“I define myself as a humble student of the art,” reflects Underground Hip Hop sensation, Venomous 2000: The Ultra Emcee (Dwayne Sheppard). For the...
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The Master of the art of storytelling. They don’t tell stories like him anymore. But back in the day when the we had a bus full us kids best believe we would start a La Di Da Di session with the Beatbox and all. Born to Jamaican parents in South Wimbledon, London, on January...
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Afrika Bambaataa When the Afrika Baabaataa and Soulsonic Force took the stage you knew it because the scene was like something straight out of the future. Afrika Bambaataa (born Kevin Donovan on April 17, 1957) is an American DJ from the South Bronx, who was instrumental in the early development of Hip Hop...
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King Moshoeshoe of Basutoland (1815 to 1868) For half a century, the Basotho people were ruled by the founder of their nation. Moshoeshoe was a wise and just king who was as brilliant in diplomacy as he was in battle. He united many diverse groups, uprooted by war, into a stable society where law...
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The Good King Khama III of Bechuanaland 1819 to 1923 Khama distinguished his reign by being highly regarded as a peace-loving ruler with the desire and ability to extract technological innovations from Europeans while resisting their attempts to colonize his country. Such advancements included the building of schools, scientific cattle feeding, and the introduction...
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King Askia Muhammed Toure of Sonhay 1493 to 1529 A devout Muslim, Askia “The Great” ruled and administered Songhay strictly according to Islamic Law. He divided his country into provinces, each with a professional administrator as governor, and ruled each fairly and uniformly through a staff of distinguished legal experts and judges. At times...
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