Comments on: Afrobella of the Week – Bi Kidude, Afrobella for the Ages http://www.afrobella.com/2007/07/16/afrobella-of-the-week-bi-kidude-afrobella-for-the-ages/ Natural Hair, Beauty, Fashion and Makeup Blog Thu, 23 May 2013 06:56:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: arielle http://www.afrobella.com/2007/07/16/afrobella-of-the-week-bi-kidude-afrobella-for-the-ages/#comment-36910 arielle Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:27:19 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=290#comment-36910 i didn’t know who Bi Kidude was until today now. Thank you for opening my eyes to another postive wome who we can call our own. Her music is so soulful and spirt felt that i feel that to go through what she did to get where she is today is a great accomplishment and my generation should be educated about her…time for research ^-^

]]> By: Lupe http://www.afrobella.com/2007/07/16/afrobella-of-the-week-bi-kidude-afrobella-for-the-ages/#comment-36818 Lupe Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:51:23 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=290#comment-36818 i read this last week and enjoyed it so much i had to read it again.. a beautiful being

]]> By: muslimahlocs http://www.afrobella.com/2007/07/16/afrobella-of-the-week-bi-kidude-afrobella-for-the-ages/#comment-36013 muslimahlocs Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:01:27 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=290#comment-36013 thanks for that clarification. it should be an honor to take care of our elders but unfortunately that is not the case here in the so-called “developed” world.

]]> By: andy http://www.afrobella.com/2007/07/16/afrobella-of-the-week-bi-kidude-afrobella-for-the-ages/#comment-35939 andy Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:10:06 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=290#comment-35939 Hi Bella

just found your article while searching online – what a great read. we actually produced the documentary and thought your readers would like to know that they can stay up to date with screenings and more at our myspage page – http://www.myspace.com/screenstation

hope to find you all there – thanks again

ps – Bi Kidude is performing in Japan this week and by all accounts the people are loving her performances!

]]> By: bella http://www.afrobella.com/2007/07/16/afrobella-of-the-week-bi-kidude-afrobella-for-the-ages/#comment-35756 bella Sun, 22 Jul 2007 13:58:17 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=290#comment-35756 Hi muslimahlocs, yes, I’m referring to a Western society, where elders aren’t treated with the same respect in which they are in traditional African societies. The adage always used to be, “age brings wisdom.” I don’t think that everyone believes that in Western societies any more. It’s rare to see a woman of Bi Kidude’s age performing, dancing, inspiring others with her music and knowledge. Sadly, it is far more common to see women of her age in nursing homes, or being taken care of by their children.

]]> By: muslimahlocs http://www.afrobella.com/2007/07/16/afrobella-of-the-week-bi-kidude-afrobella-for-the-ages/#comment-35676 muslimahlocs Sun, 22 Jul 2007 05:29:23 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=290#comment-35676 greetings bella:
quick question regarding this statement: “In a society that tends to view the elderly as burdensome or helpless, Bi Kidude stands strong and offers an opposing perspective”. which society were you referring to? hopefully, not to hers. b/c that view tends to be more prevelant in the west where elders are relagated to nursing homes; and less prevelent in african/traditional societies where elders are respected and cared for. please advise. thanks.

]]> By: afrobella http://www.afrobella.com/2007/07/16/afrobella-of-the-week-bi-kidude-afrobella-for-the-ages/#comment-35343 afrobella Fri, 20 Jul 2007 17:06:32 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=290#comment-35343 Hi DancerbyMoonlite, I did write about Janelle Monae! Read it here:
http://afrobella.com/?p=35
She’s the coolest!

]]> By: DancerByMoonlite http://www.afrobella.com/2007/07/16/afrobella-of-the-week-bi-kidude-afrobella-for-the-ages/#comment-35338 DancerByMoonlite Fri, 20 Jul 2007 16:05:02 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=290#comment-35338 Hey Bella,
It’s me again. I just perused your website to see whether or not you’ve done a piece on JANELLE MONAE for Afrobella of the Week. And I’m very surprised to see that yu haven’t. Please check her out and let me us know what you think.

DancerByMoonlite

]]> By: DancerByMoonlite http://www.afrobella.com/2007/07/16/afrobella-of-the-week-bi-kidude-afrobella-for-the-ages/#comment-35323 DancerByMoonlite Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:34:36 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=290#comment-35323 Hi bella,
I’ve been a constant reader for the past year after a referral from the motowngirl website. I truly adore each topic you’ve created as weekly installments. I just simply wanted to suggest CORINNE BAILEY RAE for afrobella of the week. She is a phenomenal artist, gorgeous, classic, and her voice is very distinct. I love your site and keep doing what you’re doing mama.*

DancerByMoonlite

]]> By: soleil.sula http://www.afrobella.com/2007/07/16/afrobella-of-the-week-bi-kidude-afrobella-for-the-ages/#comment-35020 soleil.sula Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:45:27 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=290#comment-35020 Again, thank you .. bi kidude is an iconic figure in zanzibar.. my mom had the pleasure of knowing her and having her sing at her wedding 25 years ago. It is really cool how you searching things out like this. It shows how connected we all are! xx

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