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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

Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje Sizzles in GI Joe

08/03/2009 Comments Off on Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje Sizzles in GI Joe 2,329 Views

Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje is back on the big screen as Heavy Duty in GI Joe: The Rise of the Cobra.

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Estelle’s 5 Favorite Albums

03/18/2009 Comments Off on Estelle’s 5 Favorite Albums 2,070 Views
Fela’s Story Comes To Broadway

08/31/2009 Comments Off on Fela’s Story Comes To Broadway 2,340 Views
Nelson Mandela Turns 91 And Stars Perform at NYC Concert

07/20/2009 Comments Off on Nelson Mandela Turns 91 And Stars Perform at NYC Concert 2,155 Views
Megbele a new classic from Omawumi

06/17/2014 Comments Off on Megbele a new classic from Omawumi 3,027 Views

Anglo-Nigerian Artist Yinka Shonibare Makes History

06/21/2010 Comments Off on Anglo-Nigerian Artist Yinka Shonibare Makes History 2,607 Views

Yinka Shonibare will make history on May 24th, when his artwork, “Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle,” is exhibited at London’s Trafalgar Square. He will be the first black British artist whose work will be displayed at the Fourth Plinth in the north-west of Trafalgar Square.

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Liberian Teenager Makes Jewelry from Bullets

09/13/2010 Comments Off on Liberian Teenager Makes Jewelry from Bullets 3,057 Views
African Girls Aminat and Sandra Wanna Be on Top

04/01/2009 Comments Off on African Girls Aminat and Sandra Wanna Be on Top 3,672 Views
Somali Twin Sisters Make a Splash in New York

04/19/2010 Comments Off on Somali Twin Sisters Make a Splash in New York 3,487 Views
Estelle Teams Up With H&M For Fashion Against AIDS

06/01/2009 Comments Off on Estelle Teams Up With H&M For Fashion Against AIDS 2,496 Views

South Africa education gets e-learning digital makeover

10/12/2017 Comments Off on South Africa education gets e-learning digital makeover 5,675 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 5,175 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 3,982 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

2010 Caribbean Carnival paraded through DC

06/28/2010 Comments Off on 2010 Caribbean Carnival paraded through DC 2,739 Views

Every year the DC Caribbean Carnival Inc. organizes a carnival in the Washington DC area that celebrate the cultures and traditions of various Caribbean Islands as well as African countries.

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Africa Underground Festivities in Washington DC

10/11/2011 Comments Off on Africa Underground Festivities in Washington DC 2,812 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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Africa’s Cell Phone Usage

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

Naija Boyz Ode to Food

05/05/2009 Comments Off on Naija Boyz Ode to Food 3,201 Views

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

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

Yaya Toure – 2013 Africa’s Best Player of the Year

01/12/2014 Comments Off on Yaya Toure – 2013 Africa’s Best Player of the Year 2,699 Views

The Cote d’voire midfielder Yaya Toure was chosen as the 2013 African ...
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2010 African Cups of Nations

01/12/2010 Comments Off on 2010 African Cups of Nations 2,460 Views