The video above is of Whitney Houston performing the
American National Anthem at the super bowl at a time when another Bush just
began another war in the Persian Gulf; ignoring the biggest war that threatened
and continues to threaten the lives of Americans and destroy their families –
drugs. The irony here is, this talented
mega superstar (Whitney) singing the best rendition of the American national
anthem ever heard in honor of US troops fighting a war somewhere, ended up
succumbing to the most serious war (drugs) the American government pretend to
be fighting with far less commitment than the frivolous ones they are
stubbornly fighting in the middle east.
Anyway, that’s enough politics for now.
The death of Whitney Houston has left most of us with an
uneasy feeling this morning. Leaving her
personal demons out of the conversation, she was the most talented black
vocalist I’ve ever heard. I refuse to
get into the Bobby Brown bashing simply because I do not know what really
transpired between Whitney and Bobby beyond the scripts that played out in
front of my little box. From the little
I saw and read, they seemed to have fed off each other's most destructive
instincts. As adults however, we ought to remember that at the end of the day,
we are responsible for our own actions.
I am in total disagreement with people suggesting that an alledged
crackhead like Booby Brown, who himself was a victim of the larger American
drug problem, and needed help and intervention should have known better than
corrupting Whitney. Anything more I add
to this Whitney/Bobby drug problem will be totally insensitive to the pain that
both Bobby Brown and his daughter are currently feeling.
Talent-wise, Whitney was the American dream. 415 awards (most amongst female artists) and about
170 million records sold, she leaves behind a musical legacy that most can only
dream of. I love her music; She had a
voice of an angel. And even though I’ve
not listened to her songs in a while, I did yesterday and it sent chills down
my spine. God has a better plan for Whitney and I am sure the Almighty will
take better care of her than we did.
Whitney will definitely cement her place as the lead singer in God's
choir.
My heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and all
those who still love her music.
Rest in peace Whitney Houston.
