The Global Anthem of Shared Humanity Music has always had the power to cross borders, languages, and identities. Few songs demonstrate that more clearly than “7 Seconds,” the 1994 collaboration between Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour and Neneh Cherry. More than three decades later, the song remains striking because its message begins with something almost impossibly... Continue Reading →
Youssou N’Dour – 7 Seconds ft. Neneh Cherry
"7 Seconds" is a song by Youssou N'Dour featuring Neneh Cherry. It was released in 1994 and became a huge international hit, reaching the top three in many countries including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, Russia, and Poland. The song speaks to universal themes of hope, unity, and perseverance in the face of adversity... Continue Reading →
Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu…
"The preservation of one's own culture is such a natural thing. It is a matter of respecting oneself and one's own family and nation. It is a way of saying to your own people, as the Zulus do, "Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu." That is, "I am who I am because of you." Having said that, no... Continue Reading →