Improving lives in Africa
June 19, 2010 – 7:04 am | No Comment

FROM McKinsey Quarterly:
Africa faces many challenges, particularly in health care, water, and climate. Yet what is surprising is that these issues can all be ameliorated or even controlled. This package of …

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AfricaNow
June 5, 2010 – 4:57 pm | No Comment
AfricaNow

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AfricaNow! is an innovative collaboration of modern home decor and accessories celebrating the fusion of African art and life.
Inspired by authentic African cultures with a contemporary influence, products include contemporary and …

Fela show takes Broadway by storm
May 14, 2010 – 5:49 pm | No Comment
Fela show takes Broadway by storm

A musical about Nigeria’s most famous musician Fela Kuti is proving to be a surprising hit on Broadway, despite the lack of big stars or hit songs.
There is a moment in the show …

Fashion Enthusiasts Ponder Vogue Africa
May 3, 2010 – 6:05 pm | No Comment
Fashion Enthusiasts Ponder Vogue Africa

Blogger/stylist/former model Rosemary Kokuhilwa writes: “I think it’s about time we have Vogue magazine in Africa.” She’s referring to images by Paris-based Cameroonian photographer Mario Epanya, which illustrate what Vogue Africa could …

P-Square pockets $1m at Kora Awards in Ouagadougou
April 5, 2010 – 10:22 am | One Comment
P-Square pockets $1m at Kora Awards in Ouagadougou

Nigerian pop group P-Square has been crowned best African artiste of the year at the 8th edition of Kora Awards held in Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou on Saturday. One million dollars is attached …

The official theme song of the World Cup, South Africa 2010 is out!
February 23, 2010 – 9:27 pm | No Comment
The official theme song of the World Cup, South Africa 2010 is out!

It is the official theme of the World Cup, South Africa 2010, by the singer Knaan and the Spanish singer David Bisbal sponsored by Coca-Cola. It’s in two languages, English (Knaan) and Spanish (David Bisbal).

Akon – Oh Africa
February 4, 2010 – 6:21 pm | No Comment
Akon – Oh Africa

Just beautiful!
The video was premiered at the Grammy Awards and features South Africa’s famed Soweto Gospel Choir, Liverpool hitman Fernando Torres, Chelsea forward Didier Drogba, Senagal-born rapper Akon and American singer Keri Hilson.
All proceeds …

Ouagadougou is Africa’s best cultural town, says Africa Culture Watchdog
November 24, 2009 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Ouagadougou is Africa’s best cultural town, says Africa Culture Watchdog

The Burkinabe capital, Ouagadougou, has been ranked the best cultural town in Africa, beating Accra, Cape Town and Douala, in that order, according to a report by Africa’s Culture Watchdog (OCPA), presented on Monday …

District 9: The Summer’s Coolest Fantasy Film
August 28, 2009 – 11:26 pm | No Comment
District 9: The Summer’s Coolest Fantasy Film

It has it all: set in Joburg, has Nigerians thugs, was produced by Peter Jackson and has a genius South African Director…you don’t want to miss it!
If you’re looking for the late-summer special-effects action fantasy …