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Check out this impressive performance of Franco's Mario

Click Here to listen to the original by Franco Luambo.

Africa do you remember Franco Luambo from Zaire?

If you were born in the 80's like myself then you might have memories of "Mario". I have hunted for this song and no one had a clue about what I was talking about. Then I heard it on a radio station...what!! I ran downstairs shouting "Ma! Your song is playing on the radio...Mario!". I have memories of my Mom and Aunts dancing to this song.She used to rewind the tape over and over again listening to "Mario" over and over again....I dont think I ever got tired cause I loved it too:)

It might not sound like it but the song is about a man who lives off older women.

If you want to know how popular this song was ask your parents or an African (especially someone from Central Africa) in his/her 30's,40's or 50's and see the reaction. Franco Luambo Makiadi was born in Zaire now the Democratic Republic of Congo. At age seven he built a rudimentary guitar that he played to attract customers to his mothers stall. He was such a good guitarist that he got the nickname "sorcerer of the guitar".He died on the 12th of October 1989. The government declared four days of national mourning which state radio stations played nothing but his songs. RIP Franco.

P.S: Please who knows where I can buy his album?

Inspiration: Siraj Nuri

I keep mentioning Siraj Nuri and I keep getting questions from people asking me who she is. Well, I was able to reach her and she gave me - her #1 Nigerian Fan :) - permission to share her EPK and some pictures of her beautiful self with you. So if you haven't heard her on your Naija stations before please let me introduce you to the talented singer/song writer on DBK.

Pictures sent with love from Siraj Nuri

I leave you with one of my favorites songs from the album Land

Hair Inspiration

Love Andre 3000!!

I'm sorry but I have not being able to do a post on the meet up. Know that when I can I will do it sharp-sharp. It was nice meeting all of you beautiful Ladies and gents. You were the best!. XOXO

...straying away from my usual hair posts

One of the things I love most is music ...I'll listen to good music no matter the genre. Today I'll share with you one of my favorite songs: La Ritournelle by Sebastien Tellier featuring Tony Allen (pic. above) drummer of Fela Anikulapo Kuti's band. Tony is one of the co-founders of the genre Afrobeat....lol you'll say I'm biased...speaking more about my country man....well, enjoy....