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A Pocket of Wind Resistance by Karine Polwart

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The first studio album from the acclaimed Karine Polwart in over 5 years. A Pocket Of Wind...

pop folk

Bong Mines Entertainment (15 KP) rated Sissala Goddess by Wiyaala in Music

Jun 18, 2019

Wiyaala is a charismatic singer-songwriter from Funsi, Upper West, Ghana. Not too long ago, she released a music video for her “Village Sex” single, featured on her second studio album, entitled, “Sissala Goddess”.

Wiyaala’s name means ‘the doer’ in her Sissala dialect.

Thanks to a musical mother, The Young Lioness of Africa dodged FGM and child marriage. Also, the patriarchal society which she grew up in made it very difficult for her to become an entertainer.

Since then, she has won over fans across the world. Also, the most remarkable thing is she’s from Ghana, a country with a notoriously conservative music industry, where any challenge to the norm is frowned upon.

Wiyaala’s “Village Sex” single contains a relatable storyline and ear-welcoming vocal. Also, the song possesses energetic instrumentation flavored with West African folk, Afro-pop, and world elements.

‘Sissala Goddess’ is a fascinating, often moving glimpse at Africa old and new through the Young Lioness of Africa’s eyes.

Wiyaala sings part of the album in Sissala—one of the world’s most endangered languages.

Also, she celebrates the love of those who have supported her as well as challenging traits of bigotry, jealousy, and greed.

https://www.bongminesentertainment.com/wiyaala-village-sex/

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PINKFONG Birthday Party

Education and Games

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Get ready for the best birthday party ever, starring me! Celebrate your birthday with funny...

Terry Bradshaw: From Super Bowl Champion to Television Personality

Brett L. Abrams

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Terry Bradshaw made a name for himself as the star quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning...

An Illustrated History

Max Wade-Matthews

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This is an encyclopedia of musical instruments and the art of music-making. It examines a wide range...

Ross (3284 KP) rated Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020) in Movies

Jul 8, 2020

Decent comedy, though some real liberties taken with Edinburgh's geography

This is a decent comedy following the events leading up to mediocre Icelandic pop duo Fire Saga heading to represent their country at the Eurovision semi-finals. The portrayal of Icelandic people as being quite stupid and backwards and still believing in fairies was maybe a little offensive but added some of the best comedy, and with a silly film like this anyone taking that seriously would have real problems.
The setting of the contest in Edinburgh was a nice touch, as with Infinity War it is always good to see the end product from the annoying road closures. However it didn't make sense, given the hosts were not British and Britain didn't win the contest, but again lets not take this too seriously. The car chase was a mess though, with the car one minute heading one way along a street and shortly appearing at a roundabout at the end behind them. Also, the Glasgow SSE Hydro arena being at the end of George IV Bridge was just all sorts of wrong.
The geographical inconsistencies aside, this is a nice silly little comedy that drags on a little too long with a fairly cliche'd plot.