Charles Taylor sentenced to 50 years in Prison for War Crimes

Charles Taylor listening to his sentence. (AFP: Toussaint Kluiters)

Charles Taylor, the former President of Liberia and ex- war lord was sentenced to 50 years in prison for his role in war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the civil war in Sierra leone in the 1990s.

Richard Lussick, the Judge presiding over the sentencing in an international court for Sierra Leone at Hagues said that Mr Taylor had been found guilty of „aiding and abetting, as well as planning, some of the most heinous and brutal crimes recorded in human history”

The judge said that the lengthy prison term is to reflect his position when the crime was committed, adding that “Leadership must be carried out by example by the prosecution of crimes, not the commission of crimes,”

Taylor was found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity in April. He was accused of supplying Sierra Leone rebels with weapons and received diamonds in return.

He is the first head of state to be sentenced by an international court since Nuremberg trials after World War II.

Serves him right. Good riddance to a very bad rubbish.

Bob Marley: Documentary Movie

Bob Marley

A documentary movie on life of Reggae Icon, Bob Marley has been released. The fim shows the beginning of his carrier to the time he became an international star.

The film also documented his performances and interviews done by close family members and friends.

Artists in Marley’s family and Macdonald worked together to produce the film.

Motse Mabuse wants to see confident men in ‘Let’s Dance

Motse Mabuse

This year’s edition of RTL’s dance programme „Let’s Dance“ ended last week Thursday with Magdalena Brzeska as the winner.

This programme has produced more female winners than male. The only male winner of the contest is Wayne Capendale.

In an effort to have male winners at the end of the programme that Motse Mabuse, one of the Judges in “Let’s Dance” in an interview with "Promiflash" stated that she would like to see more men in the competition. Men who are confident. Most men are afraid to participate in Let’s Dance.

Motshegetsi “Motsi” Mabuse became popular for being in the judge’s panel in the “Super Talent” and “Lets Dance”.

Kanye West leads BET Music Awards Nominations

Kanye West

Kanye West has the most nominations at the upcoming Bet Awards with seven followed by Beyonce who has six and her husband Jay-z,  five nominations.

“Watch the Throne” and “Otis” are nominated for the video of the year. Jay-Z and West collaborated on the two songs last year.

Beyonce’s “Love on Top” and “Countdown” are nominated for the same category.

Other multiple nominees are Christ brown, Lil Wayne, Drake and J Cole. Usher’s “climax” is the fifth nominee.

The nominations for the Bet Music Awards was announced in May in New York. The awards will take place on July 1, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Samuel L Jackson will host the awards. And live performances by Christ Brown and Nicki Minaj.

The indispensability of motherhood

Today is Mother’s day. A day set aside to honour mothers and celebrate motherhood for their contributions to humanity. Mothers are role models, caretakers, great managers, superheroes and nurturers. The importance of motherhood cannot be over empahasized even as it has lately been under siege.

The roles of motherhood are dependent on family and culture. However every mother wants the best for her children. The most common responsibilities of motherhood is to ensure that her children get the best of love, comfort and safety. Mothers sacrifice a lot to make sure her children have food on the table, a roof over their head and are properly cared for.

Motherhood is the most challenging and rewarding of all occupations. Starting from the time of conception  to the time the child or the mother dies. It could be a full-time job for some and part-time job for those who can afford nannies, babysitters and relatives who are willing to help them out. These helps are terrific but the truth is that nannies, babysitters and relatives cannot replace mothers. Mothers are most equipped to care, nurture, love and guide the children. Nannies cannot give the quality care that mothers give. 

Its Mothers Day: Honour your mother

 

Today is Mothers Day you owe her a tribute

Show her that you love and care for her because she is the best. Let her know that she is the best thing that ever happened to you.

Remember the care, the sacrifices and love she showered on you and still doing till date. Don’t fail to pay a tribute to her.

Give her a call if you can’t visit her. Let her know how you feel about her today for it might be too late tomorrow.

Mother’s Day Poem : Mum, You’re S-I-m-p-l-y the best

Sweet mother, you are the best

Sweet mother, I’ll never forget you

For all the pain you endured to raise me

Sweet mother, I’ll never forget you

For all the tears you shed  beside my sick bed

Sweet mother, I’ll never forget you   .

For all the love and care you showed me

Sweet mother, I’ll never forget you