Long before controversial topics like critical race theory, the lack of black history in schools was a sensitive issue. Artistes like Sister Carol remembers those days vividly and has used her music to educate the ignorant.
She continues that journey with Nubian Woman, a song espousing the greatness of black women despite centuries of challenges such as slavery and discrimination.
“Blackness was not a big part of my childhood, because neither the Church nor the curriculum in schools embrace blackness. They were very quick to have you believe that everything black is no good. It was through Rastafari we came to learn about Africa and the greatness of this mighty race,” said Sister Carol.
Nubian Woman is self-produced for the veteran singjay’s Black Cinderella Records. It is scheduled for release on Thursday (March 23) as the world celebrates Women’s History Month.
While recognising achievements of trailblazing female artistes, Sister Carol is aware of colourful dancehall artistes whose controversial antics, such as skin bleaching and sensational social media postings, have influenced young women.
