I just recently twitted about Zewdy who has thousands of followers on twitter & friends Facebook; just an example of a success based upon networking via web platforms.
Although most of the people that do this kind of branding are artists, like our own rawbubble, doing his writing, videos and other forms of art; there has been more and more people blogging and promoting their talents
The only problem I see with this is that there are a bunch of new people starting up a new brand every week, even in my own network and literally nothing is sustained; people come and go, and the market is diluted. Continue reading ‘Trademark You’
Published by Nolawi January 18th, 2010 in Design and Social.
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The smell of yerga chaffe fills my nose and I am taken by the rich seductiveness of its scent. It takes me to Lake Tana, to the buna farmers, and back again to where I am now. Where am I? I am sitting in my boyfriend’s family’s house after dinner and witnessing the famous coffee ceremony. I am amazed as the incense swirls into the air, as the roasted coffee smell wafts into the apartment’s atmosphere, and the beauty of it all.
If only life was as simple as sipping a small porcelain cup of coffee…
I am a woman. I am a feminist. I am an American and more specifically…Black American. My mother has Southern roots in South Carolina and Georgia and my father is a racial “mut” (as he likes to call himself). Being Black American and entering the habesha world has been interesting and sometimes frustrating.
Since a young girl, I was introduced to many of the different cultures within Ethiopia and Eritrea through my father who had a love affair with the continent of Africa before my conception. He, being a man of philosophy and theology, was interested in Ethiopia as one of the birthplaces of ancient Christianity. I learned about the different peoples of Africa and fell in love with a handful of countries. Ethiopia and Eritrea have always been in my top five. My father explained how the people of Ethiopia and Eritrea were compassionate and good people. And they are. Continue reading ‘Cross Section of Addis & Georgia’
Published by Bernos January 12th, 2010 in African, Childhood, Current Issues and Dating.
I have a lot of temptations. Everyday, I am tempted not to get out of my bed; I want to sleep in. Maybe take a pill that will just knock me out and sleep all day, possibly another day.
There was a time in 2008 where I was so busy that I opted to schedule the sleeping in. Sunday morning was saved for TV, and an egg bacon and provolone cheese sandwich made by yours truly. I would finish my freshly brewed jug of coffee and lay down on the sofa, Hoping I would fall asleep, and most of the time I don’t; but it was my time; phone was off and no one is around.
Sunday mornings were my favorites, but not anymore. I have been getting tempted to do something crazy like go out of town on the weekends. Enticement like going out to party in another town or meet up with friends or meet up women who have managed to excite me for a little while before the flame runs out; overwhelm my life. Not that I am complaining, the temptations break the consistency and predictability of life.
They are an escape for the endless number of demands that life brings with it. Excitements’ aside sometimes I just want to turn off my phone and stare at the roof keeping my brain empty. Someone once told me the demands of life are ‘mind over matter; if you don’t mind it doesn’t matter.’ Continue reading ‘tempations…’
Published by Nolawi January 8th, 2010 in Advice and Personal.
The Life and Times of Menelik Wossenachew
December 24, 2009 marked the one year anniversary of the passing of the wonderful, incredibly talented singer, music writer and lyricist, Menelik Wossenachew. Below is a piece I wrote for Horizon Ethiopia’s November issue.
What makes one artist a legend and another with equal or more talent obscure? That was the question that popped in my head when I saw the reaction to Tilahun Gessesse’s passing. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the man. He was an incredible performer and had one of the best voices I’ve come across.
And I believe the reaction he received was well deserved. The question for me was, how come I didn’t see 1% of the same reaction when the veteran and amazing talent, Menelik Wossenachew passed away four months prior? A scan in the life and times of the gentle crooner might answer the question. Continue reading ‘The Gentle Crooner’
Published by Ethio Jazz December 30th, 2009 in African, Music and Podcast.
Merry Christmas ladies and gentlemen, Obama has delivered a big present for all poor Americans.
Health care for all! Well not really; but it’s a start and the bill that just passed the senate will likely become law sometime in the next 3 months.
I first mentioned my unhappiness with Obama when he backpedaled on the Gates situation early in Aug 2009.
And I got a lot of pushback from all of you. Since Aug, 4 months he has sent 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan, finish the war that was important according to what I heard him say live on the day before election. And then soon the health care bill will become a bill. Continue reading ‘Ho Ho Ho’
Published by Nolawi December 24th, 2009 in Current Issues and Noteworthy.
