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70% of Diasporan African MBA graduates plan to return to Africa...

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:40:51 -0400

70% of Diasporan African MBA graduates plan to return to Africa from Europe and the United States after graduation and 35% plan to start their own businesses. Check out a few more numbers and locations!

Check out the trailer to the Ethiopian film...

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:39:07 -0400

Check out the trailer to the Ethiopian film “Nishan”. The film is directed by Yidnekachew Shumete and it was pitched at last year’s Cannes Film Festival. It will be featured in the Seattle Film Festival this June.

Yves Bollanga could be the next Bob Johnson or Kathy Hughes

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:14:55 -0400

Yves Bollanga could be the next Bob Johnson or Kathy Hughes : Yves Bollanga founded the...

Rapper, Ice Prince, set to release new eyewear line

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:47:19 -0400

Rapper, Ice Prince, set to release new eyewear line: Nigerian rapper Ice Prince is heading in the...

Kenya co. turns old sandals into colorful objects - 24 Hour Business- fresnobee.com

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:41:57 -0400

Kenya co. turns old sandals into colorful objects - 24 Hour Business-...

Nigerian born actor Dayo Okeniyi lands role in "Endless Love"

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:20:27 -0400

Nigerian born actor Dayo Okeniyi lands role in "Endless Love": Dayo Okeniyi was raised in Jos,...

10 Hottest Rappers in South Africa

Wed, 01 May 2013 09:08:57 -0400

10 Hottest Rappers in South Africa: Take a look at the list that XXL Magazine published yesterday...

Congrats to Ghanian born Ezekiel Ansah (Detroit Lions) and...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:10:28 -0400

Congrats to Ghanian born Ezekiel Ansah (Detroit Lions) and Edmund Kugbila (Carolina Panthers) as well as Zimbabwe born Stansly Maponga (Atlanta Falcons) for being selected in the 2013 NFL Draft!

INSPIRING WOMAN! Entrepreneur Rapelang Rabana hails from South...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:40:17 -0400

INSPIRING WOMAN! Entrepreneur Rapelang Rabana hails from South Africa. At the age of 23, she started her own telecommunications company, Yeigo Communications. She has today been featured in Forbes’ “30 under 30” list as well as Oprah’s Power List.

Check out the trailer to a new film “They Are We”....

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:37:46 -0400

Check out the trailer to a new film “They Are We”. The documentary is about a slave captured in Africa and taken to Cuba and her descendants. It talks about how the descendants kept their culture alive and traced their roots to Sierra Leone.

Discover the new South African soul trio "The Soil"

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:43:08 -0400

Discover the new South African soul trio "The Soil" : Have you heard these amazing emerging artists...

Jason Njoku is working toward towards a Netflix type startup for Nollywood films

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:36:23 -0400

Jason Njoku is working toward towards a Netflix type startup for Nollywood films: Jason Njoku is a...

‘It is an exciting time to be in Africa,’ says Ghanaian-born businessman

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:56:07 -0400

‘It is an exciting time to be in Africa,’ says Ghanaian-born businessman: Insight into business in...

Nigerian Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaking on her new...

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:02:45 -0400

Nigerian Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaking on her new book Americanah and film adaptation “Half of A Yellow Sun” featuring Thandie Newton. Chimamanda gives a great interview on her work and other issues.

Sudanese Rapper Emmanuel Jal to receive Humanitarian award

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:55:35 -0400

Sudanese Rapper Emmanuel Jal to receive Humanitarian award: Emmanuel Jal is a Sudanese rap artist...

Bollywood films prove to be very strong in West Africa

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:23:50 -0400

Bollywood films prove to be very strong in West Africa:

In spirit of our My Africa Is Kudurista episode, take a listen...

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:10:07 -0400

In spirit of our My Africa Is Kudurista episode, take a listen to Nigerian Singer/Songwriter Wunmi’s new Kuduro inspired single “Fit Body”

New York African Film Festival Lineup

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:41:57 -0400

New York African Film Festival Lineup: Do you live in the New York area? Do you like movies? Be...

Watch the Uganda set B-Boy documentary “Bouncing...

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:16:00 -0400

Watch the Uganda set B-Boy documentary “Bouncing Cats” FREE! The documentary was directed by Nabil Elderkin and toured the festival circuit in 2010 and 2011. It is nominated by Common and features K’naan & Will.I.Am.

Tsgabu Grmay makes history and brings Ethiopia to first ever professional cycling win

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:53:51 -0400

Tsgabu Grmay makes history and brings Ethiopia to first ever professional cycling win:...