A ghanaian at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games

Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong, nicknamed the Snow Leopard, is on the prowl for a gold in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic games. He has drawn a lot of interest as an African skiing in the Olympics after his introduction to snow 5 years ago. The Alpine Slalom race is scheduled to take place on February 27, 2010. He will make history as the first Ghanian skiing in the Winter Olympics.

Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong, Alpine Skiing
Height: 180 cm (5' 10")
Weight: 85 kg (187 lbs)
Date of Birth: December 19, 1974
Age: 35
Nationality: Ghana
Birthplace: Great Britain
Nickname: Snow Leopard. (ghanaweb.com, 12 Mar 2009)
Other Sports: He represented Ghana at the West African Student games in tennis. (bbc.co.uk, 28 Jul 2009)
Education: Tourism-University of Cape Coast: Cape Coast, Ghana

Quite the athlete, he also represented Ghana in the West African Student Games in tennis. Kwame took ski lessons when he got a job as a receptionist at a ski center. In an interview with BBC, he stated that , “The only thing we [Africans] have to overcome is the cold.” He credits his family and his faith in God for his success.


Dedicated to encouraging Ghanaian youth to ski, he has set up the Ghanian Winter Olympic Association and is working on building an artificial ski slope in Akuapem Hills, Mamfe, Ghana.


He supports Sabre, a British charity that builds schools in deprived areas of Ghana, and donates his spare money to a charity that is working on help save the snow leopard from extinction.
To cheer him on watch the Winter Olympics on February 27, 2010 and let us see if he brings the Africa’s first gold in this year’s Winter Olympics.


For the official website of the 2010 Winter olympics games click HERE


I wish him the best of luck.

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Drake's New Music: Fear

Check out this new song from Drake entitled, “Fear.” The rapper/singer “vents” about his new found appeal and the problems that come with it. This track will be featured on the “So Far Gone” mixtape re-release that is available since September 15th online and in stores.

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The Lyrics

Drake talking:

This is why I do this shit.

I think they call this, uhm, venting.

Verse 1:

Look Uhh. This is me. Still the same. They want the hits. I play the game.

No auto tune, but you can feel the pain.

It all comes spilling out like i hit a vein.

Watt up lil Braw. Watt up slum Ville.

I hope you know that yall the reason i have fun still.

The fans thinking that we all signed for one meal.

Equal opportunities rapping, that shit is unreal. That aint how it works.

That aint that how it goes. And I been getting high to balance out the lows.

And I could use a writer to balance my flows.

But I never share my thoughts, This is all a nigga knows.

And every time I try, it opens up my eyes.

These verses are a chance to remembered and reprised.

And I would be performing just as long as Im alive.

So every word I utter will be mine.

Chorus:

Dont believe the lies. Look me in my eyes.

Please dont be scared of me. Please dont be scared of me.

I remember you. This feeling isnt new.

So please dont be scared of me. Please dont be scared of me.

Oh oh oh oh oh uhh.

Verse 2:

I never cried when Pac died. But I probably will when Hov does.

And if my tears hold value, then i would drop one for every single thing he showed us.

And Ill be standing in a puddle. I stay away from niggas that could land me in some trouble.

And ima keep it honest. Am so tired of being subtle.

Its just me, Forty, O, and nich standing in a huddle.

Staring at the members of my team.

Who get questioned about they profit from this 40 million dollar scheme.

Just know that am in debt for you defending all our dreams.

I hope you tell your family this shit aint what it seems.

But yall the reason for a lot of my devotion.

You know I spend money because spending time is hopeless.

And know I pop bottles cuz i bottle my emotions.

At least I put it all in the open.

Chorus:

Dont believe the lies. Look me in my eyes.

Please dont be scared of me. Please dont be scared of me.

I remember you. This feeling isnt new.

So please dont be scared of me. Please dont be scared of me.

oh oh oh oh oh uhh.

Verse 3:

Look. Fuck all yall.

We ignore villains here.

Premature millionaires. Welcome to my realest year.

Yeah.

I swear we making a killah here.

I should be on top of the world here just chillen here. Uh.

But its funny having fans.

Who find you before anybody ever has the chance,

and build you up so you could be the biggest in the game.

And realize when your there, sometimes the shit dont feel the same. Yeah.

And plus things are just so real at home

People think Ive changed just because my appilla grown

And now security follow me everywhere so im never actually am alone,

i just always feel alone.

I think im scared of what the future holds.

I was wishing for some things and now am used to those.

Every girl I meet thinks im fucking groupie hoes.

The honesty of my music has left me too exposed.

All my old friends think i got a new crowd.

And people seem to notice every time I do smile.

I guess that mean they come few and far between.

Even though am living out what you would call the dream.

Yeah. And my uncle aint even messaging me.

And him missing in my life is kind of messing with me.

I hope this isnt one of those forever things.

Its funny how money can change everything.

Chorus:

Dont believe the lies. Look me in my eyes.

Please dont be scared of me. Please dont be scared of me.

I remember you. This feeling isnt new.

So please dont be scared of me. Please dont be scared of me.

oh oh oh oh oh uhh.

Drake never ceases to amaze me with his lyrical talent. I love how most of his songs sound like he’s talking to himself. His music is very refreshing.

You know why people love Drake, its because people want him to succeed & that's because his music has real emotion behind it, people can relate to it.

His music is real, I can feel his sadness through this song. He has what many rappers lack, they all talk - but no emotion is ever behind their lyrics. His honesty & word play is what is getting him so far.

Not just over-blown hype.

I wish him all the best.

REPPIN TORONTO TO THE FULLEST!

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