Safiya Oni | singer ̷ songwriter

Whitney The Great

2012-02-11T21:08:00.002-05:00

rest in paradise Ms Houston

The Love Yourself Exfoliation Facial

2012-02-01T16:29:00.002-05:00

The Do-it Yourself, Love Yourself Exfoliation Facial.

Ingredients: (I recommend organic but that is your choice)

brown sugar
freshly cut lemons
almond oil
grape seed oil
water (alkaline is recommended but that is your choice)

Instructions:

Get a small pot

put all the ingredients in the pot on very very low

{do not put too much sugar,when contents cool it will be too thick}

when ingredients are melted pour into a cup

let it cool a bit

apply as needed

Exfoliate as you would normally rinsing with luke warm water.

photos coming soon.

Look like a Vixen. Act like a Lady. Official T

2012-01-21T23:12:00.003-05:00

Buy The Official Look like a Vixen Act like a Lady Tee *here*

"Look like a Vixen. Pray like a Monk. Think like a Boss. Act like a Lady." - Safiya Oni Motto

Buy The Official Look like a Vixen Act like a Lady Tee *here*

A Quadruple Threat

2011-12-27T07:22:00.000-05:00

in the choreography studio

What is Child Exploitation?

2011-12-21T20:15:00.000-05:00

What is Child Sex Exploitation or Human Trafficking?

I had really never even known something like that existed until 2009. I had stumbled upon a documentary about little girls and boys as young a 5 years old and up to 16 were being kidnapped and used for child sex slavery. And this was happening right here in our own backyard; here in North America.

The facts I found after watching that documentary; the younger the more expensive. These children don't have a childhood. They face abuse every day; mental, physical and sexual. They are deprived of food if they don't cooperate and beaten until they do.

This happens in larger numbers in cities like Toronto, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and sadly many parts around the world such as Latin America and East Asia. An estimated $9.5 billion is generated in annual revenue from all trafficking activities, with at least $4 billion attributed to the worldwide brothel industry. That fact is just atrocious to me.

Very few get a chance to escape most die of complications from malnourishment, being physically brutalized, some who's wombs are torn die of internal bleeding and others from sexually transmitted diseases. And we are talking about children under the age of 12 years old.

In other cultures around the world these children are not even taken back into their families home because they are considered damaged goods that bring shame to the family. So some children commit suicide or they start a life of prostitution because they think they aren't worthy of anything better.

I was so deeply effected from watching that documentary that I immediately began privately donating to an organization that rescues children from that horrible life. They are set up to help children who are rescued heal from the psychological and physical damaged that has been cause by all the trauma they've experienced. But many organizations get limited support form the government and depend on donations.

I didn't even discuss this with any of my best-friends because how do you say "Hey I learned that right here in Atlanta little girls are brought in or kidnapped on their way to school and used for child sex slavery. I think we should help organizations who recuse these children. The organization that help them heal to become healthy children again." How do you say that? Aloud? Its so difficult.

Quite frankly it's much easier to say support research for breast cancer, help feed the hungry or help children in foster care , etc. But How do you even talk about Child Exploitation? An estimated 2 million children, the majority of them girls, are sexually exploited in the multibillion dollar commercial sex industry.

So after much reflection I realized keeping quiet and just sending donations from one person isn't going to make a drastic effect. If more of us knew more help can be provided; and things would change. They can change because as cliche as it may sound; there are strength in numbers.

Please share this information. Share it with anyone who you think can relate and help. What kind of world are we living in when we can buy blackberries and iphones yet 7 year old children are being sold for sex? What kind of world are we shaping to be if this continues?

Click here to purchase the Official Safiya Oni T-Shirt **Every T-Shirt sold proceeds help to END child exploitation**

Sincerely,

S.Oni

**Here are some short videos on the topic.
Underage.

Redlight Documentary pt I

Undercover Video

Italy's Story on Sex Slaves

Stolen Innocnce

Washington D.C.

Sex Trafficking in Atlanta: A Survivor's Perspective

Police Officer in Atlanta speaks on Sex Trafficking

Former Mayor Of Atlanta

The Boy From Iowa 1982

Debut Album Coming Spring 2012

2011-12-15T23:51:00.002-05:00

I just wanted to say I do not apologize in advance for not telling you how much I loathe you to your face for what you did. I realized you wouldn't have listened anyway and judging from your reaction even now; I was right. So I wrote a song about my feelings in order to move on; its being mastered right now... Of course your names not in it; didn't you hear what I just said I hate you why would I want your name anywhere near my record. Happy Holidays. And please, stop texting me at 3am saying you miss me and showing up at my condo unannounced; after much reflection and many bonus chances given; it's really just kinda creepy even for you.

This Little Girl Whooped His Ass

2011-12-15T03:15:00.004-05:00

Although no one is sure of how 'little this girl actually was in terms of age. One things for sure this pedophile got what he deserved.

Real Talk

2011-12-15T02:48:00.004-05:00

This woman is speaking on some real issues. She is going iiiin!
We need to reward good behavior instead of rewarding the mistakes all the time.

Usha Healing Waters

2011-12-15T02:31:00.004-05:00

I Am Going To Visit This Place In 2012

Missy Elliot & Madonna

2011-12-02T04:21:00.004-05:00

Worthy of a blog post. Many people runnin round here talkin bout this n that "Hip Hop" producer doing this n that for Madonna.

Just to remind you folks Missy Elliot was the FIRST to take that chance and combine Hip Hop Rnb with the Pop Icon. Before the P's and the 'Balands and etc. All due respect but this is where it all started.

Id personally love to see more from these two Femme Fatales.

Thanks to Missy for responding to my tweet about this very thing.

Safiya Oni - Push The Breaks (Unplugged)

2011-11-16T06:46:00.001-05:00

Sade 1988

2011-11-16T06:26:00.001-05:00

click the link below

--> Eloquent Rare Interview of Sade before the release of album Stronger Than Pride <--

This is my favourite song from the Stronger Than Pride Album

Listen to this alone without any interruptions.

Janet ruled the Rhythm Nation.

2011-11-16T05:55:00.001-05:00

I miss these days.

There hasn't been anyone like her since.

Wow. This is something.

And the one that propelled it all.
Rhythm Nation.

No one has embodied this kind of spirit in Pop Music since Janet.

Patiently Waiting....

2011-11-11T01:46:00.005-05:00

A lot of people have been amazed there hasn't been a leak with hearing about this song for such a long time now. Myself included... welp its finally here courtesy of a tweet I saw in my TL from @Yelawolf

Enjoy.

Yelawolf f. Gangsta Boo & Eminem, "Throw It Up" by The FADER

The Moment (Unplugged) by Safiya Oni

2011-10-26T02:40:00.001-04:00

Written on the spot... from the heart.... enjoy.

Worthy Of Posting

2011-10-26T02:22:00.008-04:00

This classic song by the coveted most known unknown PORTISHEAD. They are your favourite artist's favourite artist.

And Marsha Ambrosius did a beautiful job of covering "Sour Time

Throwback : Wu Tang

2011-09-30T05:45:00.001-04:00

Method Man - Break Ups 2 Make Ups

Yummyy..

2011-09-25T01:29:00.001-04:00

Some people think they are some music business experts and they really are just getting started. The real problem is you waste all your time investing into the wrong artists. Take the time to sit with authentic music artists who are marketable and you will get; more music. More Quality. More Content. More out of Art itself. Instead of whining, complaining & criticizing; get out of the "Clique" mentality. And get into making multi-platinum life changing music. Think with what moves your soul instead of what impresses your "clique". Your "clique" isn't going to catapult you to world wide life changing epic success. You are. Most of the marketable genius music artists get overlooked by their own people because they fear that artist will become greater than them. Sadly, the truth is if you think they're greater than you; it's probably because they are. They've spent endless hours cultivating their craft working on themselves to be music greatness while you waste your time with the trends in your clique and fearing that artist will leave you behind. If they leave you behind it's almost always because where they are going; you just cant come. You aren't prepared. So the truth is if you think they're greater than you; it's because they are.

We Choose.

2011-09-13T17:58:00.000-04:00

We choose. We always have a choice. Everything else is an excuse. Fear is not a reason, it is an excuse. Nothing pulls us this way or that way; That's all an excuse. We choose. We always have a choice. Weather consciously or passively by default. We choose.

Lovers Rock .... Sade ... 2000

2011-09-06T02:57:00.001-04:00

"You treated me like a stranger... while all the time I was loving you." - Sade

"I am in the wilderness... you are in the music..... in the man's car next to me."

Preparation. & Behind The Scenes

2011-08-30T16:30:00.001-04:00

Im not a Beyonce "stan". However I love this woman's work ethic. Toward the end of this clip she says something I agree with wholeheartedly.

"I know who I am at 26. That is a beautiful thing. I think thats the best thing to know and if you go to college and you're educated you know all the theories and all of the answers. Thats one thing but when you know who you are..... thats the beginning of wisdom.
There's some artists that are so blessed and favored they don't take it serious they take advantage, of all of the people that love them."
"Some times I wonder why me? Why did God give me this life? It's almost overwhelming Why did God give me this life?.... Why wasn't I born in poverty? I know you're not supposed to ? God so... Im greatful."

Since a child Ive always watched preparation & behind the scenes clips. Not only do you learn from great people by observation but you have more respect for music arts & entertainment when you're able to see all the hard work that is involved in a live performance.

Disrection & Faith | documentary

2011-08-30T15:25:00.003-04:00

This is a interesting documentary that interviews people from around the world of different cultures and beliefs. In an exploration on relationships; marriage; adultery; love & their statistics and modern conventions that surround them.

Australia

Discretion and Faith Ryan Interview Clip 001 from Pointe Media on Vimeo.

Japan

Discretion and Faith Keiko Interview Clip 002 from Pointe Media on Vimeo.

Iran

Discretion and Faith Maloose Interview Clip 001 from Pointe Media on Vimeo.

South Africa

Discretion and Faith Stanley Interview CLip 004 from Pointe Media on Vimeo.

To be apart of helping this documentary get made : simply click on this link:

Discretion & Faith: The Global Cultures of Infidelity

Adele. Goosebumps tingle all over my skin.

2011-08-29T13:24:00.000-04:00

...her Mtv Performance of 'Someone Like You'

Beautiful Video 1+1

2011-08-25T20:56:00.002-04:00

Rage Against The Machine

2011-08-23T04:28:00.003-04:00

These group of men
   are so well spoken
   intelligent intellectual
      courageous humble
   powerful articulate

Absolute brilliance.


"They use force to make you do, what "the deciders" have

decided, you must do" - Rage Against The Machine

"I walk tha corner to tha rubble that used to be a library line

up to the mind cemetery now

What we don't know keeps tha contracts alive an movin'

They don't gotta burn tha books they just remove 'em

While arms warehouses fill as quick as the cells

They rally round the family! With pockets full of shells" - RATM