The Sandmann’s Journal Vol. 1
In this volume, you will find entries of some of my preferred celebs, rides, West African cuisines, an introduction to Sierra Leone, and the process of releasing my first and second books with their accompanying…
Year: 2016
Hilary Clinton, from First Lady to First Woman
Since the beginning of time, women have always been held back and even more determined to break through the so-called “glass ceiling.” to appreciate the magnitude of what it means when Hillary Clinton became the…
A Tribute to the Artist Known as Prince
We are losing our most talented icons in a hurry. In the last decade, we’ve lost enough icons | from the United States | to where it’s not as shocking when the news breaks. James…
The Legacy of Muhammad Ali
The legacy of Muhammad Ali taught us that to be a legend, you must first have the courage to declare it. Nobody knows you better than yourself. No one can decide your destiny but you.…
Laboramus Exspectantes Vol. 1
Laboramus Exspectantes Vol. 1 is my third full-length studio album. I recorded it at Thunder Dome Sounds in Toronto, Canada, and Juno Award winner Eddie Bullen produced it. My concept for the album is about…
Beyonce’s Formation
Beyoncé is here with a powerful message. Get information to get the information. Her message is simple, “stop shooting us.” If the law enforcement community has issues with this message, it should be seen as…
The Best of Kanya West
West has attracted an exceeding amount of attention on social media in recent months. For a guy who once idolized Dame Dash, Beanie Sigel, and Freeway, it’s more than just a miracle that he has…
Policing the Development of Culture & Art
A community that does not respect its visual, auditory or performing artists, is not a psychologically or culturally healthy one." Not everyone who calls the police is correct. Some people use the police to oppress…
Black History Month / Bai Bureh
Before their establishment in Freetown, the British acquired a tract of land from the Romarong people. Yet, the subsequent arrival of repatriated Africans precipitated a dramatic shift in power dynamics. The British, having declared a…
Michelle Persad’s “14 Reasons You Shouldn’t Visit Toronto”
Toronto has become a hot topic in recent years. This city is not like others. I can only go by what I think; in my opinion, this metropolis's socio-economic dynamics, laws, cultural mentality, and geopolitical…
NBA 2K16 is Trash
To describe NBA 2K16, I’d say it’s like the hot ex-girlfriend who felt like she’d spent the last five years raw, dogging it with King Kong. And just in case you all want to call…
A Tribute to Richard Taylor
In my pedagogy, I was taught that grief comes with [1] shock/denial, [2] anger, [3] bargaining, [4] depression, and [5] acceptance. Such is the shattering emotional pain that has come with losing Richard Taylor. For…