"An expert commission of African leaders today announced their plan for comprehensive reform of the rock band U2." (via Ethan Zuckerman)
African leaders advise Bono on reform of U2, warn of poverty in "listenable songs"
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This sounds much more plausible than the inverse.
is this a joke
oh god i hope its a joke
The Edge will have to learn how to play guitar?
this statement is a shame for all Africans!
this bullshit could be from Julius Malema...