<cite> @Cadale said:</cite> inaar Alpha salaan sare. niyow maxaa kugu dhacay beryahaan? Aar heedhe you don't keep in touch bal xaaladadu waa sidee? inaar, salaan sare too, And the sun went down in this little thread and the air it filled with dust Searched for a connection within every post so i needed a little bit of me time and a little bit of space to ease my troubled mind And no, lost love and loneliness, so many things have changed And no, i just don't look at things the same way now Since beryihi hore a lot has changed brov. my perspectives are different now. i'm no longer on the edge looking for meaning where there is no meaning. lol.

The Nigerian Diaspora has always been the main vehicle of Nollywood’s expansion, namely in cities like London, New York and Toronto among other places. The city of Paris on the other hand, was not included in this and did not develop any special relationship with Nollywood. If Paris is undoubtedly an African culture hotspot, the attention there has always been primarily on francophone African countries where the dynamic when it comes to cinema is very different from what is happening in Nigeria. Forget the debate about too many films coming out; in Congo, Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal the question is “where are the movie theatres?” Filmmakers from those places look to the West to fund their films and that is reflected in the films they make. Due to historical ties, France tends to think of Africa as one homogenous place that speaks French. The representation of Anglophone countries is marginal and Nigeria, despite its population, its economy and its artists (of which some have even called France home at some point–Fela Kuti, Ola Balogun, Keziah Jones, Asa, etcetera) is largely unknown and often mistaken for Niger. But that was until 2013, when the first edition of a festival called NollywoodWeek put Nigeria on the map as a producer of cinema and not just of home-videos. With a tasteful selection of several “made-for-cinema” films that were recently released in Nigeria, NollywoodWeek presented the French audience with an updated window into what is currently taking place in contemporary Africa. A much-needed update as most French moviegoers reference the great Sembene Ousmane’s works as a modern representation of “African Cinema.” Now finally on the big screen audiences glimpsed the Africa that walks fast and confidently, the Africa that is not trapped in its own thoughts, the Africa that moves forward. For many in the audience, which was a mix of French spectators and 2nd generation Francophone Africans born in France, watching movies like Phone Swap, Tango with Me, Last Flight to Abuja and Maami was an eye-opener. Based on the number of articles and reports about Nollywood that came out in the French media since that first edition of the Nigerian film festival it seems like we might be witnessing the beginning of something new between France and Nollywood. The French take cinema seriously (after all, they invited it) so who knows what’s in store! We just have to wait and see what happens after the second edition of NollywoodWeek to determine if it is just a fling or a real love story. The second edition has an impressive line up once again with movies like Half of a Yellow Sun, Confusion Na Wa and Flower Girl. The festival takes place this June from the 5th to 8th in Paris, France. Here’s the festival trailer: The Nigerian Diaspora has always been the main vehicle of Nollywood’s expansion, namely in cities like London, New York and Toronto among other places. The city of Paris on the other hand, was not included in this and did not develop any special relationship with Nollywood. If Paris is undoubtedly an African culture hotspot, the attention there has always been primarily on francophone African countries where the dynamic when it comes to cinema is very different from what is happening in Nigeria. Forget the debate about too many films coming out; in Congo, Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal the question is “where are the movie theatres?” Filmmakers from those places look to the West to fund their films and that is reflected in the films they make. Due to historical ties, France tends to think of Africa as one homogenous place that speaks French. The representation of Anglophone countries is marginal and Nigeria, despite its population, its economy and its artists (of which some have even called France home at some point–Fela Kuti, Ola Balogun, Keziah Jones, Asa, etcetera) is largely unknown and often mistaken for Niger. But that was until 2013, when the first edition of a festival called NollywoodWeek put Nigeria on the map as a producer of cinema and not just of home-videos. With a tasteful selection of several “made-for-cinema” films that were recently released in Nigeria, NollywoodWeek presented the French audience with an updated window into what is currently taking place in contemporary Africa. A much-needed update as most French moviegoers reference the great Sembene Ousmane’s works as a modern representation of “African Cinema.” Now finally on the big screen audiences glimpsed the Africa that walks fast and confidently, the Africa that is not trapped in its own thoughts, the Africa that moves forward. For many in the audience, which was a mix of French spectators and 2nd generation Francophone Africans born in France, watching movies like Phone Swap, Tango with Me, Last Flight to Abuja and Maami was an eye-opener. Based on the number of articles and reports about Nollywood that came out in the French media since that first edition of the Nigerian film festival it seems like we might be witnessing the beginning of something new between France and Nollywood. The French take cinema seriously (after all, they invited it) so who knows what’s in store! We just have to wait and see what happens after the second edition of NollywoodWeek to determine if it is just a fling or a real love story. The second edition has an impressive line up once again with movies like Half of a Yellow Sun, Confusion Na Wa and Flower Girl. The festival takes place this June from the 5th to 8th in Paris, France. Here’s the festival trailer: ---- http://africasacountry.com/nollywood-in-paris-june-2014/ --- interesting read.

totally disappointed with Somaliland's lackluster performance against the Principality of Sealand (population: 27 people). we got off to a flying start but had to settle for a 2-2 draw in the end. WTF?

<cite> @N.O.R.F said:</cite> Thanks Alpha. This year's celebrations world wide look the biggest yet. 18 May was really celebrated this year. the experience was overwhelming to say the least. all over the country, people came out in their hundreds of thousands and celebrated in style. waxaan ummada reer Somaliland dhamaantood meel kasta oo ay ka kala joogaan dunida daafaheeda, gudo iyo dibadba, u rajeynayaa bash bash iyo barwaaqo inay ku gaadhaan sanadka sanadkiisa. Amiin.

18 May 2014

17 May 2014 - downtown Hargeisa

17th May 2014 - downtown Hargeisa

is Saffz coming thro to Africada? gacmo furaan mar kasta iyo meel kasta lol.

May 2014 - Hargeisa courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/visitsomaliland

May 2014 courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/visitsomaliland

family-to-family? let's not oversimplify a complication issue. the way this article is written, you'd think it was written for a small child. this doesn't help. abti, remittances are making folks dependent on this ''family-to-family'' assistance. perhaps more worryingly, lakinse, is that remittances are the lifeline of terrorist groups, illegal black-market activities and lot of illegitimate children in Somalia. here in Somaliland, these remittance are the sole cause of currency fluctuations and the injection of what's known as ''hot money'' which consistently destabilise the SL market.

Chiwetel Ejiofor and Gwyneth Paltrow are to star in a remark of one of the greatest and my top 5 films of all time - The Secret In Their Eyes. the original was an excellent film, that dealt with a lot of themes, the ending was shocking to say the least, where retribution was taken to a whole new level. remake again eh?..... Hollywood has a dearth of original ideas these days. they screwed up great South Korean classics like infernal affairs and Oldboy and now this. this is offensive.

<cite> @DoctorKenney said:</cite> Very beautiful woman only the first look is permissible ee sida uula soco.

<cite> @Tallaabo said:</cite> I would respectfully point out to SOL readers that your "views" have no context whatsoever ileen haters will hate. lool

<cite> @Holac said:</cite> I didn't know Alpha is employed through a UK government funded program. Ma anaan garan. abti, who the hell are you and xaaged iga la jaanqaad?

<cite> @Apophis said:</cite> £1500 a month from Cameron's government can make you utter such things huh? It must suck being a mole of the FCO huh? hahahaha. Check mate Biatch. what nonsense, f.aaqash boy the words you utter are potentially damaging to our long term cordial relations. i'd refrain from such nonsensical allegations, if i were you. as I've countlessly said in the past, and many of those who personally know me, will no doubt testify to, i'm a professional conscious cultural critic and earn my keep as legitimate businessman working in the Soy Beans industry. of course, being the KDF whipping boy that you, it doesn't remotely come as a surprise, you take to character assassinations and other related mashaariics.

despite their 5,000 year illustrious history... it's not ideal, in this day and age to become amxaaro. my south Ethiopian friend was telling me the other day, that the Amhara are now known as ''minew shewa''.

<cite> @Tallaabo said:</cite> You sound like someone who left his faith like that infidel Ayaan Hirsi Ali. on the contrary, i would respectfully disagree. it would appear you intentionally want to misinterpret my views and take them out of their original context.

there's a high possibility i'll be joining the SL Govt in an official capacity within a month or so. i will be appointed as a DG of a waaxa (aagaasime waaxeed/ head of dept), if everything goes according to plan. i hope to fulfill my lifetime's ambition of working for the betterment and overall development of the SL people. this fills me with an enormous sense of pride, as i'm sure you can all imagine. loool. i would appreciate your deep-felt hambalyos and congratulatory congratulations.

just re-watching the historical ''hub dhigiistii SL'' documentary on SLNTV. awesome stuff.

Findus to rebrand Chicken Kiev as ‘Chicken Moscow’ Chicken Kiev becomes Chicken Moscow Ready-meal giants Findus have responded to the escalation in pro-Russian extremism in the Ukraine by rebranding their Chicken Kiev range to Chicken Moscow, according to reports. The ready-meal giants stress the move – which has infuriated native Ukrainians – demonstrates the kind of forward thinking sure to broaden the appeal of one of their staple offerings. Findus Marketing Director, Simon Williams, told us that the change represented good business sense. He explained, “Rather than paying lip service to the ongoing crisis in the area by removing Chicken Kiev from the shelves and waiting for its conclusion, we decided to take our lead from Nato and the UN.” “The measures they have taken appear to indicate their complete acceptance of the inevitable reconstruction of the USSR.” “And what better way to commemorate such a laisez-faire approach to the disbanding of a sovereign nation, than by disbanding our association with its most widely recognised national dish.” “Someone from Vladimir Putin’s regime also told us that the chickens themselves want to be Russian, so what more evidence do you need?” “Plus we always felt Chicken Kiev was a rubbish name anyway.” Chicken Kiew rebranding Ukrainians angry at the company’s stance have promised to strike back against the pro-Russian move with a name change of their own. “We will fight hard against both the oppression from Findus and Russia by aligning ourselves with another set of oppressed peoples who fought hard against a similar breach of international law.” “Ladies and gentlemen, we are proud to announce the launch of ‘Chechen Kiev.” LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL that's some funny shit, y'all. http://newsthump.com/2014/05/01/findus-to-rebrand-chicken-kiev-as-chicken-moscow/

classic

^ do you personally cut your daughters, too? we know about the endemic child abuse cases within your community. meanwhile terrorists have kidnapped up to 300 little girls and will sell them into slavery almost immediately. they've also started the bidding on the silk road at $200 per girl. WTF is wrong with y'all?