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UNITED STATES: American actress Cicely Tyson passed away at the age of 96
The famous American actress, Cicely Tyson died this Thursday, January 28, 2021 according to information provided by her manager, Larry Thompson, in a statement to Agence France Presse (AFP). However, the circumstances of the artist’s death were not specified. Born on December 19, 1924 in New York, she died at the age of 96. The woman whose career lasted more than 70 years, was famous for her role in the films “Fritters of green tomatoes” and “The Color of feelings”, and more recently in the television series “Murder”, where she played the mother of the main heroine interpreted by Viola Davis. She has received several awards for her originality, her density in the characters she plays and her talent as a confirmed actress. Who was Cicely Tyson?
From its origins to its first steps in the world of cinema
Cicely Tyson was born on 19 December 1924 in New York. The daughter of William Tyson, a woodcutter and painter, and Federica, a servant, she grew up in Harlem, New York. Her talent as an artist was detected by a photographer from Ebony magazine and from there she began to gain a certain notoriety.
She agreed in 1961 to shave her head to play in Jean Genet’s play, “Les Nègres”, played Off-Broadway at a time when the fashion of choice was the smooth hair of white women. She inspired other African-Americans to adopt a singular style.
His profile was featured on the cover of Miles Davis’ 1967 album “Sorcerer”, and he dedicated his 1982 album “Star People” to him.
His fight for social equity
Cicely Tyson left his mark on the world of cinema and theatre. Very involved in the fight against all forms of discrimination or intimacy based on race, social situation or color of the skin, she always refused to play the roles of servants or prostitutes. Roles that, for her, expose a difference in a world where we all have to go towards universalization of behaviour and unity despite the particular differences.
His distinctions
Cicely Tyson has distinguished herself in the cinematographic world by winning, for example, several “Emmy Awards” and a “Tony Award”, which is awarded for her performances in the field of theatre.
She was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actress at the 45th Oscar Ceremony in 1973 for her role in Martin Ritt’s “Sounder”. In 1974, she appeared in the title role of the film “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman”, which later earned her an Emmy for best actress.
On November 18, 2018, she was honoured at the Oscars for all her works as an actress and for the black community to which she proudly proclaims her membership and which she has gracefully represented in her various appearances throughout her career.
The mother of Kounta Kinté “Roots”
This movie has been around the world. The slavery that was fiercely denounced there undoubtedly explained this rather special interest that the African people granted to this production. Cicely Tyson playing the mother of lead actor Kounta Kinté, has been noted for its anchorage in the culture of the black continent and the vivid emotions that it allowed to appear by criticizing the domination of the black peoples by the whites in the name of an overflowing ethinocentrism.
This series, which was broadcast on the M6 television channel, was followed in almost all continents because of its content both historical and didactic. Cicely Tyson was brought to the hearts of Africans by this role, which she was able to ensure fully and with pride.
Testimonies about the brilliant artist
According to composer Quincy Jones, Cicely Tyson has inspired a beautiful generation of artists like Angela Bassett, Whoopi Goldberg, Halle Berry, Viola Davis or Lupita Nyong’o Oscar for the film “12 years a slave”.
The actor and director, Tyler Perry, did not fail to praise the constant efforts of Cicely Tyson who, according to him, is “a queen for all of us, African-Americans.” However, it deplores the discriminatory treatment that blacks regularly suffer in all areas where competition presents itself with other people of different colors. To this end, Tyler Perry says that the American actress “had to work ten times harder, to be paid a hundred times less.”
Former US President Barack Obama also wanted to pay tribute to him “Michelle and I were honoured when Cicely came to the White House to accept the Medal of Freedom, knowing that it was one of the many giants on whose shoulders we stood.” he declared.
Malian music star Salif Keïta has been appointed advisor to the head of the junta, Colonel Assimi Goïta, says a decree issued Monday, August 14, 2023.
The artist is part of a list of five people named “special advisers” to the Malian head of state, says the decree dated August 11. The text does not specify the role of Salif Keïta.
The great name of afropop and World Music, Salif Keïta, 73, also stands out for his political commitment and, since the advent of the colonels following a putsch in 2020, for his support of the junta.
He was appointed one week after the announcement of his resignation from an assembly set up by the military as a legislative body.
“I will always remain the undisputed friend of the military of my country,” he said in his letter of resignation read in the gallery.
Mr. Keïta publicly expressed his support for the sovereignty discourse of the authorities. He openly called a few months ago for the departure of the UN peacekeeping mission (MINUSMA), since officially announced by the UN Security Council.
Since 2012, Mali has been plagued by jihadist expansion and a deep multidimensional crisis. Violence from the north has spread to central Burkina Faso and neighbouring Niger.
Senegalese investigative journalist Pape Alé Niang was arrested on 6 November at his home and taken into police custody. He is the director of the news site Dakar Matin critique du pouvoir in Senegal. Pape Alé Niang is a journalist famous for his regular chronicles of the news that Senegalese listen to.
Collateral damage on collateral damage! The «Sweat Beauty» case has not finished creating surprises. For this umpteenth arrest, it is around investigative journalist Pape Alé Niang to pay the costs, he was arrested on Sunday, November 6 and detained at the central police station of Dakar. He is accused of having an investigation report from the gendarmerie on the file between the pastef leader Ousmane Sonko and masseuse Adji Sarr. According to one of his lawyers, Mr Ciré Clédor Ly, the police arrested him on the orders of the Public Prosecutor.
In addition, a videographer from the Buur News website on behalf of Fatou Dione was the victim of “police violence” on Saturday, 5 November during a banned demonstration in Dakar. She “fainted when the police came to evacuate her with unprecedented brutality”. This demonstration was the initiative of a collective formed especially of activists. They demanded the release of “political detainees” most of whom are close to the opposition.
About 20 arrests took place during the demonstration and the arrested persons are still detained according to the local press.
Senegal is ranked 73rd out of 180 countries in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index compiled by the NGO Reporters Without Borders.
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IVORY COAST – Alpha Blondy supports Nathalie Yamb: “Nathalie Yamb is for us a calming factor that helps us rebuild”
It is through a video of more than five minutes that the international reggae artist Alpha Blondy spoke on his facebook page this Saturday, November 4, 2022. He ruled on France’s decision to ban Nathalie Yam on its territory because of her hostile ideas towards the metropolis, according to the French authorities. The Ivorian singer did not go there with half words: “In France there are people who despise us, who speak ill of Africans, who insult us with their insolence, their arrogance… They have the right, but why not Nathalie Yamb. It’s not fair! It’s worse than FrançAfrique. Get your act together, let’s get our act together; let’s not push people to make decisions like the Algerians do: “the suitcase or the coffin”. For us, Nathalie Yamb is a sedative that helps us rebuild! Africa needs it! This economic slavery, this slavery, has only lasted too long, it must stop! Mr. Macron, please correct the tire, please! Thank you. I’m Alpha Blondy.”
The transcript of his full message can be read here:
I would like to speak today about the sanction taken by the French government against my sister Nathalie Yamb. I find that unfair and illegal for a country like France where there is freedom of expression. Nathalie Yamb has the right as an African to defend her continent and her people, a people that needs to be rebuilt. Nathalie Yamb is among those who are rebuilding the African mentality that has been deconstructed for more than 5 centuries, I am not talking about Arab-Muslim slavery, so we are going towards 1200 years.
When Charlie Hebdo was a victim of what we all saw, you took steps to defend freedom of expression, so why doesn’t Nathalie have the right to defend her people, to help her people regain confidence in themselves, to have a little dignity, To call the heads of state to raise their heads even if they are victims of false blackmail.
She is right that Mali has the right to choose its friends. It is not up to France to dictate to French-speaking African countries which ones they must attend or not. Your history with Russia is none of our business, we don’t have to follow your lead. Mali is an African country and Nathalie Yamb is an African who speaks to Africans. When she criticizes Alassane Ouattara, it is her right as an African to speak to her African brother. When she criticizes Mr. Macky Sall, she also has the right to criticize…. Nathalie Yamb has the right to say what she says and you don’t have the right to forbid her to go to France, don’t push too hard. We need her words, it heals us! It heals our wounds. We must not gag her. She did not say to attack the embassies of France, she told the Africans that to take dignity, to take a thickness, she has the right to say that.
In France there are people who despise us, who speak ill of Africans, who insult us with their insolence, their arrogance… They have the right, but why not Nathalie Yamb. It’s not fair! I would like to ask Mr. Macron, you said that FrançAfrique is over, but what is this story about bagging Nathalie Yamb? It’s worse than FrançAfrique. Get your act together, get our act together! Let us not push people to make decisions like Algerians do: “the suitcase or the coffin”. For us, Nathalie Yamb is a sedative that helps us rebuild! Africa needs it! This economic slavery, this slavery, has only lasted too long, it must stop! Mr. Macron, please correct the tire, please! Thank you. I’m Alpha Blondy.
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