Erica Campbell Reacts To Controversy Trailing Her New Song “I Luh God”

Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell caught the attention of many when she decided to incorporate the sound often associated with trap music on her new single “I Luh God”, one of the tracks off her newly re-issued album released “Help 2.0″.

“I luh God, you don’t luh God?… What’s wrong with you?,” she asks at the beginning of the track.

Since its release, Campbell has received a lot of flak for stepping outside of the boundaries of traditional gospel music.

“Wow is this what The Gospel of Jesus Christ has come to. Is this what worship has come to. Be not conformed to this world but be yet transformed by the renewing of your mind,” one listener wrote under a performance of the song uploaded to YouTube.

Some have compared the song to previous releases by Kirk Franklin and God’s Property, which include “Stomp” featuring Salt of the female rap duo Salt-N-Pepa.

During a recent interview on The Tom Joyner Morning Show, Campbell spoke on the ongoing controversy.

“Everyone doesn’t speak properly. Everyone doesn’t live in a well-maintained manicured neighborhood. People live in rough neighborhoods and they speak how they speak. No matter where you are, you have to acknowledge that you’re blessed. Everybody don’t like it. Some people are upset about it, but they’ll be all right. God don’t live in a box. Why should I?,” she explained.

Watch Erica Campbell perform “I Luh God” during eOne’s After Party

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Source: Praise World  Radio

The Origin of Ankara

“An image of ‘African fabric’ isn’t necessarily authentically [and wholly] African” – Yinka Shonibare. African print, popularly known as Ankara, has gained popularity in the global fashion scene since 2010. The material is primarily associated with Africa mainly because of the tribal-like patterns and motifs. Since it’s ascension in global fashion, much talk has focused on whether or not African fabric is authentically African given the fact that the fabric was in fact originally made in Europe.

Ankara was formerly known as Dutch wax print. It was originally manufactured by the Dutch for the Indonesian textile market. But, by mistake or design, these prints garnered significantly more interest in West African than in Indonesia. Recognizing this opportunity, the Dutch decided to focus on West Africa. As such, the prints changed to reflect African culture and lifestyle more. African print was henceforth born. As you might suspect, this is the condensed gist of the issue. 

The long and short though is the universal acceptance of these prints in the West African market specifically. Ankara is one of the cheapest traditional fabrics (made even cheaper when Chinese manufacturing of the fabric became widespread). If you notice, other African fabrics like Aso Oke are reserved for special occasions, but Ankara is used for everyday wear.

But back to the authenticity of the fabric; obviously, the origins of Ankara are not at all African but rather European. However, I still see Ankara as authentic African Print because of what it represents (as opposed to where it was first made). Does the fabric represent African culture? Is Africa the first thing that comes to mind when you look at Ankara? Do Africans generally identify with the prints? I can confidently answer ‘Yes’ to these questions and as such proving the authenticity of the Print. Also, I see no reason why we can’t recognize the influence that the Dutch had on Ankara. After all, they’ve played their part but now it’s in the hands of Africans to use the fabric to promote our own culture.

Source: Muse Origins

ANKARA LACE FOR THE YEAR

Hey guys we bring to you different Ankara lace to prepare you for the year. Check Them Out Below:

# 1. April by kumbi is one budding designer, this false peplum sequin sheer dress is perfection, paired with a nude colored head gear and gold jewelries.

# 2. This is a pink lace and mesh dress paired with a purple head gear and silver accessories.Design by a house filled with a vision called Odio Mimonet

# 3. This is gorgeously a yellow lace dress sewn into a floor length off shoulder dress with a train,with a blue and white head gear and a brooch.

# 4. This angelic look by actress Mide martins in a white lace long sleeve floor length dress paired with a jubilee head gear and a peach purse

# 5. This is a simple ankara style with, a sweetheart neckline crisscross double yoke dress with a gold jewelries and a black purse.

Source: Ma Divas

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