When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.
Literary and Philosophical References
- The stories of Anansi the Spider, probably the source for Musa's tale about Bra Spider (10.15)
- Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (12.14)
- Macbeth by William Shakespeare (12.18)
Historical References
- "High We Exalt Thee, Realm of the Free" National Anthem of Sierra Leone
- Queen of Sheba & King Solomon (17.56)
Pop Culture References
- Rambo: First Blood (1.1)
- "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang (1.2)
- "I Know You Got Soul" by Eric B. & Rakim (1.3)
- "Now That We Found Love" by Heavy D & The Boyz (1.39)
- "One Love" by Bob Marley (3.2)
- "O.P.P." by Naughty by Nature (6.10)
- "I Need Love" by LL Cool J (9.50)
- "Woman to Woman" by S. E. Rogie (11.4)
- "All Eyes on Me" by Tupac Shakur (13.15)
- Rambo II (14.1)
- Commando (14.1)
- "It's Like That" by Run-D.M.C. (17.18)
- "Exodus" by Bob Marley (17.48)
- Coca-Cola (17.48)
- "Here Comes the Hammer" by M.C. Hammer (8.21)
- "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley (18.49)