'Corruption is one of the most formidable challenges to good governance, development and poverty reduction' in Africa, says Report 2008 of Transparency International.
It has been said that corruption in Africa is like a cancer or advanced cancer that can not be processed. Such as cancer, corruption has tragically devastated African societies and made millions of people very poor. From South Africa to Egypt the tentacles of corruption reach every where. Corruption knows no boundaries. From the offices of presidents and first Ministers for the smallest unit of government administration is corruption everywhere. According to the Africa Union (AU) about $ 148 billion stolen from the continent by its directors and officers each year. The recent Forbes' list of most corrupt nations were 9 of the first 16 countries from Africa.
In Africa, very few government officials and civil servants to perform services for free. You can not get the birth certificate or passport unless the fat palm of officials. You can not get a good education for your child unless you pay a bribe. You can not get electricity meters for your house unless you pay a bribe. Not You can get your products out of the port unless you pay bribes. Anything involving the signing of documents to the payment of incentives. In Africa you can difficult to find someone who has not paid before or bribe voluntarily or involuntarily. To get attention when you are sick you need to grease the palm hospital officials.
In Ghana, officials illegally 15 and 150 Ghana cedis for a birth certificate and a passport, respectively. Even in Ghana Officials Police openly ask drivers of buses and taxis to pay bribes before being allowed to cross the roadblocks mounted. Customs officials take all sorts of tactics to collect money from importers and exporters of goods before they are allowed to leave port.
The majority proportion of projects in Africa are carried out by contractors for corruption and collusion connive with government officials to inflate the cost of a project in order to enrich themselves. Consequently, each completed project cost three times as much and usually is always the taxpayers who bear the brunt of it. Because of corruption, project inspectors can not do their work and enable the work to be done at the expense of the people and the nation.
In Africa, it is totally unnecessary to bid for contracts, because contracts are awarded to contractors who are able to pay the largest corruption. In most countries there are no ads and offers no contracts are awarded Companies that secretly paying large sums of commission of government officials.
For example, September 17 2002 a company called Engineering Canadian Acres International was convicted by a court in Lesotho to pay $ 260,000 bribe to secure an $ 8 billion in contract dam small nation in Africa Southern Africa in Lesotho.
Acha Partner a Swiss company and Progresso an Italian company has been accused of corruption by government officials Somali Transition in order to secure contracts for the storage of highly toxic industrial waste into the waters of Somalia.
In 2002 a U.S. company Halliburton has been accused of $ 180m wire establishing the fund with the intent to use it to bribe Nigerian officials to secure a $ 10 billion gas plant liquefied contract in Nigeria. In response to claims the company fired Mr. Albert Jack Stanley. Mr. Stanley a former executive of Halliburton (KBR), has pleaded guilty to flush for orchestrating the $ 180m fund. Although Halliburton denied any knowledge of this fund, a report by the British company, then known as Jeffrey Tesler intermediation behind the corruption. These corrupt practices by Western companies seeking contracts in Africa are not uncommon.
In Africa, the contracts are awarded apart from the faithful who in turn make good financial contributions for the party in power. Because of corruption and nepotism, anyone can become an entrepreneur in Africa. In Africa, cases the state or cash are the personal property of the President / Prime Minister, his family, his cronies and his political party. In most African countries there is no separation or difference between state and party resources.
Corruption is so endemic in African societies, political parties were donors to fight with deadly force, but when they are elected nothing seems to change. When former President John Kuffour of Ghana took office he said 'there will be zero tolerance for corruption 'in his government, but his party recently lost power between the prosecution that he was unable to tame its corrupt officials.
Despite years of exports of oil, gold, diamonds, bauxite, tin, coltan, uranium, manganese, timber and many other valuable minerals on the continent continue to be classified as the poorest of the earth, because most of the revenue from these exports do not reach the people, but find its way into the bank accounts to bribe government officials, civil servants and their allies.
Oil was first discovered in Nigeria, about 50 years ago, more than $ 400 billion, are been made from his sales, but today the population continues to live in absolute poverty and the country has nothing to see or on behalf of billions of dollars that received for years. Those who have benefited from the oil are the corrupt politicians, civil servants, a shadow economy, armed bandits, army generals and the big corporations oil such as Shell, Mobil, BP and their American counterparts. As a consequence, able men and women are fighting dangerous seas just to enter Europe and groped their luck. Others brought to 419 popular scam used to deceive the people gave their money and valuables. In fact, Nigeria has consistently in the top 1% of the most corrupt nation on the planet.
Between 2005 and 2007 several state governors and their families were arrested in London by Scotlandyard on corruption and money laundering charges.
Among them are James Ibor oil rich Delta State and his wife Teresa, which was $ 35 frozen by the court in English. Mr. earns about one-Ibor thousand dollars a month, but during his eight years as governor of the State was able to acquire wealth for the amount of $ 35 and was a key element financial contribution to the campaign of the President of Nigeria. He owns a private jet and a large London house.
Another is corrupt governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, governor of oil rich state of Bayelsa who was arrested in London for money laundering charges. Mr. Alamieyeseigha broke his bail conditions and circumvented capture in the UK by dressing as a woman. When police conducted a search in his London home they found a value of millions of pounds of cash in his house.
Another governor, who was arrested in England was Joshua Dariye of Plateau State. He was arrested at a hotel in London steal money meant for the development of his state.
But these thieves have no rank compared to heavyweights such as Abacha, Mobutu, Eyadema, Lansana Conté, Obiang Nguema, Omar Bongo, Mubarak and Arap Moi.
In 1990 economic difficulties, poverty and environmental destruction forced the inhabitants Ogoniland of Nigeria to ask for the word in which the Shell, but the military regime led by Gen. Sani Abacha arrested environmentalists led by Ken Sorowiwa and their implementation. You can why Abacha killed the men of his country, instead of protecting and providing for their needs. According to data available Nigeria Advocates of the government, within the period of Abacha who became head of state, ie between 1993 and 1998 stole $ 4 billion of oil money in Nigeria and stashed in secret bank accounts in Switzerland, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Island of Jersey and Liechtenstein. In April, 2002, these countries have agreed to $ 1 billion return of the stolen money to the people of Nigeria. So far, about $ 2 billion has been returned the Government of Nigeria and the rest of the money is still sitting in bank accounts in Western countries, notably Switzerland and Great Britain.
A visit the region of the Niger delta of Nigeria shows that the majority of people particularly young people are unemployed. Years of oil spills have made the land unsuitable for any agricultural activity. Their wells and streams are polluted, and people have no access to basic necessities of life, because their leaders have enriched with money.
Every effort to obtain the government of Nigeria to develop the oil-rich areas has fallen on death ears until the youth had taken the weapons against the federal government and oil companies. They have kidnapped foreign workers for oil and called their victims before a ransom was paid. Interrupted oil production to force oil companies to move a few miles off for their safety but they were not sure. Finally, the company had to reduce their production by 25% in 2007-8. Interruption in supply of oil affected the world market forcing the price to skyrocket to $ 140 barrel during the summer of 2008.
If Abacha could steal $ 4 billion over 5 years and then you can tell how much the directors have determined that for decades was stolen. For example Gaddafi of Libya has been in power for 39 years. Omar Bongo of Gabon 31 years, Teodoro Obiang Nguema of Equatorial Guinea 28 years old, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe 28 years, Hosni Mubarak of Egypt 27 years, Paul Biya Cameroon, 26 years, Uganda Yoweri Museveni for 22 years, Omar Al Bashir in Sudan 19 years, Iddriss Derby of Chad 17 years, Yahya Jammeh of Gambia 14 years.
I think What time you got the picture and understand why the African Union says $ 148 billion leave the continent each year.
The delay Guinea Lansana Conté has ruled for 24 years from 1984 to 2008. Sometimes leaders are maintaining stability in a country could lead to economic prosperity, but this is not the case for Guinea. Although Guinea is the world's biggest exporter of bauxite, there is very little the country can show for it. Apart from bauxite, Guinea also have large deposits of gold, diamonds, iron, nickel and uranium yet poverty is so severe that the country was ranked among the top 1% of the most corrupt in Africa. In fact, according to a report of the United Nations, Guinea ranks 160th of 177 United Nations for the development of the scale.
According to documents available 70% of revenue from exports of minerals each year finds its way to the bank accounts of Lansana Conté and his cronies. Today the people of lack of portable water and electricity. Roads, railways, telecommunications, schools, hospitals are in deplorable condition serious, but the money meant for their repair sit and maintenance in Europe and America are protected by bank secrecy laws. According to Aljazeera popular and credible television news, corruption is so interwoven in Guinean society that school girls do not need to study their promotion to next class is ensured by their male teachers who solicit sex from them. According to students, those who refuse to sleep with their teachers are made to repeat a year in class. Female teachers on the other hand the demand for money be paid in exchange for higher marks.
Why do people not be poor when their livelihoods were taken away from them? Why?
On Friday 31 May 2007 the Guardian newspaper in Britain reported a scandal of corruption perpetrated by former Kenyan president Daniel arap Moi and his family. According to the Guardian a 110 page report prepared by international risk consultancy Kroll exposed Arap Moi and his family and charges of banks £ 1 billion in 28 countries, including Britain. The report went further to say that the family Shell Oil Company, secret trusts, front men and his entourage to siphon money.
In addition to money, the Moi family purchased several pounds more property in London, New York, including South Africa 10,000 hectare ranch in Australia and bank accounts containing hundreds of millions of pounds. And 'the record that Mr. Moi sons Philip and Gideon are wealth £ 384m and £ 550m respectively. While the majority of Kenyans living in areas rural areas, and living in mud / thatched houses with bamboo / raffia leaves as the cover sheet Moi family lives in a £ 4m house in Surrey and £ 2m flat in Knightsbridge. Arap Moi for 24 years was largely contributed to the endemic corruption and poverty seen in Kenya today.
As expected, the continent where the funds to develop its significance for development is stolen by its leaders and kept by the countries that praise as a civilized, cultured, loving and democratic?
In South Africa, Jacob Zuma is still struggling with it the court for his part in multi-billion arms deal in South Africa in 2001. He was forced to resign as Vice President South Africa is a clear embarrassment to the government of former ANC President Mbeki.
In 2006, the former president of Malawi Bakili Muluzi was arrested for pockets $ 12m given to his poor country by foreign governments. Once again, the former Zambian president Frederick Chiluba was arrested along with two businessmen and Aaron Chungu Faustin Kabwe and charged with 11 counts of stealing money meant for development of Zambia.
In Equatorial Guinea in the export of oil has earned the country billions of dollars, the 600,000 people who live in the country continue to live in poverty, while Teodoro Obiang Nguema and his cronies continue to siphon the oil revenues without accountability.
Gabon and Angola both oil-exporting countries are no different. In fact, the government in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon may be described as Kleptocracy government is that the thieves. In countries such as Nigeria, Egypt, Cameroon, Gambia, Sudan, Uganda, Libya, Tunisia Kleptocracy a class of people who have replaced no democracy. In these countries, very few people continue to remain in power and people have no say in how their country is governed or run. For example Gaddafi of Libya has been in power for 39 years. Omar Bongo of Gabon 31 years, Teodoro Obiang Nguema of Equatorial Guinea 28 years, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, 28 years, Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, 27 years, and the list is endless.
How do you expect a person to rule for 30 years without being corrupted?
What is clear is that these unelected leaders continue to amass wealth at the expense of their countries and the poor continue to mismanage what remains of their corruption. Because most managers are former military officers or former rebels without a grasp of economics and management, are unable to make any good economic policies that result and grow their economies as a result, poverty has become a part of the people, but their leaders do not know what is poverty.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo it is estimated that the gold deposits and diamonds could only recover the country 23 billion dollars not to mention the abundance of timber and other other minerals that are found in large quantities as a Columbo-tantalum (coltan) and cassiterite (tin ore) more years of corruption, mismanagement, conflict and the participation Foreign made this resource rich nation one of the world's poorest countries.
It is often said that Western nations can not maintain their current level of life style without the Congo and most in Western society can easily go bust without Congo. The question is whether the Congo is the blood line of the west and west, is rich, because of the Congo Congo then why is it so poor?
And where are the billions of dollars from the sale of those minerals? The answer lies in the history of the nation, which is the endemic corruption, colonialism, armed conflict and engagement. Mobutu's 32 years in the kingdom, but seems to have taken a number of billions of dollars from the treasury and deposited in his Swiss bank account number. When President Kabila has asked Switzerland for the funds to be returned was that Mobutu had just $ 7.6. President Kabila frustrated and disappointed with Switzerland announcement said he had expected the Swiss to announce something like $ 1 billion or more.
But unconfirmed report indicates that the Swiss decided to not give the billions of dollars to the Government of Congo for fear that it would be stolen again by Kabila and his regime, which are also deadly corrupt. Mobutu are several palaces and villas in France and Switzerland bought with money stolen from the Congo people. In 2001, items auctioned in its Luxury home in Switzerland downloaded $ 100,000. The billions of dollars taken away from the Congo have made the country one of the poorest in Africa. In Congo today, there are no schools, hospitals, roads, telecommunications, rail, electricity and drinking water. The only means of transportation across the river Congo.
Every day Walikale in about 16 aircraft flying out of the city with loads of ore bound for Rwanda. These additional stolen minerals find their way in the western markets of minerals in London and Switzerland. The proceeds are shared by the general, political, western society of business people in Rwanda, the warlords in Congo, using the their share to acquire weapons that are used to terrorize people and to prolong the war. Watch the video below on the Congo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io8c81xHLmw
Conclusion
Western governments are ready to preach good governance in Africa but are failing to preach the same message to their banks that serve as refuge to save these corrupt leaders. Western governments have forgotten that the existence of bank secrecy laws in Switzerland, the Isle of Jersey, Great Britain, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Austria, have encouraged corrupt leaders via bank money meant for their countries' development.
On behalf of Switzerland, Great Britain, France, the Isle of Jersey, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg has failed several times in this study of corruption in Africa, as I seek to determine whether most of the money stolen go. Even if these countries, as illustrated as a civil and cultured, with the heart of angels, but have failed to recognize that the maintenance of funds that have been dishonestly obtained by poor people on earth that stain the reputation that might have. In the case of Switzerland and its allies to maintain the stolen money is so pathetic that they know who are receiving stolen the money because of greed still have not done anything to stop it.
The next time you are in search of money stolen from your country ask the Swiss government and Swiss banks that have a clue on where around.
Africa is today because of the lack collusion and connivance Switzerland and other Western banks and kleptocrats who rule Africa. Corruption is widespread on the continent, because those who steal the money does not lack a place to hide.
Fight against corruption must not be left solely to the poor.
Western media depicting always Africa as underdeveloped and backward must expose the banks in their countries, which serve as shelters save. The media should put pressure on politicians in Europe and America to reform the banking secrecy laws and make it punishable to receive money from these corrupt leaders. Again, the western media must campaign vigorously for all looted money must be returned to their rightful owners in Africa. The western media should cooperate with civil society organizations to expose Western firms that pay bribes to get contracts in Africa as Acres International, Halliburton, Trafigura, Acha Partners and Progresso.
The Western countries have a duty to stop their nations to be used as a shelter to save money stolen from the African continent. The Western countries must reform their banking laws. They should return all the money Mail plundered by corrupt African leaders for African people. There must be an international coalition dedicated to tracking all stolen money on the face of the earth with Africa given priority.
African countries should establish well-funded independent monitoring of corruption in order to investigate, prosecute and punish severely corrupt officials who engage in corrupt practices. Africans must demand transparency and accountability in government. Laws must be enacted to protect in Africa The whistle blowers that run the risk of exposing the corrupt practices.
E 'to be attached to the fight against corruption that Africa can never dreamed of separation with poverty.
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Congo
$7.13
An anthropological expedition disappears in the middle of the Congo, leaving behind a video tape that shows dark figures bearing down on them before fading to nothingness. A member of the home team travels to Africa to investigate, accompanied by a group of scientists who have trained a gorilla named Amy to communicate with humans. Congo was the basis for the 1995 film by the same name.
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Congo
$7.59
An anthropological expedition disappears in the middle of the Congo, leaving behind a video tape that shows dark figures bearing down on them before fading to nothingness. A member of the home team travels to Africa to investigate, accompanied by a group of scientists who have trained a gorilla named Amy to communicate with humans. Congo was the basis for the 1995 film by the same name.
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Congo
$7.51
An anthropological expedition disappears in the middle of the Congo, leaving behind a video tape that shows dark figures bearing down on them before fading to nothingness. A member of the home team travels to Africa to investigate, accompanied by a group of scientists who have trained a gorilla named Amy to communicate with humans. Congo was the basis for the 1995 film by the same name.
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Congo
$9.62
An anthropological expedition disappears in the middle of the Congo, leaving behind a video tape that shows dark figures bearing down on them before fading to nothingness. A member of the home team travels to Africa to investigate, accompanied by a group of scientists who have trained a gorilla named Amy to communicate with humans. Congo was the basis for the 1995 film by the same name.
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Congo (Paperback)
$9.49
An anthropological expedition disappears in the middle of the Congo, leaving behind a video tape that shows dark figures bearing down on them before fading to nothingness. A member of the home team travels to Africa to investigate, accompanied by a group of scientists who have trained a gorilla named Amy to communicate with humans. "Congo" was the basis for the 1995 film by the same name.
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Congo (Paperback)
$9.39
An anthropological expedition disappears in the middle of the Congo, leaving behind a video tape that shows dark figures bearing down on them before fading to nothingness. A member of the home team travels to Africa to investigate, accompanied by a group of scientists who have trained a gorilla named Amy to communicate with humans. "Congo" was the basis for the 1995 film by the same name.
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Congo (Paperback)
$8.92
An anthropological expedition disappears in the middle of the Congo, leaving behind a video tape that shows dark figures bearing down on them before fading to nothingness. A member of the home team travels to Africa to investigate, accompanied by a group of scientists who have trained a gorilla named Amy to communicate with humans. "Congo" was the basis for the 1995 film by the same name.
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Congo (Paperback)
$12.02
An anthropological expedition disappears in the middle of the Congo, leaving behind a video tape that shows dark figures bearing down on them before fading to nothingness. A member of the home team travels to Africa to investigate, accompanied by a group of scientists who have trained a gorilla named Amy to communicate with humans. "Congo" was the basis for the 1995 film by the same name.
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Rumba Congo
$17.99
Track Listing: 1. Mbote Ya Pamba, 2. Dido, 3. Mandze Mandze, 4. Baninga, 5. Elembetele Lala, 6. Massamour, 7. Pinzoli Ya Africa, 8. Kubola, 9. Patenge, 10. Gina, 11. Kaka Ngai, 12. Success Ya Grand Kalle, 13. Otage Ya Bolingo, 14. Likambo
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Congolese wood mask, 'Congo Virgin'
$49.95
A delicately detailed piece, this mask replicates those awarded to young girls if they passed their initiation rites. In olden times, girls and elder women around Cameroon, Congo DR and other parts of West Africa congregated for Hehle (numbered) night. A group of specifically chosen female elders examined the girls to assure their virginity, and the results were announced only to their clans. Then, a mask such as this one was gifted as a symbol of honor. Louis K. Botchway and Bomukasa proudly present this sese wood mask, the excellence of the workmanship evident in the refined characterization of the mask, rendered through organic dyes.
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Belisi Cruise the Congo Necktie
$37.5
A silver silk necktie with the silhouette of Africa throughout. Show your support for African poverty relief. Luxury with Meaning. Enjoy this designer silk necktie. Belisi ties are made with more silk per inch, creating a fuller necktie knot, the hallmark of true luxury silk neckties.
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Children of Congo: From War to Witches -
$24.99
Filmmaker Dan Balluff documents the suffering endured by the most tragic victims of the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in this film following the plight of the children who, despite having survived the actual war, still face death or worse due to accusations of child witchcraft, torture and child prostitution. In a vast country deep in the heart of Africa, unimaginable human suffering is a simple fact of life. There, the child survivors of the war in the DRC live in poverty in the streets of Kinshasa. Accused of everything from witchcraft to prostitution, their suffering continues nearly unabated. Fortunately there is still hope for the Congolese people, because after the Nyiragongo volcano, a concerted effort was launched to reintegrate demobilized child soldiers, orphaned children, and displaced refugees. This is the story of a people who were nearly swallowed whole by man's darkest instincts, yet still hold out hope for a brighter future. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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Various Artists - Congo To Cuba
$14.82
Performers include: Chocolate Armenteros, Pape Fall, Laba Sosseh, Alfredo Valdes, Balla Tounkara, Mama Keita, Mama Sissoko, Gnonnas Pedro, Tsuala Muana, Monte Adentro, Angelo Vaillant, Ernest Alvarez.Liner Note Authors: Chico Alvarez; Jacob Edgar.Illustrator: Nicola Heindl.Arranger: Gnonnas Pedro.The rhythms originated in West Africa and originally traveled to Cuba on the slave ships. Since then the music has gone back and forth across the Atlantic countless times, changing slightly on each occasion. This well-composed compilation shows how much Africa and Cuba have in common, kicking off with a smoking "Val Carretero" from Cuba`s Chico Alvarez, before moving to Guinea for Mama Sissoko`s "Safiatou," where guitar, rather than horns, takes the instrumental lead. And while the emphasis here is more on Africa than Cuba, that`s fine; the music is glorious, most especially the winning voice of Mama Keita on "Tougnafo," a singer who`ll be a major discovery to a lot of people. There might not be Senegal`s Orchestra Baobab, which is an oversight given their status as one of Africa`s leading Cuban-influenced bands, but in some ways that`s good. By using artists who`ve had little Western exposure, the focus remains on the music, rather than the name, such as Balla Tounkara`s kora-inflected "Le Monde Est Fou." It`s a transatlantic journey -- but you won`t get seasick on this. ~ Chris Nickson Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
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Various Artists - Congo To Cuba
$14.98
Performers include: Chocolate Armenteros, Pape Fall, Laba Sosseh, Alfredo Valdes, Balla Tounkara, Mama Keita, Mama Sissoko, Gnonnas Pedro, Tsuala Muana, Monte Adentro, Angelo Vaillant, Ernest Alvarez.Liner Note Authors: Chico Alvarez; Jacob Edgar.Illustrator: Nicola Heindl.Arranger: Gnonnas Pedro.The rhythms originated in West Africa and originally traveled to Cuba on the slave ships. Since then the music has gone back and forth across the Atlantic countless times, changing slightly on each occasion. This well-composed compilation shows how much Africa and Cuba have in common, kicking off with a smoking "Val Carretero" from Cuba`s Chico Alvarez, before moving to Guinea for Mama Sissoko`s "Safiatou," where guitar, rather than horns, takes the instrumental lead. And while the emphasis here is more on Africa than Cuba, that`s fine; the music is glorious, most especially the winning voice of Mama Keita on "Tougnafo," a singer who`ll be a major discovery to a lot of people. There might not be Senegal`s Orchestra Baobab, which is an oversight given their status as one of Africa`s leading Cuban-influenced bands, but in some ways that`s good. By using artists who`ve had little Western exposure, the focus remains on the music, rather than the name, such as Balla Tounkara`s kora-inflected "Le Monde Est Fou." It`s a transatlantic journey -- but you won`t get seasick on this. ~ Chris Nickson Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
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Various Artists - Congo To Cuba
$14.07
Performers include: Chocolate Armenteros, Pape Fall, Laba Sosseh, Alfredo Valdes, Balla Tounkara, Mama Keita, Mama Sissoko, Gnonnas Pedro, Tsuala Muana, Monte Adentro, Angelo Vaillant, Ernest Alvarez.Liner Note Authors: Chico Alvarez; Jacob Edgar.Illustrator: Nicola Heindl.Arranger: Gnonnas Pedro.The rhythms originated in West Africa and originally traveled to Cuba on the slave ships. Since then the music has gone back and forth across the Atlantic countless times, changing slightly on each occasion. This well-composed compilation shows how much Africa and Cuba have in common, kicking off with a smoking "Val Carretero" from Cuba`s Chico Alvarez, before moving to Guinea for Mama Sissoko`s "Safiatou," where guitar, rather than horns, takes the instrumental lead. And while the emphasis here is more on Africa than Cuba, that`s fine; the music is glorious, most especially the winning voice of Mama Keita on "Tougnafo," a singer who`ll be a major discovery to a lot of people. There might not be Senegal`s Orchestra Baobab, which is an oversight given their status as one of Africa`s leading Cuban-influenced bands, but in some ways that`s good. By using artists who`ve had little Western exposure, the focus remains on the music, rather than the name, such as Balla Tounkara`s kora-inflected "Le Monde Est Fou." It`s a transatlantic journey -- but you won`t get seasick on this. ~ Chris Nickson Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
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Various Artists - Congo To Cuba
$18.98
Performers include: Chocolate Armenteros, Pape Fall, Laba Sosseh, Alfredo Valdes, Balla Tounkara, Mama Keita, Mama Sissoko, Gnonnas Pedro, Tsuala Muana, Monte Adentro, Angelo Vaillant, Ernest Alvarez.Liner Note Authors: Chico Alvarez; Jacob Edgar.Illustrator: Nicola Heindl.Arranger: Gnonnas Pedro.The rhythms originated in West Africa and originally traveled to Cuba on the slave ships. Since then the music has gone back and forth across the Atlantic countless times, changing slightly on each occasion. This well-composed compilation shows how much Africa and Cuba have in common, kicking off with a smoking "Val Carretero" from Cuba`s Chico Alvarez, before moving to Guinea for Mama Sissoko`s "Safiatou," where guitar, rather than horns, takes the instrumental lead. And while the emphasis here is more on Africa than Cuba, that`s fine; the music is glorious, most especially the winning voice of Mama Keita on "Tougnafo," a singer who`ll be a major discovery to a lot of people. There might not be Senegal`s Orchestra Baobab, which is an oversight given their status as one of Africa`s leading Cuban-influenced bands, but in some ways that`s good. By using artists who`ve had little Western exposure, the focus remains on the music, rather than the name, such as Balla Tounkara`s kora-inflected "Le Monde Est Fou." It`s a transatlantic journey -- but you won`t get seasick on this. ~ Chris Nickson Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
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Putumayo Presents: Africa
$14.99
Track Listing: 1. Ndima Ndapedza - Oliver Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe), 2. Thandaza - The Soul Brothers (South Africa), 3. Segne - Afia Mala (Togo), 4. Love Is Just A Dream - Johnny Clegg/Juluka/Johnny Clegg & Juluka (South Africa), 5. Doly - Les 4 Etoiles (Congo), 6. Sa Ntima - Samba Ngo (Congo), 7. Wassiy? - Habib Koit? (Mali), 8. Anoma - Oom (South Africa), 9. Gafale - Diaou Kouyate (Guinea), 10. Francoise - Henri Kikongue (Cameroon), 11. Ya Mbemba - Sam Mangwana (Congo), 12. Manuela - Makina Loca/Ricardo Lemvo/Richardo Lemvo & Makina Loca (Congo)
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Pulse Of Africa (eng)
$10.99
Drums And Rhythms from: Senegal, Ghana, Mali, Congo, Botswana, Nigeria, Mozambique
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Congo
$4497
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$4497
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$4497
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$4497
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$6490
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$3475
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$3475
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$1100
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$1100
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$3475
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$3475
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$1100
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$1100
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$2150
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$2150
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$2150
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$2150
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$6490
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$6490
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$6490
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$920
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$920
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$920
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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Congo
$920
The wilds of the jungle have never looked so luxurious. Feizy?s? Congo Collection of animal-print rugs features python, cheetah, alligator and giraffe prints hand woven in a shimmering combination of tone-on-tone wool and faux silk. Hand-carded, hand-spun premium Himalayan wool and faux silk fibers are Tibetan knotted to create opulently plush pieces. Tibetan-style hand knotted in India with a hand-carded, hand-spun premium Tibetan Himalayan wool and faux silk pile. Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's. The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was one intended specifically for the court to adorn palaces; weaved pieces of art. It was actually during Akbar's reign that (1556-1605) that weavers were encouraged to come to the court workshop and contribute to the free flow of ideas and design exch
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