS MY PERSONALITY THROUGH MY CREATIONS. I HAVE SYNTHESIZED MY MULTIPLE INFLUENCES INTO A STRAIGHT FORWARD ESTHETIC.
To create a piece of cloth,
THERE ARE SEVERAL STEPS. FIRST, SOMETHING COMES TO MY MIND, AND I DRAW IT DOWN. THEN, I LOOK FOR FABRICS. FINALLY I TALK WITH MY DRESSMAKER IN DAKAR. MY CREATIONS ARE INDEED MADE IN SENEGAL. WITH A SAMPLE, WE DISCUSS IN ORDER TO KNOW IF IT WILL PLEASE OUR MOST DEMANDING CLIENTS. THAT CAN TAKE DAYS, EVEN MONTHS.
The most inspiring part of your job…
THE RESULT, AFTER HAVING FINISHED A PIECE, AND THE FINAL RESULT: THE CLIENTS’ PLEASURE.
A favorite fabric to work on...
The clothes are intended for…
WAX PRINTS ARE IN EVERY PIECE OF CLOTHING I DESIGN. I LIKE BASIN TOO,
PASSIONATE AND LOINCLOTH-LOVER CLIENTS, OR MORE
FOR ITS SHININESS: IT IS AN EXCEP-
GENERALLY FOR ANYONE CURIOUS TO DISCOVER AFRICAN
TIONAL FABRIC AND AS STRONG AS LEATHER. THIS IS THE REASON WHY I
CLOTHES, LEATHER GOODS AND CRAFTS.
CHOOSE TO WORK WITH THESE THREE MATERIALS.
A favorite piece ? A creation you are most proud of ?
Your idols...
ALL OF THEM…SINCE THEY WERE ALL MADE WITH PASSION AND CURIOSITY. NONETHELESS, MY ETHNIC SNOODS KINGO, FROM MY COLLECTION FALL-WINTER
NOBODY EXPECT GOD. BUT IF I REALLY HAVE TO ANSWER, I’D SAY I AM INSPIRED BY GREAT FASHION DESIGNERS.
Your upcoming projects include...
… A NEW COLLECTION AT THE END OF 2014 AND A LOT SURPRISES SOON!
HAVE DONE REALLY WELL.
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WW.JARDINDEJADE.NET FACEBOOK.COM/JARDIN.JADE JARDINDEJADE2013@GMAIL.COM
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MAYOFASHION
MARIE CATHERINE KINGBO
FOUNDED IN JUNE 2012, THE MAYOFASHION BRAND, WHICH DRAWS ITS INFLUENCES FROM ITS CREATORʼS BENINESE ORIGIN; ESPECIALLY THE “NANA BENZ” WHO ARE GREAT LADIES OF BENIN BUT ALSO FROM THE TENDENCIES IN SENEGAL, SEEKS TO MAKE ITS CUSTOMERS FEEL SPECIAL BY OFFERING UNIQUE CREATIONS. writing & layout : Blàcky Gyan translation : Anne Solange Diene
Marie Catherine Kingbo is the creator of this brand which has so far launched five collections. She is also the General Manager of the Providence Market Group, an event and fashion coordinator company. Although she works closely with tailors based in Côte d’Ivoire and Togo and she completely trusts them, her mother as a seamstress, is her principal inspirational source and her best teacher and counselor. She also closely follows the work of the fashion designer Adama Ndiaye, aka Adama Paris.
She told us that her favorite fabrics are wax and woodin because they offer several perspectives and became very fashionable fabrics. Being a fashion designer allowed Marie Catherine to meet people with different kind of tastes, but also to live her passion African fabric and read the satisfaction on the face of the clients when they discover her creations. Do not hesitate to discover this brand that will soon launch a collection for kids!
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BELLITATEM MISS AFRIQUE MONTRÉAL
BEAUTY CONTEST, ACADEMY, ...
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UMFAZI « Knowing our history. Knowing where we came from. Drawing from our roots. Returning to the source.»
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« iss Africa Montréal is a human and learning experience that spans several months. Our mission is simple: to promote African culture and work to encourage the next generation of African women in Montréal – a group of young women, members of the diaspora, all of whom represent a strong and radiant Africa. Through different specific themes, we wish to pay homage to African women and to raise awareness about different causes that affect Mother Earth.» Umfazi : Woman in Zulu interview & mise en page : Blàcky Gyan
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first, teLL us montrÉaL?
about Who is behind
miss africa
The Miss Africa Montréal event was created by Mohamed Coulibaly, a young Montréaler originally from Mali; however, the driving force behind it is mostly a big family of dynamic people working to promote African culture for the past 4 years. The staff consists of many people from different backgrounds. “mother africa, Woman of africa”, “betWeen tradition and modernity”, and “return to our roots”! hoW Were these themes chosen? The first theme was obvious to us, since our mission is to pay homage to women and to the African continent. After that, the other themes also became obvious. “Between tradition and modernity”is a theme which, for us, illustrates the day to day life of all young African women living in the West, a world focused on modernity, but who in spite of it all stay attached to their root values and culture. Before “Return to our roots”, which speaks to the importance of knowing one’s history and origins, we had the theme “When Roots have Wings”, which illustrates the strength of African roots which, through the diaspora, extend and influence the world. These themes were chosen for the sake of continuity and correlation between the different editions of the event. Why “return to our roots”? Return to our roots was an obvious choice for the theme of the fourth edition of Miss Africa Montréal, at a time when African youth is more and more in need of landmarks and role models in order to emancipate themselves. We also strongly believe that in order to develop as a person, everyone needs to be anchored to something and know where they come from. beyond the physicaL aspect, you host an ‘inteLLectuaL beauty’ contest. is this Where, amongst oth- ativity and commitment. Over several months, with the help of professioners, miss africa montrÉaL academy comes in? als, the candidates receive personalized Beauty, for us, is a whole package; it is as much coaching. The wide range of activities and a physical quality as an intellectual one, it workshops includes: theatrical expression, comes as much from the heart as it does from dance, physical training, public speaking, the soul. The Miss Africa Montréal Academy, social workshops, beauty coaching and is, in fact, a school dedicated to learning, cre- fashion shows.
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What generaLLy montrÉaL?
defines
miss africa
Miss Africa Montréal is a fiery young woman with integrity, true to her roots and core values and, most importantly, willing to defend and develop them. Why do you think ary sidibÉ, miss guinea, Won the titLe? After completing the Miss Africa Montréal journey, all of our finalists are winners in their own way and of course ambassadors for the continent. Each one of them, in their own unique and specific way, makes us proud. We had the difficult task of choosing one to carry the torch, and it was Ary Sidibé that won over the jury, with her theatrical performance during the UMFAZI Gala but also due to her exemplary performance during the whole 6 months.
in certain countries, such as france Where the miss bLack festivaL is heLd, there is a Lot of controversy surrounding these events. What
WouLd you say to those Who think these events are nothing more than an eXampLe of the community cLosing in on itseLf, or of positive discrimination, or simpLy questionabLe in its ideaLs?
We would say that the appreciation of any culture and/or continent is a noble task, which we have taken to be our mission. The election of a Miss Africa Montréal – which is, in fact, rather particular and even unique – is one of many ways for us to achieve our goal without becoming ghettoized or closing in on ourselves as a community, to use your words. When can We eXpect a mister africa montrÉaL? That’s a question we hear often, since the first edition of the event! For now, it’s not in our plans for the near future. We are however always open to suggestions, as long as they don’t take away from our mission statement. What proJects are in the Works? We’re already preparing the 5th anniversary of Miss Africa Montréal, which will take place in 2014-2015. We have big surprises in store for the occasion. We’re taking the opportunity to thank everyone from around the world who follows what we do, but also the media outlets such as yours that act as a ‘gobetween’ linking us and the rest of diaspora.
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Amazon from the ivory coasts, Amazon from Cavally, from Comoé, from Denguélé, from Sassandra, from Marahoué, from Bandama valley; Proud woman architect of success, of her motherland Amazon of peace. Amazon of union, of discipline and of labour. Beauty of nature!
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Linguère with royal-looking, woman from Waalo kingdom; Amazon of the red lion, Amazon from Senegal river. Heroine of the resistance to French and Moorish colonization. Worthy Mother of the Senegalese Riflemen, beautiful woman and fighter, nice gazelle of Teranga!
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Amazon from Abomey kingdom, modern-day Benin. Vailant warrior, Proud woman and fighter with an intrepid courage. Her particularity: hand-to-hand fighting, French soldiers of commandant Dodds could tell you about the strenght and endurance of this vailant woman, during combats. Beautiful, with an extraordinary physical training Kingdom’s love guided the courage and endurance of this elite woman, proud, intelligent and strong!
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Amazon from Mali empire; Amazon of the Mandé Kalikan or “Mandé charter“. Woman from the western Sudanese savannah Worker of cotton and richness of groundnuts. Amazon with charismatic and venerable beauty. Amazon of Soundiata Keita, the abotionalist of slavery. Beauty of the savannah.
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Amazon from Congo river, Amazone from ya Kongo kingdom, Warrior with a firm stepin the face of the explorer Savorgnan de Brazza, Amazon of the working of iron Woman with an air of a goddess Woman with harmonious features, Woman with gleaming feet such as marble, Kituba, Lingala and Téké woman. Angelic beauty of the tropical forest, Beauty-badge of the homeland’s prosperity!
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Amazon from Juwama, Amazon from Koush kingdom; Beautiful woman, warrior with proud and indomitable airs. Sweet and rebellious woman, infallible voice of justice, of liberty and de prosperity for her people. Beauty of the dĂŠsert!
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Amazon from Bioko kingdom, Amazon from the Gulf of Guinea Woman from Malabo, Luba et Riaba; Woman of of working the pottery and fishing; sweet and brave soul Beauty from Moka valley, Beauty of volcanic mountains!
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Amazon from west latitude of the Nimba Mount and the equatorial forest. Woman from Fouta Djallon, the “West Africa water’s tower”. Amazon of the mountains, great and strong woman, righteous and hardworking woman. Bassari, Diakhanké, Jalonké, Guerzé, Kissi, Koniaké, Kono, Toma, Poular, Nalu, Sarakolé, Miguiforé… woman Amazon for one of the first independences of western Africa. Beauty of the Mountains!
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Amazon from the Horn of Africa, Amazon from the cradle of humanity, Amazon from Aksoum kingdom. Beauty with authoritarian and charismatic airs. Woman from the Blue Nile, from Balé mountain, from Danakil desert. Beauty from the Ethiopian highlands!
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Amazon from Mount Cameroon, Amazon from the balneal cities of Kribi and Limbé. Woman from Bamoun and Mandara kingdoms. Amazon from Wouri basin, Amazon from N’gondo. Beauty of the coastal, Bamiléké and Tikar woman, Bamoun and Béti woman, Bassa and Yabassi woman, Dibom and Sawa woman. Valiant warrior, Bantou beauty!
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Amazon from Tekrour, Bandial, Djolof kingdoms; Proud woman and stand in front of the Portuguese colonizer, Alvaro Fernandez. Black woman ebony coloredé Amazon of the working of phosphate. Beauty of Kadior ‘s “red sand”.
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Amazon fron country of a thousand hills and great lakes; Amazon of the Lake and the Volcano in o the Virunga Mountains; Woman of unity, of labour and of patriotism. Sweet beauty of the hills.
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‘’La fuerza de Guinea Ecuatorial”; Amazon from the island of Formosa, from the island of Annob’on and from the island of Corisco. Woman neither American influence nor Spanish or Portuguese hasn’t dislodged from her proud and beautiful island. Amazon of the African coastline, woman of conviction, enterprising womanbeauty of water!
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