I must confess I have not necessarily been following The U.S. Election especially as it was Super Tuesday yesterday (see link). Unlike my fellow friends and relatives, I just catch a glimpse of updates every now and then. I am backing Obama though and I really like this video - of course because there is a lot of celeb dropping (re: name dropping) - the likes of Tatyana Ali, Scarlett Johansson, Will.I.Am, John Legend, Common, Nicole Scherzinger, Tracee Ellis Ross etc. Go Obama! YES WE CAN! P.S. Why did Nick Cannon look like he didn't want to be there?
Super Tuesday is still going on for those who are not following and Hillary Clinton and John McCain won votes in California while Barack Obama leads with 13 states alongside McCain (in a tie).
Speaking of special days, fellow blogger Lil Mama sent me this flyer for an alternative First Fridays to attend rather than the so called "stiff" First Fridays event in Lagos. Lol.
Anyway the flyer was just an ad as the Trini First Fridays Bash has now passed but I have a free Caribbean PROMO ONLY mixtape for you to download.
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keep doing ur thing Mona...
not supporting anyone in the US presidential election..would be happy with someone who will do a good enough job..but if had to my money would be on clinton being the next president..
You seem to always have some free mixes for us. Gotta love freebies!!!Go Mona, mwah ;-X
Hey girlie
Loved that video... you were right :) yeah I guess they have to get the celebrities to endorse them because I'm sure that will influence a lot of people's votes... which is sad in a sense because people need to make their minds up themselves but hey! i'm happy with the vid hehe
Nice bloggie xx
Wasn't sure how to send this info over to you
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TRACK LISTING FOR GOD'S OWN COUNTRY: MOVEMENT MIXTAPE VOL 1
1. DJ Green Lantern Intro
2. God's Own Country--Franchize (Nigeria/USA) featuring Mr. S.I.N. (USA)
3. I'm African--Dead Prez (USA)
4. Outstanding--Lil Wayne (USA)
5. Achterstandsbuurt--Severe Ill & J-83 feat. Vieira (Cape Verde/NL)
6. Dipset freestyle
7. Mama Africa--Akon (Senegal/USA)
8. Uncle Murda (USA)
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10.Swizz Beats/Nore (USA)
11.I Go Yarn-- Eldee the Don (Nigeria)
12.Exclusive Wyclef (Haiti/USA)
13.Hardback Industry--Dizzee Rascal (Ghana/UK)
14.Nore/Styles P (USA)
15. Africanthem--Krukid (Uganda)
16. Zoo--Lil Wayne (USA)
17. Farafina--Amkoullel (Mali)
18. Swizz Beats (USA)
19. Telema mpo na Kongo-- Lopango ya Banka (Congo)
20. Akon and Plies (Senegal/USA)
21. Picha Hailsi--X Plastaz feat. Jimmy Rage (Tanzania/Jamaica/NL)ovie
i really really hope obama wins!! but i'm really torn, a white woman or a black man!! their policies are not that different!
wawaweewa new look!
i like the new look!!!!
Love the new look!
yep loving the layout :)
I am loving the pic at the top of your blog. Absolutely divine. lol!!!
(A celebration of what your blog stands for?)
yes Ms. Mona...
...Respect sista...as if to further assert that my commendations are well placed, u've switched up the style on your page with some mad chromatic effects...teew messy...the collage on the banner is well thought out and definitely encapsulates 'nuff of the multi-faceted reflections on Naij...good on you...
...What an interesting period in American politics (and by some weird connotations world politics as well) abi?...A female/black yankee president...cwazy times trusss mi!...regardless of who succeeds the “bush man” (x-ing my fingers 4 Obama tho'); it'll be a welcome change...'nuff accolades again (as usual) on your concerted efforts at supplying such niceties...keep doin' it cuz' u're doin' it well...
Peeeeeeeeaaaaaaaacccccceee!
C!!
Awww Mona loving ure new look. Esp the thingy up there...cant think, know the name...ehhhhhh! Shoot! My brain is on a vacay at the moment
i really do like it - I can't really remember what it looked like anymore!!
Regarding the US elections - Anything is good as long as Bush is out.
Speak soon and keep it up x
FAB layout...in love with it already....WEll done Miss Mona..keep up the good work and we your fans shall continue to support u.
am loving the new layout mona!!!!!
big fan of your blog and the new layout!
Mona my wifee!
Love the new site especially the NEPA scribble with the lightbulb... too cute.
Saw the shout out... lol.
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