#africa romantic

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Top 10 Romantic Destinations in Africa

Looking for the top 10 most romantic destinations in Africa? The most romantic African cities are worth visiting. Don't miss this list!

Looking for the most romantic destinations in Africa? Some of the most stunning and ideal locations, suitable for a proposal or a honeymoon, may be found all over Africa. Even if Valentine’s Day has passed, romance does not end on that particular day. The Guardian Life has you covered with these fashionable and romantic destinations if you’re seeking for ideas for a romantic getaway to spice up…

[vox-anglosphere]

Journey back in time on the luxury rail route across southern Africa

[natjennie]

watching the flashback scenes in redding weddy caressing my screen while a single silent tear falls, like a mourning army wife in the 40s with a locket. which is appropriate given the subject matter.

[milllewska]

[ennui-lvr]

Are there any other African goths out there. Ive seen other metalheads and punks but I've never seen another Kenyan/African goth (other than myself).

I can't listen to Voodoo Church on my own in the rain forever yall.

[starringcupidpodcast]

Ep. 8: Harper + Charlie

This week we're in the madness of matchmaking and talking about Harper Moore and Charlie Young, from Netflix's Set It Up.

Join Zama as she gushes about sunshine x grumpy grinch pairings, why Charlie had a little growing up to do, how Harper needed to fall out of love with her boss, and why we love despite.

This week's battle takes it to the romantic streets of New York cit-tay with a modern and classic throw down.

Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast for updates and more content.

[blacknyctophilic]

[gregor-samsung]

Fanie Fourie's Lobola (Henk Pretorius, 2013)

[initiala]

What do you mean I’m not supposed to Romanticize the fact that Ernest Shackleton gave Frank Wild his only biscuit for the day during a dangerous, low-supply push out of Antarctica, thus sealing his loyalty forever to the point that eventually Frank’s remains were eventually reinterred next to Ernest’s on South Georgia Island

[djfrancuz]

Toto - Africa Live

[rissiekind]

Concept sketch for another story.

This has nothing to do with Blackmailing a vampire.

No title, yet.

In the heart of bustling modernity, where smartphones rule and classrooms echo with youthful defiance, lived Amelia (could change), a spirited young girl with an unruly streak. Her behavior at school was far from perfect, and after one particularly audacious prank, the school administration decided it was time for a lesson she'd never forget. As part of her punishment, she was forced to accompany her archaeologist mother to a remote excavation site at Mapungubwe, a place rich with history and secrets. Amelia begrudgingly embarked on this journey, her resentment palpable. But little did she know that this expedition would alter the course of her life in ways she could never imagine.

This is Historical Fiction Genre. A story based in fiction. Any relation to IRL is a total coincidence.

Would you read this story?

[lamusique1]

Toto - Africa Mix DJ Francuz

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ABBA - Waterloo 1974

"Waterloo" is a song by Swedish pop group ABBA, with music composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and lyrics written by Stikkan Anderson. It is first single of the group's second studio album of the same name, and their first under the Atlantic label in the US. This was also the first single to be credited to the group performing under the name ABBA. The title and lyrics reference the 1815 Battle of Waterloo, and use it as a metaphor for a romantic relationship.

In 1974, "Waterloo" represented Sweden in the 19th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest held in Brighton, winning the contest and beginning ABBA's path to worldwide fame. The song differed from the standard "dramatic ballad" tradition at the contest by its flavour and rhythm, as well as by its performance. ABBA gave the audience something that had rarely been seen before in Eurovision: flashy costumes (including silver platform boots), a catchy uptempo song and simple choreography. It was the first winning entry in a language other than that of their home country; prior to 1973, all Eurovision singers had been required to sing in their country's native tongue, a restriction that was lifted briefly for the contests between 1973 and 1976 (thus allowing "Waterloo" to be sung in English), then reinstated before ultimately being removed again in 1999. Watch the performance in Swedish here. Sveriges Radio released a promo video for "Waterloo" that was directed by film director Lasse Hallström, whose first notable English-language film success was What's Eating Gilbert Grape in 1993. ABBA recorded the German and French versions of "Waterloo" in March and April 1974; the French version was adapted by Alain Boublil, who would later go on to co-write the 1980 musical Les Misérables.

The song shot to number 1 in the UK and stayed there for two weeks, becoming the first of the band's nine UK number 1's, and the 16th biggest selling single of the year in the UK. It also topped the charts in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, West Germany, Ireland, Norway, and Switzerland, while reaching the Top 3 in Austria, France, the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden. Unlike other Eurovision-winning tunes, the song's appeal transcended Europe: "Waterloo" also topped the charts in South Africa, and reached the Top 10 in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Rhodesia, and the US (peaking at number 6, their third-highest-charting US hit after number 1 "Dancing Queen" and number 3 "Take a Chance on Me"). In 2005, at Eurovision fiftieth anniversary competition Congratulations: 50 Years of the Eurovision Song Contest, "Waterloo" was chosen as the best song in the contest's history.

"Waterloo" is featured in the encore of the musical Mamma Mia!. The song does not have a context or a meaning. It is just performed as a musical number in which members of the audience are encouraged to get up off their seats and sing, dance and clap along. The song is performed by the cast over the closing credits of the film Mamma Mia!, but is not featured on the official soundtrack. It is also performed as part of the story in the sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, by Hugh Skinner and Lily James.

The Australian film Muriel's Wedding (1994), features "Waterloo" in a pivotal scene in which lead Toni Collette bonds with the character played by Rachel Griffiths. The film's soundtrack, featuring five ABBA tracks, is widely regarded as having helped to fuel the revival of popular interest in ABBA's music in the mid-1990s. "Waterloo" features prominently in the 2015 science-fiction film The Martian. The song plays as the film's lead, played by Matt Damon, works to ready his launch vehicle for a last-chance escape from Mars. In "Mother Simpson", the eighth episode of the seventh season of The Simpsons, Mr. Burns plays "Ride of the Valkyries" from a tank about to storm the Simpson home, but the song is cut-off and "Waterloo" is played, to which Smithers apologizes, advising he "must have accidentally taped over that".

"Waterloo" received a total of 89% yes votes!

(the video is posted by ABBA's own account, not Eurovision's = safe to watch)

[ronovanwrites]

6 Questions with Gary Born, author of The File.

6 Questions with Gary Born, author of The File. #MondayBlogs #IARTG #Thriller #Action #BYNR #Debut #FemaleProtagonist @booksforwardpr

Leaning into his experience as a preeminent international lawyer, Born weaves an exciting tale that spans Africa, the Middle East and Europe in a relentless pursuit of WWII Nazi intel that will enthrall the reader from the first page. The File Enter Sara West, a tenacious botany graduate student on a scientific expedition in the heart of the African jungle. During her research, she stumbles upon…

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An African safari vacation can be an incredibly romantic experience. Imagine taking a sunset game drive with your loved one, watching elephants and lions roam the savannah together, or going on a hot air balloon ride at dawn with a stunning view of the African wilderness. There are many safari destinations in Africa, each with its unique charm.