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A poem in support of the March 20 World Water Day : Ocean
OCEAN In its absolute tranquility There is a majestic peace A smooth mass of immensity As a heavy ondulanting surface This soft density Lies down on it grainy bed. Width so extended Mysterious myths With painted histories Pefect arena — Aesthetic in its blueness Fleeing the poet’s soul and heart But always indifferent The mother sea remains steady… Read the rest
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NZinga, The Queen of Angola (The Movie). A review by Raïs Neza Boneza for the Intenational Women’s Day celebration
Title: Njinga, Rainha de Angola (Nzinga, Queen of Angola) Category: History Duration: 109 Minutes Director: Sergio Graciano Release Year: 2013 Language: Portuguese & English As all around the world we celebrate the Women’s achievements while calling for greater equality and more justice ; I would like to revisit the historic figure and review the movie: Njinga, Rainha de Angola (Nzinga, … Read the rest
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Across The King’s River: An enduring film about a personal quest for knowledge and healing
SHARE: Across The King’s River is an upcoming documentary film about a man embarking on a journey from East Oakland to Nigeria, on a deeply personal quest for knowledge and healing. The film –a story of wisdom, healing and medicine through the light of ancient African traditional healers– is founded on the creator of the film, James Weeks’ personal voyage … Read the rest
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Ranja Bojer’ bokanmeldelse : White Eldorado, Black Fever
Source: http://www.rotrock.no Raïs Neza Boneza bor i Trondheim, og kommer opprinnelig fra Kongo. Han har utgitt flere bøker, men White Eldorado, Black Fever er hans første roman. Den er kommet ut på engelsk og fransk, og den norske utgaven er forhåpentligvis like rundt hjørnet. Handlinga i boka foregår i nåtidens Kongo, og i sentrum av handlingen finner vi to unge … Read the rest
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A Belgian Prince, Gorillas, Guerrillas & the Future of the Congo By
sources: The Daily Beast Emmanuel de Merode is fighting rebel armies and a powerful oil company to protect Virunga Park, its animals and its people. His allies? Prince William and Leonardo DiCaprio. But his enemies may be stronger. VIRUNGA, Congo — On April 15, Prince Emmanuel de Merode’s hulking Land Rover kicked up clouds of dust as he navigated it … Read the rest
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Revisiting the African Thoughts By Raïs Neza Boneza
1. Definition of the terms a. Philosophy in the strict sense Philosophy is the study of thoughts, reasons in a systematic way by recording, writing sources or is a systematic way – for example Germans or Greeks philosophies. For that matter African philosophy cannot be considered in a strict way or it was not philosophy in a strict sense. … Read the rest