Bavubuka Community Revolution

Support Bavubuka Road trips for the Regional Forums in Uganda

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Our Story

Since 2005, we have been committed to impacting a generation of young people. As young people who have had the opportunity to see what the western wold has to offer as well as have much exposure to the power of ignited minds living and working in community; it became apparent and vitally important that we create space and a platform for the youth of Uganda to learn, grow and thrive in a community of creative expression and indigenous truth. Through music, film, photography, media, fashion and art the Bavubuka Foundation has determined to impact Uganda and it's future in a life giving way. We believe in transformation and celebration, bringing and connecting the youth of today to the beauty of yesterday while bridging the technology gap and embracing a prosperous future. Physical, mental and spiritual growth is at the forefront of our mission.
Our Brand is about Truth, Community Impact and Positive Change.
Our Founder Silas and our leadership development team has embarked on a Journey to three village on a Truth and Foundation tour. The project is to groom, prepare and equip community leaders in each village to continue their work and impact their communities in a life giving way.
Our team will be visiting the towns of Jinja, Gulu, and Mbale in Uganda East Africa. Every dollar raised will go towards transportation to and from each town, supplies for the workshops, food and accommodations for 5. We need to raise $3500 USD to maximize our impact and ensure a successful mission.

The Impact

With every workshop we have been able to successfully put on we have seen many transformations within the youth of those communities and the villages at large. Young people respond with vigor and enthusiasm to the programs we teach. Many return with friends and parents and that is when the real impact begins because parents for maybe the first time ever see their children ignited with passion to achieve, excel and become leaders among their peers. Every year we do not have the opportunity to return we lose momentum and are unable to provide the community leaders the necessary support. Our commitment is to see each community we work with flourish and that is why we dare to dream big and include all our friends and partners in all our planning and efforts to see real positive change take form in Uganda. We strongly believe that each youth has the power to change, impact and transform their circle of influence. That is where we need your help. Stand with us and lets truly make a difference.

What We Need & What You Get

For this Journey on the Truth Express Our Budget is as follows:
(all contributions go directly to the trip)
The first leg of the trip is to Gulu Town (Northern Uganda
3 Nights
Transportation costs - $500
Accommodation - $250
Food - $250
Seminar/Workshop - $150

Then onto the second stop to the town of Jinja aka Stone City
3 Nights
Transportation costs - $350
Accommodation - $250
Food - $250
Seminar/Workshop - $150

The last stop of the Trek will be the town of Mbale
3 Nights
Transportation costs - $400
Accommodation - $250
Food - $250
Seminar/Workshop - $150
Trip incidentals - $300
As you can see its pretty straight forward, we are looking to make an everlasting impact on these communities and this i just the beginning of great things to come. This is the first time we are looking outwards for funding. We have always invested our all on these trips but now is the time to do more. We have a responsibility to do it right.

If we dont reach our intended goal we will as always do as much as we can. if it means we only go to two of the villages the work must continue. We will be still continue the work we are currently engaged in at the Bavubuka House in Kampala city, however this Journey is vitally important to the framework of the next phase of our development goals as an Organization. We thank you for all your consideration and support in advance.

We are filming the Journey in the hopes of publishing a documentary about our work in Uganda and as a perk your contribution and help will be gratefully accepted and we wil give you an honorable mention on the said documentary.

Other Ways You Can Help

Check us out at www.bavubuka.org, bavubukacommunity.blogspot.com, Facebook: Bavubuka Allstarz, Bavubuka Army;follow the founder at babaluku uganda on facebook. Please share forward and like this campaign with your friends and loved ones and lets make a change for the better in the lives of the next generations of leaders.

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LUGA FLOW

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ART, TRANSFORMATION & HIP HOP. Luga flow Meets Corey Pane a special Artist from Connecticut, USA.

2012-01-18T17:04:00.000+03:00

There some many ways to influence a community with your passion to what you do. Bavubuka foundation is proud to have connected with COREY PANE a brilliant, phenomenal artist from connecticut who is one of the most unique hip hop painter in the hip hop industry and communities through his art.

Corey's Art piece at Trinity Hip hop Festival 2010

Bavubuka Foundation leader spoke to Corey and this is what he had to say:

Introduce your self:
My name is Corey Pane I am an artist from Connecticut, USA. I have always been interested in art and the creative side of life since I was a child. I was always drawing as a kid, as I grew up, I stopped for a while to try to get into other things like music, playing guitar or drums. But then I abruptly moved back to drawing again. Like any artist, it is just something inside me that I need to get out, no matter what kind of creative form that involves, whether it be visual art, music, film, poetry, etc. I like to spread myself out and not get trapped in one spot, being labeled as a certain type of artist. My first love and natural gift is to express myself through painting, but I like to try my hand at all types of art and mediums.

What would you call your style of art?
I wouldn’t really know what to call my style of art, because I see it as always changing and evolving. Many people view it as realistic or photo-realistic, but that isn’t my main intent, my main intent is to capture a certain emotion or expression that is significant to the person or the story I am trying to tell in the piece. Right now most of the time, that just happens to be in a more realistic style, but that can change depending on the piece and whatever I’m feeling or see best fit for that piece.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

Tshila's potrait by Corey Pane

I get inspiration from all over the place, but most of it comes from film. I love film as an art form and to see different stories unfold. The same goes for music and books, actually I just love stories now matter where they come from. That is what I try to do in my own work as an artist I like to tell stories. It could be an issue in the world or a more personal story, and maybe those stories can change or be seen different by different people, but I try to get at least one main point across, that hopefully everyone can recognize.

Saba Saba & babaluku's Portrait's painted by Corey Pane

What inspired you embark on a journey to explore your artistic elements?
I would say music played a big role in what inspired me to embark on a journey to explore my artistic elements. I have always thought music is the most true and pure art form there is. For me it evokes a feeling like nothing else in the world, so one day when I was about 15 or 16, I was hanging out listening to Bob Marley, and for whatever reason, something just suddenly came over me and I felt really moved and inspired to go try to draw his portrait. I spent days on it, meticulously trying to capture every detail of his face as well as the lion on the other side of his head. I was really proud of it and I got that special feeling an artist gets when you create something and get it out of you, and I’ve been chasing that feeling ever since.

Saba Saba Of Bataka Squad

How did you come to know about Babaluku and the Uganda hip hop movement...
I first came to know about the Uganda hip hop movement and Babaluku, through Uganda hip hop artist, Saba Saba. He came to Connecticut to perform when I was in high school, I was at the show selling t-shirts I painted in the back, and I really loved his performance with the things he was talking about in his music and the way he was rapping in his native tongue for some songs. I kept in touch with him after that night and ended up doing some artwork for him, and through him I was introduced to other Uganda hip hop like Babaluku and the Bataka Squad, and other African artists like Wanlov the Kubolor and K’naan as well.

Just listening to the stories of people from a different part of the world really inspired me, and to show my love and appreciation, I decided to do some paintings based on all those artists and what they talk about in their music.

Corey's paint of KRS One at Trinity Hip Hop Festival

Corey with KRS One

How as you expression of art through hip hop contributed to you life?
My expression of art through hip hop has contributed a lot to my life as a whole, it has first of all led me to meet many talented and wonderful people which have led to some great friendships. It has allowed me to connect with people that I may not have ever gotten the chance to connect with and build a global family that can take me anywhere. It has also given me the opportunity to create some amazing pieces of artwork. Hip hop has made a certain mark on my spirit that stays with me when I create, its just a vide that you feel and you know its hip hop.

How would you describe you intentions in your work through?

With all my art, my intent is to create pieces that tell a story and evoke emotion or thought that can change depending on the person. I want people to just see whatever they see. I may have an idea in my head of my own story or feeling I am trying to get across, but that could be completely different for someone else. I guess it depends on what they’ve seen and been through in their lives. I love that about art, I love when someone tells me something about my art that I never even thought of or noticed before.
And if my pieces can help make a change for someone or something in the world, that would be even better. Or even if it can make someone realize something or give them insight to a way they never thought of. Also I need to just create for me, I have a lot of ideas that build up inside me and I just need to get them out.

Have you ever been to Africa id so where?
I have never been to Africa, I dream of one day being able to go. It seems like such a beautiful place, some of my friends have been, and they say it will change your life and I know it will.

Babaluku with Corey Pane at Trinity Hip hop Festival.

How do you think art can strengthen the youth in the continent?
Art can strengthen the youth in the continent by letting them express themselves and speak to a global audience that doesn’t even need to speak or understand the same language, because they speak the language of art. I think any form of art will change a person for the better, it gives you more soul. Art can make a change for the youth no matter where they are in the world, whether they are rich or poor or whatever. It can help make a change on a bigger level maybe within the community or a feeling in society, or even just a small change within yourself. Art can bring people together in ways they might not have otherwise, sometimes you need to work with other people and collaborate with different talents to be able to make a vision come to life. Just like they way there is a certain comradely and teamwork with a sports team.

He has been fortunate enough to be able to create art for musicians such as State Radio, ReadNex Poetry Squad, Saba Saba and the Bataka Squad, Self Suffice (the RapOet),Babaluku & Balabyekkubo legacy and Wanlov The Kubolor. He has also done art for many organizations and foundations to help raise money and support causes he believes in fighting for. He would like to continue this type of work along with commissions and whatever other interesting opportunities may arise.
Corey is constantly trying to learn and absorb as much information and knowledge as he can, whether it be though books, music, sports, film, or whatever else he comes across and apply that to his art.

SUPPORT & LEARN MORE ABOUT COREY ART HERE. www.coreypane.com
Written By: Bwette Daniel Gilbert.

AFTERMATH OF THE OFFICIAL UNDISPUTED, 9TH ANNUAL HIP HOP SUMMIT FOR THE HEAVY WEIGHT HIP HOP CHAMPIONS OF THE YEAR.

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2011 was indeed a tough year filled with great challenges for the hip hop summit team but we managed to once gain mark the 9th annual Uganda hip hop celebration with love and great positive affirmations from the growing hip hop communities. The Journey of hip hop in Uganda has contributed to the youth Voice in various restricted and deprived social expression platforms especially the creative practices. Celebrating the youth through hip hop in Uganda has continued to prove and show that there is a growing community of young men and women who are aspiring to experience hip hop through various creative means, whether It's Breaking, emceeing, Djaying, Graffiti Art, knowledge, and Street fashion the reconnection to the indigenous emcee continues to lead us in the direction of opening up the hearts of young people to celebrate their culture tradition and heritage.

Mon mc of New Hope Squad

Dj Apeman House Dj for the Uganda Hip hop Summit

Babaluku's Performance at the Summit

Tshila on the Strings

Babaluku addressing the youth at the hip hop forum

Guest artiste from Australia Kween G's Performance

Tbro representing the Western Uganda at Uganda Hip Hop Summit

Lyrical G one of the old skool emcee in Uganda gracing the mic

Mc Ship representing his crew at the Summit

2012 We will be making 10years of committing to using hip hop as a tool of transformation, liberation and peace building for the youth in Uganda. We looking forward to celebrating with all our well wishers friends and family from various communities both Local and international.
Individuals, groups, communities of artist, educators, and hip hop organization interested in getting involved and participating you can contact us at : ughiphopsummit@gmail.com

Ronnie Sleek on of the most influential Hip hop Media
TV personality

Ship Crew's Perfomance at the Summit

Brothers from UK representing Ugandan Hip hop in Diaspora

Luga Luga Squad Representing Kireka at the summit

Batenga TheMith representing Batabazi
family & Hip hop family USA

Kween G energetic performance

Kasozi Of KAS WEAR, with ROYmc

Kasozi at his stall

Abenganda gracing the stage

Sista Ife representing Spoken word platforms at the summit

Don Mc at the summit

Slim mc blessing the crowd with his poetry

We wild love to thank every one who contributed and turned up for the 9th annual undisputed hip hop summit at Sabrinas Pub.
Bavubuka Foundation, recognize the power of Hip-Hop music and culture to catalyze positive social change. Hip-Hop is modern youth’s cultural foundation, and symbolizes the ability of people living in marginalized communities to flourish and live their dreams. With the vision of creating a peace building platform that empowers and unifies young people from diverse communities, we continue to create a voice for the youth in Uganda.

Special Thanks to Bwette Daniel Gilbert, GNL Zamba, Atlas Da Africa, Szanie Elvis, Micheal Ojok, Babaluku, Hype Man aka Steff, Kasozi, Hyper designs-Job Norman, Saul, Ronnie Sleek (Record TV), Charlie Mwiyeretsi Denzel (Sanyu fm), Captian DMS (Hot 100), Daniel (record Radio), Tshila, Kween G, Batenga (Batabazi), Sparkle Sadati, Dalima Wiltord (Hipipo), Edgar Batte (daily Monitor), Jonathan Jaxtar (Record TV) & all the fun and artistes who LOVE & ARE IN LOVE WITH HIP HOP IN UGANDA.

Written By: Bwette Daniel Gilbert

The 9th Annual Uganda Hip Hop Summit 2011

2011-12-19T16:32:00.000+03:00

The 9th Uganda Annual Hip Hop Summit

The Uganda HipHop Foundation & Bavubuka Foundation, recognize the power of Hip-Hop music and culture to catalyze positive social change. Hip-Hop is modern youth’s cultural foundation, and symbolizes the ability of people living in marginalized communities to flourish and live their dreams. With the vision of creating a peace building platform that empowers and unifies young people from diverse communities, we continue to create a voice for the youth in Uganda. The Hip Hop Summit has been an on-going event for the last seven years. The main aim of the summit is promote the hip hop culture in Uganda by empowering the youth and creating positive awareness through music and culture. The Hip Hop Summit is targeted to the youth crowd mainly students aged 18-25 years old. It features live performances by local and international Uganda’s top urban artists from the Hip Hop and R&B genres. The Hip Hop summit is not just about The Concert. During the day time there is a series forums and workshops that are carried out by Uganda's top Hip Hop icons and role models. The summit touches other areas of Hip Hop culture by featuring a DJ scratching demonstration, a B-Boy dance battle, a Graffiti art display, a Motivation speakers, and a Hip Hop Fashion Show. Favorite Quotations: "There is a self Liberating truth in celebrating the indigenous in you".
THE BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT OF THE SUMMIT THIS YEAR WILL BE BLESSED BY APPEARANCES FROM: THE HIP HOP SUMMIT FORUM HOSTED BY:
BABALUKU
- UGLY EMCEE
-XENSON C

ELEBRATING THE HIP HOP STORIES OF UGANDA HIGH LIGHTED STORIES:
BAVUBUKA ALLSTARZ MOVEMENT
BONFIRE MOVEMENT
BABOON FOREST ENT.
SWAGG AFRICA

INSPIRATIONAL HIP HOP MINI DOCS MUSIC VIDEOS AND TRAILERS FROM UGANDA & AROUND THE WORLD.
WORDS BEATS & LIFE
- NORMADIC WAX
- BAVUBUKA DYNASTY

LEGENDARY FROM THE OLD TO THE NEW SCHOOL PERFOMANCES BY
LYRICAL.G - GMC
ATLAS DA AFRICA
GNL ZAMABA
BABALUKU
TSHILA THE AFRICAN QUEEN
YOUNG NICK
BABOON FOREST
BONSATULE
T-BRO
MON MC - NEW HOPE SQUAD
S4J MC
YALA
SAINT NELLY SADE
ABENGANDA
SAINT. CA
UGLY EMCEE
LADY SLYKE

Kween G perfoming at Homebake Music,
Film & Arts Festival - Sydney

JUNGEL THE MAN EATER
SHIP CREW
MC FLOWER MC
ROY MC
SHIP
BAVUBUKA ALLSTARZ
MC SPIDA
LUGA LUGA SQUAD
TALENT4LYFE (STONE CITY)
SAVIOUR
BLACK REIGN
SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE BY:
KWEEN G OF THE KILLA QUEENZ (SYDNEY AUSTRALIA)
DJ BATENGA THE MYTH - BATABAZI FAMILY (BOSTON)
DJ APEMAN ( UGANDA) THE HIP HOP SUMMIT CYPHER (FOR ALL EMCEES)

THE HIP HOP SUMMIT SPOKEN TRUTH LOUNGE
SISTER IFE - POETRY IN CESSION
GILLY WILLY BON FIRE
SLIM EMCEE
ROCKING LIVE WITH THE FRESHEST BBOYS & BGIRLS
JERICHO BREAKERS
B BOY IMAM

OUTER SPACE FASHION: BY
KAZ WEAR
MANY MORE PARTICIPANTS ARE STILL BEING CONFIRMED WE WILL KEEP UPDATING THE LIST AS WE COUNT DOWN TO THIS UGANDA HIP HOP CELEBRATION OF THE LONGEST RUNNING HIP HOP EVENT IN UGANDA. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO ALL THE FAN ARTISTS FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE HIP HOP COMMUNITY COMING OUT TO BUILD SO WE CAN GROW HIP HOP IN OUT COMMUNITIES IN UNITY....

The Power of Art and Music: Benefit Concert for Uganda

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CONTINUING TO CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF BROTHER RANDY PONZIO JOIN US ON DEC. 3RD @ THE BACKSTAGE LOUNGE TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF HIS LOVE FOR THE YOUTH IN AFRICA - JOIN US WITH LOVE FROM UGANDA TO VANCOUVER SO WE CONTINUE BRIDGING THE GAP THROUGH PEACE, FOUNDATION & FAMILY

Randy Ponzio & Babaluku

The Power of Art and Music:

A Beneﬁt for the Bavubuka Foundation which educates and empowers Ugandan Youth through creative arts and music.
Bavubuka pronounced as “ba voo boo ka” is a Luganda word that means “the youth”.

This non-proﬁt organization believes connecting youth with music and the arts can transform lives and unify diverse communities.

On December 3rd, local Vancouver musicians and artists will gather and perform to celebrate the work of Bavubuka Foundation at The Backstage Lounge 1585 Jonstone Street on Grandville Island

The Bavubuka Foundation, as an indigenous cultural movement operating for more than five years and touching 1000’s of lives in both urban and village Ugandan settings, empowers youth and transforms communities through the positive social presencing technologies of hiphop, arts and media.

"There is a self Liberating truth in celebrating the indigenous in you."

The foundation is committed to awakening and sourcing the individual and collective creative capital of each community that enables more people to co-sense and co-create a future that they care about together.

Each Bavubuka project incorporates reconciliation and peace building activities and provides Ugandan youth with the opportunity to express their own unique perspective and truth while simultaneously developing healthy relationships to their immediate community, the larger Ugandan struggle, and a global peace building movement.

In addition to the success of the hiphop programs and the annual hiphop summits which celebrates the power of the Indigenous youth voices in uganda, many special projects such as the Bavubuka media production Workshops, Bavubuka Allsports and the Bavubuka women's Project now provides leadership training to young men and women.

The Bavubuka Foundation was created by Silas Balabyekkubo (aka Babaluku), an award-winning musician, producer, community youth activist and founding member of Uganda’s legendary hip hop group, Bataka Squad.

Silas responded to a need …a critical need in post-war Uganda, for programs that unite communities and create positive growth for the future. 69% of Uganda’s population is under the age of 25, with 32.2% of youth unemployed and only 15% enrolled in secondary education.

It is with their future in mind that the Bavubuka Foundation is committed to working on empowering and uniting youth through art and music in order to create a stable and peaceful future for Uganda.

We invite you to join Silas and some Vancouver's most gifted and talented amazing artists in this celebration. Become an integral participant in sourcing Bavubuka’s ongoing commitment to nurturing individual and collective creativity, to facilitating entrepreneurial capacity building and ultimately to contributing to the economic self-determination and well-being of each person and each community.

Musicial performers such as Quest Poetics-(The Foundation), David Morin, Tonye Aganaba and many more will perform short sets throughout the evening including a special performance of “Hallelujah” a song about Africa by Quest Poetics.

One hundred percent of the tickets, donations and sponsorship proceeds will go to the Foundation.

For More Information Contact: info@bavubuka.org

Contribution to our efforts will help to create a new vision of hope through creative arts in Uganda.

Luga Flow Meets Zulu Nation

2011-11-16T11:39:00.001+03:00

Luga flow meets Zulu Nation

Vancouver Indigenous Media Arts Festival
Sunday Nov 13 | 7pm | W2 Media Cafe | $10
VIMAF 2011 Closing Ceremony

The Vancouver Indigenous Media Arts Festival is a forum for all people to celebrate and enjoy Indigenous culture. Vancouver's only Native Media Arts Festival, VIMAF will screen works in shorts, experimental, documentaries, video art, animation, as well as feature length films. Our goal is to screen film and media arts from across Turtle Island from emerging and established media makers to a broad based audience. The philosophy of the collective is one of cultural autonomy in media production and to stimulate a critical awareness and analysis to socio-political histories. We seek to contribute to the cultural discourse in independent production and to disseminate Indigenous production. Vancouver is situated on traditional Coast Salish Territory and there are 5 Salish communities in the surrounding area. Vancouver is also home to 90,000 First Nations People from across Canada, thus creating a dynamic site for an urban community. We thank the Coast Salish Nation

Hip-Hop and Africa: Ethiopia and Haiti (Negus World)

2011-11-11T10:16:00.001+03:00

Ethiopia and Haiti: these two counties hold their heads up proudly when it comes to defeating colonization. Ethiopia was able to avoid the land-grabbing by Europeans during the Scramble for Africa, and Haiti gained independence in 1804 after a revolution by slaves and former slaves.

With the history of these two countries, it's no wonder that there is an organization based on music, dance and self empowerment that bring them even closer together. It is called Negus World and founded by two Haitian brothers. In some Ethiopian languages, "negus" means king, and the goal behind the Negus World project is to educate a hip-hop-listening youth on specific words and derisions commonly used among popular music communities. The founders, two artists named Johwell and Bennchouny, chose the name specifically because of Ethiopia's strong and powerful heritage. The two have been recording together for years along with Negus Okai. All three men put the word "negus" in front of their names so as to have a "kingly" prefix.

One goal that the Negus World team aims to achieve is to educate communities about the use of the word "nigger" in hip-hop and other forms of urban art. The world is so heavily used in the hip-hop and Black communities that the founders wanted to rename themselves and uplift their own spirits. They say they are not trying to replace "nigger" as a movement: instead, by using "negus" as a prefix, they hope to show their fans that according a sense of royalty to their personas might improve esteem overall.

The latest video from Negus World, "Nou Sou Wout" was just featured on Afropunk.com, and they have a new video entitled "Waddup King" that will be released today on 11/11/11 at 11:11pm.

Here is the current trailer to their new video.

J.E.M.B.A Uganda at Bavubuka Foundtion

Noire Chic Benefit Fashion Show

2011-11-07T07:00:00.000+03:00

Bavubuka foundation is proud to have one of its influential creative fashion designer Charles Kasozi participate and show case in the Noire Chic Night of elegance Mama Africa benefit fashion show on Dec. 3rd from the 7:00 to 9pm at the NEW YORK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS. 20 Jay Street 7th floor Brooklyn New York.

Mama Africa benefit fashion show

The MaMa Africa program was developed to assist non-profit organizations; clinics, schools, and community organizations support mothers in need in communities that lack the resources for expecting mothers or healthcare options for mothers in need. Our program is unique because we will be helping mothers in Africa as well as helping mothers here in the US. One of the goals of the MaMa Africa program is to inform people of the critical need worldwide to provide better health options and care for mothers, especially those in need. Each mother we work with will receive a "mommy care" package that will help them through their pregnancy or even afterwards. The MaMa Africa main sponsor is HealthRight International and we work with various other organizations to formulate educational programs for mothers in Africa and in the US. The MaMa Africa Program will be present in 10 African countries and three US cities.

Check out mama Africa Program website http://www.maafricaprogram.org

Hip Hop & Postive change at BANYEN BOOKS - Babaluku

2011-11-05T23:14:00.000+03:00

FOR THE LOVE OF THE TRUTH WITHIN AND THE INSPIRATION TO SHARE STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION THROUGH THE Luga Flow INDIGENOUS HIP HOP PRACTICE YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN OUR GATHERING @ OUR - IN STORE PRESENTATION TOMORROW SUNDAY NOV. 26TH 11:30 -1:00PM @ BANYEN BOOKS 3608 WEST 4TH AVE ENTRANCE IS FREE...INDEED THE SPIRIT OF PASSIONATE MINDS WILL BE CELEBRATED

HIP HOP
& POSITIVE CHANGE

*• In-store Presentation* •
Sunday, November 6
11:30-1:00 pm
Banyen Books 3608 West 4th Ave.
*FREE*

Silas

Re-source and re-energize your capacity to connect and translate what you love into positive actions that serve others. Come experience what it means to “live hiphop” through the truth and consciousness of Silas, an indigenous practioner from Uganda.
“...hiphop is an awareness.. .a voice that originates in the realm of the divine…it transforms subjects and objects to transform the desires of our inner being. it is a ourcollective creativity emanatingthrough God within self...To say i am hiphop..means that what we say and do is also who we are…i am my own strategy for self improvement..”

-- KRS, 2008 BET (Black Entertainment Television) lifetime achievement award recipient for his work with the Stop the Violence Movement

Silas Balabyekkubo, also known as Babaluka, is an award-winning musician, producer, community youth activist and social entrepreneur. A founding member of Uganda’s legendary hip hop group, Bataka Squad, Silas is known for introducing Luga Flow to Uganda’s creative scene. This unique and powerful style of positive Hip Hop music has inspired youth in Uganda to embrace and celebrate their native languages, culture and tradition. Silas is dedicated to changing lives and giving hope to young people from the ghetto slums of Kampala to war torn Northern Uganda. Through the Bavubuka Foundation Silas supports projects that are calling forth the spirit of Ugandan people in creative arts, youth empowerment, education, community development, sports, fashion, journalism, and community-building events.

Posted by
Bwette Daniel Gilbert

Related Links:
Banyen Books

PLANET HIP HOP! CMJ Music Marathon's Official International Hip Hop Showcase.

2011-10-20T23:29:00.000+03:00

CMJ's 6th Annual Planet Hiphop

CMJ's 6th Annual International Hip Hop Showcase PLANET HIP HOP! Unleashes 8 Acts from 8 Countries

October 10th, 2011 The Bloom Effect

2011 CMJ - PLANET HIP-HOP Mixtape by DJ BOO by Booda X

On Saturday October 22nd Nomadic Wax, World Hip-hop Market, and The Bloom Effect presents: PLANET HIP-HOP! The CMJ Music Marathon's Official International Hip Hop Showcase.
This year there are artists representing from Singapore to Syria and from Canada to the Congo. Each of these artists sharing their view of the world through this ever evolving art form that has proliferated itself to nearly every corner of the planet.
DJ Boo has put together this mix to give a taste of what to expect on stage that night.

Intro ................................ DJ BOO
Roxtar ............................. KOKAYI
Warrior Song .................... MASIA ONE
P.E.N.E.T.R.A.T.O.R. .......... JMNI
Outside My Window .......... THE REMINDERS
Can't Fade ........................ KRUSSIA
Bad Apples ....................... RAH ZEMOS
Okyaliwo ........................... BABALUKU
Superhero ......................... OMAR OFFENDUM
Believe It ........................... KOKAYI
Alright OK! ....................... MASIA ONE
The Mothership ................ JMNI
The Way It Is .................... THE REMINDERS
For You ............................ KRUSSIA (featuring BLITZ THE AMBASSADOR)
Reflections ....................... RAH ZEMOS
#Jan 25 ............................ OMAR OFFENDUM
Outro ............................... DJ BOO
Info on the event:
Saturday October 22nd
Nomadic Wax / World Hip-hop Market / The Bloom Effect
Presents:
PLANET HIP-HOP!
The CMJ Music Marathon's Official International Hip Hop Showcase
92Y Tribeca
(http://www.92Y.org/tribeca)
200 Hudson Street
NY, NY 10013
FREE to CMJ Badge holders
General Admission
$10 adv. | $12 doors
21+
For more on the artists:
DJ BOO
http://LeftHandedSaint.WordPress.com
http://www.YouTube.com/Boodaray
KOKAYI
http://Kokayi.Tumblr.com/
MASIA ONE
http://MasiaOne.com
JMNI
http://www.MySpace.com/JMNIMusic
THE REMINDERS
http://www.myspace.com/TheRemindersFam
KRUSSIA
http://www.Krussia.com
RAH ZEMOS
http://RahZemos.BlogSpot.com/
BABALUKU
http://www.MySpace.com/CoolBabs
OMAR OFFENDUM
http://www.Offendum.com

Information on the organizers:

NOMADIC WAX
http://www.NomadicWax.com
WORLD HIP-HOP MARKET
http://www.WorldHiphopMarket.com
THE BLOOM EFFECT
http://www.TheBloomEffect.com/

Bavubuka Foundation reachout to Stand Tall Education Network

2011-10-14T15:31:00.001+03:00

During the months of October & November 2011, a team of young leaders from Bavubuka Foundation will be reaching out to Stand Tall Primary School Project to share skills with Stand Tall Education Network students.

Children at Stand Tall Education Centre.

Stand Tall Education Network is a non-profit organization composed of a group of educators and social entrepreneurs from Uganda and Canada that have come together through common goals and shared beliefs regarding education. We believe that the most effective education is one that trains young minds to think ‘out of the box’, make choices, and ask questions – necessary qualities for successful leadership and innovation. Our approach follows a style of teaching that is referred to as ‘child centered learning’ which has been widely embraced in the West. It involves interaction between student and teacher rather than the traditional lecture and listen approach.

This Opportunity was brought forward by Nicole Schouela who is the acting as the coordinator between the Vancouver and Ugandan Teams as well as the president of the Canadian Board of Directors for the network.

Bavubuka youth team that will be lead by Bwette Daniel Gilbert and other youth community leaders such as Szanie Elvis, Kasozi Charles, Nsubuga Nellysade, James Aaron, and Saul real Crew will be sharing Various skill to the youth in this school according to the time schedule that will be provided by the school.

Next week:

Obule James Aaron

Tuesday, Oct. 18 -- 11:40 - 1 pm 2011 -- The team of dancers, rappers, musicians will be teaching and imparting skills. The dance lessons will be led by Musisi Saul of Saulreal Cru and James Aaron of Jericho Breakers. The Music cyphers and classes will be lead by Nsubuga Nellysade and shipcrew.

Szanie Elvis painting

Friday, Oct 21 -- 2 - 4 pm -- Szanie Elvis aka "the Urban - Indigenous " will lead the art class. He will be introducing the art of painting creatively, sewing and applying art on the tshirts (Street Fashion)

Kasozi Of Kas Wear

Wednesday, Nov. 2 -- 2 - 4:30 pm - Kasozi Charles of Kas wear will be introducing the art of fashion to the children and will be doing a workshop with them. He will also be a demo fashion pieces with for the school display. Kasozi is one of the most respect fashion designer who has showcased both locally in internationally and worked both with the Ugandan Mainstream fashio designers as well contributing back to his community through his craft of fashion.

thursday, Nov. 3 -- 11:40 - 1 pm - Elvis Saznie and Kasozi both will be doing a joint workshop.

friday, Nov. 4 -- 2 - 4 pm - This will be the last day, all the workshops will be concluded with a joint showcase and a forum between youth leader from Bavubuka Foundation and those from Stand Tall Educational Network.

written By:
Bwette Daniel Gilbert.

Babaluku Represents on Internationally Known Ablum Out By Nomadic Wax

2011-10-12T23:10:00.000+03:00

Album Art Work

Digital AlbumImmediate download of 38-track album in your choice of MP3 320, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire.

CLICK HERE to DOWNLOAD FREE
http://nomadicwax.bandcamp.com/download_tralbum

The first in a series of innovative mixtapes, Internationally Known: Volume 1 is proof that
Hip-Hop is global. Artists from more than thirty nations were brought together to form a comprehensive album that represents the vast landscape of Hip-Hop culture. Artists on the mixtape rap in English as well as their native languages, sparking a climate of cultural exchange.

Conceived by Dumi RIGHT of pH MUSIC and Magee McIlvaine of Nomadic Wax and Magee Films, and mixed by Italy's DJ Nio, Internationally Known gathers material from some of the best Hip-Hop artists across the globe, in order to showcase the underground talent that has formed the foundation for global Hip-Hop. Some of the artists include Zero Plastica (Italy/Nigeria/Jamaica), Alfaress (Morocco), Wagëblë (Senegal), and OBC (Burkina Faso).

The project was a collaboration between Nomadic Wax, Zero Plastica, Basement Underground Studios, pH MUSIC, and Magee Films, organizations that are at the forefront of the global Hip-Hop movement. The mixtape will be distributed for free online and in limited amounts at shows and festivals. It will make its debut at the Trinity International Hip-Hop Festival in Hartford, CT on 9 April 2010.

Artists from Internationally Known are free to distribute the mixtape as they see fit in order to help spread the word about positive Hip-Hop culture, educating people and places that never would have experienced progressive, global Hip-Hop otherwise.

Babaluku

We are proud to tell you that Babaluku represented on this album with his two songs "Oh Oh Oh and a collaboration song Over Here by . Babaluku, Ardamus, Doom E Right, Moussa"

This album is free at Nomadic Wax audio channel of Bandcamp http://nomadicwax.bandcamp.com/album/internationally-known

Enjoy Songs like;

1.	DoomE RIGHT 01:47	download
2.	A.R.M. - Heaven Only Knows 02:43	download
3.	Zero Plastica f. Lowrence & Raphael - Babylon system 02:39	download
4.	Dealema - V Imperio (Portugal) 02:35	download
5.	S.K.R. - They Koll Me 01:17	download
6.	(M.anifest f.) Sarah White - Walk Away 01:17	download
7.	Choc Quib Town - La Temperatura 02:24	download
8.	Mohammed Yahya - African 01:29
9.	Mohammed Yahya (drop) 00:29
10.	Babaluku - Oh Oh Oh 02:31
11.	JMNI - No retreat, no surrender 03:12	download
12.	Seo2 f. MC Nauck - Empuja 02:21
13.	Modenine 00:30
14.	Quiza - Berh 02:11	download
15.	Hired Gun - Ponder For A Moment 01:09
16.	Wagëblë - Senegal 02:21
17.	Sone f. Flow Hernandez - Hasta Que Pase 02:01
18.	Omar Offendum - Destiny 02:38	download
19.	Babaluku, Ardamus, Doom E Right, Moussa - Over Here 02:32
20.	OBC-OBC 02:03
21.	Breez Evahflowin and Dirt E. Dutch f. Sho & Phase 1 - 4 Wind 02:47
22.	Kenny Majozi - Amandla 01:08
23.	Modenine - Black Rap Messiah 02:28
24.	Poetes Fysics - Word Up 02:17
25.	Djanta Kan - Doka 01:17
26.	Eyezon - Abantu 01:08
27.	Rizla / SKR 00:16
28.	Zeus - Black Tears 01:43
29.	Alfaress f. Amir Ali - Tbadel Lelmeziyan [Change for the better] 01:17
30.	???????? Slomann - Tpek 01:47
31.	Stichiz - Listen 01:57
32.	RimmeR f. Arssura - Biografia Unui MC 01:15
33.	G Bobby Bon Flo - 48 Bars 01:04
34.	The ReMINDers - The way it is 02:08
35.	Aivan f. Sara Helene - Manne 02:19
36.	Outspoken, MC Pep - I Can't Believe 02:41
37.	Lure / Zero Plastica 00:29	download
38.	Outro - DoomE RIGHT 02:25

For interviews, media inquiries, or for information about other projects, etc. please contact Nomadic Wax via Ben Herson at (917) 225-8472 or ben@nomadicwax.com, and Magee McIlvaine at magee@nomadicwax.com.

by Bwette Daniel Gilbert

MC SHIP BREAKING GROUND AS A YOUNG HIP HOP LEADER @ SCHOOL

2011-10-04T16:18:00.000+03:00

Medi aka MC ship with the Newly Sworn in Prefect Body.

Medi aka Ship of Ship Crew has shown progression both academically and through his music. Medi Serunkuma initiated the th ship at Bavubuka Foundation and he has this photo shoot was taken on the very day he was sworn in as a school head prefect at St. Mary Primary School Makindye.

Medi Serunkuma Aka Ship Mc on the Right

MC Ship With his teacher & other Prefects

Bavubuka Allstarz Family is always proud to see our young ones continue to grow their leadership strength!!! MC SHIP YOU ARE A TRUE EXAMPLE OF EMPOWERIN OUR GENRATION ONE YOU AT A TIME...

Thanks to GILBERT FRANK DANIELS BWETTE FOR CAPTURING THESE BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS
THIS IS WHAT WE CALL LUGA FLOW!!!! TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH SHARING THE POWER OF OUR INDIGENOUS TRUTH EXPRESSION...
by Bwette Daniel Gilbert

Richmond Volunteer Join Hearts with Bavubuka Foundation

2011-10-02T14:38:00.000+03:00

Richmond Volunteers partnered with the Bavubuka Foundation Joined Hearts to raise as much money as possible to save the life of a youth in Uganda, Africa.

Cyno is a Ugandan youth artist who has developed a rare heart disease known as Valvular Regurgitation, which is requiring immediate medical attention to save his heart and to save Him. He has been Empowered through the Bavubuka Foundation and we want to do everything possible to help him to stay alive and to make his dreams come true!

Our goal is to connect the Richmond Community, to come together and share our love and our hearts with Cyno and the Bavubuka Foundation; to give back to them as they so givingly give their hearts and love to others.
Our aim is to raise $8,000 in total, so Cyno could have his surgery and live the life that every child deserves.
We need help of the community to get to our goal. We are having a Fundraiser Carwash on June 25 from 10-4 at the Esso Station at 7991 No 1 Road. Please come and donate to this great cause, and in turn have some great people from our community wash your vehicle!
Please feel free to donate and/or volunteer your time and hearts. Email us at

cynosheart@gmail.com.

We are grateful for all the children and mothers who made this day such a beautiful fun day even when the rain tired to low our spirits. I can't for get the elderly who cam out and shared there stories of triumph about there heart conditions. Thanks to Richmond news paper for getting the word across. Ella & Jemimah's friends and family we thank you all for the love and support. look out for the next event if you can't make feel free to contribute by contacting the email above.........

A Thank you note from Cyno -

I do hereby thank the community i come from BAVUBUKA FOUNDATION & Richmond volunteers for the great and hard work you have put forth to help me out... Am really touched and empowered, thanks kisakya katonda and Ella plus the entire Vancouver community for making it happen and coming through to heal an African child, No words can express my happiness.. May God bless you all. Mirembe

Tshila wows the crowd

2011-09-10T15:00:00.000+03:00

Tshila wows the crowd at Fuego during Cassava Republic’s maiden show

It was a small crowd and a good number of them were certainly friends. But then it had not been aggressively marketed; no ubiquitous posters all over the city. And even if it had been publicised, Tshila’s music-world - fusion played with live instruments - is not a big sell in Kampala.

In the run-up to his concert held at Serena Hotel last week, Muarice Kirya whose approach is similar to hers told a local bi-weekly that he was planning for a modest crowd compared to Chameleone, an artiste who would probably flinch if he was asked to tune a guitar. Still, if the fervour at Kirya’s concert is anything to go by, there is an untapped market for artists like him.

Tshila and her group, the Cassava Republic, were launching their monthly night- Kora Knights - at Fuego’s Cocktail Bar on Tuesday. Despite the imperfect instrument sound, apparently caused by the rain and accompanying cold, Tshila and the Cassava Republic were spirited, with frequent busts of brilliance from the instrumentalists.

Dressed in a white, short sequined dress, Tshila’s movements on stage and the songs she covered betrayed her past; she’s an alumnus of the pioneering hip-hop group, Bataka Squad. She started with an easy listening song about a West African warrior (done in a West African Language), before seamlessly shifting to a collage of Rehab (Rihanna), What Goes Around… Comes Around, and Deuces, making up her own rap verses in Luganda and English. A later rendition of Jay-Z’s Dirt off Your Shoulders received loud applause, not only because she had owned it with luga-flow, but also because her guitar players perfectly recreated its melody. She is a good singer, especially on the low notes, which was clear when she performed her own songs. A good number of them contain raps which is definitely her strength.

The night was not exclusively about her, she told the audience in between the songs; it’s also meant to give exposure to other lesser known but similar musicians. Like her two back-up singers, Jacinta and Irene, who did a number of covers: Jacinta’s voice wavered at times while Irene’s is soulful.

Her three piece band, four if you include the shakers used by Irene and Jacinta, was nothing short of stylish. It was music done right, arranged perfectly, from the passionate and well-rounded vocalists to the polished band. Which, if the formulae is maintained, would enrich your first Tuesday of the month.

Fuego’s Cocktail Bar is located in Kisugu on Zzimwe road, off Tank Hill Road at Italian Supermarket.

Ship Crew Party

2011-08-15T10:21:00.001+03:00

If your reading know that your reading about some of the most talented kinds in Uganda. Bavubuka Foundation on Saturday 13th/08/2011 celebrate Ship crew party at the foundation Premises.... We were celebrate the success stories of two members of the ship crew as they became leaders in their school.

Mc Flower with her friends at the party

MC Flower contested for entertainment Minister-ship and she fortunately won the seat. As your reading this right know, she is the the president of the entertainment department of Makindye Junior School. She was also allowed to start an art class and Hip Hop session in her school where she will be teaching emceeing to fellow pupils startin next term. She will be helped by Szanie Elvis and St. Nellysade in her art & emceeing classes respectively.

Swallowship Cypher

MC Ship who happened to be also the leader of the SHIP CREW at the foundation was elected entertainment prefect at St. Mary Primary school - Makindye.

WHY PARTY
the foundation decided to organize a party for these two young people who have continued to show traits of leadership and also extended their leadership skills beyond the foundation boundaries to their respective schools.

The party was therefore to celebrate the sucess achieved by two members of the ship crew as well as encourage their friends who attended that they can also contest for such big positions in their respective schools. The party attracted most of the children in the neighborhood plus their friends they came with from the hoods.

Mc Fiki Fiki after Swallowship

Special thanks goes all the Bavubuka family that contributed positive to this party.
St. NellySade & Phenomenal Xubie - Thanks for the Chapatis
Shamim - Thanks for the Food
Gilbert - Thanks for Photography
and Szanie, Aaron, Brian, SP Omugunjule, Martin Shuz for representing and for talkin to these young generation during their party.

Community Revolution In Progress

Uganda MDG Conference & Exhibition August 2-3, Kampala, Uganda

2011-07-27T11:25:00.004+03:00

What have u done to address the MDGs before 2015? What are the efforts your community, company, organization, corporate community doing to address issues affect the poeple around you.

MDGS

Well these are the question youth leaders will be addressing to this forth coming conference scheduled to take place in Uganda -Kampala. The conference co-organized by BuildingFutures Worldwide with support from Heart In Action Enterprises - A GEM Of An Idea, Bavubuka Foundation, Jericho Breakers and WOUGNET.

VENUE: Afrique Suites Hotel - Plot 95 Circular Road, Mutungo Hill (See map at the bottom).

Background

The theme for this two day event is “Social Responsibility activities facilitating MDGs". BFW is inviting senior government representatives of the business sector, networks of businesses UN officials and globally recognized specialists on Social Responsibilities (SR) and the Millennium Development Goals to share their sight and experience on how SR practices can facilitate the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.

The event will contribute to building partnerships to promote learning and knowledge sharing on SR as leverage to better and faster achieving the Millennium Development Goals.

As a society we have the resources and knowledge to ensure that even the poorest communities, and those held back by disease or geographic isolation or civil strife, can be empowered through SR activities to realize and achieve the MDGs.

Click the Link Below to join in
http://www.asitainformatica.com/events/agemofanidea/login-bfw.htm

Why the Conference and Exhibition?

To promote Social Responsibility (SR) activities as one of the key players in the achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs); highlight the need for more involvement in SR and encourage more companies, institutions and individuals to commit to it.
Build on successes in all eight Millennium Development Goals facilitated by SR activities.
Promote public- private partnerships and encourage more sign ups to the UN Global Compact, an initiative that seeks to foster SR in business practices
Keep the MDGs on the spotlight and ensure every citizen is aware of these goals and our leaders maintain it on the top of their agenda.

Multimedia Forum Theme:

"CHANGE IS VISIBLE"

Topics:

- Multimedia "ETHICAL CHANGE LEADERS 4 SOCIAL NEW MEDIA INCLUSION"
- Working towards MDGs for secured ICT4d digital divide inclusion & social innovation for ALL
- Youth and women LEADERS FOR CHANGE for Africa and the Globe
- Leveraging the Arts, Education and New Media to Promote Social Change
- Showcasing Changemakers, Global Innovators & Social Media Trend Setters

Virtual Participants will include:

VAP Kenya , Friends of Congo, Youth Without Borders Pakistan, International Youth Development Network (IYDN from Kenya), abafrica (Uganda),Silas Babaluku - Bavubuka Foundation (Uganda / Canada), Stand Up Take Action Muhuru-Bay (Kenya), My Chlorophyll (India), Youth Initiative Canada, Gillian Millar, Sylvanus S. Murray, and several other social leaders working with Heart In Action Enterprises.

This group of youth & women leaders and organizations are also focused on various causes such as social change, Climate Change and items as detailed in the new Millennium Development Goals (MDG's) such as secured ICT development for innovation.

Why BuildingFutures Worldwide is doing something?

Education and LeadershipGirls and women play a crucial role in the preservation of livelihoods, environmental, cultural and societal cohesiveness. When social disintegration takes place in families, communities and countries, women are relied upon to rebuild social relationships and the social fabric of human living through care and nurturing invest their income back into their families, so their success is critical to the ability of their children also to escape poverty, whatever their gender.

Millennium Development Goals

Past progress and present potential are threatened by recurrent problems of bad attitude, persistent poverty, hunger and environmental degradation. Unwavering action is necessary if these challenges are to be met. Girls/ Women can be society’s sustainable solution to reducing poverty and hunger, illiteracy, violence and conflict, inequality, disease, child/ mother deaths, environmental and degradation. Girls and women are vital in the struggle against domestic violence, slowing population growth and accelerating economic development when their perspectives are visible in the policies made and implemented.

Sustainable Development

Mainstreaming gender has not often proved to be an effective way of meaningfully reaching girls and women or addressing their particular needs and priorities. There is still much to be done to ensure all the commitments made to girls and women across the world over the last 25 years are achieved.

Advocacy and Awareness

We are directing greater emphasis and focus on the girl/ woman advancement. Our work centers on identifying, sharing, adopting and setting up sustainable initiatives that expand choices in order to build up full potentials of girls to become dependable citizens. We are relying on the vast resources, knowledge and collaboration work with institutions, corporations, individuals and leaders like you at local, district, national, regional and international levels to present new coalitions against rampant suffering and promote sustainable girl and women’s rights.

For more information and details on how you can participate, please contact;
Mara Bua-Jonhson                                                   Liz Nkongi
Programme Coordinator                                           Programme Director
Email: mbj.buildingfutures [at] gmail.com                     Email: nko.buildingfutures[at] gmail.com
+256 (0) 718 184 285, +256 779 229 947             +256 (0) 701 484 742, +256 (0) 772 484 742

COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS

BABALUKU REPS LUGA FLOW OF "OFFICIALLY OFFSIDE COMPILATION"

2011-07-14T13:49:00.000+03:00

THE PEOPLES VOICE CONTINUING TO SUPPORT JUSTICE FOR ALL......ANOTHER AVENUE OF SHOWING LOVE THROUGH THE SPIRIT OF THE INDEGINOUS ......LUGA FLOW PLAYING ITS ROLE IN SPEAKING OUT FOR THE CONTINENT.......THIS IS ANOTHER MAJOR MIX TAPE FULL OF TRUTH......ENJOY AND JOIN THE MOVEMENTS BRIDGING THE GAP FOR THE PEOPLE....

OUR COMMUNITY LEADER BABALUKU SHOW HIS SUPPORT ON TRACK 20 with EBIBUZO (MEANING THE QUESTIONS) OR EMBUZO FOR THE XHOSA SPEAKING COMRADES
http://soundcloud.com/khulumanisupportgroup/03-embuzo-the-questions

Khulumani Support Group has officially thanked the Emcees for their contribution to the OFFICIALLY OFFSIDE COMPILATION.
It has been profiled on several South African and international websites.
The compilation is an advocacy tool that we are using to put the Khulumani lawsuit and broader issues of corporate accountability on the public agenda.
These are obviously tricky and delicate issues and believe me, the corporations involved are not taking this lying down.

Always a big thank you to Nomadic Wax for it is that fam that drew all of you into what has become a truly successful project.

Apologies to Babaluku for the misspelling of the song title 'Ebibuzo'. The spelling is very close to the Xhosa word that also means Questions and so we unconsciously and incorrectly changed the spelling into our South African version during the design process.

We had to exclude some tracks on the basis that there was very obvious sampling. We didn't want to get into trouble; or get Khulumani into trouble!
MORE RESOURES ABOUT ABOUT THE COMPILATION HERE

http://www.dispatch.co.za/article.aspx?id=413504
http://www.epherald.co.za/article.aspx?id=577895
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/28/xolile-x-madinda-hip-hop_n_627709.html
SOUNDCLOUD - http://soundcloud.com/khulumanisupportgroup/
http://redcardcampaign.wordpress.com/

Compiled By
Gilbert Frank Daniels [Bwette]

A chance encounter with Vancouver-based Ugandan Silas Babaluku propelled Ella Breslaw to action.

2011-06-23T13:24:00.000+03:00

Richmond mom believes creativity key to saving lives

The longtime Richmond resident was so moved with what the well-known international hip hop artist and global activist was doing in his native Uganda, that she decided to help his nonprofit organization Babaluku any way she could.

“We met in my complex and when he started explaining to me about his foundation and how they are empowering 200 children from Africa and Uganda through art, I knew it was something I wanted to support,” said the 37-year-old mom of two — a daughter 11 and son nine.

She researched Babaluku, a nonprofit organization that connects youth with music and arts, and was impressed with what she read.

“I was very inspired by what he was doing and I learned everything I could about him and his foundation on the Internet,” said the Richmond secondary graduate.

Breslaw doesn't quite know why this organization, out of many nonprofits she has heard about, resonated so much with her.

“Maybe it’s because I’m creative and believe that the arts can help young people in need … I don’t know, I just know that it rang true with me,” she said.

As Breslaw discovered more about the foundation and the team of volunteers, she was told about a volunteer called Cyno.

Cyno MC in the middle with other Bavubuka Foundation team

“Cyno is a Ugandan youth artist who teaches the younger kids hip hop,’ said Breslaw. “Three weeks ago, Cyno developed a rare heart disease known as valvular regurgitation (which is a backflow of blood through a defective heart valve), which is requiring immediate medical attention to save his heart and to save him.

“Cyno himself has been empowered through the Bavubuka Foundation and we want to do everything possible to help him to stay alive and to make his dreams come true.”

To that end, she galvanized her children Hannah and Landon Leblanc and they both began emailing their friends in an effort to raise money for Cyno’s cause.

The proud mom said it wasn’t the first time her children have helped fundraise.

“Last December, Hannah and Landon raised $50 for the foundation by hosting a lemonade stand,” said Breslaw. “With an extra donation from a friend, we were able to use that money to buy art supplies for the children at Buvubuka.

“We filled a large suitcase full.”

Now, her goal is to raise $8,000, which is what it will cost for Cyno to have life saving surgery.

Breslaw is extremely proud of how her children have taken on the cause for a teenager who lives on the other side of the world.

“We have so much here in Canada and I wanted to teach my children about giving, compassion and connecting with others who need our help,” said Breslaw, who home schools her children.

Breslaw and 15 family and close friends will be holding a fundraising car wash on June 25.

“I don’t care how much people donate as long as they come out and be part of it,” Breslaw added. “This is the first of many fundraisers we are planning over the next few months.”

The fundraising carwash, Cyno’s Heart, happens Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Esso station, 7991 No. 1 Rd.

If you would like to volunteer,

email Breslaw at cynosheart@gmail.com.

For more information about the Bavubuka Foundation, visit www.buvabuka.org.

Here is Cyno in a video Hope

Story Written By:

MICHELLE HOPKINS, RICHMOND NEWS

JOINING HEARTS/BAVUBUKA CARWASH

2011-06-23T12:57:00.000+03:00

Mpiima Moses Aka Cyno Mc

Richmond Volunteers partnered with the Bavubuka Foundation are Joining Hearts to raise as much money as possible to save the life of a youth in Uganda, Africa.

Cyno is a Ugandan youth artiste who has developed a rare heart disease known as Valvular Regurgitation, which is requiring immediate medical attention to save his heart and to save Him. He has been Empowered through the Bavubuka Foundation and we want to do everything possible to help him to stay alive and to make his dreams come true!
Our goal is to connect the Richmond Community, to come together and share our love and our hearts with Cyno and the Bavubuka Foundation; to give back to them as they so givingly give their hearts and love to others.
Our aim is to raise $8,000 in total, so Cyno could have his surgery and live the life that every child deserves.
We need help of the community to get to our goal. We are having a Fundraiser Carwash on June 25 from 10-4 at the Esso Station at 7991 No 1 Road. Please come and donate to this great cause, and in turn have some great people from our community wash your vehicle!
Please feel free to donate and/or volunteer your time and hearts.

Email us at: cynosheart@gmail.com

Published by: Bwette Daniel Gilbert

Greetings from KLA to BK: Artists from Kampala & Brooklyn Art Exhibit

2011-06-17T11:03:00.001+03:00

KLA - Broolyn Art Exhibition

Brooklyn, New York- On June 18, 2011 at Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art (MoCADA),
“Greetings from KLA to BK: A Dialogue Between Artists from Kampala & Brooklyn Art Exhibit &
Fundraiser” will open with a Special Artists Meet & Greet reception from 2-5pm which will include sales
of Mushana Ugandan traditional crafts, live entertainment, and film screenings from the Bavubuka
Foundation of Uganda. This multimedia art exhibit will feature the work of 15 artists from Uganda and
New York communicating through their art cross-cultural expressions of youth movements, cultural
identification within traditional art forms, and new media translation of empowerment. The exhibit will
bridge the experiences of the artists in Uganda with that of the artists in New York. On July 1-9, 2011
there will be a special auction of the art displayed in the exhibit with proceeds benefiting the Bavubuka
Foundation.

Exhibit Open June 18, 2011- July 9, 2011
MoCADA
80 Hanson Place
Brooklyn, NY

Featured Artists From Uganda:

Bwette Daniel Gilbert

Walakira Richard

Mpiima Moses

Sp Omugunjule

Daudi Karungi

Sanaa Gateja

Featured Artists From New York:

Paul Singleton

Kofi Effah

Veronique Crepy

Mushana

Rebekah A. Frimpong

Paul Singleton
Kofi Effah
Cassi Amanda Gibson
Veronique Crepy
Jah Czar
Mushana
Rebekah A. Frimpong

Greetings From KLA to BK Events:
June 18: Special Artists Meet & Greet 2-5pm
July 1: Opening Reception and Art Auction 6-8pm
July 9: Closing Reception and Concert 2-5pm

Greetings from KLA to BK Presented By

Young African Visionaries

& BGNB PRODUCTIONS ©
2011

published By:
Bwette Daniel Daniel Gilbert

2011-06-10T13:02:00.000+03:00

Bavubuka Art Work Shops

Where Poetry meets Artistry

Hip Hop In Kampala

the first workshop took place on 20th Feb 2010

which sponsored and led by Isabella Thorsel together with her friens from Sweden.

It all started by purchasing necessary art requirements for the workshop like art brushes, pencils, sketch papers and colour dylons. this was done both Brian and Isabellah.

Inez Fusing painting & Jewellery Making
Perfect Combination.

after a long, tiresome journey looking for art necessities Isabellah & Brain finally reach at the Bavubuka House where they found other Bavubuka members cleaning and preparing the space where the workshop took place.

slowly the bavubuka came to attend the workshop simultaneous. The workshop was attended by anyone who showed interest with the likes of Emcees, poets, photographers, bavubuka kids

Bavubuka - Brooklyn artist exchange programme

2011-05-28T12:55:00.000+03:00

Rebbecca at Bavubuka Foundation; gilbert, aaron, Szanie, Nellysade
Babaluku, Burney Mc

Bavubuka foundation Artists have received this amazing opportunity connect with Newyork artistes. This amzing opportunity has been presented by a wonderful sista based in Broklyn New york Adjowa Kwatema Frimpong Rebbecca.

Adjowa Kwatema Frimpong Rebbecca

The artistes have been asked to submit film, photography, visual arts, or music created as an artistic response to the work of five young Ugandan artists for a special art exhibit and fundraiser for the Bavubuka Foundation of Uganda. The Bavubuka Foundation uses Hip-hop music and culture to empower youth in Uganda. This exhibit will allow the young artists of the Bavubuka Foundation to share their art with New York based artists and to share their unique experiences as youth living in Kampala, Uganda. Each piece of artwork will be exhibited at MOCADA art gallery and museum in Brooklyn, NY for a special exhibit showing this art discourse between artists in Uganda and New York. Each artist featured in the exhibit will be able to have their work displayed and put up for sale with with 5% of the sale proceeds going toward the Bavubuka Foundation giving the artist involved the opportunity to be apart of a positive youth Hip-hop movement in Africa.

Submissions will be accepted from May 30-June 13, 2011 and ten New York based artist will be selected based on the quality and appropriateness of the artwork submitted.

Artists must submit the following:

Images in JPEG format, with high resolution or website link to work
Label all submissions with name, phone number, email and artwork title and medium
A brief statement not exceeding one paragraph which describes your artwork
A personal bio not exceeding more that one paragraph

Submissions must be postmarked by June 13, 2011 and sent to:
Greetings from KLA to BK, Art Exhibit and Fundraiser
Please send images via email to: bgnbpro@gmail.com
Questions contact: Rebekah A. Frimpong
P: (347)-834-3767

Greeting from KLA to BK: Dialogue Between Artists from Kampala & Brooklyn Art Exhibit and Fundraiser
A Multimedia Art Exhibit of Music, Film, Photography, and Visual Arts

Five young Ugandan artist have an art exchange with Brooklyn based artists in an exhibit bridging expression of the African diaspora through various art forms and media. These artists will communicate the emerging youth movement of cultural identification within traditional art forms and new media under the theme of empowerment.

Featured Ugandan Artists:
Bwette Daniel Gilbert -Photography/Film
Szanie Elvis -Visual Arts/Jewel
Burney MC- Music : http://youtu.be/GcK0lshGegw
Cyno MC- Music : http://youtu.be/r2EkUg6XVBE
Sp Omugunjule -Music : http://youtu.be/e0brF-TQ3JM

Proceeds go towards Bavubuka Foundation http://www.bavubuka.org/

Sponsored By the Young African Visionaries Project, BGNB Productions, MOCADA

Macoda Museum New York

Published By:
Bwette Daniel Gilbert

Bavubuka at Women Xpo

2011-05-27T19:53:00.001+03:00

Its 23rd November2010 and November happens to be women entrepreneurs' Month. Bavubuka Foundation Team: Babaluku (Leader) Burney MC (EOW Team Leader) Gilbert Frank Daniel Bwette ( Bavubuka Media & Youth Journalism) Cyno MC (EOW CHAMPION -Luga Flow Instructor) chose to get involved on this day to learn about products and activities that were carried out by women in our community.

It was a moment for youth in Bavubuka Foundation learn and appreciate the work women in our community do to earn themselves a living.

This day was really insightful and full of beautiful simple heart felt initiatives led by both young and elder women who were passionate and filled with stories of triumph.

We got to learn about women communities that ventured in Ground Nuts (peanut butter) production, Honey harvesting, Jewelry making, Environmental friendly Hand crafted products, Eggs, Uganda produced Wine, African Art, advance packaged charcoal, Fabric and many more. We were really presented the opportunity to see how our youth movement can be supportive in our sisters & mothers initiatives.

We would love to thank all the mothers that took their time to educate us about their products and made this day fun and educational for the Bavubuka Youth we look forward to seeing you again.
The exhibition was organized by ICON which is a Ugandan based civil society organization that was formed to fully develop the leadership potential of women, young people and children. This includes, those marginalized or disadvantaged by human made or natural circumstances. Icon empowers such people to fully take the lead in developing innovative approaches to address under development, violence, gender inequality and gender inequity in all areas of society.

Written By:
Silas Babaluku
Contributors;
Bwette Daniel Gilbert

Bavubuka youth joins the Mother's Day Celebration

2011-05-26T14:15:00.000+03:00

Sp, MC Kaweesa, Gilbert & Nellysade Listening on the forum

Screen Print of the Forum

Bavubuka youth continue to represent their fellow youth in Uganda and in the African continent at large through these their passions, talents and abilities. This time, youth at Bavubuka Foundation represented at the Global Leaders & Visionaries In Action The Power Of Women – The Silent Heroes
PRESENT an INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA online event for MOTHER'S DAY that happened on May 7, 2011.

The event addressed issues like Women in ICT working towards innovation, education & Gender Equality & Empowerment of women, girls & youth leaders for change.

The emcees who were lead by Burney Mc did concious freestlye relating to the theme of the event and also Bwette Gilbert was given a platform to address the issues realating to the youth in Uganda and in the continent at large.

This Online event which was attend by various people around the world was organised by Heart in Action, Mulago Positive Women's Network (MPWN) & wougnet Uganda as well as Republic of Uganda Ministry of Health.

The organisers also gave African AIDS Activist, Agnes Nyamayarwo a platform to address relating to women in Uganda. She also gave an update on the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Uganda.

Mr. Kambale Musavuli who is a Congolese activist, student coordinator and spokesperson of Friends of the Congo. Mr. Kambale also spoke about ending the conflict in the Congo and providing support to the people of the Congo as they strive to control their enormous natural wealth and build lasting peace and stability in the heart of Africa .

As stated by Secretary General Ban Ki-moon this online forum was aimed at United Nations MDGS:
www.un.org/en/events/women/iwd/2010/
“Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities & PROGRESS FOR ALL”

Gender equality and women’s empowerment are fundamental to the global mission of the United Nations to achieve equal rights and dignity for all... But equality for women and girls is also an economic and social imperative. Until women and girls are liberated from poverty and injustice, all our goals -- peace, security, sustainable development -- stand in jeopardy."

Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide.
www.unwomen.org

BB Muwanvu Muwanvu Lyrical Skills Elevated to international level

2011-05-15T14:23:00.005+03:00

BB Muwanvu Wanvu won the End of the Weak MC Challenge Finals in Kampala tonight.

In five rounds the contestants expressed their talents, rapping about everything from regional cultural identities to Omo, guided by hosts MC Foeva and Cyno MC. While Mon MC, Twig, SP Omugunjule and Bromani performed, the judges’ scores were compiled, and the hopeful rappers got ready to hear the results. Amidst wild cheers, BB Muwanvu Wanvu was carried to the stage when Judge Tshila announced him as victor. The winning MC simply couldn’t stop himself, and expressed his joy by rapping for an excited crowd at 9 Degrees.

Runner-ups were Busta Kuchi from Mbale and Jajja Nelly from Kampala.

‘It was a tight race, and all the rappers are unique talents,’ commented Judge T-Bro later, ‘but it was a fair win for BB.’

BB Muwanvu Wanvu will be travelling to Paris, France, to represent Uganda in the End of the Weak World Finals.

Kampala Taxi Sessions: Babaluku and Ugandan Music

2011-05-02T20:05:00.001+03:00

Uganda has many foreign-based artists. This time mr. Hillary Muheebwa sat down with Babaluku, to discuss Ugandan music and its future.

Kampala Taxi Sessions: Babaluku and Ugandan Music

By Hillary Muheebwa@Muheebwah

Uganda has many foreign-based artists. This week I sat down with one of them, Babaluku, to discuss Ugandan music and its future.

HM: So tell us who is Babaluku?

B: Babaluku is a down to earth community activist, youth revolutionary movement founder in Uganda, a Lugaflow originator, a member of the legendary crew, the conscious hip hop founders in Uganda, Bataka Squad. (Bataka means Native). I am a Ugandan, but my family migrated to Canada when I was 11 years.

HM: Can you give us a little history behind hip hop in Uganda, and your involvement in that scene?

Babaluku: Historically, hip hop has been a part of Uganda’s culture. It was only interpreted in different ways, like recitals and poetry from different tribes. It took the influence of American hip hop empire to set us off lyrically. And lyrically, Bataka Squad, started in 1994, is the legendary squad. We started, with the likes of Chagga, Lyrical G., Ntiga, Saba Saba, miming around town during school holidays. In 1996, we were invited for a hip hop conference in Mwanza, Tanzania. We found guys rapping in Swahili. It was cool. Here we were Ugandans, rapping in English. It was a challenge. When we returned, we started rapping in Luganda. And in 2005, on my initial return, we decided to start the Lugaflow movement. Luga is a Swahili word meaning language. With Lugaflow, we wanted everyone to feel confident doing hip hop in their mother tongue. And now years later, it’s big in Uganda. The Lugaflow movement has given the youth a holistic understanding of music. This is through community outreach programs under the Bavubuka Foundation, where we visit ghettos, orphanages and street kids. That’s a big repertoire for our generation.

HM: How did moving abroad affect your music?
Babaluku: It gave me a closer understanding of music, especially Hip Hop. When you look at international artists, it’s more than the music and videos but a dynasty, an empire. It’s a holistic concept of using the gift you have to impact society.

HM: Do artists in Uganda share that view?

Babaluku: Most Ugandan artists have a misconception of what music is. People want to earn from music without learning the craft. They have lost track of the concepts, artistry, and appreciation of music. Instead hype is the essence.

HM: And why do you think that is?

Babaluku: We have come out of a lack of definition of what we do. We are emulators. We have even failed to define the Ugandan sound. When you go to Democratic Republic of Congo, they will tell you Lingala is ours, in Tanzania there’s Bongo Flava, and Kenya has Gengal. All that our artists wait for are concerts and shows, and thereafter ask where the next show is. Some of our big artists pride themselves to get on stage and mime. Music is supposed to be a transformative tool for society.

HM: But people here like the music.

Babaluku: People do like this kind of music because the listening ear has been compromised too. It’s what the ear has come to get used to. They listen to the beat, not the message. By now we should have had a thriving industry. That’s why some of Uganda’s renowned world artists like Chinobe, Maurice Kirya are winning international awards, when Ugandans know little about them.

HM: Where do you see the problem?

Babaluku: We haven’t had institutions training artists. Artists are more of a secluded sector of the nation. We have to realize that it’s an institution that needs to be educated and guided towards developing a legacy of its own. Artists should learn their influence and use their power to benefit the country and the economy. It’s just sad that we don’t have the mechanism to push it to those angles.

HM: Do you see Ugandan artists making it global?

Babaluku: It will be hard for Ugandan artists to make it globally because they are emulators. Even most artists that go for performances outside Uganda, they go to perform for Ugandan communities living abroad. This gives a perception that Ugandan artists are going global. That’s different from going out to perform at an international festival or tour. In order to go global, your music is supposed to cross over the boundaries and be able to stay relevant, and mend bridges.

HM: Which music do you see emerging to hit Uganda?

Babaluku: The urbanized sound of our traditional tunes, the indigenous sounds of the land, will definitely go places.

HM: Thanks for your time, insight, and musical gems.

Republished BY
Bwette Daniel Gilbert

Babaluku named in the Top 10 Best Canadian Rappers

2011-05-01T16:06:00.001+03:00

Babaluku continues to represents his country both locally & internationally through the gift of emceeing. Accoeding to Nigerian Canadian News website that carried out the survey ... Babaluku was ine of the outstanding rapper that has represented youth from the continent of Africa through the message in his music.
Bavubuka Community site is proud to bring you the top 10 Canadian emcees that were selected best.

Have u met them? Do you know that the motherland run in their veins? The talent is awesome! Meet the TOP 10 Canadian Rappers of African descent. Meet Babaluku...Written by MsKemi for NC News.

THE TOP 10 CANADIAN RAPPERS OF AFRICAN DESCENT BY Kemi
Omololu-Olunloyo

Vancouver rapper Babaluku, aka Mr. Africa, was born in the city of Kampala, Uganda, and immigrated to Ontario when he was 12 years old. His rhymes speak to the experience of being caught between two different culture what it felt like to be a young African growing up in small-town Canada. As a show of solidarity with his homeland, Babaluku raps in his mother tongue, Luganda. He is one of the pioneers of Luga Flow Flavor, a musical blend of African rhythms, soul, and hip-hop. He traveled home for 5 months to explore the state of hip-hop in his country. The vision was much bigger when he arrived there. Unlike in other countries such as Tanzania and Kenya, hip-hop culture was still in its infancy in Uganda. Babaluku found that few artists were reaching out to youth who were eager to learn more about the art form, so he started organizing free concerts in the slums. With the help of local hip-hop star Krazy Native and his organization, the Ugandan Hip-Hop Foundation, they were able to put on numerous shows all over the city. He wanted to help Uganda youth build their self esteem and also teaching them what he’s learned in Canada.

Kwajo “Cinqo” Boateng parents are GHANAIAN and he is one half of the hip-hop super group Ghetto Concept. The group started in 1991 with Infinite, Kwajo Cinqo and Dolo. The Ghetto Concept best rap recording JUNO award came in 1993 and they won back to back. Today Boateng is the CEO of G7 records and a very intelligent entrepreneur who has given back tremendously to the community and probably has the hottest rap artist roster in Canada now. He has an office inside Universal Records Canada and is the only urban label working directly with them. His community service background growing up in the Rexdale area, one of the most gang plagued/drug dealing areas is impressive. As kids came out of jail, he embraced them and opened a studio, treated it like a community center then mentored them and never charged a cent even giving them free beats to work with their songs. Some of those artists were JJ MoneyRx, Richie Payso and LP the Original. He basically rehabilitated them since not everybody comes out of jail succeeds. He role modeled them and formed the G7 movement. Kwajo Cinqo is very well known for one of his very famous artists Reema Major, a Sudanese Canadian female rapper who is making waves in the business and also on this list. Boateng is also in the gold mining business sector in Ghana, planning to fund education of young Ghanaians in coming to study at Canada’s prestigious Queens University in Kingston, Ontario.

K’Naan born Keinan Abdi Warsame is originally from Somalia.The Juno award winning rapper first made his big appearance on the BET cipher in 2008. K’naan’s song “Wavin Flag” became a worldwide hit and theme song for the FIFA games. Eventually the song won a JUNO award, Canada’s Grammy and he did a collaboration style version with other Canadian artists to raise money for Haiti during the earthquake in 2010. K’naan is humble. One of the things he told me about was the whole drama about the pirate situation in his homeland. He insists that he sees those pirates as coastguards and described how foreign ships use Somalian waters as a dumping ground for toxic waste. He grew up in the poor sections of Toronto, was a former gang member, saw a lot of friends go to jail and many murdered and still he rose up to become an international star.

Shad K born Shadrach Kabango is the latest Juno award winner and is originally from Kenya but born to Rwandan parents. Growing up as a teen in the streets of London, Ontario, he mimicked other rap stars legendary hits and got involved in making his own rap songs. I caught up with him on the red carpet at the 2011 Juno awards as well as at the 25th anniversary celebrating hip-hop at the CBC Hip-Hop Summit in Toronto April 2011. Shad spoke about the evolution of hip-hop and how it’s affected him positively, his Juno win for his album TSOL and the surprise about beating out Drake for the Best Rap recording. Shad is bilingual, speaking English and French. He holds a business degree from Wilfrid Laurier University. He is studying part-time towards a master’s degree in liberal studies at Simon Fraser University.

Vital was born Hiruy Girmay to Ethiopian parents and possibly the youngest and hottest teen rapper in Canada right now. He is a school of arts high school student in Toronto and launched his music career in 2010. At sixteen, he has recently released a music video of his hit song “Say you’ll be my girl” feat Rasul and also done cover songs “Changes” and “Jesus Walks” giving him tons of attention on YouTube. Vital is very concerned about the community and told me he is about “change.” Teens too often get involved in many negative things like guns, murder and drugs and he wants to change his peer’s perception of life. Recently in Toronto, another 16-year-old fired a gun into a minivan containing four people who escaped injuries. This happened near his school and he spoke out about it to the media during the 2011 National Crime Victim Awareness Week. On the same day, he filmed a public service announcement for Toronto Crime Stoppers and shot an anti-gang PSA for Seneca College’s broadcast program the following week. This PSA will be aired by the Toronto Police and several other community groups. Vital is planning several performances and was highly favoured by fans on his opening performance for US rapper Fabolous during the 2011 Juno weekend in Toronto. He recently launched a reality show on his musical Journeys on YouTube.

Big Page is a Juno nominated rapper from Ghanaian origin. He is well known in the media for his love-hate relationship with rapper Drake. Drake and “Page” as he is known are well known for a hit 2010 Juno nominated song they recorded together “Still Fly” which made the charts globally. Page grew up in the North York section of Toronto in the Chalkfarm drive area. During my interview with him, he stated that he was looking into the film industry and ventures outside music as well. “Children are the future” he stated and is working on a foundation that will benefit youngsters. Big Page is working on new music projects and wants fans to stay tuned in 2011.

JD Era is born to Ghanaian parents and has been in the music scene for a while now. He’s another talented rapper to come out of Toronto. Applauded by his peers and other industry professionals for his freestyle flow, rapper JD Era has clocked up almost a million hits online and has worked alongside artists like Nas, Gza, Kardinal Offishall, The Clipse and of course, his long-time friend Drake. Check out his latest single “Cover Girl” featuring the vocals of Bobby Valentino. He was also the winner of the Best Rap recording at the Toronto Independent Music Awards in 2008.

Reema Major was born in Sudan and is a multi-talented young lady, fifteen years old with a bright future ahead. First introduced to music at the age of 5 through her older cousin who used to rap, Reema has been around the mic her whole life. She moved to Kansas City at the age of 9 and spent a lot of her childhood there writing and rehearsing. Bay Area artists were a big influence in Kansas at the time, and she was mainly introduced to hip-hop through them. Moving to Toronto in 2009 facilitated a lot of things for the young artist. She was introduced to Kwajo Cinqo from Canada’s legendary hip-hop group Ghetto Concept, and her career took a toll for the better. “From The Moment I met her I knew that she was destined to be a superstar,” Kwajo says. “I was very impressed by her confidence, swagger, and lyrical wordplay. I feel she is the hottest female in the game and she’s only 15!” A studio enthusiast, she understands the amount of effort and work that goes into taking herself to the top. In one session she easily records 3-4 records, which she pens herself. Her writing makes her a sought after ghostwriter. “I want to go down as one of the best female rappers ever,” she says matter-of-fact. Her sound is versatile, and it depicts her worldly outlook on life. At only fifteen years old, Reema speaks Arabic and Tribal Tongue (Sudan) as well as English. Her music is a reflection of her personal experiences and not those of others around her. As an artist, Reema has the potential to relate to a large fan base thanks to her vast cultural exposure. For the past three years she has also been taking acting classes both in the U.S. and Canada, preparing herself for a career in film also. Her style doesn’t fall behind of her music either. Reema is looked up to by a lot of young females her age for her impeccable fashion sense. In 2010, she became the first ever Female Canadian rapper to be featured on the BET Cypher during the BET hip-hop awards.

Freddy Will born Wilfred Kanu Jr. – is a Grammy Nominated Sierra Leonean Hip-Hop artist and author who have initially survived two genocidal civil wars when he was a kid in West Africa. Almost all of those whom he grew up with were brutally murdered. He spent most of my adult years in New Jersey and recently came to Toronto, Canada to record his album. Today, Freddy Will runs his independent imprint which is distributed internationally and includes his charity foundation that gives back to impoverished hospitals in West Africa. He was recently awarded with his own postal stamp in Sierra Leone after he released his second book with a corresponding album in their Krio Language. Some of his best known accomplishments are: (1) the first person from Sierra Leone to be nominated under a Grammy category after working with both Grammy and JUNO Award winning artists and producers. (2) the world’s first musical artist to release consecutive albums with corresponding books and (3) the only Sierra Leonean born artist and author with a significant western fan base.

Stevano Ugo is a razor-sharp Nigerian MC residing in the streets of Jamestown, Toronto, whose distant childhood memories of an intermittent father from Nigeria opened a window of curiosity to the African language and the bigger world outside. He was nominated for the iconic Juno Award in 2010 for the popular Best Rap recording song “I’m still Fly” by Big Page featuring Drake. Canada’s highest music award. Ugo who hails from Imo state of Nigeria was nominated for a Canadian Radio Music Award as well for the song “CHANGE” featuring Sean Kingston At the Music awards. His family left Nigeria and immigrated to the United States living in Washington DC among others. Later, his travels took him to Vancouver, Canada and now Toronto. He weaves both interests liberally with a wicked bi-lingual flow to form precise rhymes. Focused and resolutely opinionated about the political landscape of our times, he can shift effortlessly between dazzling bravado and indictment of national and international policy. U.G.O. Crew also just completed a music video with renowned celebrity video director Paul Boyd for the acoustic version of the song Change.

Releted Links:
Ms. Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo
Nigerian Canadian News

Republished BY:
Bwette Daniel Gilbert

Words Beats &Life Reconnects Back to Uganda

2011-04-13T22:55:00.004+03:00

The Bavubuka Foundation is proud to host Words, Beats & Life in Uganda this year 2011. Bavubuka foundation therfore would like to urge hip hop community of Uganda not to miss out on this opportunity and encourages peers to invite other peers to come and be apart of these series of hip hop events hosted by Babaluku & the Bavubuka Community facilitated by Words Beats & Life team from Washington DC.

Words Beats & Life Uganda HIP HOP OUTREACH and workshops 2011 will be aiming at transforming individual lives and whole communities through hip-hop elements. All hip hop communities & their leaders are welcome to be apart of this experience.

Mazi Mutafa (executive Director WBL)

From the 18th to the 24th April 2011 Emcees, Spoken Word artists, Poets, B-boys, photographers, Activists, painters/ graffitti artistes, hip hop journalists & the community at large you are all welcome to participate and share knowledge as we further the hip hop movement in Uganda......

Simone Jacobs during Dance workshop at Bavubuka Foundation 2009

To get involved or for any further questions please contact bavubuka community coordinators @
Blaze Ohh 0752 669 915 / Gilbert Bwt 0757 054 303

CHECK OUT THE SCHEDULE BELOW (for further info contact the coordinators)
Monday
18th Bavubuka Community Welcomes the words Beats & life team to hip hop & community Presentations from the youth
10am - 1pm

Gilbert, Burney MC & Dasper in WBL Tess

Wednesday 20th
Words Beats & Life / Bavubuka Foundation/ Bonfire Uganda Hip hop Forum@ the National Theatre
11:30 - 4:30

Friday 22nd
Free Community Words Beats & Life Hiphop Work shops @ Nationa theatre
10:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday 23rd
Words Beats & Life hip hop Forum - JINJA / Stone City
12:00pm - 5pm

Xubie, Jovette, Blaze & Simone in cipher

Back in Kampala @ 6:30 pm

For the End Of the Weak Mic Challenge finals @ 9Degrees
Starting @ 7:00pm - 12:00am

Sunday 24th
Community Interviews @ Bavubuka Community
Hip hop Fellowhip Sunday
Easter HipHopCelebration Dinner
12:00pm - 5:00pm

CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH OF HIP HOP IN UGANDA
COME OUT, SHARE ,LEARN & BUILD

LEARN ABOUT THESE HIP HOP COMMUNITIES

Babaluku & Mazi

Bavubuka Foundation http://bavubuka.org
Words Beats & Life; Life: http://wblinc.org
Jericho Breakers: http://jerichobreakers.webs.com

PUBLISHED BY: Bwette Daniel Gilbert

I'm Coming Home| Discovering the East; A Trip to Uganda and Kenya

2011-04-12T14:48:00.000+03:00

Peace to you Brothas and Sistas, Bavubuka foundation is prould to be associated with people with creative ideas that have taken trouble to represent the youth in Uganda where they at.
This time we bring you an article published by:Collins Odogwu of Face2Face website. Article written by one of our sista Rebekah A. Frimpong that recent visited Uganda & bavubuka foundation to connect with youth & mothers in Uganda Kenya though her trip of "MaMa Africa Program". Please fell free to read, get inspired & feel free to share this to your friends.

F2FA “I’m Coming Home: A journey of rediscovery through the lands of our people and with every footprint in the sands feel more connected to our continent.”

Category: Culture
Who: Rebekah Frimpong
Where: Kenya and Uganda
Why: The MaMa Africa Program

I went to Africa for about 10 days and I traveled to Kenya and Uganda to work on my humanitarian project, the MaMa Africa Program. I set up this program to assist mothers in need in Africa and the US to provide them with things they may need before and after their pregnancies. Right now maternal healthcare is one of the most under funded and increasingly important health issue in the world. My program will help mothers in 10 African countries and the three US and will hopefully be a blueprint of sorts for other countries and regions of the world to follow.

Photo Credits: Rebekah A. Frimpong, Gilbert F. Daniels(Bwette Daniel), and Burney MC (pictures taken of me done by Gilbert and Burney, and all others me)

Now you may ask; why do this Rebekah? Well, because we all came from the woman...we all have mothers, and my mother was my best friend and I dedicate everything positive I do in my life in honor of her memory. The MaMa Africa Program celebrates motherhood, women, and children. I was able to connect with about 40 mothers in Kenya and Uganda during my trip. I interviewed them, recorded video interviews, and gave them some things they really needed. I got to sit down with these women and hear their stories and their issues. The experience was so real, and so inspirational, and I know that the work I am doing is appreciated by these women. Now I face the task of making my program better and connecting to the 8 other African countries I am seeking out to be a part of my program. In Kenya I worked with HealthRight International, my fiscal sponsor, and in Uganda I worked with the Bavubuka Foundation, along with two woman's groups. I hope to build relations with all the organizations to make the MaMa Africa Program a successful community fixture.

Lastly, while in Uganda and Kenya I also worked on two other humanitarian projects and efforts. I have an environmental project called Vanishing Seeds and I was able to connect with environmentalists in Uganda and Kenya and partially document on film the work they are doing in their countries in regards to deforestations, reforestations, and creating alternative energy resources. Then in Uganda I got to connect with the youth Hip-hop community as well as meet with some Ugandan poets and skateboarders. It was so refreshing to see how the youth of Uganda are transforming their communities and creating art and movements that help give their love ones hope. I was able to mentor and teach the youth about film, new media, poetry, environmental issues, and more. The friendships I made will last forever. I was so touched and so at home with my new family in Uganda that I have decided in the next two years I will be moving to Africa to continue to build.

So, what is next for me and the MaMa Africa Program? I will be making a few short documentary films about my trip and mini web-episodes to post on the website. I will be planning my next trip to Africa to visit Ghana, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. And as usual; I will keep grindin' and making moves with positive movements. I will keep working with and encouraging African youths and youths worldwide to be the "change" they want to see.

Rebekah A. Frimpong is a filmmaker, poet, mentor, and community activist.
She is the founder of The MaMa Africa Program and Reel Worldwide Underground Link (RWUL).
www.mafrica.weebly.com
www.rwul.com

NOTE: Face 2 Face reserve the rights of the picture used in this article... pleace contact them before you use them for commercial use.

Republished By: Bwette Daniel (Gilbert Frank Daniels)

2011-03-31T18:03:00.001+03:00

B'ffal Rocking End Of the Weak Tshirt in Studio

She lost the Northern Artiste of the year slot to Bosmic Otim at the recently-concluded 2007 Pearl of Africa Music (PAM) Awards. However, rapper B’FFAL, whose stage name means ‘be free from all laws’, is determined to push on.

“I knew it was a tight group, but I will pick up from there,” says the artiste, who had been nominated for the PAM Awards for the first time.

But being nominated at the beginning of her career was a plus for the young lady, born Brenda Odomoch.

Based in Lira, B’FFAL wants to relocate to central Uganda so that she can tap into the opportunities for musical growth.

In preparation for the move, B’FFAL is working on a full debut album off which she has so far released four singles Bounce, On De Dance floor, Arege (alcohol in Langi) and Myel Keda meaning ‘dance with me’ in Langi.

B’FFAL blends hip-hop with dancehall as a winning formula for her upcoming eight tracks on the yet to be titled album. Working with different studios, she hopes the songs will appeal to many fans of the two genres.

Hip-hop is a male-dominated genre in Uganda, but B’FFAL hopes she will conquer the boys. This shows in her speedy lyrical delivery akin to American rapper, Lil’Kim.

On her song Bounce, she urges music freaks to get to the dance floor and bounce like a basketball.

Sang in English, Bounce could create a big impact in other regions if well-marketed, but B’FFAL’s undoing has been her decision of limiting airplay to northern- based radio stations.

If she continues appearing at central shows like she did at the PAM central region finals at Colline Hotel in Mukono, B’FFAL will surely please many.

She was also nominateed as best female artist in hip hop category in northern Uganda 201 Diva Awards

Babaluku Named Young African Visionary

2011-03-30T19:54:00.001+03:00

Ounce again Silas has continued to make his country & community when he featured in the OBAASEMA magazine as on of the young African Visionaries. This is his truth he had to say when he was approached according to the Obaasema Magazine.

Written by Rebekah Frimpong

Visionary: Silas Balabyekkubo Babaluku
Origin: Uganda
Occupation/Title: Founder/Bavubuka Foundation; Hip-hop Artist, Youth Advocate, Community Builder and Hip-hop Activist
Site: www.bavubuka.org

Silas Balabyekkubo Babaluku
Hip-hop Ambassador
Silas Balabyekkubo Babaluku was inspired to travel back to the continent and ultimately his homeland of Uganda after living in Vancouver, Canada, for most of his adolescent life because, as he puts it: “I wanted to give back and empower the youth to [become] better leaders for the continent, for the countries they represent and the communities they live in.” Babaluku developed Bavubuka – which means youth in Lugandan – Foundation five years ago to show the importance of the journey of a youth foundation. He elaborates: “The ideology we have would allow young people to discover themselves within and become confident citizens to be able to advocate for the ills in society and things that they wanted to see changed as they are concerned.”

Bavubuka Allstarz

The Bavubuka Foundation provides safe spaces for youth to develop skill building and leadership in Uganda through the art of self expression via Hip-hop music and culture. Silas has further developed that concept by engaging the youth he mentors in the visual arts, sports, dance, film, community advocacy and music.

The Future
“We want to see our outreach grow nationally as well as globally, and use this as a springboard into music and the creative arts using it as a platform to spread our message,” states Babaluku.

He adds that his ultimate goal for the future is to build a “dream space for the youth of Uganda to come and continue to build their foundation celebrating and archiving the youth achievements and teach the youth history in line with the ancestral past and bring preservation element among the youth of Uganda.”

My Motivation
Babaluku finds his motivation for achieving the youth foundation to mainly be rooted in connecting generations.

He elaborates: “As a young man it was very important for me to understand why I wanted to do what I do today. The great mantra that I go by is self motivation for inspiration which is a big one in my life. I am always looking for a way the youth in Uganda can be a part of the greater concept of healing the world. So, I keep myself open to my peers from all over regardless of tribe or race, and it is also important to make sure the act of transformation is built at the core of the gift that you are giving.”

Republished by
Bwette Daniel Gilbert

Bavubuka Multicast platform

2011-03-20T17:45:00.005+03:00

CHANGE IS VISIBLE

A collaborative youth project with African Change-Leaders, in partnership with Bavubuka Foudation Community, ABAFRICA and Vijana Amani Pamoja (VAP).

The multimedia platform is supported by Heart In Action Enterprises

About Bavubuka: “The Bavubuka Foundation is a nonprofit organization that believes connecting youth with music and the arts can transform lives and unify diverse communities. We are dedicated to creating spaces and educational programs that nurture and empower a new generation of young leaders, in Uganda and all of Africa, who will use their voices to communicate positive messages and affect positive change in their communities and the world.

Each Bavubuka project incorporates reconciliation and peace building activities by using transformative art to cultivate personal empowerment within a united communal effort. Bavubuka provides Ugandan youth with the opportunity to gain new skills, bring their own creations to life and develop relationships that connect them to their immediate community, the larger Ugandan struggle, and a global peace building movement. We know that when youth in Uganda are provided with space, given full access to resources, empowered with education and encouraged to express their creativity; they have the zeal, will and power to build a greater community for a stronger Ugandan future”.

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www.abafrica.com

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2011-03-11T12:37:00.001+03:00

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Freestyle session at Bavubuka Foundation http://bavubukacommunity.blogspot.com http://bavubuka.org http://bwette.blogspot.com

Close To My Roots

2011-01-29T15:10:00.001+03:00

The Ship Crew (Kampala, Uganda) getting busy

The Black Star Line - Close To My Roots
is a project dedicated to creating great music featuring African and American artists and exposing the “true” African sound and its musicians to the global music market. Africa has a strong Hip Hop, Reggae and Cultural Rap presence that is often overlooked in regards to its worldwide musical influence. The continent has many talented artists that need to be exposed to the rest of the world.

Eric “Coptic” Matlock,
the producer of this album, was born and raised in Ghana, West Africa. He migrated to the U.S. at 13 and started producing music years later. He since has produced records for The Notorious B.I.G (If I Should Die Before I Wake & Living The Life), Puff Daddy aka “Diddy” (I Need A Girl), Jermaine Dupri (All That's Gotta Go), Ma$e, KRS-One, Shyne and countless other successful artists on their platinum plus albums.

Coptic believes that doing this album would be unique and a helpful way of exposing African artists to the American and International marketplace. Upon completion of the album, Coptic hopes to tour Africa, bringing American and International artists that most Africans only see on TV to every country on the continent.
A portion of the proceeds made from the album will be used to purchase musical equipment for local schools in Africa. This is something taken for granted in other countries and support grassroots musical foundations is Africa.

The Black Star Line - Close To My Roots is still in it's recording stage so please stay tuned for the mixtape and final song list. Each song on the album blends African and American artists, whether living in or out of the continent.

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Ship Crew Represent Uganda on close to my roots International Album

2011-01-28T16:03:00.002+03:00

MC Ship

*THE SHIP CREW*

SERUNKUMA MEDI A.K.A MC SHIP

Medi / Mc ship is a 10 yrs old Freestyle MC from a family of six he is the first of his siblings to experience the power of hip hop and community transformation as a young advocate using his gift of emceeing to entertain and educate his peers. His music and freestyle carries the message of child advocacy speaking for homeless kids and orphans. Medi is currently attending St. Agnes primary school in grade four aspiring to be a lawyer and a journalist.

Hope MC

NSAMBA IVAN A.K.A MC HOPE
MC hope is a 9-year-old MC young and gifted when it comes to his passion of free styling and sharing his truth on the microphone. He comes from a family of two and would be the first one in his family to experience National exposure as a member of the youngest Hip Hop crew in Uganda. Hope is currently attending Cream Kindergarten and day care center his aspiring to be a great MC.

BOSA SHAFIKI A.K.A MC FIKI FIKI
MC FIKI is 6 years old MC making him the youngest member of the Ship Crew. His love for hip hop gives a unique sense of understanding to audiences on how indigenous languages can allow young people to communicate effectively from there own perspective. MC FIKI is MC Shipâ€™s brother; he is in Kindergarten enjoying his found gift of being a battle MC.

MC Kawesi

KAWESI DAVID A.K.A MC KAWESI
MC KAWESI is a 12-year-old MC who has a love for music his gift of song writing and creative ability gave him a quick start as young great freestyle MC. Having to take care of his late father left him no opportunity to attend school. As Bavubuka community we are proud to stand with him to help him grow and share opportunities for him to further his education.

MC Bin

KAYAMBA JUNIOR A.K.A MC BIN
MC BIN is a 10-year-Old MC who is really skilled with his gift of emceeing and free styling. He loves to freestyle about issues that are affecting the young ones discipline and respect. With his parents not being able to get him to school he is always dreaming about going to school just like his friends do

GO to The Ship Crew's page of Close to my Roots Website Click Logo Below

Babaluku performs on The Close To My Roots Album

2011-01-28T15:00:00.002+03:00

Silas Balabyekkubo (aka Babaluku), an award-winning musician, producer, community youth activist
and social entrepreneur. Also a founding member of Uganda's legendary hip hop group, Bataka Squad, Silas is known for introducing Luga Flow to Uganda's creative scene.

Coptic Sound
With Babaluku

This unique and powerful style of positive Hip Hop music has inspired youth in Uganda to embrace and celebrate their native languages, culture and tradition.

Silas is dedicated to changing lives and giving hope to young people; from the ghetto slums of Kampala to war torn Northern Uganda. Through the Bavubuka Foundation Silas supports projects that are calling forth the spirit of Ugandan people in creative arts, youth empowerment, education, community development, sports, fashion, journalism, and community-building events.

"Babaluku is one of the dopest MCs that I have ever met or worked with. His style is bowndless and just when you think that you've heard it all, he takes you on another curve" says Coptic

Babaluku performs on The Close To My Roots Album,the song is not yet titled. Stay Tuned !!

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEOS OF BABALUKU WITH COPTIC SOUND IN NYC

THE 8TH ANNUAL HIP HOP SUMMIT 2010

2010-12-21T10:45:00.004+03:00

The 8th Annual Uganda Hip Hop Summit

The Uganda Hip Hop Foundation & Bavubuka Foundation, recognize the power of Hip-Hop music and culture to catalyze positive social change. Hip-Hop is modern youth’s cultural foundation, and symbolizes the ability of people living in marginalized communities to flourish and live their dreams. With the vision of creating a peace building platform that empowers and unifies young people from diverse communities, we continue to create ...a voice for the youth in Uganda.

The Hip Hop Summit has been an on-going event for the last seven years. The main aim of the summit is promote the hip hop culture in Uganda by empowering the youth and creating positive awareness through music and culture. The Hip Hop Summit is targeted to the youth crowd mainly students. It features live performances by local and international Uganda’s top urban artists from the Hip Hop and R&B genres. The Hip Hop summit is not just about The Concert. During the day time there is a series forums and workshops that are carried out by Uganda's top Hip Hop icons and role models. The summit touches other areas of Hip Hop culture by featuring a DJ scratching demonstration, a B-Boy dance battle, a Graffiti art display, a Motivation speakers, and a Hip Hop Fashion Show.
Favorite Quotations There is a self Liberating truth in celebrating the indigenous in you.

FEATURED ARTISTES:
Babaluku
Saba Saba
Xenson
Tshila
Maurice Kirya
New Hope Squad
Atlas "Da African"
Batabazi (Guest Artistes "To Be confirmed")
Navio & Klear Kut
T Bro
Ugly MC
Benon & Vampos
JT Minus
GNL & The Baboon Forest Ent.
The DPPI (Bonsatule)
Lady Slkye
Lady Twig
Yala MC
Keko
Don Mc
Sylvester & Abrams (to Be Confirmed)
Jungle "The Man eater"
Abenganda
Abatuuze
Abaana Beka
SP Omugunjule
Abenganda
MORE ARTISTES TO BE CONFIRMED...

FRESHEST B.BOYS & B.GIRLS
Jericho Breakers
Tabu Flo
Dance Together Uganda

STREET BALLERS UGANDA.

FAMOUS FREINDS ACROBATICS

GRAFFITTI BY XENSON...

HIP HOP FASHION
KAS WEAR - Bavubuka Fashion
Lattif Designs

Hip Hop Journalists
- Gilbert frank Daniels
- African webs
- Pied Magazine
- Hyper Magazine

If your interest in performing, showcasing your work, or supporting the event Contact Us at:

ughiphopsummit@gmail.com
256bavubuka@gmail.com
Gilbert Frank Daniels +256775961079
Burney MC 00256 782 147588

TREE PLANTING PROJECT (EMCEES FOR GREEN)

2010-12-08T15:09:00.000+03:00

Pied Magazine is an Online Eco – Magazine that brings you the Insight of the ongoings on your environment. www.piedmagazine.com
Our Goal is to oversee a toxic free environment.
Objectives:

To create advocacy about new technology to conserve the environment.
To share ideas and views of the people in the field of global warming and climate change.
To be a platform of learning to the indigenous communities as well as organizations.

The Bavubuka Foundation is a non-profit organization that believes connecting youth with music and the arts can transform lives and unify diverse communities.
We are dedicated to creating spaces and educational programs that nurture and empower a new generation of young leaders, in Uganda and all of Africa, who will use their voices to communicate positive messages and affect positive change in their communities and the world. www.bavubuka.org
Tree planting programme on 4th 12.2010. From 11:30 to 12:30 at Bavubuka Foundation Opposite Hotel Calendar, Makyindye, Kampala, Uganda
Theme: The role of Emcees and Artist as ambassadors to Climate Change.
At 11:30. Grace Atuhaire the Pied Magazine welcomed the members at the foundation for honoring the event and highlighted the meaning to Climate change inviting the President of the foundation to talk about the Role of Encees and Artist as ambassadors of climate change
Silas Balabyekubo AKA Babaluku urged the Emcees to be lead examples in the Climate change awareness through their music and paintings among others
This was followed by a cleaning up session where all members present picked all the plastics that were around the community house to the Rubbish pit and tree planting session.
Emcees like Burney who is the Ugandan coordinator of End of the Week emcee challenge, Cyno, VMP did grace the event. Photographer/Blogger & youth journalist International representative Gilbert, The break Dance crew of Jericho Break dancers were represented by Aaron and Videographer/Visual artist Blaze also participated at the event. We too had the Youngest Uganda’s Hip Hop crew; the Ship crew at the event.
Thanks to Waterfalls for Composing the song on climate change wareness where Emcees freestyled to his beat*** Videos and audio of the event will be uploaded by 10th 12.2010 at www.piedmagazine.com. Tshila (former Bataka squad member) too did take on some trees to spread the message to her network.
Most emcees did leave the function with a tree to plant in their homes and other communities to also be part of the Climate change Awareness. (These photos will be uploaded soon)
By 12:30, Bavubuka foundation and Pied magazine expressed a big thank you to United for Change among other Climate change advocates and look forward to partnering with you to make an artistic song album for advocacy.

BAVUBUKA ALLSTARZ AT EARTHDANCE FESTIVAL - MWANZA TANZANIA

2010-12-04T13:07:00.000+03:00

17th/09/2010
The Bavubuka trip to mwanza Started on Thursday morning at Bavubuka Community House


Cyno, Gilbert, BB & Sp Omugunjule in the Van

The journey started off in the morning with Silas calling lady Twigg to make sure we’re on time since she was the only person who had not arrived & when she arrived, Silas went ahead to calling his appointed driver to

come & pick us from the Bavubuka community.

Lady Twiggy, Burney Mc & Job Norman

Within 30minutes the driver had arrived except that he had brought smaller mini van that we couldn’t all fit in which prompted Silas and the driver to go back in town to look for a bigger van. It took them some little
bit of time before they came back with a bigger van (Super custom). Since it was already late, the moment Silas arrived, we quickly packed all our bags in the van.

Cyno Mc Enjoyimg the ride, listening to music

We had to first go to Enttebe Kitoro since the driver forgotten his travel documents. We also used this time to refuel & service the car at one of the petrol station. After had been done, we returned to Kampala and started our journey.

We made our first stop some where in Mpigi district to take take some short interviews from the people. The situation we saw in there area prompted us to stop for a while. The place was dominated by dust in the air due to the road construction that was taking place in there are. The people also complained of the delayed of the road construction which had not only affected both social life but also their health, crops & livestock due to the white dust the had poluted the air for the past two years.

Gilbert with one of the girl from Mpigi district.

Click Here to view pictures which show BAVUBUKA ALLSTARZ CAMP ON THE ROAD EXPERIENCE.
From that spot, we drove up to a place called Lukaya where we stopped for lunch, refreshments and packed some snack for the journey. Then Babaluku together with 8 of us ( SP Omugunjule, lady Twig, Burney, Gilbert, BB, Job Norman & Cyno MC) had this huge lunch of fish meat, rice & of course Matooke at restaurant at Lukaya.

Our first stop was to buy some of the snack we would on the trip. Burney Mc started off with buying roasted beef as Cyno Mc & Gilbert Opted for Gonja.

Nyama cyoma all for us.

By 4:30pm we got back on the road with every body satisfied beyond breaking point.
We drove for a while, not until we reached Masaka Nyendo a place commonly known
as “Welcome Masaka” and our van broke down. It took the driver a while to figure out
what was wrong with the van then he called one of the mechanics to looks at it & figure
out what was wrong with it. One of the parts was removed to be repaired and that meant
staying extra hours on the road.

Gilbert went around interviewing some of the children around asking about their lives,
their school & what they wish to become in future. Children also went ahead to tell folk
stories to him, sang songs they knew and recited riddles. Time went by as the mechanic
who had gone had not come back.

Meanwhile at around 7:30 in the evening, Silas grabbed his laptop to freestyle for
children who had gathered around him. He also told other emcees to join the cipher to
bless the children with some freestyle as Job Norman recorded the video, Gilbert on the
side recording the audio and taking pictures of what was going on. The Mechanic finally
came back and fixed the van at around 9:00 and hit the road to for the Mutukula Boarder.
Mutukula Boarder is the place which separates Uganda and Tanzania.
We finally reached Mutukula Boarder at about 11:00, then it was already closed which
meant that we had to wait till morning.
We got out of the car that night to take a look around at the boarder. In the mean time
Cyno MC and Silas had opened up a cipher session to rap about what had happened from
the time we started the journey to where we had reached while other people had taken a
nap.

BAVUBUKA FOUNDATION IN TREE PLANTING PROJECT

2010-12-03T17:47:00.000+03:00

Pied Magazine in conjunction with Bavubuka Foundation cordially invite you to the tree planting event at The Bavubuka Premises in Makyindye on 4th 12 2010 from 11;30am to 12:45pm

This brings together Artists and Musicians to respond to the Advocancy on Climate change and Environment
The theme is: The role of Emcees and Artist as ambassadors to Climate Change.
Bavubuka House is located opposite Hotel Calendar along Makyidye-Entebbe stretch after Petrocity petrol station.

We look forward to interacting with you at the Foundation

Thank you
Yours Faithfully

Grace Atuhaire

Administrator
Pied Magazine,

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Tree planting programme on 4th 12.2010. From 11:30 to 12:30 at Bavubuka Foundation Opposite Hotel Calendar, Makyindye, Kampala, Uganda

Theme: The role of Emcees and Artist as ambassadors to Climate Change.

11:30 Opening remarks from the Emcee.

11:35: A poem by Mimi Harriet

11:40: Welcoming remarks from the President of Bavubuka Foundation by Silas Balabyekkubo AKA Babaluku

11:45; A song by Water falls

11:50; Remarks from a representative of Musicians (Challenges faced by emcees and Artists as Climate Change Ambassadors)

11:55; A Guide to tree planting process By Grace Atuhaire

12:00: Tree planting process (1st tree by the Guest of honor, 2nd tree by the President of Bavubuka Foundation and Pied Magazine, 3rd tree by the representative of founders of the Hip Hop movement in Uganda, 4th tree by Emcees and Artists at The foundation)

12:25 A free style session by Bavubuka Emcees.

12:35: Representative of Pied magazine. (Why do we need to advocate for Climate change?)

A poem by a representative of the Ship Crew.

12:40 The Guest of Honor (The role of Emcees and Artists As ambassadors to Climate change)

12 45: Ending remarks, Net working and Departure.

PUBLISHED BY:
BWETTE DANIEL GILBERT

Black Star Line: close to my roots

2010-11-30T11:54:00.001+03:00

In the past few years as the hip hop movement in many African countries grew big enough for the world to notice, there has been one question that popped up every once in a while. ‘Do you think an African hip hop artist could make it big in the USA’? And while there are some high profile diaspora-raised artists (think Wale, K’naan, Akon), there’s a long way to go for mainstream America to really accept artists from Africa. When we first heard of the latest project by Ghanaian-born producer Coptic, we had to think that his approach might go a long way in achieving this.

Coptic, who grew up in Accra and Awukugua (Ghana), came to the USA in 1983 at the age of 13. Having set his first steps into music while living in Accra, he became professionally involved in hip hop around 1997 with productions for Puff Daddy and his Bad Boy label, producing ‘If I Should Die Before I Wake’ by Notorious BIG and ‘I need a girl’ by Pdiddy among many other achievements. Most recently, a beat by Coptic was heard on the joint effort by KRS One & amp; Buckshot, ‘Survival skills’.

His new project, ‘Black Star Line: Close to my roots’ is an effort to unite American and African emcees on one album over Coptic’s beats. Opting to work with only seasoned and respected names in American hip hop, such as M1 (Dead Prez), Smif n Wessun, Black Rob, Havoc (Mobb Deep), Sheek Louch (The Lox), Buckshot and Memphis Bleek, the project seems assured of the deserved attention when it drops. African artists on the album include Zimbabwe Legit, Abbas Abbas, Gibril da African and jazz legend Hugh Masekela. Coptic teamed up with Africanhiphop.com to connect with more names including Salah Edin, Arabian Knightz, and X Plastaz.

While more and more American artists make the important step of visiting the motherland either for doing shows or for holidays, many hip hop artists have never visited Africa yet, and Coptic’s project could help change that. So far, the response has been positive. Tek from Smif ‘n Wessun: ‘It is an honour and pleasure to be involved in this project with artist from Africa. It is something different for us, plus we get to work wit our big homie Coptic again. We are all hoping that this album would bring the worlds even closer together. Music builds and destroys, so once you tear down and eliminate all the negative, you can rebuild with positive energy’.

Time to sit down with Coptic for a short Q&A.

How do you keep yourself updated about what is happening on the continent? Did you have to go to Ghana to realize how big hiplife and hip hop have become?
It’s not difficult to know whats going on in any corner of the earth that has internet access. I can listen to Ghana radio online, watch the newest artist’s video on Youtube and communicate with them on Facebook. So if you have the time to pay attention, the info is available.

What do you think caused the renewed interest in music and culture coming out of Africa in recent years? Is it merely a temporary interest like the afrocentric movement in hip hop in the late eighties, or are we in for a more permanent connection?

There is definite renewed interest in African music and culture and I don’t think its as simple as the movement in 80′s hip hop when everyone including myself was wearing black medallions and no gold. This is a movement coming from the continent itself due to the amount of talent that exists there. For it to be permanent, the continent needs to support and embrace its artists a bit more on the business end. African artists and producers need to be paid their radio/video/internet and mechanical royalties just as any other artist in the rest of the world, if you don’t respect your own, why will anyone else? Most African producers that I know do it for the “props”, because there is no payment for their work. The label owners and media heads are using the artists/producers intellectual property to line their pockets. Some may say “hey, that’s how Africa runs”, well that is an easy way to keep the artists from competing internationally.

What are the most important things that American artists bring to the table in the Black Star Line project?

Well, I thing that they bring what we call in America the “co-sign”. Meaning that if Memphis Bleek is on a record with Abass Abass from Senegal or if Havoc (Mobb Depp) is on a joint with Eddie Atlas from Uganda, maybe it’s worth listening to because you know Bleek is dope, you know Havoc is dope, so Abass and Atlas must be dope as well. The American rappers give the project a chance to succeed in America as far as sales and reach. I want Americans to know that real hip hop lives in Africa, perhaps even more than in America. Some reading this might say “yeah right”, but I know 5 year old rappers from Uganda that love hip hop and spit like their life depended on it. Big up to my dudes Mc Hope and his ship crew spitting that Luga flow.

The Black Star Line project, which so far has been developed independently by Coptic, is still under development with more artists and recordings being added as we speak. Coptic is also interested to connect with potential labels or distributors to help with the album’s release. You can join him via the project site which will be online later this month, or find him on Faceboook (search for Coptic Sounds or The Black Star Line).

Enjoy the first track released from the Black Star Line project by M1 & Gibril da African:

BABALUKU MEETS COPTICS

THE NYC LUGA FLOW MOMENT IN THE LAB WITH COPTIC PLAYING THE MAJORS

BABALUKU ON A BAVUBUKA FREESTYLE FELLOWSHIP TIP IN NYC HANGING WITH COPTIC

BABALUKU ON A BAVUBUKA FREESTYLE FELLOWSHIP TIP IN NYC HANGING WITH COPTIC PART 2

2010-11-20T13:04:00.000+03:00

First Annual Washington DC Hip Hop & Peacebuilding Festival

[Press Release]

The First Annual Washington DC Hip Hop & Peacebuilding Festival features 5 Days devoted to Hip Hop promoting peace in the world!
Wed, 16 Apr 2008
From D.C. to Dakar there is only one universal language: Hip Hop. The first annual DC Hip Hop & Peacebuilding Festival will showcase Hip Hop as a cultural global movement that is transforming a generation toward a future of peace. This event will feature 5 days of hip hop events and nightly live performances with artists from five nations, coming together in one place to increase awareness of political and social turmoil in the world and the role hip hop can play in empowering youth to maximize their potential. With an alarming number of youth turning toward extremism and violence, new approaches to conflict resolution and peacebuilding must be crafted. As Hip Hop continues to spread and connect with youth on a global level it is important that this artistic cultural movement be understood and harnessed to facilitate conflict transformation and transcend conflict narratives.

The first of its kind, DC's Hip Hop & Peacebuilding Festival will bring hip hop artists together with conflict resolution experts, community leaders, educators and activists to examine what is working in Hip Hop and how together we can do more to empower and transform communities by uniting the hip hop generation. DC artists will perform alongside artists from Uganda , Haiti , Tanzania , and Senegal & Palestine bridging the divide to achieve global impact. This event is a gift to the community in celebration of the energy and heart of hip hop and its potential to achieve positive social change in the world.

Stacy Willyard Festival Director: "The core of hip hop lies within the beat, the beat is what you can feel, and it is the element that connects. In order to prevent destructive conflict we must find more ways to connect and humanize one another. Hip hop allows us to do this by finding a common beat."

For more information and complete details visit www.beats4peace.org.

Full Schedule of Events

Wednesday April 16

DC premiere of "Diamonds in the Rough" A Ugandan Hip Hop Revolution

3:00 pm Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Kick Off International Hip Hop Show featuring Da Negus (Haiti/France), Regime Change (NYC/Haiti), Rah-P ( Tanzania ), Babaluku ( Uganda ), Flex Mathews (DC), and others.

9:00 pm DC9 Music Club

Thursday April 17

African video conference call with Kenya's Hip Hop Parliament

9:00 am Institute for Conflict Analysis & Resolution

Sounds of the City DC Hip Hop Showcase featuring incredibly talented artists from throughout the Metro DC area.

8:00 pm Bohemian Cavern Jazz Club

Friday April 18

Academic Panel "Can Hip Hop Beat Conflict?"

2:00 pm United States Institute of Peace

DC Hip Hop Summit & Freestyle Cipher

6:00 pm Atlas Theatre

Sat. April 19

Peacebuilding & Arts Workshop

4:00 pm Atlas Theatre
Academic Panel "Hip Hop 2.0"
6:30 pm Atlas Theatre
Global Hip Hop Global Citizenship Hip Hop Show featuring DC artists performing alongside Sabreena da Witch (Palestine), Baay Musa (Senegal), Azbac (Senegal), Dumi (Zimbabwe/USA), Babaluku(Uganda), Rah-P (Tanzania)

8:00 pm Atlas Theatre

Monday April 21

African All-Stars "Democracy in Dakar "

12:00 pm George Mason University

This Festival was made possible by the following organizations, United States Institute of Peace, Institute for Conflict Analysis & Resolution, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Project Nur, Rosetta Stoned, Nomadic Wax, and Subterranean Network.

Contact: Stacy Willyard 480.518.6595 transformationalart@gmail.com

Mazi Mutafa Gives Testimony during ARTS advocay Day

2010-11-16T16:19:00.001+03:00

Councilman Brown:
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this hearing. My name is Mazi Mutafa, and I am the Executive Director of a hip-hop non-profit called Words Beats & Life. We are a grantee of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and have been one for five of the eight-years we have existed.

I am not here today not to advocate for a particular position on the budget, because to be honest, it is complex enough and removed enough from my day-to-day life that I don’t think I can offer a professional judgment. I am one of the Districts employers still focused on trying to make payroll every two weeks. I understand without knowing the details, that less funding for the Commission means that task is more difficult for me. We are in fact one of the grantees that this year is already dealing with the reduction in funding, or depending on how you look at the budget, the increase in applications from other arts based non-profits. I am here to tell you how the budget of the Commission impact the work that my agency is able to do and how the dollars impact youth, artists, families and businesses in our community.
Words Beats & Life is a small business, which at its peak had six full time staff with 12 part time staff serving 300 DC youth and families annually. Today we are slightly smaller, with a full time staff of four, with seven part-time and 10 volunteer staff. These lean economic times have unfortunately required some shifts in priorities. This is not just true for our agency but for many of our peers and organizations that are far larger than us.

WBLinc Family

To put my comments into a context, the DC Commission is our second largest funder. We have received multiple grants from the Commission over the years. They include the Festival DC Grant, Grants in Aid, The Upstart Grant, Travel Grant and the Hip-Hop Grant. We have produced mural as part of Murals DC, provided youth DJ’s for Arts Eve, and worked in partnership with the Mayors Office to create a mural at the 14th and Girard St Park. WBL was also a finalist in the Mayors Arts Award last year in the category of Arts Education, and in the same year we honored the Commission as government agency of the year at our Remix Award. I am telling you all this to make it clear that the Commission is one of our greatest resources for relationships and information, and it acts as a staunch advocate for the kind of work we do, engaging disconnected youth, programming for non traditional arts audiences, and provide employment opportunities for DC youth in the creative economy.

WBLinc MURAL PROJECTS

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The Commission is frankly one of the city’s most misunderstood and under resourced departments. I make this suggestion not because of what has been cut here or there from the budget, but because it seems that the city government has not learned the lessons of the federal government. The arts are not just for the elite. They are the means by which peace can be brokered, and communities can be healed. They can address the challenges of displacement, gentrification, and an over active police presence. At the same time, the arts can light a spark in the imaginations of the next generation of elected officials, engineers, scientists and teachers. I am here not to defend a budget but to challenge this body to think about the Commission and its potential in a new way. It can be the department that allows for a different kind of police presence in a community. It can be the foundation upon with new arts businesses can be created. It is one of the best departments for investment, because for every dollar of investment that it makes in an individual, an agency or a community the return is 7 to 8 fold.

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I am living proof of how the Commissions initial investment can make the difference in an organization’s ability to launch, grow and thrive. Thanks to the investment of the DC Commission we have transitioned in just four years from being a one man shop to at our peak employing six DC residents, providing opportunities for skill set master for youth, employment readiness for young adults and the tools for the pursuit of a post secondary education to more than 300 of our cities youth. These are not small accomplishments, but I am happy to say that we are not unique among their grantees in our effort or our outcomes.

I bring this message to you today because we all know that in a tough economy, there are fewer resources to be divided up, between what are determined to be essential and non-essential services. I am here to tell you that investing in the Commission is reducing the number of people on the cities unemployment rolls. Investing in the Commission is promoting academic excellence. Investing in the Commission is crime prevention and community beatification. It is not only investing in the future through our youth, but also investing in our past with our elders and our present.

I would love to talk with you about the need for an increase in the Commissions budget, but I would also like to encourage the various governmental department heads for all those services deemed essential to think about setting aside portions of their budgets for dedicated arts funding.

I am hear to advocate that as we all talk about arts in the District, we see it as a mural on U street, and the Kennedy Center, and the Shakespeare theater. But that we also see arts as Go-Go music, marching bands in public schools, the local recording studio, and DCTV. That we see the arts as the things that have a direct connection to how we work, live and play. I am hear to ask that when you think about the dedicated arts funding, you think about the fact that investing in the work of the Commission support the development of emerging entrepreneurs, in diverse communities of arts producers and consumers. The Commissions budget is the very best investment that this body can make from two perspectives; revenue generated for the city in the form of taxes and from a social good point of view. I do hope that you will strongly consider the true value and benefit of investing in the DC Commission, because it has the power to truly transform our city.

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Marcella Runell Hall is the Associate Director for the Center for Multicultural Education & Programs at New York University and oversees the Center for Spiritual Life.
While a full-time administrator at NYU, Marcella is completing her doctorate in Social Justice Education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Her dissertation is entitled, “Education in a Hip-Hop Nation: Our Identity, Politics & Pedagogy.”
Marcella co-edited 2 critically acclaimed books “Conscious Women Rock the Page: Using Hip-Hop Fiction to Incite Social Change” (2008) and the “Hip-Hop Education Guidebook: Volume 1″ (2007), wrote a best-selling book for Scholastic, “Ten Most Influential Hip-Hop Artists” (2008), published over twenty additional articles and book
chapters on Islamaphobia, motherhood, education equity issues and Critical Hip-Hop Pedagogy; and freelanced for VIBE and the New York Times Learning Network. Marcella is currently adjunct faculty in both the Gallatin School of Individualized Study and the Steinhardt School of Education at NYU, and has taught several undergraduate and graduate courses at UMass Amherst, Bank Street College of Education and Upward Bound, winning two teaching awards. She has also served as Director of Education for the Hip-Hop Association.

Mark Naison is a Professor of African-American Studies and History at Fordham University and Director of Fordham's Urban Studies Program. He is the author of three books and over 100 articles on African-American History, urban history, and the history of sports. His most recent book White Boy: A Memoir, published in the Spring of 2002, was reviewed in the New York Times, the Nation and the Chronicle of Higher Education and was the subject of feature stories on Black Entertainment Television, New York One News and the Tavis Smiley show on National Public Radio. One of his most popular courses at Fordham, “From Rock and Roll to Hip Hop: Urban Youth Cultures in Post War America" has also received media attention, becoming the subject of stories on National Public Radio, Bronx Net, and WFUV. His most recent course, “Feeling the Funk: Research Seminar on Music of the African Diaspora" focuses on Latin and Caribbean traditions on American Popular Music. http://www.fordham.edu/academics/programs_at_fordham_/history_department/faculty/mark_naison_70075.asp

DALTON HIGGINS

Dalton Higgins is a music programmer, pop culture critic, author, broadcaster and journalist. He is also Canada’s foremost expert on hip hop culture. He is the author of Hip Hop World, published by Groundwood Books. He is also the co-author of two books, Hip Hop (Thomson Nelson) and Much Master T: A VJ’s Journey (ECW Press). His work has been referenced in many popular culture essays and has been cited in influential urban culture books such as Erykah Badu: The First Lady of Neo Soul (Sanctuary Publishing).
As a print journalist, Dalton is a Canadian National Magazine Award recipient, and his articles have appeared in esteemed print and online mediums in the United States (Vibe, the Source, Amazon.com, Urb) and Canada (Saturday Night, Now Magazine, Toronto Star, Quill & Quire and many others). http://daltonhiggins.wordpress.com/

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HM: So tell us who is Babaluku?

HM: Can you give us a little history behind hip hop in Uganda, and your involvement in that scene?

HM: Do artists in Uganda share that view?

HM: And why do you think that is?

HM: But people here like the music.

HM: Where do you see the problem?

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HM: Thanks for your time, insight, and musical gems.

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