Sunday Morning Amapiano Vibes-Skyf Skyf

Happy Sunday!

Enjoy this delightful Sunday morning vibe with me, as I play 'Skyf Skyff' on repeat. When I say on repeat, I truly mean that I just can’t get enough of it; it makes my entire day so much brighter. The way it keeps me in a mood that no one can shake, encourages me to dance and sing along to the same song, transforms my point of view and outlook on certain things. In this moment, nobody can tell me anything – I'm truly wiggin’ out. Amapiano, baby! Let’s get it and embrace this joyful energy together!

Read My Soul Floats in Afrobeats

Turn your BASS UP !

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Currently on Repeat-Entabeni By Caiiro and Pixie L.

Happy New Year!

A beautifully captivating song that has been on repeat with me throughout this entire week comes from the Netflix series ‘Savage Beauty’. The track, titled "Entabeni," features the talented and beautiful vocalist Pixie L., paired with the brilliant House DJ and producer Caiiro. Its enchanting melodies and rich production have truly made it a standout piece in my current playlist.

AGORA

Every song on the album creates a unique and special atmosphere that significantly enhances my listening experience. I plan to play it throughout the entire year, allowing myself to enjoy each track as it perfectly aligns with my mood and feelings at any given moment.

Do Some African Americans Celebrate Kwanzaa Because They Believe That They Are Bantu?

Kwanzaa, a cultural holiday established in the United States, diverges from traditional African celebrations, drawing its roots from Swahili terminology. The seven core principles of Kwanzaa are articulated in the Swahili language, prompting curiosity about the motivations and influences that inspired the founder to create this unique observance. (Swahili is one of the over 600 Bantu languages that emerged from the Bantu Migration in Africa)

*Read Causes of Bantu Migration

*Origins of Swahili Language

My Very First Encounter with Kwanzaa

I first learned about Kwanzaa as a teenager at my Christian church in Fremont, California. It was introduced to us in a way that likened the celebration to a Jewish holiday. However, I recall that the focus was more on the lighting of the candles, rather than highlighting the diverse traditions across the African continent.

A True Explanation of the Meaning of Kwanzaa-Kwanzaa in Swahili- First

This informative video showcases oral history specialist Kelly Natives from the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Kelly delves deeply into the rich origins, significance, and cultural importance of Kwanzaa, with great detail and clarity.

Read More on Kwanzaa at the National Museum of African American History and Culture

One-Way Ticket To Lagos, Nigeria only $474.98!

Dreaming of visiting the vibrant city of Lagos?

Lagos is known as the bustling city that never sleeps! Nigerians are hustlers baby! Your life will never be the same after coming in contact with them. Their energy and personalities are very contagious! Nigerians will encourage you, lift you up when you're down, charm you, cook for you, teach you, and engraft you into their culture. The general spirit of Nigerians, are lively, (to the 100th power) energetic, rich and colorful!

Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos is said to be the giant of Africa! With a metro population of 16,536,000 according to macrotrends, the city of Lagos will leave you wanting for more and more-More fufu, more Afro beats, more yummy egusi, more plantains, more bustling Nigerian markets, more dancing and entertainment, more joy and happiness, more laughter, more Nigerian fashion, more intellect, and more Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa and Awori language!

Dance the night away to the popular tunes of Afro-beats, (Nigeria is the home of Afro-beats) learn about Nigeria’s prosperous film industry Nollywood, visit the popular Elegushi beach and Victoria Island, shop at the bustling Lekki market, visit the historical Badagry and Kalakuta museum, venture out to Lekki conservation center, and explore life of the Makoko village on a floating village community tour.

Are you ready for the ultimate cultural adventure in Lagos?

You can now get a one-way ticket leaving from John F. Kennedy, on Tuesday October 1, 2024 for only $474.98.

$614.66 leaving from LAX

It would be my pleasure to help you explore your options, and plan your trip to Nigeria! Contact me at tiffanytenetravels.globaltravel@gmail.com for personalized travel agent advisor and concierge services.

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Sunday Night South African Amapiano with Stakev and Kabza De Small

My Sunday night Amapiano song pick is called Rekere. Rekere is an “alternative name for Barcardi a style of house music”. (Source: Mzansi Taal-The South African Lingo Dictionary) This song is all you need to listen and dance to all night long, and into your Monday morning!

I can’t stop listening! Let’s Goooo!

Also listen to Amapiano Day Vibes Mix by Kabza De Small here

(Rakere 9 will be on repeat in 2024. Thank me later)

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How Tanzania Gained Over 3.7 billion US dollars and Hit Over 1.8 million Tourists 2021-202

I must say that I am proud to be a part of the 1.8 million Tourists that helped Tanzania get to a record breaking 3.7 billion US dollars by visiting and investing in the country with my 3 visits between the years 2021-2022! Read on to find out how Tanzania accomplished this milestone. As you hit ‘Learn More,’ you will see why Tanzania is one of the best places in East Africa to visit, invest in, and even relocate to right now!

Read-Tanzania's tourism hits record 1.8 million visitors as gold experts soar

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Zanzibar Revolutionary Day!

On January 12, 1964 the people of Zanzibar led a revolt against the Arab Sultan. The Arabs had been ruling, dominating, enslaving, and oppressing the east African island and the Zanzibaris for approximately 200 years.

Revolution (mapinduzi in Swahili) a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system-Oxford dictionary

Read and Study about the History of Zanzibar

You may have visited the island of Zanzibar in Tanzania-but do you know its full history? The rich history of Zanzibar reaches far beyond its beauty, beaches, and exotic spices-One can also say that part of Zanzibar’s rich history is because of its beauty, beaches, and exotic spices!

If you have not yet been to one of the most popular destinations in East Africa, knowing the history of the country and people before you travel, will not only help rid extreme culture shock and ignorance, but will help you understand, appreciate, and respect it a whole lot more.

Read-The Zanzibar Revolt released by the Government

Watch Zanzibar celebrate their 60th Revolutionary Day

Happy Revolutionary Day Zanzibar!

Amapiano Day Vibes Mix by the King of Amapiano-Kabza De Small-This is How you Start Your New Year Weekend!

Haibo Haibo Haibo! What a way to begin my New Year weekend! Amapiano Day Vibes mixed by the King of Amapiano Kabza De Small is spiritual, inspiring, uplifting, and of course energetic all at the same time. This mix also includes a perfect blend of some old school English music lyrics and songs, combined with Xhosa and Zulu.

Friends, this is not only how you should prepare for your New Year, but how you should start your day every morning! South African Amapiano music is always filled with the most ultimate positive vibes, that will change your mood and outlook on life.

If you don’t feel it in your gut and in your soul, then you are not alive! (LOL)

Current Status: Breakfast Tacos and Amapiano! (With some coffee and bourbon on the side)

Amaaaaaaapianooooo! Let’s Gooooooo!!!!

Now Playing Achii-Diamond Platnumz and Koffi Olomide

Karibu Tanzania!

This song reminds me of all of the good times that I had in Tanzania. (And many more that will come.) It's like a celebration tune!

As I listen, I reminisce! Ohhhhhhh Tanzania! Nakukumbuka sana sana!

While In Tanzania, I felt like I was at my forever home. Almost everywhere I went, I was welcomed with open arms. Even at the airport! Even with the police officials!

One of the airport staff that I had just met upon departure, was loudly calling my name. I turned around wondering, who else knows me in Tanzania?? I was happy to see him with another staff member smiling and waving at me😄

When I spoke the language, airport staff were both surprised and happy to hear. “You speak swahili?”.

I say, “Ndio kidogo!” … Tanzanians also call me Tiffan, not *Tiffany) I learned to accept that many words in the Swahili language do not have the y sound.

Oh my god! I love Tanzania so much🇹🇿🇹🇿Words cannot even explain. This song makes me wanna pack my bags and leave right now. The music, the land, the spirit, the energy, the people, the respect, the cultures, the coconut trees, the language, the Ugali😋mimi dada’s na kaka's that even though we just met, seemed like we had known each other for years! I even miss the fish smells at the fish market😄

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wenji mji wamevamia

Happy Independence Day Tanzania! Nakupenda Sana!

On December 9, 1961, Tanzania gained their independence from the British. Tanzania was first colonized by the Germans from 1880-1919 and then by the British from 1919-1961. Click the button below to learn more about the history of Tanzania!

Read and learn more about the history of Tanzania

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Happy Independence Day Tanzania! Nakupenda Sana Sana!

A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots

A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.

Marcus Garvey

Are You Ready For This? Friday Amapiano With Rethabile Khumalo

Start your weekend off with Umjolo!

THIS. GIRL. IS. FIRE!!

Umjolo is real heavy on the log drums, so in order to feel this song all throughout your body, go and grab your headphones.

Friday Amapiano With Rethabile Khumalo

Are You Ready For This?

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Wednesday Amapiano-South Africa is in Da House! iThuba-Opportunity

This song is a vibe! ON REPEAT ALL DAY, and ALL NIGHT!

iThuba in Zulu and Khosa means Opportunity.

Rashin Sani Ya Fi Dare Duhu

Making up approximately 25% of the population, The Hausa people are the largest ethnic group in Nigeria.

There is a Hausa proverb that says, Rashin sani ya duhu-The English interpretation of this proverb is: Ignorance is darker than the night.

My First Encounter with a Hausa

*My first time meeting a person of Hausa ethnicity, was in 2021. While out shopping in Houston, Texas I met an African Elder who owns an African Jamaican store called, ‘TATA Afrika Imports’. (Tata also has a great wealth of knowledge in African history!) While conversing with Tata about African ancestry, he looked like he saw a ghost, after I showed him a picture of my great great grandmother! He then pulled out his cell phone and showed me a video of his 100 year old grandmother, whom he would be visiting on his then upcoming trip to Nigeria. We were both taken aback, and almost speechless! OMG! They looked like twins!

(I have also speculated that my Nigerian DNA ethnicity is Fulani or Igbo. I am now learning that there are also Hausa-Fulani! Next year, I will take the African ancestry DNA to find out my ethnicity.)

My maternal great great grandmother

I still could not believe that out of the 10 years that I had been working with, and befriending Nigerians in Houston, Tata was the only person from the Hausa tribe that I had met. I actually felt honored to meet him, for he completed my cultural encounters with the top 3 ethnic groups in Nigeria-Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo.

Rashin Sani Ya Fi Dare Duhu

In my own ignorance and lack of research at the time, I thought that because Houston had a high population of Yoruba Nigerians, that Yoruba was the largest ethnic group in Nigeria.

Rashin Sani Ya Fi Dare Duhu

There are a lot of empty spaces, missing pieces, and made up stories when it comes to African history. The true history of Africa is a very important and major link to World history, in which we all cannot afford to be ignorant to.

One of my major goals in life, and on this blog, is to perform thorough research about Africa, through factual and proven documentaries, science, books, historical passages, (by African scholars and historians on the continent) through my own experiences, and by talking with African elders.

Rashin Sani Ya Fi Dare Duhu

Because the continent of Africa and the African race has been greatly misunderstood and misrepresented all over the world, (more than any other place and race, in my opinion) we all need to be less ignorant when it comes to its history, countries, languages, ethnicities, cultures, and spirituality.

Rashin Sani Ya Fi Dare Duhu

Msafiri Kafiri

Msafiri Kafiri is a Swahili proverb meaning- A traveller is like an unbeliever. (A traveler has to eat what he gets where he travels. He has to also adapt himself to the local customs. He is sometimes compelled by circumstances to act contrary to his convictions.)

My Current Status:Vibin’ to Amapiano-Cyfred!

For this post, I have no words-I'm just gonna let the music do the talkin! Smash the spotify music button below and listen. You will not be disappointed💃🏾

Amapiano just keeps getting better and better. Keep it comin’ 🇿🇦 ❤️

Read:

Amapiano The Township Story That Took Over The World

Have You Met Gold Selling DJ Producer Cyfred?

(When I visit South Africa, my family is going to need to put a tracker on my phone, if not, they will have to send a search team to come and get me😄)

New CYFRED ‘Made Under The Spirit’

Catch a vibe-Hai!

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Mwenda Pole Hajikwai

Mwenda Pole Hajikwai is a Swahili proverb meaning-

He who walks slowly, does not stumble.

Follow My Footprints in Tanzania Tours! COMING March 2025

Karibu!

Follow my footprints in Tanzania and allow myself and my local Tanzanian friends to be your tour guides!

On our trip we will:

*Explore Kijiji, Kidete, and Mbezi Beach

*Visit Tanzanian Villages in Kibugumo

*Shop Kariako and Fish Markets

*Ride a Bajaji Boda Boda and Dala Dala

*Enjoy Fun Tanzanian night life

*Indulge in savory Tanzanian meals

*Learn basic Swahili greetings

*Wander around in Dar es Salaam's bustling city center

*Escape to exotic Zanzibar for a day

*Delve into cultural tribal experiences, and much more!

$99 fee includes :

.Travel advising

.Assistance with Passport and Visa

.Assistance with Tanzanian currency

.Assistance with finding very affordable flights

.Assistance with relocating to Tanzania

. Assistance with Airport transportation

.Assistance with hotel accomodation

.Assistance with getting around Dar es Salaam

.Trip activities and cultural events

Excludes:

. Airplane tickets

. Lodging (Hotel Costs)

. Most meals, snacks, drinks, and alcoholic beverages

.Trips and activities outside of scheduled itinerary

-More Info Coming Soon-

*Updated July 2024

Well Sweetie Sweetie! AHHHHH!

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I found the first South African-House music video, and artists that I had heard a few years back! I have been trying to find this song for the longest, but me being new to South African music, I could not remember the name of either the artists or song. While searching online a few months ago, getting all caught up in my newly discovered love, Amapiano❤️I finally found top music producer Heavy-K-I knew his name was Heavy something??🤷🏾‍♀️🙃

Read-DJ Tabasamu My Soul Floats in Afro Beats!

While trying to remember the song ‘Sweetie,’ I could picture the female artist in my head and different scenes in the video, but I did not even know her name….but today I finally found THIS SONG and video!

I remember some years back, Nokwazi's powerful, commanding voice immediately pulled me in, along with her strong presence in the video. (South Africa's female artists are the shiznit!) I played the song several times that day, but for some reason, I didn’t really go back to listening to Afro-House on a regular. (This was also around the time when I was listening to a lot of Nigerian artists)

I was not aware of who, what, or when this African-House movement started, all I knew was where. Also at the time, I did not know of any other South African producers that was putting out this type of music, so it was the only African-House song that I ever heard, up until a few months ago!

(Well, really, I had listened to another collaboration by these two artists, but ‘Sweetie’ was the song that I liked the best.)

So I was actually watching the beginning of what is now a powerful music movement, South African-House, and didn’t even know it!

And you already know, this song is on repeat right now, as I am writing!💃🏾Well sweetie sweetie!…Ahhhhh! Well sweetie sweetie! Ahhhhh! We lavo lavo!..Ahhhh! We lavo lavo! Ahhhhh!

Nyerere Day in Tanzania!

Today is President Nyerere day in Tanzania! Nyerere was the first and former president of the Republic of Tanzania!

You will recognize his name at the national airport in Tanzania, and while visiting Nyerere national park. But do we know how much of an impact that he has made not only in Tanzania, but on the whole African continent?

Read:

Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere Biography

Mwalimu Nyerere and The United Africa Idea

How Tanzania Mourned Nyerere's Death 1999

*Photo Sources-Tiffany Tene’