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The stars of African cinema strolled down the red carpet at the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), the “African Oscars,” it is held annually in Nigeria. The booming industry is also known as Nollywood. Showcased were films that make waves globally.
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Fashion and Life Style
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2012 Miss Angola USA Crowned
The beauties of the Angolan Diasporas came out on Sept 22nd to put to task the pageant judges with the difficult decision of selecting the first Miss Angola USA in 2012.
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Supermodel Oluchi Helms West Africa’s Next Top Model
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Somali Twin Sisters Make a Splash in New York
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Korto Momolu Returns to Project Runway
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Liberian Teenager Makes Jewelry from Bullets
Business
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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, ...
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FaceBook’s $19 Billion purchase of WhatsApp
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Future of broadcasting on display at NAB 2011
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Exit of Safaricom CEO Michael Joseph
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The African Leadership Academy-Training the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs?
World
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Africa Underground Festivities in Washington DC
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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Nigeria elects new president
Technology
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Africa’s Cell Phone Usage
Six in ten people around the world now have cell phone subscriptions, Africa is no different.
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Afrisonore launches new online music portal
Health
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Naija Boyz Ode to Food
The Naija Boyz are the African version of Wierd Al Yankovick. They always bring the laughs!
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Summy’s Cooking Connection – Frijon
Sports
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FIFA Urges South Africans to Buy Remaining 500,000 World Cup Tickets
FIFA- football’s governing body and the South African local organizing committee desperately needs South Africans to purchase the remaining 500,000 tickets. Africa’s first World Cup begins June 1. Tickets began selling April 15 for the 63 matches.
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Nigeria Football Federation Resolves World Cup Lodging Challenges