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South Africa education gets e-learning digital makeover

In Africa’s schools, old-fashioned, dusty textbooks are gradually being replaced by tablets, c...
Sadio Mané to miss Africa Cup of Nations

Southampton and Senegal attacking midfielder Sadio Mane will miss the Africa Cup of Nations because ...
Half of Yellow Sun African turned in a film

If you haven’t gotten around to locking in your New Year’s resolution, here is something...
‘We Have No Plan B, We Have to Get Rid of This Virus’

The newly appointed Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, arriv...
2Face Idibia Release his greatest album – The Ascension

Renow grammy nominated Nigerian Musician 2Face Idibia has release another ground breaking album with...
Bracket launches new video – Nana

‘Bracket’ is back with a very exciting video. Following their streak of hit songs, this ...

Entertainment

African Marriage Proposal Via Essence Magazine

02/19/2009 Comments Off on African Marriage Proposal Via Essence Magazine 3,301 Views

Nigerian Ebiakpo Jituboh melted hearts everywhere when he proposed to DeKeisha George in Essence Magazine's Will You Marry Me? Contest.Â Ebiakpo was one of 5 bachelors chosen for the contest.Â Over 1 million votes were counted and the Queens couple beat out the other couples for the big win.
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Lupita Nyong’o wins the Best Supporting Actress Award

03/03/2014 Comments Off on Lupita Nyong’o wins the Best Supporting Actress Award 3,385 Views
Nas’ Connection to Liberian War Victims

07/08/2010 Comments Off on Nas’ Connection to Liberian War Victims 2,498 Views
No Time – New Single by MykBillz

12/29/2013 Comments Off on No Time – New Single by MykBillz 3,611 Views
Nnena Omali – Afro Centric Expression

12/20/2011 Comments Off on Nnena Omali – Afro Centric Expression 2,493 Views

Maatano Fashion

04/10/2009 Comments Off on Maatano Fashion 4,619 Views

Somalian twins Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim maybe new to the fashion scene, but it won't be long until everyone knows their name especially after getting some love from Oprah Winfrey.
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2012 Miss Angola USA Crowned

09/24/2012 Comments Off on 2012 Miss Angola USA Crowned 4,775 Views
Aminat Ayinde Falls Short on America’s Next Top Model

05/15/2009 Comments Off on Aminat Ayinde Falls Short on America’s Next Top Model 2,473 Views
African Art Renaissance

05/25/2010 Comments Off on African Art Renaissance 2,828 Views
ARISE Africa at 2010 Spring New York Fashion Week

09/15/2009 Comments Off on ARISE Africa at 2010 Spring New York Fashion Week 2,596 Views

South Africa education gets e-learning digital makeover

10/12/2017 Comments Off on South Africa education gets e-learning digital makeover 5,674 Views

In Africa’s schools, old-fashioned, dusty textbooks are gradually being replaced by tablets, ...
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FaceBook’s $19 Billion purchase of WhatsApp

03/09/2014 Comments Off on FaceBook’s $19 Billion purchase of WhatsApp 5,166 Views
Future of broadcasting on display at NAB 2011

04/11/2011 Comments Off on Future of broadcasting on display at NAB 2011 3,728 Views
Exit of Safaricom CEO Michael Joseph

11/05/2010 Comments Off on Exit of Safaricom CEO Michael Joseph 3,981 Views
The African Leadership Academy-Training the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs?

11/05/2010 Comments Off on The African Leadership Academy-Training the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs? 5,597 Views

Africa Underground Festivities in Washington DC

10/11/2011 Comments Off on Africa Underground Festivities in Washington DC 2,812 Views

On Sept 30th 2011, the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art held the third installment of the Africa UnderGround Series at the Museum of African Art in Washington DC. The event brought hundreds of people from around the Metro DC area to experience African Culture, Art, Food and Fashion.

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Ghana’s President John Atta Mills dies

07/25/2012 Comments Off on Ghana’s President John Atta Mills dies 2,873 Views

The African Leadership Academy-Training the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs?

11/05/2010 Comments Off on The African Leadership Academy-Training the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs? 5,597 Views

The African leadership academy is a relatively new educational institution that admits students from across Africa.

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Afrisonore launches new online music portal

07/13/2010 Comments Off on Afrisonore launches new online music portal 2,818 Views

Staple Foods

03/26/2009 Comments Off on Staple Foods 2,956 Views

North, East, West, and South: Our tastes are vast but the staples are the same.

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Summy’s Cooking Connection – Frijon

05/22/2009 Comments Off on Summy’s Cooking Connection – Frijon 2,907 Views

Hasheem Thabeet Drafted by Grizzlies

07/20/2009 Comments Off on Hasheem Thabeet Drafted by Grizzlies 2,232 Views

Hasheem Thabeet makes history as the first Tanzanian-born player drafted to the NBA.

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FIFA Bans Nigeria from International Football

07/12/2014 Comments Off on FIFA Bans Nigeria from International Football 3,137 Views