Comments on: The First Family Arrives in Africa

By: BlackAmericanPrincess

BlackAmericanPrincess — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:31:16 +0000

OMG luxuriate, please email me at blkamerprincess@yahoo.com. I definitely want an Obama sundress, thanks so much in advance! Just lemme know how to pay you and we can make this happen. :)

By: Luxuriate

Luxuriate — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:21:07 +0000

lol…it is just a title
most of our brothers and sisters (African Americans) are usually given titles when they come to Africa as a way of honoring and welcoming them.

Blv me, I love that she is getting the title, especially at Cape Coast because of the significance…and makes much sense

YOU GO! QUEEN MICHELLE:)

By: Luxuriate

Luxuriate — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:08:27 +0000

ghanaweb.com, allafrica.com, or just google...i will search for more

By: Luxuriate

Luxuriate — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:07:39 +0000

I am currently in Ghana, will be coming back next month…if u don't have any hook-ups yet let me know…and what style u want…shirt, blouse or just the material…there are different kinds…lots to chose from…and if have a preference color…just let me know if u still need one

By: texascowgirl

texascowgirl — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:58:47 +0000

Actually I think it's a reference to this:

"A council or durbar of local chiefs has been summoned to a ceremony to mark the occasion at which the First Lady will be granted the title of Queen of the Cape Coast. She will be presented with a hand-made wooden stool as a symbol of family stability and rolls of colourful kente cloth."

They could just be being jackasses, but it's possible they aren't.

By: rikyrah

rikyrah — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:44:17 +0000

Can I bitch, JJP family...

HOW COME..one of the BLACK FOLKS at CNN couldn't go to AFRICA WITH THE PRESIDENT?

HOW COME....it's Anderson Cooper?

'Splain to me, people.
'Splain to me.

By: rikyrah

rikyrah — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:37:52 +0000

Anyone know what time the President will be speaking in Ghana and where we can see it ON TV?

By: Angelar

Angelar — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:55:57 +0000

believe me, watching the wing nuts in action should sell a cd…

By: caribgirl

caribgirl — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:52:13 +0000

I agree it's a little strong but the pleasure of watching some wingnuts whip themselves into a frenzy is worth it, especially after all the vile and disparaging comments made they often make about her.

By: cheryl aka jill tubman

cheryl aka jill tubman — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:17:25 +0000

I would love to see Fox News' reaction to that!

By: SDG

SDG — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:47:04 +0000

Yeah. I am pretty indifferent on this one. She had a duty to perform when visiting The Pope. Nothing more or less as far as I was concerned. She was back to her usual self when the visit was over.

By: danadevin74

danadevin74 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:38:59 +0000

they are trying to make that Queen title stick
that punk azz from politico started that

By: Justice58

Justice58 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:29:04 +0000

True!

Tell it!

By: Angelar

Angelar — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:12:28 +0000

I'm not liking this kind of thing about our First Lady ..i.e “Queen Michelle”..don't think it is ok, don't think it should be pursued at ALL.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/afr...

Queen Michelle arrives in triumph as Africa welcomes Obama home

By: isonprize

isonprize — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:40:43 +0000

OK, so for all ya'll who so vociferously hated on Michelle's outfit to visit the Pope, according to the Mrs-O website - Veiled in Moschino, she apparently was being a gracious guest by wearing Moschino, an Italian designer.

Again, I don't think it was her best look, but given the moment and similar outfits that former First Ladies have worn, I think she was perfectly appropriate.

By: Angelar

Angelar — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:35:08 +0000

me too, but you know even most us reg folks here in the U.S. won't be able to meet him

By: spirit_55z

spirit_55z — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:25:13 +0000

isonprize, email me. I just might make that WANT come true!

awareof411@gmail.com

By: spirit_55z

spirit_55z — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:23:04 +0000

The boy, Felix Agyaba Afriyie, had travelled from the city of Kumasi, nearly 300 kilometres from Accra, to welcome Mr. Obama. Wearing a shirt with Mr. Obama's portrait emblazoned on it, he beamed with pride as the crowd mobbed him.”

Now that's LOVE.

By: danadevin74

danadevin74 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:19:54 +0000

i wish the reg folks had a chance to meet the Obama's

By: Angelar

Angelar — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:12:05 +0000

This almost makes me want to cry for the feelings invested.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/crowd...

Geoffrey York

Accra — From Saturday's Globe and Mail
Last updated on Friday, Jul. 10, 2009 08:39PM EDT

"At the age of 78, stooped and slow but still full of energy, Constance Ankrah was determined not to miss this moment.

She donned her best Sunday dress, put on her pearl necklace, powdered her face, bought a U.S. flag and a bouquet of artificial flowers, and headed to the airport to wait for Barack Obama.

“I'm very happy to see the first black president of the United States visiting Ghana,” she said, beaming as she joined a crowd of nearly 1,000 singing and dancing fans of Mr. Obama at the airport in Accra Friday night.

“I told all my friends that I was coming to the airport. I'm so happy to give him a welcome to Ghana.”

Mr. Obama arrived on Air Force One after a flight from Italy, where he was attending the G8 summit. He and his wife, Michelle, walked down the airplane's stairs at 9:20 p.m., holding hands with their daughters, Sasha and Malia. They were greeted by Ghana's President, John Atta Mills, and a long line of dignitaries in traditional Ghanaian dress.

The U.S. President might be the most popular celebrity ever to visit Ghana. Even the dignitaries were taking photos of Mr. Obama with their cellphones as they waited to greet him on the red carpet.

Before entering his armoured limousine, Mr. Obama took a slight detour to watch a performance of traditional dancers and drummers on the airport tarmac.

Thousands of Ghanaians lined the streets of Accra last night, hoping for a glimpse of Mr. Obama's limousine.

Police and security personnel were everywhere, watching every street corner. An estimated 10,000 police have been deployed during Mr. Obama's visit. For security reasons, every stop he makes will be tightly controlled and limited to invited guests, with no opportunities for ordinary Ghanaians to see him.

At the airport, hundreds of excited Obama fans waited up to six hours for the arrival of Air Force One. Many sang songs of praise for the President, and some waved signs with his election slogan, “Yes we can.” Hawkers in the crowd were selling a range of Obama T-shirts, U.S. flags and even Obama fly swatters.

When the crowd discovered a 12-year-old boy who bore a striking resemblance to a young Barack Obama, they swarmed around him with their cameras. The boy, Felix Agyaba Afriyie, had travelled from the city of Kumasi, nearly 300 kilometres from Accra, to welcome Mr. Obama. Wearing a shirt with Mr. Obama's portrait emblazoned on it, he beamed with pride as the crowd mobbed him."