Rather You Than Me
After ‘Rather You Than Me,” Rick Ross should probably be in the G. O. A. T. conversation. I say perhaps because I’m one of those Hip Hop bosses who thought no one could spit better…
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.
It Was Written
I want to preserve the intellectual property of my literary works. That is why I add the lyrics of my songs inside the books I've written (shout out to Ken Cowle). The reason is that…
Ghost Recon Wildlands
Ghost Recon Wildlands is the new wave of video game players right now. The untold truth is most gamers are thirsty for a new shooter game. We were sold immediately when it was announced that…
Why I Offer Publishing Deals
When I started recording my albums, I had the presence of mind to provide written lyrics for my songs. I saw people only dance to the beat and sing or nod to the chorus. Hip…
Dave Chappelle Accused of Homophobia
As an artist, concerning the accusation that Dave Chappelle is homophobic, I believe whether good or bad, no religion, gender, sexuality or nationality, etc., should be safe from art criticism. However, I want to point…
The Black Man
Racists do not realize how ignorant they are. They victimize others by keeping annals against the victim’s situation. Racists have no remorse for their race’s horrendous crimes against the Aborigines, Africans, Arabs, Asians, or Indian…
The Sandmann’s Journal Vol. 3
Vol. 3 continues from volume 2. It also comes from my blog, and the dates at the beginning of each chapter indicate when I published the original article. I also need to reiterate that although…
The Sandmann’s Journal Vol. 2
The Sandmann’s Journal Vol. 2 is a continuation of Vol. 1. Taken from my blog, the dates at the beginning of each chapter indicate when they were initially published. Though factual, these entries are not…
Racism is Cancer of the Soul
Racism is a form of mind cancer that we must treat aggressively. In 2017, no one should tolerate any racism anywhere on this planet. Of course, laws and governmental, ethical, and corporate policies condemn racial…
Locker Room Jokes
Back in the day, in the 90s, older guys would say sexually vulgar things about women. When I was younger, I saw a beautiful woman or two. I’d tell a friend what I’d do if…
Colin Kaepernick
Racism and all, the United States has offered a blissful transformation to millions of people. Since Mohamed Ali, it hasn't been common for mainstream athletes to take a controversial stand for civil rights. Collin Kaepernick's…
The Enduring Effort to Instill Fear in Your Psyche
The current protests against police brutality are at a stalemate. It's the notion of who the law commands to yield to whom. The police are a force. Unlike the military's capacity to establish international raids,…
Grenada (The Introduction)
I have a lot to learn about the origin of this great civilization. Therefore I may not be the most prudent narrator of the account of an island in the Caribbean. I will approach this…
My Top 10 Influences in Literary & Publishing Pt. 3
Kalu Abosi I went through a phase when I read almost everything I could get my hands on. During that time, I found a book by a Nigerian writer. He told a fascinating tale on…