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*He is a celebrity across eastern and central Africa, a gospel music star known to many as the “Dancing Priest.” But for years he also was a keeper of painful secrets — his own and many others,’ says the Los Angeles Times. In going public, Father Anthony Musaala has forced the Roman Catholic Church in Uganda [...]
*The International Diabetes Federation predicts that at least one out of 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030, according to the latest statistics. In a recent report, the agency estimated that 552 million people could have diabetes in two decades’ time based on factors like aging and demographic changes. The Federation said that one adult in 13 has [...]
*Celebrated Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, who gave literary birth to modern Africa with Things Fall Apart and continued for decades to rewrite and reclaim the history of his native country, has died, reports the Associated Press. He was 82. Achebe died following a brief illness, said his agent, Andrew Wylie. “He was also a beloved [...]
*The rumored Pepsi Beyoncé partnership is actually true. There’s proof the pair have agreed to some terms for an ad campaign that was officially launched Thursday. The singer’s Facebook page revealed a series of pop art photos for the latest Pepsi ad. And in other Beyoncé news, the singer’s name has been mixed up with some financial [...]
Ashra Kwesi, a distinguished lecturer on African studies, will deliver a dynamic discussion of the African world view which focuses on Africa in the quest for knowledge and the development of world civilization and culture. The discussion entitled The African: The Holy People Before The Holy Bible is sponsored by Soapbox Theatre Productions. “We are [...]
*It’s very important that you feel beautiful and indeed beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Apparently in different countries in Africa, gums and lips are important attributes that must be enhanced. Earlier this month, we reported Senegalese women tattooing their gums black. Now, the men want to show off their trick to attraction. [...]
*(Via Christian Science Monitor) – As the sun sets over Africa each day, instead of flicking a light switch or heating up the oven, most people put a match to a kerosene lantern or a burning ember to a charcoal stove. Africa, home to 15 percent of the world’s population, consumes just 3 percent of [...]
*PhatFest, East Africa’s most celebrated gospel concert organised by Power FM, is back, says AllAfrica.com. Happening at Kyadondo rugby grounds on December 14, the music fest is to be graced by more than 15 Ugandan artistes such as Wilson Bugembe, Maurice Kirya, Coopy Bly, Mac Elvis, Tamba, Myko Ouma and Exodus. Daddy Owen and Kris [...]
*50 Cent is diving in deep with his partnership with Africa. The rapper (slash … etc) is recruiting young entrepreneurs in Africa to be a part of his “Street King” energy drink empire. He’s searching for new distributors of his energy drink to strengthen his reach and to raise money for starving populations across the [...]
*Endemol announced this morning that it has sold daytime talker “The Steve Harvey Show” to Electronic Media Network, whose Mnet Channel will air it throughout Africa. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The first season of more than 200 episodes will air on Mnet, but the acquisition also includes a further two seasons of the newly [...]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sep. 11, 2012 — Out of 24 teams representing Africa, Caribbean, and the United States, teams from the USA (LAPD Centurions), Ghana, Cameroon, and Nigeria have advanced to the 2012 Los Angeles African Soccer Tournament’s semi-final game scheduled for the Home Depot Center Saturday, Sept. 15. A family-friendly and free event, both [...]
*There are many cultures that come to America and live as white or Caucasian. Then there are some that have been designated as such in their own country, but come here and are considered anything but white. You ever pay attention to the race and/or ethnic categories that you fit into on applications and other [...]
*Since beginning her career as a respectable actress in “Set It Off,” Kimberly Elise has soared to the top. Now that she’s made her mark in Hollywood, the actress, director and writer is taking her skills on the road and plans to work with African filmmakers. “I love Africa tremendously, the people, the cultures, the [...]
*LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 27, 2012 — Soccer enthusiasts are set to gather for the 2012 Los Angeles African Soccer Tournament taking place Sept. 1 at the John Ferraro Soccer Fields at Griffith Park (5101 North Zoo Drive) in Los Angeles, Calif. 24 teams representing 21 countries are set to compete in the second annual [...]
*Los Angeles, CA— Los Angeles will join other US cities and countries in Africa in commemorating the 39th Africa Day with a free one-day cultural festival on Saturday, May 25 from 11AM to 7PM in Carson at California State University Dominguez Hills (1000 East Victoria Street). Africa Day Los Angeles 2012, will feature arts, crafts, [...]
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