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dynamicafrica: DYNAMIC AFRICAN FEATURE #2: TYPICAL...

Thu, 17 May 2012 22:13:17 -0400

DYNAMIC AFRICAN FEATURE #2: TYPICAL UGANDAN

Solidifying Uganda’s presence on tumblr, as the name suggests, this blog is representative of your ‘everyday’ Ugandan, their unique experiences, and so much more. Typical Ugandan manages to combine dynamic aesthetics and diverse information by bringing together the history of Uganda, its popular culture and everything in-between, all on one diverse and carefully curated platform.

Introduce yourself in five sentences or less (background info i.e. name (or internet pseudonym/blog name), age, profession/occupation, location, country of origin, etc.):

Masembe Pearl, 22 years old, 3rd year medical student. I run TypicalUgandan.tumblr.com.

What inspired and/or motivated you to start this tumblr and how long have you been operating it:

I started the tumblr in June last year, after I got frustrated by all the negativity in the “Uganda” tag at that time. The blog is a work in progress since I’m not based in Uganda right now, hopefully it will improve as I finish up school and as time goes by.

I wanted Ugandans and Uganda to be seen as something other than the African cliché of bad leadership and poverty that it was. Yes, all this exists, but there is another side to Uganda that is being overshadowed by the bad; the dynamic and talented people that as Ugandans, we are proud of, the beauty and perseverance of the many tribes and peoples of Uganda; all of that and so much more.

Where does the inspiration for the name of your blog come from:

Back home, “typical Ugandan” is a term of fondness and sometimes exasperation. it means that whatever has happened or something someone has done can only happen in Uganda or when hilarious people do the most absurd things, we chuckle and think, “only in Uganda can this happen…ahh typical Ugandan” for example, an eviction of a Kenyan neighbour from Big Brother Africa is a reason to kukyakala (party) with the excuse of showing solidarity to a fellow East African or how we make strange people into celebrities; when you hear of such occurrences, you just go, “typical Ugandan”.

What do you most enjoy about social media and/or blogging on tumblr:

The setup of tumblr, makes learning about lots of areas really interesting and fun. In the duration that I’ve been on tumblr, I’ve learnt a lot about how similar the Ugandan culture is to quite a number of other African countries’ cultures. I’ve also learnt new things about my own country although I’ve lived there all my life! Basically, in a way, tumblr is an educational tool for me.

Concerning the diverse and dynamic aspects of Africa, what are you most passionate about:

I try to be eclectic. I am passionate about anything that can show how marvelous and beautiful Uganda and its people are. The music that showcases the talent brimming in Uganda, the art, fashion, history, daily life, traditions…all of it. What I really try to avoid though is politics, it’s a frustrating topic and it’s already widely covered elsewhere.

Are there any tumblr blogs you’d recommend (5 maximum):

On tumblr I usually check the “Uganda” tag or the Uganda tag on these blogs so I’d recommend;

allnaturalytwashedblipsterbitch, blackacrylic, dynamicafrica, trueafricanoriginal & some others.

Where else can you be found on the internet:

Contact me on typicalugandan.gmail.com

Man and Woman Wearing Winter Coats and Hats, New...

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:37:40 -0400

Man and Woman Wearing Winter Coats and Hats, New York

1950s-60s

Leon Levinstein

Rather than tell me of African Independence, Tell me of her De-Colonisation - Part 2

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:59:39 -0400

Rather than tell me of African Independence, Tell me of her De-Colonisation - Part 2:

africannewslive:

Article by Indepth Africa at 2012-05-08 01:46:01
Categorized in Article, Pan Africa,

nubianbrothaz: DarkLight.. The capitalist rape of...

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:26:14 -0400

nubianbrothaz:

DarkLight*..* The capitalist rape of nature. cherubrockx:

Think about it..

Taken from: http://9gag.com/

lostinthecitylifee: thisssss <3333

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:49:03 -0400

lostinthecitylifee:

thisssss <3333

fyeahblackhistory: Ancient West African Megacities Recent...

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:12:55 -0400

fyeahblackhistory:

Ancient West African Megacities

Recent Archeological findings have discovered ancient west African Mega cities dating back to 500 BC possibly rivaling other early urban civilizations such as Mesopotamia. Long before the coming of Islam and the days of the Songhay, Mali and Ghana Empires.

The Archeologists state they have not seen any signs of war & waring, therefore it seems like they lived in relative peace. Some of the cities were twice the size of Timbuktu (Medieval Timbuktu was twice the size of London).

What is most interesting about this information that it emphasizes how little we know of ancient Africa’s past.

restlessandcr8ive: nubianbrothaz: DarkLight.. Our history...

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:38:59 -0400

restlessandcr8ive:

nubianbrothaz:

DarkLight*..* Our history goes beyond 1619. nilevalleystudies:Statue of Mentuhotep II -12th dynasty

The middle kingdoms

Photo

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:02:08 -0400

restlessandcr8ive: continuouslyevolving: by Aaron Sutton came...

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:26:42 -0400

restlessandcr8ive:

continuouslyevolving:

by Aaron Sutton

came across his work a few years ago on myspace. saved it, got his name - but where is he now?

khepera

m3zzaluna: girl on a spacehopper, byker, newcastle, england,...

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:49:52 -0400

m3zzaluna:

girl on a spacehopper, byker, newcastle, england, 1971

photo by sirkka-liisa konttinen, from the photography book

Young Masai Moran (warriors) wear their ceremonial headgear...

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:13:30 -0400

Young Masai Moran (warriors) wear their ceremonial headgear (the ‘Olemasari’ - made of stuffed birds attached to a wooden frame) at a circumcision ceremony.

Kenya, 1979.

Copyright

George Rodger/Magnum Photos

dynamicafrica: A young Masai Moran wearing an Olemasari at his...

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:36:58 -0400

dynamicafrica:

A young Masai Moran wearing an Olemasari at his circumcision.

Kenya, 1979.

Copyright George Rodger/Magnum Photos

"In this country American means white. Everybody else has to hyphenate."

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:41:29 -0400

“In this country American means white. Everybody else has to hyphenate.”

- Toni Morrison (via jumpstart-therevolution)

This is why when my ex got so pissed about “why can’t I be European American, or Irish American, why do I have to select white?” it’s because you’re seen AS THE AMERICAN whereas the rest of us will always be ‘other’.

(via siddharthasmama)

theblackme: Faith Evans Owes Over $60k in Taxes *Add Faith...

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:18:45 -0400

theblackme:

Faith Evans Owes Over $60k in Taxes

*Add Faith Evans to the list of celebrity tax scofflaws.

That’s because the state of California has issued a big ol’ lien against the singer, reports TMZ.

The State of California Tax Franchise Board filed papers recently that claimed Evans failed to fully pay her taxes to the Golden State for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010. In total she owes $60,357.17.

If Evans doesn’t cough up the cash soon, the state could go after any assets she owns — like homes, cars and bank accounts.

Calls to Evans rep have not been returned.

dynamicafrica: Black and white portrait of two Masai...

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:36:55 -0400

dynamicafrica:

Black and white portrait of two Masai boys

Kenya, circa 1970s

Ph: George Rodger

jesuisperdu: malick sidibé

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:56:30 -0400

jesuisperdu:

malick sidibé

sourcedumal: afterallafterall: Ten Little Niggers (1939) was...

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:36:32 -0400

sourcedumal:

afterallafterall:

Ten Little Niggers (1939) was the original British title of Agatha Christie’s novel And Then There Were None, which has also been known by the alternate title Ten Little Indians.

And Agatha Christie is supposed to be one of those classic writers? Fuck. Her.

nubianbrothaz: NubianBrothaz@nyte~ twisted.

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:53:52 -0400

nubianbrothaz:

NubianBrothaz@nyte~ twisted.

dynamicafrica: The girlfriend of a young Masai man measures and...

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:20:56 -0400

dynamicafrica:

The girlfriend of a young Masai man measures and admires his hair.

Amongst the Masai, warriors are the only members of the community permitted to wear their hair long, which is usually woven into tiny twists that are dressed and styled with animal fat and ocher. Some then use cotton or wool threads to lengthen their hair.

When become elders and go through the Eunoto, their long locks are shaven off.

(East Africa, circa 1967 | Ph: Mirella Ricciardi)

invalidtruth: antisocial-socialist: Nepal: A schoolgirl girl...

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:31:46 -0400

invalidtruth:

antisocial-socialist:

Nepal: A schoolgirl girl clings to her mother while police try to arrest them as they protest to prevent their eviction. Dozens of people were injured in violent clashes with government forces.

I just can’t. This tears my heart. How can you rip a child from her mother?

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dynamicafrica: DYNAMIC AFRICAN FEATURE #2: TYPICAL...

Man and Woman Wearing Winter Coats and Hats, New...

Rather than tell me of African Independence, Tell me of her De-Colonisation - Part 2

nubianbrothaz: DarkLight*..* The capitalist rape of...

lostinthecitylifee: thisssss <3333

fyeahblackhistory: Ancient West African Megacities Recent...

restlessandcr8ive: nubianbrothaz: DarkLight*..* Our history...

Photo

restlessandcr8ive: continuouslyevolving: by Aaron Sutton came...

m3zzaluna: girl on a spacehopper, byker, newcastle, england,...

Young Masai Moran (warriors) wear their ceremonial headgear...

dynamicafrica: A young Masai Moran wearing an Olemasari at his...

"In this country American means white. Everybody else has to hyphenate."

theblackme: Faith Evans Owes Over $60k in Taxes *Add Faith...

dynamicafrica: Black and white portrait of two Masai...

jesuisperdu: malick sidibé

sourcedumal: afterallafterall: Ten Little Niggers (1939) was...

nubianbrothaz: NubianBrothaz@nyte~ twisted.

dynamicafrica: The girlfriend of a young Masai man measures and...

invalidtruth: antisocial-socialist: Nepal: A schoolgirl girl...

nubianbrothaz: DarkLight.. The capitalist rape of...

restlessandcr8ive: nubianbrothaz: DarkLight.. Our history...