Oh Happy Day is a 1967 gospel music arrangement of an 18th-century hymn. Recorded by the Edwin Hawkins Singers, it became an international hit in 1969. Hawkins’ arrangement quickly became a “standard” and has been recorded by hundreds of artists. It was included on the RIAA Songs of the Century list and won Hawkins a Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance in 1970. Continue reading
African bodybuilders are making their move on the Mr. Olympia contest. Here are three of the most successful African bodybuilders from the 2017 contest. Continue reading
R. Kelly (Dave Chappelle) raps the remix edition of the song about pissin’. If you had paid attention to R. Kelly’s music videos, you could have seen the sex scandal coming. Continue reading
In the film Mandingo buff slave Drum (Ken Norton) is “hit on” by a slave owner. Continue reading
Tramaine Hawkins performs Coming Home and Going Up Yonder at Albertina Walker Memorial Concert (October 16, 2010). Continue reading
In Earl’s Post Prison Playdate, Earl and his woman had a happy relationship, until one of his prison buddies gets released. Continue reading
Wanda Wakanda made her debut at the BET Awards. Jamie Foxx’s historic character, Wanda helps Michael Blackson finish a task in Blackanda 2.5!
In Mandingo, big black buck Mede (boxer Ken Norton) is raped by his owner’s wife Blanche (Susan George). Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
Dolce & Gabbana have spent the last few seasons exploring just that, with Instagram-cast shows featuring demographically specific influencers and Euro-aristos aplenty.Thus this season they embarked on a 144-look runway education program: a crammer-course, degree-level education in all things Dolce & Gabbana. Continue reading
Ghanaian artist Paa Joe has brought some of New York City’s most iconic motifs to life. As part of Superhouse NYC’s inaugural “Celestial City” exhibition, the multidisciplinary artist served up a handful of lifesize sculptures of the city’s signature signage, including pizza boxes, taxi cabs, bagels and of course, rats. 120 Walker Street, 6R
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 