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Ahsshshdlhh I'm a day late but HAPPY WINDRUSH DAY! In 1948, West Indian immigrants came to the UK on HMT Windrush to help rebuild the UK after WWII. From then, immigrants from many West Indian countries like Jamaica, Barbados, St Lucia, Trinidad etc. came to the UK, but also immigrants from African and South Asian countries too.

Anti-immigrant rhetoric from the British government increased throughout the 1950s-1970s, including increased policing in Wet Indian communities by the Met Police. In 2018 there was the Windrush Scandal, where the British government detained and deported the same Windrush members they invited decades back. The individuals, their families and the community have never been compensated for this. We're still waiting for justice.

The modern UK culture you see now, from the music, the dialects and slang, the food... is heavily influenced by the Windrush. Multicultural London English and Black British Vernacular are blends of Pidgin, Patois, Creole and Arabic. The many shops, stalls and restaurants across London and throughout the country were set up by the immigrants that first arrived and are the reason you can get items from across the globe just around the corner. The UK's ska and rock and roll age was birthed from reggae and rude boys. Learn about the Windrush. Celebrate them. And fight for them!

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Despite the occasionally visceral and often rebellious nature of his poetry, Benjamin Zephaniah, who has died aged 65 of a brain tumour, had such wide appeal in the UK that he became something close to a national treasure, attracting devotion among all classes and types of people, young as well as old.

With a down-to-earth mission to take poetry wherever he could – and especially to those who would not normally read it – his reach also extended to other parts of the world, where he was respected as a writer and performer who could be relied upon to speak his mind with forthrightness, honesty and self-effacing humour.

From an unpromising start to life in Birmingham, Zephaniah hauled himself into the public eye during the early 1980s by hitching himself to a post-punk caravan of streetwise performance poets such as John Cooper Clarke, Attila the Stockbroker and, at a slightly greater remove, Linton Kwesi Johnson – all of whom eschewed the abstract in favour of writing with a fierce political edge about everyday life.

Focusing initially on the debilitating effects of racism, including through his breakthrough poem Dis Policeman Keeps on Kicking Me to Death, Zephaniah later branched out to consider other topics that were close his heart, including unemployment, homelessness and, as a vegan from the age of 13, animal rights.

In addition to writing novels for adults, he also harnessed his talent for simple language to become a bestselling author for teenagers, with books such as Talking Turkeys (1994) and Windrush Child (2020) that became standard school reading material in multicultural Britain.

Zephaniah was born Benjamin Springer in the Hockley area of Birmingham to Oswald Springer, a post office worker, and Leneve (nee Wright), a nurse, who had emigrated to Britain from Barbados and Jamaica respectively. He had a twin sister, Velda, and six other siblings. Experiencing racism as a child on an almost daily basis, he also felt unhappiness at home, where his father was a distant and violent figure, especially to his mother. When he was 10, after Leneve had received an especially savage beating, she and Benjamin went on the run together.

Living a hand-to-mouth existence, the pair never returned, leaving the other children of the family in estrangement. The dislocation that followed had its effect on Zephaniah: at 13 he was expelled from Broadway school, later spending time in borstal, while in his late teens he was imprisoned for various offences, including affray and burglary.

Poetry, Rastafarianism and an iron will were his salvation. Realising that he was going to face further longer spells in jail or even an early death through gang-related violence, at the age of 22 he left Birmingham and headed for London to be a poet.

One of his first memories of composing poetry had come as a small boy while walking to the corner shop, and, though dyslexic, he had inherited from his mother a great lyrical facility. By the age of 15 he had a reputation as a wordsmith, and when the elders of his mother’s church, feeling he had a prophet-like quality with language, dubbed him Zephaniah (“treasured by God”), the name stuck.

In London he became part of the punk, reggae and alternative comedy scenes, reading his poems during breaks at gigs. His first collection of poetry, Pen Rhythm, was published in 1980 by a co-operative, after which, like Johnson, he began to turn to dub poetry, adding reggae music to his words with a debut album, Rasta (1982).

Soon in demand for radio, TV and film work, Zephaniah played Moses in the film Farendj in 1990 and had a TV play, Dread Poets Society, screened by the BBC the following year. His first novel, Face, about a young man whose life is dramatically changed by facial injuries he receives while joyriding, was published in 1999, but in the preceding years he had continued to produce a steady stream of poetry collections, including The Dread Affair (1985), Inna Liverpool (1988), City Psalms (1992) and Propa Propaganda (1996).

In addition to his 14 poetry books and seven dub poetry albums, over the years he produced further novels and children’s books, as well as seven plays. Among his more high-profile acting roles was a stint as the street preacher Jeremiah Jesus in the TV drama series Peaky Blinders.

In later life he moved from London to Lincolnshire, where he lived quietly, notwithstanding the energy he threw into countless projects. Although committed to widening access and undermining elites, Zephaniah saw this as compatible with academic work, and in 2011 accepted the post of professor of poetry and creative writing at Brunel University, where he was a regular, friendly presence in the staffroom and a committed, hardworking lecturer.

More recently he had been spending three months of the year in China, where he practised tai chi, but, despite his largely peaceable nature, he remained an angry man with a punk sensibility, identifying, he said, most easily with anarchism and observing that “when I see what people have to put up with from their governments, I’m surprised they don’t rise up more often”.

Consistently radical to the end, he refused the offer of an OBE in 2003, and 15 years later scotched any idea that he might become the poet laureate in succession to Carol Ann Duffy by explaining in poetic form: “Don’t take my word, go check the verse / Cause every laureate gets worse”.

His 1990 marriage to Amina, a theatre administrator, ended in divorce in 2001.

🔔 Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah, poet and author, born 15 April 1958; died 7 December 2023

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‘God Save the King’ doesn’t fall from Jamaican lips so easily. Soon we’ll be a republic

Barbara Blake-Hannah

Barbados beat us to it, but this week our prime minister made throwing off the colonial yoke a top priority. It won’t be easy, but watch this space

Published: 14:59 Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Britain, take note. A post-Elizabethan era is taking shape here in Jamaica. And it looks like a republic. “The government will be moving with haste and alacrity towards transforming Jamaica into a republic,” said our prime minister, Andrew Holness, on Monday. “Please move ahead with speed,” he urged his minister of constitutional affairs. If there are obstacles, the government will do whatever it takes.

But then, the signs have long been there. Little or no notice was taken in Jamaica of the Queen’s jubilee last year. There was no bunting, no official party at King’s House. The main celebration was a big party celebrating a different jubilee – the 50th anniversary of The Harder They Come, the Jamaican feature film that introduced reggae and Rastafari culture to the world. But our most notable celebrations in 2022 honoured the year in which Jamaica also celebrated 60 years of independence from British colonial rule, with many activities, memorials and galas honouring that national history.

The visit to Jamaica by Prince William and his wife, Kate, last March was designed to generate a swell of pride in the Caribbean’s ties to the “mother country” and the Queen’s rule over the colonies of the British empire. Instead, it merely highlighted Jamaica’s longstanding call for slavery reparations, and reawakened calls to end Jamaica’s history as a British colony ruled by the Queen.

Anti-jubilee anger was also apparent in Belize – the first stop on the royal tour – when indigenous citizens also told William “not on our land”, protesting against the “colonial legacy of theft” when he planned to land his helicopter on a football field in their community. That same month, Belize had hosted a meeting of heads of government of Caricom, the political and economic union of 15 Caribbean member states; and after the royal visit, ministers signalled their intention to remove the Queen as head of state.

The reparations fire became a volcano in November 2021, when Barbados became a republic. Barbados! The “small island” we in Jamaica referred to with a sneer as “Little England” took the big step ahead of us. To rub it in, the prime minister of Barbardos, Mia Mottley, declared her country’s music superstar Rihanna a national hero, thumbing her nose at Jamaica, which has yet to truly honour its even greater superstar Bob Marley. The then Prince Charles stood solemnly as the union jack was lowered.

That did it for Jamaica. If Barbados could do it, so could we! Removing the Queen as head of state immediately became Jamaica’s most popular topic of discussion. This was not about her colour and race (though neither is immaterial): it was about her role as inheritor and keeper of Britain’s history of slavery and colonialism, the fundamental and continuing reason for Jamaica’s poverty and its associated ills.

Monarchists will oppose any effort to cut ties, but they contend with a social media debate suggesting an overwhelming majority of Jamaicans have been angered by the treatment of Prince Harry and Meghan. Meghan is biracial, like so many of us, and that anger cannot help but speed the decisions of many colonial nations to step away from having a British monarch as head of state.

For 70 long years, God saved gracious Queen Elizabeth to reign over us, happy and glorious. But the familiar words don’t fall from our lips as easily for Charles. The prospect of him and his former mistress Camilla being crowned king and queen of Jamaica is not relished by many, while Harry’s book, Spare, opens a window on the dysfunctional nature of a monarchy ruled by the “men in suits” who set the agenda and make the decisions. The view is not pretty.

The Jamaican government has created a new ministry with a specific mandate to lead Jamaica along the steps to becoming a republic – and promises that it can be accomplished within a year. When the monarch is replaced as head of state, it looks likely from current discussions that a president will be appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the leader of the opposition and confirmed by a two-thirds majority of both houses of parliament, with a term of office of six years, and limited to two terms. Much needs to be done, but ​now there’s “h​​aste and alacrity”: Jamaica is ready to build a future of ​its own.

Barbara Blake-Hannah is an anti-racism activist and a former TV broadcaster in Britain

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Caribbean Soul Music in 16 tracks

Caribbean Soul is a melting pot of styles. You can hear Calypso, Funk, Reggae, Afro, Soca, Latin, Gospel and Soul. Strutting basslines, funky steel pans and a tropical vibe are the main ingredients for Caribbean Soul.

Arrêté Mal Palé - Fair Nick Stars (Fair-Nick Stars, 1978) - Guadeloupe

Basa Bongo - The Yoruba Singers (Basa Bongo / Black Pepper, 1975) - Guyana

Black People - Rolph Marcial (Black People / Now You've Got It, 1976) - Trinidad & Tobago

Black Man's Cry - Lever Brothers Gay Flamingoes (Secrets Of The Pan, 1973) - Barbados

Blow'Way - Lancelot (Afro'Dadian / Blow'Way, 1971) - Trinidad & Tobago

BRC's Groove - Blue Rhythm Combo (Magumba , 1972) - Barbados

Exuma, The Obeah Man - Exuma (Exuma, 1970) - Barbados

Gimme Some More - The Troubadours Of Barbados (No Balls At All / Gimme Some More, 1973) - Barbados

I'm In A Dancing Mood - King Sporty ‎(Don't Kill The Goose / I'm In A Dancing Mood, 1971) - Jamaica

Instant Groove - The Belles Combo Of Dominica (Instant Groove / Un May Que, 1973) - Dominica

Jerk Vidé - David Martial (Lucie, 1966)

The New Bag - The Exciters (Conozco A Los Dos, 1971) - Panama

Ou Qué De Moin - Monsieur X (Ou Qué Di Moin / Je Demande Qui Je Suis, 1970) - Guadeloupe

Red Light Lady - Ophélia (Ophélia, 1979) - Dominica

Spouge explosion - Aubrey Mann & The Lunar 7 (Here I Am Come And Take Me / Spouge Explosion, 1976) - Barbados

Ti Gaçon - Ibo Combo (Café, 1972) - Haiti

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Right now your looking at Robyn Rihanna Fenty.

Her parents are named Ronald Fenty and Monica Braithewaite,She also has siblings and their names are Rajad Fenty, Samantha Fenty, Rorrey Fenty, Kanday Fenty and Jamie Fenty.

She is born on February 20, 1988, St. Michael parish, Barbados), Barbadian pop and rhythm-and-blues (R&B) singer who became a worldwide star in the early 21st century, known for her distinctive and versatile voice and for her fashionable appearance.

Where did she grew up🤷🏻‍♀️?

Fenty grew up in Barbados with a Barbadian father and a Guyanese mother. As a child, she listened to Caribbean music, such as reggae, as well as American hip-hop and R&B. She especially enjoyed singing and won a high-school talent show with a rendition of a Mariah Carey song.

When did she start her career🤷🏻‍♀️?

Rihanna started her career in 2005, Rihanna was discovered by American record producer Evan Rogers in her home country of Barbados. The 16-year-old's demo was then sent to Def Jam Recordings, where it was played to the company's new CEO Jay-Z. Jay-Z invited Rihanna to audition and RiRi left the audition with a six album record deal.

How did she became famous and successful🤑🤷🏻‍♀️?

Rihanna's journey to success started with her music career. Born and raised in Barbados, she discovered her love for music at a young age and began performing in local talent shows.

How did Rihanna get so rich💲🤷🏻‍♀️🤑?

Rihanna's estimated net worth is $1.4 billion in 2023. She became America's youngest self-made female billionaire in 2022. Much of Rihanna's wealth has been attributed to her successful makeup company, Fenty Beauty, which she co-owns with French luxury retailer LVMH.

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Rihanna & ASAP Rocky @ reggae show in Barbados

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A few days to go and it is f ing hot. Remember the lobsters on South beach red stripe advert, well that's me. Not a lot to do in Barbados apart from sun bathe, swim and drink cocktails and beer. It's a hard life. Rum punch is very nice, although not too sure on the nutmeg. They put t

rum in everything. The rum cake is especially recommended, I think we need rum on christmas pudding instead of brandy. Travelled to Speightstown on a reggae bus, which was good fun, some sort of parade on, and Ann got a free umbrella, talk about chocolate teapot. Met quite a few nice and interesting people, Ann talks to anyone now, I presume it's so she doesn't have to talk to me. Did a tour to the Harrison caves too, but as its getting close to the end of the season some stuff was closed. Some nice photos, and pleased to know Mr Scudamores way of remembering which are stalactites amd which sre stalagmites is universal. I have to say the stalagmites were quite Phallic or resemble the pods from Alien so quite unnerving. Live music last night with a steel band playing popular songs. Hotel California will never be the same again unless a steel drum takes the lead guitar bits. This was followed by a visit to the local karaoke bar. I say bar but it is just on the street, great fun with some unusual characters and the obligatory smell of weed. Winnding down a bit now, and struggling with inactivity. We are off on a bus trip to Bridgetown tomorrow, and looking to visit the oldest rum distillery in the world. There we will do a rum tasting, now that's what I call an activity.

See you all soon.

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Rhianna : The national hero of Barbados

Today I am going to talk about a famous popular singer: Rhianna. Rhianna made a career in the United States and is still very popular today. She sang several songs that became hits such as “Pon de Replay” and “Diamonds”. Rhianna made her career in the United States, but she is not born there. She is born in Barbados, which is a small island in the Caribbean. Barbados even declared Rhianna a national hero in 2021 because she made an international career and some people therefore discovered the existence of this island because of Rhianna. Could we say that Rhianna’s songs are associated with a particular geographical place, which is the place where she was born? In some ways, it is probably true that the Barbados may have influenced her at the very beginning of her career. However, her first album was a mix of reggae, RnB and pop, which shows that she wanted to have her own music style and not to fit in one specific genre. Those music genres were also popular in Barbados thanks to a one-way movement of entertainment products that came from the United States. Indeed, the process of globalization led to the spreading of the same cultural forms around the world and therefore the music genres listened in the United States were also listened in Barbados, Europe…

Finally, Rhianna left quickly her island at the beginning of her career because the most important music industries were not present in Barbados, but in the United States. However, even if Rhianna made career in the United States, she is still attached to the Barbados since she also has a house there and she is admired by the inhabitants of Barbados who gave her the title of national hero in 2021.     

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Rihanna's Net Worth: A Closer Look at Her Impressive Wealth

Rihanna, the Barbadian-born singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur, has taken the world by storm with her mesmerizing voice, captivating performances, and impeccable sense of style. From her early days as a music sensation to her foray into other creative ventures, Rihanna's talent and business acumen have propelled her to remarkable success and an impressive net worth that continues to soar.

Born on February 20, 1988, in Saint Michael, Barbados, Robyn Rihanna Fenty burst onto the music scene in the mid-2000s with her debut single, "Pon de Replay." Her distinct voice, combined with her undeniable stage presence and striking beauty, quickly earned her a dedicated fan base. Rihanna's subsequent albums, such as "Good Girl Gone Bad" and "Rated R," showcased her evolving musical style and cemented her status as a global superstar.

Rihanna's net worth

Rihanna's net worth is estimated to be around $600 million. However, it's important to note that net worth figures can fluctuate over time due to various factors such as investments, business ventures, and other financial endeavors.

Rihanna, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, is a multi-talented artist who has achieved great success in the music industry. She first gained recognition with her debut single "Pon de Replay" in 2005 and went on to release a string of chart-topping hits, including "Umbrella," "Diamonds," and "Work." Her distinct voice, versatile musical style, and captivating performances have garnered her a massive global fan base.

In addition to her music career, Rihanna has expanded her empire with various business ventures. She launched her own cosmetics brand, Fenty Beauty, in 2017, which quickly gained widespread acclaim for its inclusive range of products. The success of Fenty Beauty, along with her other entrepreneurial endeavors like her lingerie brand Savage X Fenty and fashion collaboration with luxury brand LVMH, have contributed significantly to her net worth.

Rihanna's influence extends beyond the music and beauty industries. She is recognized for her fashion-forward style and has been a trendsetter, often making bold fashion statements on red carpets and at events. She has also made ventures into acting, appearing in films like "Battleship" and "Ocean's 8."

Furthermore, Rihanna is known for her philanthropy and activism. She has used her platform to advocate for various causes, including education, health, and humanitarian efforts. Her charitable work and dedication to making a positive impact on society have earned her respect and admiration.

Learn more about Rihanna's music career

Rihanna, born Robyn Rihanna Fenty on February 20, 1988, in Barbados, is a globally renowned singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur. She burst onto the music scene in the mid-2000s and has since become one of the most successful and influential artists of her generation. Here's an overview of Rihanna's remarkable music career:

Early Beginnings and Breakthrough: Rihanna was discovered by music producer Evan Rogers while she was still a teenager. In 2005, she signed a record deal with Def Jam Recordings and released her debut single "Pon de Replay," which became a chart-topping hit. Her debut album, "Music of the Sun" (2005), showcased her distinctive blend of R&B, reggae, and pop sounds.

International Success with "Good Girl Gone Bad": In 2007, Rihanna released her third studio album, "Good Girl Gone Bad," which marked a significant turning point in her career. The album's lead single, "Umbrella," featuring Jay-Z, became a worldwide sensation and topped charts globally. The album spawned several other hit singles, including "Don't Stop the Music" and "Disturbia," solidifying Rihanna's status as a pop superstar.

Evolution and Genre Experimentation: Rihanna's music has continually evolved throughout her career, showcasing her versatility as an artist. She has explored different genres such as pop, R&B, dancehall, EDM, reggae, and hip-hop, often pushing boundaries and experimenting with new sounds. Albums like "Rated R" (2009), "Loud" (2010), and "Anti" (2016) exemplify her artistic growth and willingness to explore different musical territories.

Chart-Topping Hits and Record-Breaking Achievements: Rihanna's discography boasts an impressive number of chart-topping singles and albums. She has achieved multiple Billboard Hot 100 number-one hits, including "Rude Boy," "Only Girl (In the World)," "We Found Love," "Diamonds," and "Work." She holds numerous records, including being the first female artist to surpass two billion streams on Apple Music.

Collaborations and Notable Features: Rihanna has collaborated with various artists across different genres, further expanding her musical reach. She has teamed up with acclaimed musicians such as Eminem, Drake, Calvin Harris, Jay-Z, and Kanye West, creating chart-topping hits and memorable collaborations.

Critical Acclaim and Awards: Rihanna's immense talent has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. She has won multiple Grammy Awards, including Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Umbrella" and Best Urban Contemporary Album for "Unapologetic." She has also received honors such as the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards.

Beyond Music: In addition to her music career, Rihanna has ventured into other areas, including acting and entrepreneurship. She has appeared in films like "Battleship" (2012) and "Ocean's 8" (2018). Furthermore, she has launched successful business ventures, including her cosmetics brand Fenty Beauty and fashion label Fenty, which have received widespread acclaim for their inclusivity and diverse representation.