African of the Week – Angélique Kidjo

Angélique Kidjo (born on July 14, 1960) is a Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter and activist from Benin that is well known for her diverse musical influences and creative music videos. She has been coined as the “Africa’s first Diva” by Time magazine.

CAN 2015: Clash of Congos

It may be Super Bowl Week-end in the United States, but there is something much bigger taking place this week-end within all African Communities all across the Globe. Yes, bigger than Super Bowl; it’s the 2015 African Cup of Nations Quarter Finals. And today, we are set for a treat: it’s the Clash of Congos.

VIDEO: I LOVE MY AFRICA

VIDEO: I LOVE MY AFRICA – Tiwa Savage, Davido, Sarkodie, Lola Rae, Diamond Platinumz, Micasa.
Africans should never give up on Africa, no matter where they are in the world. With all our troubles and calamities, we are caring, loving, and enduring people. There will always be hope for Africa.

Miss Colombia Paulina Vega is crowned Miss Universe 2014

It came down to the last five finalists (out of 88 contestants) – Miss USA Nia Sanchez, Miss Netherlands Yasmin Yerheijen, Miss Jamaica Kaci Fernell, Miss Colombia Paulina Vega and Miss Ukraine Diana Harkusha. The beautiful event, hosted in Florida International University, in the city of Doral, ended with Miss Colombia being crowned as the 2015 Miss Universe.

Broken Promise – Part 6 of 6 (End)

A few months later, we received the acknowledgement of our application from the immigration office. Towanda started visiting me frequently and making demands. She wanted a new phone, her car broke down and needed fixing, or she simply needed cash. She expected me to sort out her financial problems.

Broken Promise – Part 5 of 6

I couldn’t believe her. I loved her. I would never leave or hurt her. I assured her that if I managed to travel with the Chief that I would immediately send for her once I became settled. She was my soul mate. We were meant to be together and will be together. She was soon reassured and cheered up again.