Afropolitan Aesthetic

29th April 2011

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Kate’s wedding dress was practically a modern rendition of Grace Kelly’s wedding dress.

To be honest I am kinda bummed because thats what I have always known and dreamed my wedding dress would be like… but SOMEONE had to stumble upon MY idea and use it (… grrrrrrrrrrr)

… ah well tough love. Imma still stick to my idea anyways. SHAME ON THE DEVIL!!!

22nd March 2011

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MORNING MORNING MORNING my beautiful afropolitan people…

I am about to leave for school to register for classes (yes… one of the many perks of living and schooling in Gh. Registration by manual labour *rolling eyes*)

Anyways, I thought I would bless you with this new discovery… A couple of weeks a ago(… okay almost a month) I discovered this jewellry designer, Kofi Asante.

Years ago, I remember asking a friend’s mum  if there were any jewelry designers in the GH who produced actual collections… Her answer wasn’t encouraging. She basically said the average Ghanaian jeweler’s talent is limited to gold and Adinkra symbols.

Well not Kofi Asante… YES he does include the use of adinkra symbols in his designs. But it is more than that. There is the feeling of extreme quality and technicality (I wouldn’t want to know the price tag on those rings). Although he borrows from the Ghanaian culture he lends his own style with great attention to detail to create captivating designs… There is no way you can link him to your average Gh jeweller… His designs range from rings, bracelets, necklaces to even… yes you said it… engagement and wedding rings. (I have a lot of friends who, although are not getting married anytime soon, have found THE ONE)

Anyway enough said… I gotta love you and leave you, plus I prefer to let the designs speak for themselves.

ps: I want that necklace… benefactors… anyone???

see more after the jump

21st March 2011

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SALT OF THE EARTH

So… this is a seriously LONG overdue post I have been working on since last year. If you’ve been following this blog from the beginning you’ll know I tried and failed to launch it last year.

I actually interviewed a friend as well, about his newly released album… better known as Salt among his friends. I have known him for quite a while and trust me, his is music PHE-NO-ME- NAL and Inspiring!!!!

Enjoy…

Tell *T.A.A. about your new album YET NOT I EP

The album started just last year as an independent project. I wrote a couple of songs earlier that year, but without the forethought of releasing any music – it was simply a means of self-expression. However with a lot of guidance from God and support from friends and partners in ministry, it became what it is today. The album is an EP, meaning it’s not a full-length album, but a short one, containing roughly ten songs. The songs were constructed with the intention of appeasing both older and younger generations, hence the mature classical flavor. The inspiration is simply Jesus. I want people to see Jesus the way He is meant to be seen, that’s all.

And how is Jesus meant to be seen?

Jesus is meant to be seen as who He says He Is – as Lord, and not as a genie. There is a song on the album called Genie which attacks the mentality of living our lives however we want to and coming to God only when we need help.

What is the meaning behind the album title and what can we expect from the album?

Yet Not I has been my Skype status for about six months and it stems from the Bible verse 1 Corinthians 15:10.  Paul talks about how much he has achieved, but inserts the caveat that it was not him who did it, but was solely by the Grace of God – “Yet Not I, but the Grace of God that was with me”. When all the songs were completed and the need for an album title cropped up, it was impressed upon me that “Yet Not I” was the perfect title. Some may take it as a fluke, however I attribute it to providential guidance.

In terms of expectations with this album, just be ready for pure Gospel. I did not dumb it down, nor did I say things to appease the ears of listeners. I spoke the truth and nothing but the truth, only used rap as a means to convey the message. The album also reveals some aspects of my life in a sneaky way, exposing the person I used to be and detailing who I am now – the person God has called me to be.

Who is salt one? How did you get the name Salt and why did you choose Salt One as your stage name?

Most people know me as Salt through my affiliation with AC Crew. How I got the name still puzzles me. Elorm Baeta and some other members of AC Crew suddenly started calling me Salt, and knowing high school it quickly caught on. Then different variations of the name became increasingly popular, from Salt 101 to Salt Wan.

Thus I didn’t really “change” my name from Salt to Salt One, I just stuck to one variation of the name. After considering changing it, moments of reflection and prayer led me to keep Salt One for biblical reasons – Matthew 5:13, You are the Salt of the Earth.

 Tell us about the sequence of events that led to you dedicating your life to Christ?

To sit here and detail a sequence of events would be a tale, it really “just happened”. One thing I can say is that I was intentional about it to some degree. I was at a point in my life that I really felt the urge to stop scratching the surface and go deep into the things of God. Alphonse Asare was extremely instrumental in this transformation process and I truly thank God for the people He surrounded me with. Life in Christ is bliss.

What is F.O.T.U. and how did it start?

F.O.T.U.  is the Fellowship of the Unashamed.A small group that started on campus a couple years ago by Alphonse and I and has grown to what it is today.

Do you plan to pursue music as a sole career or do you have other goals?

At the moment, I don’t believe it is my calling to drop every other activity and pursue music as a solo career. Personally, it is simply my ministry. Some people preach, others teach, some lead worship and so on. This is my way of praising God and expanding the Kingdom. So for now, it will remain just that.

 Where can we get your album?

The full album was officially launched early this year. A few songs were made public on my Youtube and Facebook pages, and most songs will be available for download online. The songs are also featured on xfm in Ghana on Sunday evenings.

Any future plans you would like to share with T.A.A. readers? 

I am currently working on a final project which would possibly combine Yet Not I EP with a few new songs to make a full album. I also plan to perform a few more shows in the States and U.K. I am not sure exactly where I will be performing yet, but as the information becomes available I’ll let you know. It will be in Rhode Island though

What do you have message for T.A.A. readers?

Seek Eternity. God bless you all.

Click here for more about Salt One

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20th March 2011

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I found this video in my inbox when I woke up this morning. It was from my awesome brother… thousands of miles away, and he still makes it a point everyday to cheer me up when I am down. Needless to say this made my day…

I think this is his way of letting me know how insanely weird I sounded when I called him on a sunday, early last year, after church, to show off my new tongue blasting skills…

I LOVE YOU

*MONSTROUSLY HUGE squeezing hug and slurpy wet kiss on the cheek*

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11th March 2011

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THIS IS JUST IN… The award winning filmmaker, Leila Djansi, is working on her new film project, “Ties that bind” starring, Nia Long John Dumelo, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Ama K. Abebrese.

The movie is about…

Adobea, Buki and Theresa, three women from different walks of life bound together by a similar pain; the loss of a child. In a destined meeting in a small village in Kroboland, the women journey together to redemption, love, life and forgiveness as they renovate a dilapidated clinic for village

In case you dont know Leila Djansi, she is the brains behind the intentional award-winning movies, “I Sing of a Well” and “Sinking Sands”

And I am confident “Ties that Bind” is not going to be an exception.

MOST DEFINITELY A MUST SEE…

CANT WAIT.. O JOOOOOOOY :D

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