Vanny Reis – Exclusive Interview
Interview Exclusive with Miss West Africa International Beauty Pageant 2012 winner Vanny Reis. Only at ADUNAGOW Magazine.
VANNY REIS IS THE NEW MISS WEST AFRICA INTERNATIONAL
December saw the end and beginning of two great Miss West Africa queens. The victory that ignited a hall full of various nationalities from Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria and more brought you Vanny Reis, the winner of Miss West Africa Cape Verde, now crowned Miss West Africa International 2011.
Ten Facts about Malaria
About 3.3 billion people – half of the world’s population – are at risk of malaria. Every year, this leads to about 250 million malaria cases and nearly one million deaths. People living in the poorest countries are the most vulnerable.
The Dashiki – A Symbol of Africa
For some people, wearing an African dashiki is a tradition in Black History Month. This probably is the reason why dashiki sales soar so high during February. Dashikis are directly associated with Africa, and instantly recognizable as an African look. In Nigeria and many other African countries, dashikis are worn for comfort in the hot climate. In America, the African dashiki sends its own message.
Facts about African Immigrants in the U.S.A.
African immigrants to the U.S. are among the most educated groups in the United States. Some 48.9 percent of all African immigrants hold a college diploma. This is more than double the rate of native-born white Americans, and nearly four times the rate of native-born African Americans.
Hip hop showcase mixes up Cape theatre scene
CAPE TOWN’S hip hop scene will never be the same again after the British Council South Africa’s new hip hop dance theatre showcase, Mixing It Up. It takes place on 10 and 11 March and is set to revolutionise the way hip hop is perceived in the Mother City.
TASTE OF AFRICA FASHION SHOW
THE FIRST ANNUAL Taste of Africa Fashion Show at the Indianapolis Museum of Art on May 19, 2012 will feature Spring collections from Congolese fashion designers, as well as African art and food. The annual event will empower African girls by sponsoring educational programs that teach sewing skills to girls in Africa. This year, the event will benefit The Georges Malaika Foundation’s School for Girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
2013 AFRICAN CUP OF NATIONS RACE BEGINS
THE RAT RACE IS ON its way for the 2013 African Cup of Nations, which will begin on Wednesday February 29, 2012 with 13 matches taking place all across Africa.
NEW VISION – AFRICA.PEOPLE.CULTURE
IN ORDER TO SERVE OUR READERS BETTER, the editorial team at ADUNAGOW Magazine gets together at the beginning of each year to reflect on what worked and what flunked. Out of that meeting comes out improvement plan that gets implemented for the New Year. We believe in change and progress. That is why we’re launching a new motto for the Magazine: AFRICA.PEOPLE.CULTURE.