How I Spent My 2020 Men’s Day in Berlin
I woke up on the lovely 21st day of May 2020. As usual, I could hear the early birds chirruping in the woods outside. Through my bedroom's glass wall, the morning sun stood cloudless in…
Author: Wilfred Kanu Jr.
Wilfred “Freddy Will” Kanu Jr. stands at the crossroads of global Black culture. Born in Sierra Leone, raised across Africa and North America, and creatively rooted in the Caribbean, Germany, and Estonia, Freddy’s work embodies a transatlantic consciousness. He merges African folklore with Hip Hop lyricism, classical philosophy with street narrative, and romance psychology with cultural commentary.
Wilfred Kanu Jr. is a Sierra Leonean-American author, music producer, and recording artist. He writes on history, philosophy, geopolitics, biography, poetry, public discourse, and fiction. He resides in Berlin, Germany, mixing hip-hop music with jazz.
When You Begin to Lack the 2020 Republican’s Type of Solutions
I stated this in my last commentary about Joe Biden’s economic policies. Guys like myself, we’re in our early 40s. Our needs go beyond purchasing affordable healthcare, tuition-free community colleges, or a decent minimum wage.…
The New Animation Movie of John Bunyan’s Time Tested “Pilgrim’s Progress”
Pilgrim’s Progress is the world’s second-highest bestseller after the Bible, the best-selling book of all time. It is a narrative of self-sacrifice, perseverance, hope, and success. Many have used it as a blueprint for their…
Candace Owens, Royce Da 5’9 & Lebron James Crossing Lanes Over Ahmaud Arbery
My anxiety is not over death. It’s not to lose everything I’ve worked for from flipping and openly bodying something, just off the rage. What will my people say? Those who have supported me this…
#Brainwashed – A radio banger by Halifax Rapper, John Snow featuring Freddy Will & Emma Lee
When you tell someone that they have been brainwashed, their first reaction is, of course, being somehow offended. Who are you to tell anyone that they have incorrect information? Naturally, those who sustain the ongoing…
Six Caucasian Celebrities Accused of Sexual Assault, & Rape
I will begin this article by stating that there is nothing shameful or embarrassing about a man seeking a woman out and intending to hook up with her. No man should feel uncomfortable about his…
The Sandmann’s Journal Vol. 6
This seven-book series includes the blogs I wrote between 2008 and 2020. As a Hip hop artist, I wanted to process what I see as a psychological change in the global mentality of people. I…
Celebrating the Extraordinary Throttle of the Legendary Ballplayer, Kobe Bryant
If you are familiar with my story, you’d know I grew up in Africa and emigrated to the USA in the 1990s. After this indescribable misfortune, I want to pay infinite respect to my favorite…
Top 20 Rhyme Spitters that Banged in my Headphones and Speakers throughout the 2010s Pt. 2
This decade is also when many Hip Hop O. Gz frantically pulled their hair. We even saw our first openly gay rappers. The homosexual vibe was very influential. Grown men who are not homophobic slipped…
Top 20 Rhyme Spitters that Banged in my Headphones and Speakers throughout the 2010s Pt. 1
Of course, I have a side that still likes to hear gangsta rap. Every rapper who uses that sort of mood often plays on my stereo. Honestly, I wasn’t satisfied with the Molly and Syrup…
Is Lizzo Remarkably Confident and Self Assured in Her Skin or Is Her Sensitivity a Desperate Call for Change
Someone just told me, and I quote, “attention is the new currency.” We are living in an alarming time. Have North Americans steered their society in a direction the world likes? What do I mean…
Closing Out the 2010s from the USA to Canada to Europe, India & the Caribbean
I’m another indie artist who makes his performances so enjoyable that most people may not even notice I’m working. Here are some of my professional activities in 2019. I started the year by releasing my…
AL Jazeera Promotes Self Justified Bigotry Against Diplomats from the West Indies
In a recent report, the Arab network launched a sarcastic documentary that vilified Caribbean diplomats as fraudsters. Here are my questions. What about the enslavement of black people in Arab countries? Why has Al Jazeera…
The Reasons Why the New “Tom Clancy Ghost Recon Breakpoint” Scores Low Points
I know that the creators will make some mistakes, but the stigma is carved in stone when it comes to Ghost Recon. You should expect it to suck. They always have the most beautiful graphics.…
An Afropolitical Summary of the Evolution of Sierra Leone’s Musicology from 1807 to 2019
Let’s surmise the evolution of the musicology of Sierra Leone by outlining the preeminent cradle of the people. What are the various cultural influences in the melting pot of this West African nation? Regarding the…