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Success allows me to explore my African roots

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By Manish PandeyBBC Newsbeat Konvict KultureAkon says there was resistance to his promotion of Afrobeats earlier in his careerRnB star Akon has been in the music business for almost 20 years. And the Senagalese-American singer says he's finally able to start making music for himself. Born in the USA, Akon spent his childhood moving between New Jersey and the African country. He learned to play several western and African instruments, but when he started to pursue a musical career in the early 2000s, he says producers were only interested in one side of his heritage. Read More...

What were some effects of the Columbian Exchange three worlds meet quizlet?

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What were some effects of the Columbian Exchange? Africa grew wealthy from the slave trade, the Americas gained gold from Europe, and the merchant class of Europe was born. Africa’s population declined, the Americas flourished with plants from Europe, and wealth flowed in the European economy.Click to see full answer. In this way, what were some effects of the Columbian Exchange quizlet?The main effect of the Columbian Exchange was diseases that were carried by the explorers killed 90% of Native Americans. Read More...

Can you use an air compressor to blow up a pool?

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The absolute best thing to use is an air compressor. With the flip of a switch or a push of a button, you can inflate a large pool in minutes and those pool toys in just seconds. It eliminates all the negative side effects of the other options, and is by far the most efficient way to complete the task.Click to see full answer. Similarly, you may ask, how do you inflate without a pump? Read More...