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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

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‘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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Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje Sizzles in GI Joe

08/03/2009 Comments Off on Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje Sizzles in GI Joe 2,329 Views
Lupita Nyong’o wins the Best Supporting Actress Award

03/03/2014 Comments Off on Lupita Nyong’o wins the Best Supporting Actress Award 3,382 Views
Little Mercy Living it Up in Paris

05/27/2009 Comments Off on Little Mercy Living it Up in Paris 2,306 Views
“12 years a Slave” – A Story of Survival

01/12/2014 Comments Off on “12 years a Slave” – A Story of Survival 3,106 Views

Fashion at AfroExposure 2011: Kreatif Designs

07/20/2011 Comments Off on Fashion at AfroExposure 2011: Kreatif Designs 2,918 Views

Tosin Olaniyi, founder of Kreatif Designs, was one of the designers that will be featured in the fashion presentations at the highly anticipated AfroExposure 2011. Olaniyi launched Kreatif Designs in 2007 and embarked on a mission to change the perception of African-inspired apparel “by westernizing African fabrics in conjunction with materials around the world.”

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African Girls Aminat and Sandra Wanna Be on Top

04/01/2009 Comments Off on African Girls Aminat and Sandra Wanna Be on Top 3,669 Views
Iman Stirs Up Controversy

05/22/2009 Comments Off on Iman Stirs Up Controversy 3,051 Views
This Day/Arise Has First Showing at NY Fashion Week

02/20/2009 Comments Off on This Day/Arise Has First Showing at NY Fashion Week 2,683 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 2,471 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? 5,594 Views

Gabon’s President Omar Bongo Dies

06/10/2009 Comments Off on Gabon’s President Omar Bongo Dies 3,460 Views

Africa's longest serving President, Omar Bongo of Gabon dies from a heart attack at age 73.

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Greenpeace selects South African Environmental Activist as the New Executive Director

04/19/2010 Comments Off on Greenpeace selects South African Environmental Activist as the New Executive Director 2,197 Views

FaceBook’s $19 Billion purchase of WhatsApp

03/09/2014 Comments Off on FaceBook’s $19 Billion purchase of WhatsApp 5,166 Views

WhatsApp is a small company with at most 50 employees but since ...
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Africa’s Cell Phone Usage

03/03/2009 Comments Off on Africa’s Cell Phone Usage 3,612 Views

Summy’s Cooking Connection – Frijon

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

There is nothing like a man that loves his Mama. The Naija Boyz have hooked up their Mom Summy with her very own cooking show.

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‘We Have No Plan B, We Have to Get Rid of This Virus’

01/05/2015 Comments Off on ‘We Have No Plan B, We Have to Get Rid of This Virus’ 5,827 Views

World Cup Latest Scores

06/10/2009 Comments Off on World Cup Latest Scores 2,453 Views

African teams competed for coveted spots on the 2010 World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this past weekend.

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Kenyans dominates marathon in London

04/18/2011 Comments Off on Kenyans dominates marathon in London 2,342 Views