— it’s been 31 years without her… an uncompromising r&b, soul & jazz icon & one of the greatest female vocalists, paved the way for so many modern-day soul divas. a diva whose star was dimmed much too soon, miss phyllis hyman. may her soul continue to rest in peace. 💋🌹🪽
Remember when Minister Umahi dismissed journalist Laila Salami’s request for the environmental impact assessment for Coastal highway?
Lagos is a sinking city & weak environmental governance accelerates this reality.
When your government is led by an O-
It’s the job of every black ontz ontz lover to introduce every black person to ghetto tech. Because the DJs and the Sets be black asf but the crowd…..mama
Il n’y a strictement rien d’amusant à voir un être humain se démener pour vous rapporter votre bouffe parce que sa situation financière le pousse vers l’esclavage moderne.
The wealthy elite (not specific to Dave) want everyone to believe AI is the future & the end-all-be-all because they’ve invested heavily into it. They need a return on their investment and this narrative helps secure that. imo, basic skills, creativity, & critical thinking will become even more valuable
Not everybody has to be “passionate” about music or the arts in general. History exists, anatomy exists, physics and so many other coop things are there for people to dig deeper into
Ari Lennox opened with tenderness. RAYE brought the fire. George Clinton kept the funk electric and alive. Durand Bernarr gave us chills. And BJ the Chicago Kid closed it out like only he could. Together, alongside The Vanguard, they created something on that stage tonight that was nothing short of sacred.
D'Angelo was a rare, once-in-a-generation talent who sang like he was carrying something the rest of us couldn't name but desperately needed to hear. His music was vulnerability. It was truth. It was soul in its purest, most unguarded form.
Tonight was more than a performance. It was a prayer and a THANK YOU wrapped in a farewell that felt worthy of the giant he was. Rest in the music, D'Angelo. It keeps you with us forever. 🕊️ #BETAwards