By Yixiang Zeng
A talk about black conscious music encouraged young people to reach out their dreams and keep learning to discover their potential.
The talk, organised by Akoben Awards ended this year's Black History Month at Gayton Road Library in Harrow town centre last week.
Rap artist Kimba joined the discussion and talked about his newly produced educational CD 'African History: Did you know?' for the Awards.
The Akoben Awards is an organisation which aims to introduce positive and uplifting black music to the community's youngsters, rather than the stereotypical violent or sexual theme related music.
He introduced a song called Oh This Life is for You to the audience, he said: “The lyrics is about inspiring young people reach their goals.
“It is quite important for black history by encouraging young people to follow their dreams.”
He then pointed out the community's business legend Tony Wade who can act as a role model to help youngsters build up their confidence and self-esteem.
Another highlight during the event was Kimba's introduction to another song called Be a Student, he said: “It is quite important that we all want to learn.
“The more we can learn, the more we can take it better to support the black people here. If we want a better society, we all need to learn.”
Among the audience who enjoyed the talk was 10-year-old Lana Agyeman, a Year Five student from Buxlow Preparatory School in Wembley.
He said: “It is very enjoyable. It gives me more about black music and I like the singing and dance.”
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