Comments on: EMMEN BAND

By: BE

BE — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:07:29 +0000

Badhalakah Enmen Badhalakah Enmen or Unite for Change began as a youth movement that came together after the result of the first round of Maldivian Presidential elections on 8 October 2008 was announced. The intention was to act as a unified and responsible youth group that mobilises the public to vote for a change of government on the second round of elections on 28 October 2008. By using the term Enmen (meaning ‘Everyone’), the movement called for unity among all Maldivians in working for a better society.

The campaign focused on issues that concerned our weakened community, such as corruption, high level drug abuse among youth, housing problems, and human rights issues. We initially promoted the message that a change for the better can only be brought about by voting for a change in government. In open mic roadshows young musicians expressed the need for change. Our visual ad campaign using posters, t-shirts, videos and leaflets asked the question “don’t we need a change?” after highlighting each social issue. The Badhalakah Enmen peaceful fun walk on the streets of Male’ was one of the highlights that gave voice to the youth calling for a change.

The positive energy within this diverse group of people proved successful and the people of Maldives did vote for change in government, bringing hope to a new era of democratic governance in the Maldives. Badhalakah Enmen achieved the goal we initially came together for.

With the positive energy that brought together diverse groups of youth who wanted to help our society change for the better. began as a youth movement that came together after the result of the first round of Maldivian Presidential elections. The intention was to act as a unified and responsible youth group that mobilises the public to vote for a change of government on the second round of elections on 28 October 2008. By using the term Enmen (meaning ‘Everyone’), the movement called for unity among all Maldivians in working for a better society.

And thats where we all met, the musicians came later.. which was also part of all this. Badhalakah Enmen Stiked out because of the open mic road shows where people came hand to hand and shout out their views, values, wants and needs.

simple…Shiuz or whoever said anything …..had something positive…

By: fehiakiri

fehiakiri — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:15:54 +0000

Badhalakah show reminds me of some little kids trying to bring woodstock to Male’, and a production of Fulu Nashid. They need to comprehend other musicians other than wearing an English suit, maybe the whole thing was a product of Shiuz and the gang.Ps Gang.We need to build a cultural product that entertains and inspires large segments of society by providing meaningful and chronological reference points. We dont want any mainstream roller coaster.

By: bondiboa

bondiboa — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:36:51 +0000

i am interested in what shuiz has to say to all this crap about the comment that he made. i was just interested in why he had to make such a statement to represent all the musicians that played there. I don't know the [... del ...] personally and he has yet to prove himself. Sings crap songs and on top of that tried to capitalize on the wathan edhey gotha song with a crap version. Spoiled the hell out of a classic. And fulhu yes your comments are worth a debate. i cant think of a reason how the music and film industry are not similar. They are just both immature and full of pretension. Cant blame them. I wish i could also get samarey involved.

By: aythi

aythi — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:02:48 +0000

It was one of the best musical experiences for me. I loved the way how it all worked out with no problems; everyone was so united. People who were involved would surely never forget it. I agree with fulhu.

.. make music and be happy ..

By: fulhu

fulhu — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:51:45 +0000

As the author of this article maybe I shud give some insight regarding shiuz & the million rufiyaa Question which has been debated here with great passion. My guess is that during the presidential campaign many influential ppl including artistes like Nashid were offered huge $$$ to sign up for the respective candidate and play gigs promoting them. Shiuz’s (they too had offers from several parties which they declined) point was that we all played free from our heart often skipping money making gigs from resorts.

I also repeat what is being said here by many and plead to every passionate musician n artist to stop bickering among ourselves lets move forward. We’re more pathetic than the film industry here. At least they have award shows, an association and try to promote and develop themselves. Yet I think its fair to say that the quality of our musicians and music are much respectable to that of our local films and film stars etc (i fear this might spark another debate).

Some ppl volunteered for the first show. Others joined to the next and so and so forth. Some didn’t get a chance and some only dared after the election win.

The point here is that this was a unique moment in history and should duly noted and remembered.

By: Picasso

Picasso — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:39:11 +0000

grow up fellas…

By: someone

someone — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:37:07 +0000

I would just like to say….if you meant that shiuz put a million on your heads you are very wrong coz what he did was thank all the musicians who contributed to the cause by making time from their busy schedules and rescheduling their own gigs to take part in badhalakah enmen. If it was any other show that went on for nights on end, these musicians would have charged a lot of money kan. Different people have different ways of expressing themselves. Shiuz did not bring shame to BE by saying what he did. He just wanted to value their time! There is nothing wrong with that!