Posted on July 18 by Alanagh Recreant
“The world needs symbols. The world needs to highlight the best values we can find in certain human beings. And we have them as a reference of what we would like to be. Mandela is one of those”, says Graca Marcel (his wife) who shares his life. On 18 July 2008, the world’s ‘Madiba’ turns [...]
Filed under: secondlife | Tagged: africa, mandela, secondlife, uthango, virtualafrica | 1 Comment »
Posted on May 1 by Alanagh Recreant
Uthango started Africa Day in Second Life ‘08 at Orange, and offered some beautiful free African clothes by SOLYLENCE Designs to all attendees. The dynamic Radio Soukous made some music for us, with the liaison of Caramba Vella in-world. It was the perfect start to a day that held much promise… Two panel discussions and stunning performance by Duncan Sage (SL) a master percussionist led to the launch of VIRTUAL AFRICA, and introduction of a very clever AI meerkat and tour of the Savannah. The day concluded itself with a party led by DJ Doubledown Tandino at AFRICAN RAIN - a special club designed for us by Eshi Otawara. It was a wonderful event!
Filed under: africa, secondlife, uthango, virtual africa | Tagged: AfricaDay, Orange, orange-island, secondlife, uthango, virtualafrica | 5 Comments »
Posted on April 21 by Alanagh Recreant
Uthango brings Africa to Second Life, with the first annual Africa Day in-world - linked to launching a 3D-environment to celebrate wildlife in Africa, and another sim, Robben Island, to strengthen the community of Africans.
Filed under: secondlife, virtual africa | Tagged: africa, african rain, hamlet au, komm-passion, secondlife, uthango, virtual africa, virtualafrica | 6 Comments »