I’m just another indie artist, who makes his performances so enjoyable that most people may not even notice that I’m working. Here are some of my professional activities in 2019. I started the year with the release of my eighth book – “The Sandman’s Journal Vol. 5,” in Brussels.
Author: Wilfred Kanu Jr.
Wilfred Kanu Jr., known as Freddy Will, is a Sierra Leonean-born 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, calypso, dancehall, classical, r&b, and afrobeat.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
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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. My questions. What about the enslavement of black people in Arab countries? Why has Al Jazeera not unmasked the slave traders in the Middle East?
VIDEO GAMES
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The Reasons Why the New “Tom Clancy Ghost Recon Breakpoint” Scores Low Points
I know that the creators will make some mistakes, but when it comes to Ghost Recon, the stigma is carved in stone. You should expect it to suck. They always have the most beautiful graphics. Their storyline is still fascinating, but how many pistols and sniper rifles can you discover in an enemy’s camp? Do we need so many weapons?
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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? When it comes to the land, we know that there is always a mountainous peninsula. There is also a vast savannah landscape in the framework. The name Sierra Leone means “Lion Mountain” in Portuguese. Some veterans have said that the old people referred to…
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King Boss LAJ – the Pioneering Titan in the Evolution of Hip Hop in Sierra Leone
King Boss LAJ is the most misunderstood genius from Sierra Leone. Make no mistake. He is a highly respected mogul on the music scene. Since the modest beginnings of Hip Hop in the early 1990s, the question was not just whether the country could produce a world-class emcee. It was also about whether we could deliver a list of a few more.
MUSIC
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Kao Denero’s Legacy of All Time Greatness and the Evolution of Hip Hop in Sierra Leone
When it comes to the “King of Freetown,” the majority of his fans recognize him as someone more than a musician. For many Salone Hiphoppas, Kao Denero is the redeemer who unlocked the Sierra Leone Hip Hop community from stagnation. Thousands of Sierra Leoneans have also named Kao Denero as the best rapper of all time. Although…
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The Unforgettable Legacy of Amie Kallon, the Reigning Queen of Sierra Leone Folk Music
Years ago, I covered Sierra Leone in a two-part blog about music and dance cultures in Africa. If you would like to read that article, click HERE. The universe has bestowed the fascinating country of Sierra Leone with hundreds, if not thousands of talented people. One of the areas of such a celebrity is in the field of music.
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Neneh Cherry, Sierra Leone’s Most Critically Acclaimed & Award-Winning Musician of ALL Time
To my knowledge, besides Neneh Cherry, no other musician has had a more remarkable career in the music history of Sierra Leone. I know this latest generation of Afrobeat-infused Hip Hop fans will be shocked to hear this. They often confuse the difference between home-based vernacular rappers with traditional Hip Hop emcees from…
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Jimmy B, the Indisputable Godfather of Music in the Evolution of Hip Hop in Sierra Leone
One of the primary obstacles that have tormented many Sierra Leone rappers is the ability to gain worldwide renown. Sierra Afrik, the legendary band from Freetown, broke the ground. It brought the traditional Sierra Leone sound to the regional diaspora.
MUSIC
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Lansana Sheriff – a Sincere Musical Genious who Hails from the Bosom of Sierra Leone
How many Sierra Leoneans reading this blog have heard the favorite adage? By popular demand,…
MUSIC
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The Untarnishable Legacy of Shadow Boxxer in the Evolution of Hip Hop in Sierra Leone
I believe I’m one of the nicest emcees from Sierra Leone. And guess what? I…
INSPIRATION
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Remembering Prince Will of Chill Town Crew [R.I.P.]
With great sorrow, I say goodbye to my dear brother, friend, and number one promoter…
POLITICS
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What the Heaven is Kanye West Talking About?
While promoting a new album in 2011, I realized the setup. I’d started blogging four…
CREED
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Scottie Beam – We See You, Sis
I’ve met some sisters who carry the torch of blackness and the importance for people…
POLITICS
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Interpreting “Make America Great Again” by Presidents Ronald Ragan & Donald Trump
Following 2015, the progressive wing of the mainstream media drove us to resent the famous Republican motto, “Make America Great Again.” I’ve sat back and reserved my evaluations of the North American public. How well do we know our government? There is a disturbing pattern. North Americans will sleepwalk through a circumstance.