tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100424602011-08-31T07:54:51.399-05:00----------------- The e-zine for the AKIEYNITESHIFT.COM brands ----------------- * We Bring: Image, Sound and Words To Life *akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.comBlogger781100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-75569323812876158922010-05-06T11:24:00.007-05:002010-05-06T14:47:20.640-05:00

YEAHXCITEMENT is the 1st of five new adverts from our multimedia & foreign language brands. It captures the reaction I get often from individual clients & from agencies of all sizes that give our brands the task of turning their sometimes vague ideas into reality.There's nothing more rewarding than completing a project and on delivering it to the client seeing faces light up in that

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-35366509034595816272010-03-02T21:17:00.005-05:002010-03-02T21:26:18.416-05:00

Please click here to listen.Fyah Pon Fire is a reggae track I produced & recently added to the multimedia section & soundtrack of my upcoming audio book/film scene project.The writing, songs & videos I've recently done for the project have assumed a more 'new media' shape that inspired me to recreate most of the book's content into a movie scenes. Details on this coming up soon. Since about 90%

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-88372777521947321082010-03-02T20:46:00.003-05:002010-03-02T21:25:09.051-05:00

The akieyniteshift.com brands recently presented 2 lucky winners with tickets to go watch any movie in any theatre in any country between February & March 2010. Of the 107 entries received, many got at least one of the questions right. Correct answers to all sections had to be submitted in order to win.CONTEST SECTION A:The photo on the left is a screen shot from a popular movie.a) What is the

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-65112534962598345142010-03-02T20:40:00.004-05:002010-03-02T21:29:47.416-05:00

Stay tuned, we have so much in store for you we're bursting at the seams!Many new projects coming from our brands. Over a dozen new multimedia collaborations with our partners. Amazing new products from 'new' entrepreneurs & artists. We'll take you to California, Brazil, Kenya, Italy, the UK, Venezuela, France & Bali to name a few.More info: akieyniteshift.com myspace.com/akiey5

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-56266684797106506012009-11-27T02:44:00.008-05:002009-11-27T03:21:57.440-05:00

Since we started our brands our mantra has been: 'set up your own independent business...even if you're already gainfully employed'. Every year since then we have worked with & assisted several partners in turning their ideas into reality; and in helping the growth of their different types of 'biz'.To all my fam & friends who've come knocking: It's creative folks like you that are changing the

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-10013194704416209252009-11-19T08:56:00.008-05:002009-11-19T09:16:00.996-05:00

The 1st of several new advertisements appearing in print, video & on the Internet as we launch the new seal that brings together all our brands as one creative unit.The seal will be used often as a mark of quality for projects designed by our brands. Where necessary, it will appear as a 'Seal Of Approval' on projects we develop with you, and with our creative partners in different states &

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-49220844839110486982009-10-20T20:06:00.006-05:002009-10-21T15:12:33.983-05:00

For our brands, I recently produced an entirely new film score for some scenes from Apocalypto that originally did not have any/much sound effects or music.The clip shows Jaguar Paw (Rudy Youngblood) - my favorite character from the movie - at that famous 'Waterfall Scene' that all who watched the movie talk about with delight. I composed a score evoking the emotion and on-spot decision making

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-69282653986266995492009-08-13T11:04:00.013-05:002009-08-13T11:24:37.030-05:00

Our new movie Oscar & Jim is a confirmed First Prize winner in the Short Film category at the Rhode Island International Film Festival held Aug 4th- Aug 9th, 2009!This year’s RIIFF featured 235 cinematic works from more than 57 countries & 31 states in the U.S.A. The festival films were selected from over 3,400 international submissions.(RIIFF).About the Festival: The Rhode Island International

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-54744959338926524252009-08-06T14:41:00.009-05:002009-08-13T11:22:54.245-05:00

As one of the executive producers, I am happy that Oscar & Jim, our new movie from the United Kingdom is being screened at the Rhode Island International Film Festival Aug 4th-9th, 2009. Oscar & Jim was filmed in Paris, France and on the Eurostar train connecting the United Kingdom & France. The movie stars Harry Lloyd as Gerry, and Charlie Covell as Emma on a romantic weekend trip to Paris. It

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-57211237214046061332009-07-30T00:30:00.001-05:002009-08-06T20:32:33.688-05:00

Brigade Rock, is a positive and motivating high-energy rock song I selected to start off our Year of Rockologie - a period where we bring you some of the best works in the rock genre. These will mainly be rock music songs, entire albums, and other rock-related media such as videos, short films, clothing, artwork, etc produced at our Rockologie imprint & original works from our creative partners

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-41776989262974801092009-04-26T14:57:00.009-05:002009-04-26T15:17:55.032-05:00

Buenas Noches, the music video from my friend G.No in France is now available.G.No has stayed busy doing radio and online interviews as well as shows in support of his new album 'From Paris 2 Louisville' . The video, which he directed himself was filmed in the city of Paris.Click video poster below to view video Design & concept: akiey5Gallery Please click here for a larger, clearer view of

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-15100671984831419232009-03-19T04:03:00.016-05:002009-03-26T01:39:01.845-05:00

Forever No More is our latest musical production featuring a poem composed and recorded by the soulful Queen of Hip hop Soul, Mary J Blige. Produced at akiey5media it's a musical tribute to Mary J who's among the artistes to be featured in a late 2009 Poetry & Spoken Word project.Click front cover below to listen to the track.Design & concept: akiey5Gallery Popularly referred to as MJB, Mary J

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-63826174430114411752009-03-05T06:28:00.016-05:002009-03-06T13:16:19.169-05:00

Here's an interview with G.No (a.k.a The Latin Bird), our Paris-based friend & multi talented singer, songwriter, producer, author and Web designer. Considered one of Europe's finest rising stars, G.No speaks and sings in four languages and is credited with creating the new 'Latin and Blues' music genre that is fast gaining popularity. G.No's new album From Paris 2 Louisville is now available.

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-88627907533724570442009-01-23T12:42:00.007-05:002009-03-06T13:16:31.433-05:00

It's a new chapter we're all writing now. Gone are the days of living under the constant confusion and delusion of the Bush dictatorship. We knew we would survive those terrible 8 years & now it's a new era and a new movement for a world that works together. Obama & Biden already have their sleeves rolled up and are working on that Change, let's do the same.PS: Nearly a year & a half since my

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-39264790810529365382007-07-02T07:13:00.000-05:002008-01-14T21:33:20.311-05:00

It Wasn't Impossible is a giveaway track from our upcoming blend album set for a July/Aug '07 release. Go here for more details. This is a cinematic production resulting from reworking Shaggy's 'It Wasn't Me' mega hit then morphing it into our newly reworked instrumental version of Kanye West's 'Impossible' (the theme song he produced for the movie 'Mission Impossible III').Click cover to hear &

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-80971168554700083582007-02-23T05:01:00.002-05:002008-04-04T01:04:03.312-05:00

Reposted Feb 23:On Feb 10, Barack H. Obama, the Democratic Senator from Illinois stood on the steps of the old Illinois Capitol in Springfield and gave a 21 min landmark discourse that culminated in the much anticipated official declaration of his run for US president in 2008.Obama's values, worldview and principles have long struck a chord with many among us clamoring for sound, fair and

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1168861444888009052007-01-15T06:37:00.000-05:002007-01-15T06:58:06.093-05:00

Every Second Monday of January: Time to celebrate the birthday, works, life, sacrifices & contributions of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.In honour of this great son of the US, Citizen of The World, Civil Rights Leader & 1964 Nobel Peace Prize Winner I share with you this musical rendition of his acclaimed 1963 "I Have A Dream" speech whose instrumentals and arrangement yours truly arranged &

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1163786171800606632006-11-17T12:55:00.000-05:002006-11-17T12:56:11.826-05:00

Click cover to view videoMany thanks to Obie Trice for personally providing us "Cry Now" in June, some 2 months before his new album "Second Round's On Me" was released. The song "Cry Now" is a true to fact, confessional message depicting recent events in Obie's life, some of which made breaking news on both Tv & print media.As long-time fans of Obie's work, the akiey5media/The Niteshift imprint

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1157550728349558112006-09-06T08:45:00.000-05:002006-09-29T09:20:24.510-05:00

... while away from blogville and its environs include: burning the midnite oil balancing work (yes, I happen to 'work' at times,lol!), life and a bunch of audiovisual projects.A couple positive changes have been made, several beneficial collaborations established and we're ready to get more stuff done. Have to keep working, praying hard & having fun while at it.As we prepare a major comeback to

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1155259394056270562006-08-10T19:50:00.000-05:002006-09-06T08:53:31.716-05:00

I've been offline & off everthing else as I make this move to the new house in the new city whose metropolitan area I know like the back of my hand. Have worked here, gone clubbing here countless times, been in concert with greats from Damian Marley to UB40, to Slum Village and Annie Lennox. Still settling in, most things still boxed up but that mojo? Not to worry, I got it with me & it never

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1152606079948031212006-07-11T02:53:00.000-05:002006-10-13T04:53:42.536-05:00

If the pic looks familiar you're probably right. Click to find out...or just read along...What bloggers block? Did I hear the word hiatus? hehe, No Way, Jose! The few KBWs with whom I'm in regular touch and are listed in my address book got hints of some stuff this blogger has been up to while away from blogville. A couple of days ago I moved some furniture around & renovated both Maarifa &

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1150905580120496522006-06-21T10:54:00.000-05:002006-07-11T00:23:03.986-05:00

Just confirmed it! some things get done the way those pulling strings want them done around this here community...so get to shutting the door & hitting the locks on this one too, you know who you are, lol!Don't know why I quickly opted to do a car pic for this 'packed' post but many kudos to sandman's post which probably indirectly stuck in my mind.

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1106155604439504622006-06-21T01:42:00.000-05:002006-07-12T21:50:51.266-05:00

Finally came across this photo that for a long while I thought I had lost in my picture files.Hard to believe that I've had it for over 4 years and I still can't find the source information. I thought I would have it as the first in a series of images I am working on that I labelled "Legends, Icons & Revolutionaries"Am also planning on printing this image on a black or white t-shirt before the

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1150192995830791632006-06-13T04:31:00.000-05:002006-07-12T21:52:33.726-05:00

Won't waste space saying what I already know about this madd friendship that has stood the test of time and by now wiped off the thin line between friendship and family ties. "Dis-moi qui te hante et je te dirais qui tu es "-Show me your friends and I will tell you who you are.And whoever said this at 3.30am several moons ago needs to get their head checked: "None of us would stoop so low as to

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1149148477595192082006-06-01T02:35:00.000-05:002007-11-25T22:00:47.502-05:00

I don't own Kenya, I owe Kenya.I am all that I am because of my experiences growing up and living in Jamhuri. Yes, born, bred and in most part equipped with life/work skills in this beautiful, diverse nation we call home. Land of smart thinking, smart acting and smart, fun/funny people blessed in plentiful ways.Granted, it has been some time since I was last home and I miss it every day. Like

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1147943128726587512006-05-18T03:06:00.000-05:002006-07-12T22:18:18.593-05:00

"The aim of every artist is to arrest motion, which is life, by artificial means and hold it fixed so that a hundred years later, when a stranger looks at it, it moves again since it is life"~William FaulknerW. Faulkner may have been reading my mind at some point. Visual arts will always fascinate me and for that reason I better not stop this Akiey5 Experiment...same way that young, super-gifted

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1146131861065486412006-04-27T04:49:00.000-05:002007-07-27T08:27:51.443-05:00

NB: The UB40 concert post I promised is in the works, still making time to edit video & pics. ----------------Sometimes I Wonder...When my time is up on this 3rd rock from the sun,will I be remembered more as a digital artist or the trained professional that I am?If, and since I devote as much attention to my artas to my chosen profession, will my works of art impartgreater precedence over the

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1145385974039914232006-04-18T13:07:00.000-05:002007-11-25T22:02:35.224-05:00

Orig pic sans my ticket hereI've had to put off this concert post mainly due to the tragic loss we suffered back home when we lost dignitaries on the peacekeeping mission to the northern region of Jamhuri. RIP all dear departed and my sympathies to their family, friends and all affected by the loss.News of the loss reached me on the same day I was to start editing video & downloading the many

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1143429129862133132006-03-26T21:53:00.000-05:002006-07-12T22:31:16.893-05:00

There comes a time when one makes known their indulgences, compulsive pastimes or even: "addictions". I have a couple I've developed and nurtured (or have they been nurturing me?) since I was a kid.I love reading. Will read anything & everything from that slip of paper swaying in the wind before it finds a spot on the sidewalk, to biographies in the library. Will read countless emails & IMs from

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1140129879027463462006-02-16T17:41:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:25:57.730-05:00

If there's any one lesson anyone in the Diaspora should carry with them every waking moment....Strive to make your own money with the knowledge & skills you have acquired right from Jamhuri so you're not treated like the shit anyone would want to make you believe you are.Class dismissed....PS: This is my only major entry without a pic & hopefully my very last blogger post. Sayonara, Kwaheri,

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1138630821322775352006-01-30T09:18:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:26:07.330-05:00

If your blog had a voice, what would it say to/about you?- If Maarifa & Tafsiri spoke they'd tell me:a) Stop treating us like step-children, we bring you happiness so update us regularly (Rhaahaha, yeah right!)b) Will you stop toying with the idea of quitting blogging because the more you think of it the more real it becomes every day!?c) When we grow up we'd like to become ..err...magazines,

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1137860216330918322006-01-21T10:37:00.000-05:002006-07-12T22:33:52.550-05:00

-Best viewed l-a-a-r-ge-First off, I send out a big this to Blogger for being such a pain when I repeatedly tried to perform the most basic operations on their system. No wonder I've been planning to move my entire blog-related stuff to another site. Wapumbavu sana hawa madogi wa Blogger!Lately I've had 101 photo design ideas struggling to pop out of my head & onto paper, website, print media

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1136805184096989892006-01-09T06:05:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:26:17.233-05:00

On this day a year ago, Maarifa the weblog came into being. The reasons & drive behind this have long been obvious to all of my loyal readers composed of close friends (some I've known for nearly 20yrs), family, the wonderful KBW family, my buddies from other web-related affiliations that I am actively engaged in, a couple professional clients and ofcourse not to forget the Web surfers who

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1133961114437836872005-12-07T08:01:00.000-05:002006-07-12T22:41:07.166-05:00

As I go about responding to the Mvita Don post, my b-day post and my Chops for Days post on Tafsiri too, am all jazzed up for The Breakthrough, the new release by the Queen of HipHop-Soul Mary J. Blige (Dec 20, 2005). This montage and the other 5 in the series I made last weekend [flash that smile if I sent you any of them in the past few days:)], is a tribute to MJB for her ongoing contribution

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1132649345597210602005-11-22T03:44:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:26:40.863-05:00

The Entire KBW means the Blog to me & please don't feel left out because some fast folks got wind of this sooner & decided to surprise me. Hugz 2 U all!11/22: the day I celebrate my birthday. Yes, a year older & hopefully wiser. Behind me lies a year full of stuff I'd love to remember for the rest of my life...as well as some sh*t I'd rather not, but that's life. A new year full of hope lies

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1130498195049590392005-10-29T05:46:00.000-05:002006-07-12T22:48:34.386-05:00

EDIT: Hey good people, I know I've not done my regular blog runs lately bcoz of problems with my computer...can't stay online more than 5mins at a time:( I'm sorting out the problems & will be back in ONE day with replies to comments & ready for a new post. Thanks!-------------------------------------------------------------That Other Side-This post is 90% based on true events-From time to time,

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1129878685327686522005-10-21T01:47:00.000-05:002006-07-12T22:53:56.776-05:00

Recently, I got a terrible verbal whipping from some KB-Dub friends for going AWOL from my blogs & a few daring enough folks like Poi, Nick, Guess, Milo & K.i.d.a.d.a went as far as to suggest I was giving priority to my other online personas, or ripping the neighbour's jeans (not again!?), or that I was still topless in my white briefs like some Calvin Klein underwear model (thought we agreed

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1128649866684080772005-10-07T05:27:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:27:40.846-05:00

I've spent 20 mins wondering & day dreaming about some "ifs". These are important & semi-important 'ifs' and "what ifs" concerning life, career, some choices I have as well as choices I' d like to have. "Ifs" about where I'd like to travel in the next few months, where I'd like to live starting next spring, 'ifs' about keeping some friends and 'ifs' about completely shutting out some

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1127376279891184922005-09-22T02:55:00.000-05:002006-07-12T23:20:19.786-05:00

Okay, am back aqui con fuego! (here with fire!...Spanish & pronouced like the title above).Here we go with the answers to the questions you asked. I had to marshall my two personalities to accomplish this gratifying task of looking within to see what lies without. Tried to be honest as possible & held nothing back regardless of how well you may know me or even who else reads this blog. I hope

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1126507766191770512005-09-12T01:25:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:27:19.426-05:00

It’s very encouraging to see that many of you fine people have been opening your ‘e-homes’ to & even visiting this little, bead-eyed kid sporting the long-sleeved white top with the greenish-blue overalls & the unmistakable over-sized Rasta hat:) To anyone observant enough, this here has been the poster child of Maarifa, my English blog. I hope that besides serving as my preferred avatar (Am with

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1125907091732415022005-09-06T01:00:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:27:32.210-05:00

At least twice a month, usually on a Friday, I have friends over for dinner, a movie & whatever else in the name of fun that extends to the wee hours of the morning. With six other friends we got to do just that while on my recent break and the result is this photo ad whose theme I hope would speak for itself:)It features my good friend & neighbour who I hope doesn’t hate me too much for what

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1125345359298158482005-08-29T23:05:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:27:51.000-05:00

It’s time. Time to call off the recess and get back into the building. Time to let nature take its course now that I am done thinking, planning, rethinking and re-planning.It’s been a thought provoking and enlightening 2-3 week experience that's brought me a fair share of peace of mind now that the clouds have cleared somewhat. I know I gave it my best shot & dealt with the issues the best way I

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1124172163623297532005-08-16T00:43:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:27:58.936-05:00

Eyes wide openBut I cannot seeEyes wide openBut it’s just too cloudyEyes wide openBut I still cannot seeWhat lies around & in front of me?My eyes wide open yet I cannot see. -akiey-I desperately need to take some time off to clear my head. Hopefully, I'll come back better focused & bring joy to my blog family. I love you all & will try not to stay away too long. Until then & until I can see

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1123836438690155622005-08-12T03:43:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:28:06.033-05:00

Ever had the desire to visit or go to a certain place often because you either love the place, the people, have family living there, or it's home but you live or work far away but the occasional visits aren't good enough? If so, then feel free to join me relocate some cities of choice.-Thought I'd relocate Nairobi, the capital city at the heart of the country much closer to the coastal city of

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1123131588742269202005-08-03T23:53:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:28:18.536-05:00

My Dreams, Work and Life are often intertwined & this tends to show in my oftentimes crazy online personality (grin,grin!). The insomniac in me dreams mostly during my waking, walking, working, washing, writing, worrying... moments (read that again, and very fast!!).I envy Nick who values good sleep & even analyzed his sleep routine with surgical precision (great post man!), and I smiled & teased

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1121851450206055572005-07-20T04:24:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:28:33.123-05:00

-Plz click on photo for better view-One of my many guilty pleasures is interacting with total strangers and taking photos of them…often with their approval. Since I also have an insane affinity for t-shirts that have well-designed iconic images on them, my camera recently worked overtime during a late night stroll with friends in town as we went to see a fireworks display.I came across these kool

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1121239673599077702005-07-13T01:47:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:28:39.013-05:00

This post is inspired by this site's efforts to bring together people from all over the world in a photo sharing experience to stand together with Londoners and the UK as they get on the path to recovery. The many photos already submitted carry the message: We're Not Afraid, which is also aimed at the perpetrators of this senseless violence.The site is currently reorganizing so they could cater

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1120198807136827182005-07-01T01:20:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:29:07.000-05:00

Life is not meant to be easy my child; but take courage: it can be delightful. -George Bernard ShawAt least every 2 days I come across a photo or artwork whose appeal I find virtually impossible to resist. The original, unaltered pics from which I made this montage were no exception and I am very grateful to Mer i969, a fellow photo aficionado for allowing me to give these pics, which he called

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1118944813997139102005-06-16T13:00:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:29:24.030-05:00

On this day, June 16, 1971, a little baby boy was born to a Panther activist young girl named Afeni Shakur.19 years later, the little boy, who growing up was close friends and school mates with the likes of Jada Pinkett-Smith, laid the foundation that cemented his iconic status as a thought-provoking multi-talented poet, lyricist, actor, activist, screenwriter, rapper, entertainer, revolutionary

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1117825736939313952005-06-03T14:08:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:29:32.353-05:00

Thanks to encouragement from a blogger friend, I got the guts to post this fanatical tale.As a little pre-nursery school kid, I was so much into the Safari Rally craze that I would sit for hours by the radio or in front of the Tv and attentively follow the rally updates. This was mostly around the time Joginder Singh was winning the annual rally like it was his homemade game or something. I don't

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1116964851653230872005-05-24T15:00:00.006-05:002011-01-10T00:04:38.133-05:00

Back in Form Two (9th/10th grade), a teacher we thought wasn't coming in for the mid-morning double lesson caught me and two other classmates scribbling & drawing some bizarre stuff on the class board while the rest of the class acted as harsh critiques. We were all good students but often fooled around in class & got away with all sorts of crazy things so long as it wasn’t too noisy to get the

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Touch somebody, mhm,mhm, not so playfully...but for all those times U needed them to steady up your courage,and for all those moments that life's a challengethat shook up their faith & confidenceand they came running to you for solace.-akiey-"Nishike, Tushikamane" -Swahili Saying"All that you Touch, you Change. All that you Change, Changes You" -Octavia E. Butler

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"Vacation is what you take when you can't take what you've been taking any longer" --The LionAfter all is said and done, I feel like I need me some vacation. Six long months will do ... just so I can visit Mombasa's North & South Coasts for 5 months & then spend a month in either Bahia or at one of my dream places in Cuba. Wanna come along? Suggest a destination then pack a few Tshirts, 3 pairs

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Fellow bloggers and I have had several uplifting blog conversations with Pope Benedict XVI & I must say he's one avid blogger with a down-to-earth personality. He has an amazing sense of humor and the wit of the guy next door. He gives and takes advice and can even take up any challenge. A blogger friend & I discussed this & we both agreed that so long as this Pope doesn't forget & overstep the

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-Please click on image for better view of printed words-Two weeks ago while doing my usual fun stuff: devouring a magazine cover-to-cover to catch up on music news, I came across a remarkable interview in the Vibe May 2005 edition (yes, the one with that controversial cover that I find quiet ok!). It featured the incredible Steve Stoute, whose 10 Secrets of Success mirror mine so much I share

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1114136511651779652005-04-21T21:21:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:30:17.813-05:00

Edit: RIP John Garang (Aug 1st '05), we're all very sad that you didn't live to see the fruits of your life-long, brave struggle to fight for the rights, freedom & dignity of Southern Sudan.----------A picture is worth a thousand words, and in some cases I think it's worth a gazillion interpretations. This is from tomorrow's (April 22, 2005) edition of The Standard newspaper.-This got me thinking

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1113094347362945772005-04-09T19:50:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:30:26.456-05:00

Update: Due to the growing interest in this post both here and on email, I thought I would rework the title of this entry to allow room for all interested to feel free to contribute their definition(s) of what they consider friend(s). Many thanks in advance for the interest :)I stumbled upon this guy's very interesting blog while searching for some unique writing online. I like the way he defines

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1112966364749949802005-04-08T08:19:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:30:33.980-05:00

Original unaltered photo: www.udkow.comYou know you got it going on when you've got the one person you have a crazy crush on rocking a trucker hat with your name on it ,huh? Yep, Tweet, your "It's Me Again" is very soothing & headed to be a classic.Well, guess I just let the cat out of the bag..., 3 yrs years of a never explained crush that only seems to get better with time...must be all that

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Something amazing is in the offing starting today. The tireless efforts of Mentalacrobatics & his devoted team comprising Mama Junkyard, Maitha & Mshairi are bearing fruit with today's launch of KenyaUnlimited, an "online community aimed at and maintained by Kenyans and friends of Kenya."Created behind closed doors in March 2005, this fresh-faced, multi-functional website is the new host for

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1111978239278073872005-03-27T21:50:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:32:54.230-05:00

Finally completed Phase 2 & 3 of the gallery which now houses about 175 images in different themes & categories. Feels like it's been in the works too long but this sincere tribute is one of the most recent that I put in the collection. Created this in the home-studio with the larger-than-life 'Pac pic I developed off an image I had on a T-shirt.Just a few final touch ups in & around the

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1111873082754363752005-03-26T16:38:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:37:47.676-05:00

What better way to end an insomniac 'all niter' than with the very funny, informative & entertaining Russ Parr Morning Show? :)Ofcourse Mr.Russ is the engine behind the show & having done it for so many years (remember back when he hosted it with Olivia as the Russ Parr & Olivia Foxx Show?) he's really at home with all the issues ranging from current affairs, improvs, call ins, artiste interviews

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1110282057836013702005-03-08T06:40:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:38:00.410-05:00

Put together this photo canvass comprising a couple album covers & photo ops as a ......Tribute to MC SOLAAR, the artiste from whom I learned Parisian slang (l'argot) some 15 yrs ago. I've been a die-hard fan of his very unique, rhythmic 'mega-flow' French rap & I've been taken in by his immensly diverse lyrical content, poetic prowess & word-play since he came onto the scene in 1990 with his

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1109905848039842862005-03-03T22:10:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:28:56.950-05:00

New York CityOriginally uploaded by Barrybar. Aaah, I just had to blog this from the flikcr.com album of my highly gifted photo-enthousiast friend Patrick in NYC.Anyone close to me knows I would stop at nothing to catch a Jill Scott show. Like my gal Mary J. Blige, her gift of music gives greater meaning to life.Psst...my ex-g/friend still teases me about me getting those "Mary moments" nearly

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1109850453201272632005-03-03T06:47:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:38:08.913-05:00

I satisfy my humongous appetite for books & music via amazon.com & I just remembered that I recently wrote an online review for Nas' most recent release on the amazon online store. Thought I'd repost it here for my own records. The Great are haunted by their greatness, and if greatness were a demon then with this double disc "Street's Disciple", Nas has lyrically tamed, excorcized and

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1108416530046675312005-02-14T16:28:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:38:24.356-05:00

Not yet a NY Times bestseller but it's always tops on my list,...lmao!Anyway, this is a must read for me every day & the author/executive editor keeps updating this series with some pretty amazing (unpredictable) entries. I just wish I knew in advance what the next plot will be but guess that takes all the fun & suspense out of what should otherwise be a good read, huh?

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1108091733734034982005-02-10T22:15:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:38:45.966-05:00

"Bent out of Shape" is what I thought when I saw this messed up bike in the street. It's been laying here for I would say... the past 2 years & nobody seems to ever notice it. Actually, I doubt anybody stops to detect that the front tyre (tire) is so messed up it's 'tired' & very out of shape! I pass here a couple of times a week & it's only today that I took notice of the bike's state, lol!Guess

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1107904092415063022005-02-08T18:08:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:38:57.640-05:00

The 'warmish' winter sun, peeking & teasing as it sets by the park along Kent's Route 59. You can imagine the place looks totally different in the spring & summer.Guess I should come by here in a couple of months & take another sunset shot with all the trees heavily laden with leaves & all the grass swaying in the pleasant, gentle, evening breeze.

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1106881566918317952005-01-27T22:06:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:38:35.016-05:00

What'z really going on here? ... Somebody looking through a glazz window ?... photoz gone crazy, or... just my eyez playin' trickz on me?! * Click image to find out :))!*

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1105893220848639042005-01-26T11:33:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:41:50.763-05:00

We had spent close to an hour and a half looking for a parking spot for the two cars...the Chicago Bears were having a home game & that's a big thing in the city of Chicago. There was just so much going on in town with people all over and lots of cars everywhere. Honestly, you would be forgiven to think that everybody and their momma were in town for the game or for a hang out that day; so it was

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1106680242890534852005-01-25T14:10:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:42:23.916-05:00

This "Dinner Rush" movie poster courtesy of http://www.moviegoods.com/Okay, please bear with me incase you don’t speak French but I just had to get this review for a movie I watched on Sunday done. It's a great English language movie & I encourage everyone to make time to watch it. I will rewrite this in English soon. Felt I should do this review also as a tribute to this beautiful language that

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1106242179946722042005-01-20T13:29:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:42:04.683-05:00

I met this very enthousiastic Native-American gentleman during the last Pow-Wow in Kent and we got to learn a lot from each other.I edited this photo at around 11am today. The original photo I took was all clear, sharp & with a similar color spectrum but today I decided to play around with it & add a few touches here & there to create the impression of looking at him through a 'mirage' or a very

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1106065441873589782005-01-18T11:24:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:40:21.783-05:00

Here is a photo I just finished working on to give it that feel of a comic book image.This particular photo I took while visting Charlotte, N. Carolina with friends from Maryland (what's up A+ & Cl!?). At this moment I was inside the car at the intersection of 3rd Street and South Poplar Street. I've loved using and working with panoramic images long before my photography went digital. I should

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1106065277737150962005-01-18T11:21:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:40:36.286-05:00

Here is another photo I worked on to bring out the impression of it being a painting of sorts.This I took by the lake located some five mins drive from home. I like coming here with friends in the summer. The place has a certain unique freshness to it all year round. I should be posting a winter photo with all the snow frozen on the lake.

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1105889388387649172005-01-16T10:29:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:40:50.300-05:00

I loved this photo so much I had to add it to my favorites section. Am glad theowner got back to me with info on how she put this image together (from 3 photos!). No doubt Photoshop rocks. Me thinks I'll invest in it:)Plz click on image for a better view...dec 27th 3/3Originally uploaded by sita puddin pie. .

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1105888610652857942005-01-16T10:16:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:41:07.930-05:00

Thailand: New Year's 2yrs agoOriginally uploaded by akiey. Wonderful photo I received from a good friend that lived & worked in Thailand for a couple of years...now based in Johannesburg, S.Africa.Merci infiniment Isabelle, et passe mes souhaits à ta belle famille!-akiey-

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1105317382621057922005-01-09T19:30:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:40:11.953-05:00

It's 7.30 pm, Sunday Jan 9/'05:I most probably figured out the problem I had with the posting time. I republished this blog after fixing the regional time zone settings to -5EST. For some silly reason it was stuck on -8hrs California/Vancouver time which I found to be a very big inconvenience since many posts would appear to be hours old when the're probably hotter than breaking news. Ok, now

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1105256267653487422005-01-09T05:33:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:39:39.716-05:00

I have been trying out the different settings to see how this new blog tool works and all has been fine except for this time setting tool.It seems to be one hour behind and that really pisses me off (urrgh!). I don't want you guys to have problems while posting so I will work on it for another 20mins. If it fails I'll just roll into bed.Ok, here we go again!

akieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336674344923144184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10042460.post-1105254870770495752005-01-09T05:12:00.000-05:002006-06-21T01:39:22.486-05:00

Hi all,This is the first trial post for this new blog I have just set up at blogspot.com. I hope we'll all get to meet here to share ideas, exchange views & experiences, photos, and...just to let loose and have lots of fun:)Take care and hope to see you here often.-akiey-

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