North-West Rebellion

According to German film theorist Siegfried Kracauer “films are the mirror of the prevailing society.” Through films viewers can understand the culture and sentiments of the people during the time of the film’s creation. Film directors study popular trends in their society and have those trends reflected back in their films to gain viewers and economic profit by providing something the audience can relate to. The preservation and study of films allow for the observation of the political…

Is this the fastest growing trend in the fitness industry that helps to reshape your body, burn fat, and build lead muscle? That is the claim that is being made, but is it really true? This Bar Brothers review will take a look at what this new workout plan is all about and whether it really has the potential to work. What Do You Get? The Bar Brothers have been popular for a while. They have impacted people 's lives in a big way, but they were unable to impact everyone who needed the help. So,…

A fortified border which spans 155 kilometers separates east and west, communism and democracy, and repression from freedom (Walled In: Germany’s Inner Border). This barrier is known to many as The Berlin Wall. It became a significant symbol that represented all of those things depending on which side of the wall you were on. The events leading up to the building and destruction of the wall were very important to not only the Germans, but also to the whole world. The wall itself was a very…

Many religions are followed in Nigeria. The Igbos is mostly Christians who predominantly live south of the country (“Nigeria-Language, Culture”). Most Yoruba people are Christians or Muslims predominantly living in the north (“Nigeria-Language, Culture”). The Yoruba people had their own form of religion before the advent of Christianity and Islam (“The History and Traditions of the Yoruba People”). Igbos believes in a higher power or supreme god who keeps watch over his…

From the onset of his now illustrious career with the release of his legendary debut, Reasonable Doubt, in 1996, Jay-Z to this day has remained a fixture in the music industry longer than just about anyone. Though Jay-Z has found immense success, not just as a rap artist, but also as an entrepreneur and philanthropist, he presents himself more so in an apologetic, lamenting, and humble manner in his newest release, 4:44. Contrary to most lyrical themes in his previous work, Jay-Z spends a…

book around the animal the camel, its relation to societies, and to the disappearance of the wheel in certain areas. “The role of the camel in human history and explain why camel utilization had a profound impact on the course of Middle Eastern and North African history in particular.” Bulliet centers his argument on one object, the camel. Mumford argues that historians need to focus on the context around the object, not the interpretation of the object itself. Bulliet does not only focus…

Growing up in a household that shared a love for music, created a massive impact into Bruno Mars’ life as an artist. Ever since he was young, he’s been exposed to 80’s R&B music which he ended up loving til this day. Bruno Mars’ recent work, 24K Magic, illustrates how he was able to execute an 80’s R&B style album with the use of different components. These components consist of combining various instruments, choice of lyrics, and emotions. He also kept a similar theme to his previous albums,…

Ghana is considered to be one of the more stable countries in West Africa. Once known as the “gold coast”, Ghana is the second largest producer of gold in Africa. They are also the world’s second largest producer of cocoa beans. Roughly 69% of the land in Ghana is being used for agricultural purposes. Agricultural productivity contributes substantially to an overall economic development of a country. They have a population of about 28 million people with majority of them under the age of 25.…

The theme of "O Captain! My Captain!" is that sacrifices have to be made in order to be successful and gain greatness. Elegy: somber toned poem, lament for the dead This poem is an Elegy in honor of Abraham Lincoln. Walt Whitman wrote this poem a little after Lincoln's assassination. This poem is a big metaphor because it is about a captain -Abraham Lincoln- and his crew -Lincoln's followers- obtaining their sought out prize-winning the civil war- but after getting what they want the captain…

Comparative Essay “Telephone Conversation” by Wole Soyinka was written in 1962, set in London. Soyinka is a Nigerian playwright who was the first African that won the noble for literature in 1986. Few years later, “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou was written in 1978 set in the American Slums of Harlem. Angelou is an educator, and civil rights activist. Together both poems explore the themes of prejudice and racial discrimination. “Telephone Conversation” explores the idea of racial prejudice…