YELA New Album Release: “MA KALOU”
In the image of her country Reunion island, a tremendous mosaic of populations from all origins: Europe, Africa, China, India, Madagascar, interbreeding is the distinctive feature of the music offered by Reunionian poet, song-writer and singer YELA.
Togo team leaves African Nation Cup after deadly ambush
Togo’s national soccer team, devastated by a shooting attack on its bus that killed at least three and left eight gravely injured, withdrew from the African Cup of Nations on Saturday.
The bus was in Angola about six miles from the border of Republic of Congo when the gunfire began. When the ambush ended, 30 minutes later, the driver was dead and the team’s assistant coach and spokesman were mortally wounded. It was not immediately clear if the convoy was targeted. The attackers fled back into the Republic of Congo after Angolan forces intervened, officials said.
Poll – Barack Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize
[caption id="attachment_852" align="alignleft" width="150"] U.S. President Barack Obama[/caption] President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a stunning decision designed to...
Celebrity Bio – Angel Adelaja
Oluwayimika Angel Adelaja was born on August 17, 1983 in London, England. She moved to America with her parents at the tender age of 3 years. However, from that age, she knew she was meant to make an impact on the world through health services.
Digol Deng – Sudanese Model
Interview with Sudanese model Digol Deng.
Celebrity Bio – Claret Onukogu
Claret Onukogu is a 24 year old woman from Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria who was born as the first child out of six children to Ray and Kathryn Onukogu. Some of the adjectives used to describe her include enthusiastic, spiritual, charismatic, intelligent, humble, ambitious, independent, goal-oriented, friendly, graceful, optimistic, outspoken, hard-working, open-minded, courageous, and multicultural. She spent her early childhood in Nigeria where she completed her nursery, primary and part of her secondary education.
OTHER CRITERIA LAUNCHES IN GAGOSIAN STORE, NYC
Last week marked the opening of the Gagosian’s first ever retail space located on the ground floor of 988 Madison Avenue. The 2500 square foot space was designed by Daniel Rowen Architects with MN Designs, and was launched with the presentation of Richard Prince’s newest limited edition artist book, Bettie Kline last week.
MTV Africa Music Award Nominees
South Africa and Nigeria lead the nominations list in the second MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) taking place in Kenya on Oct. 10.
Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga Welcome a Son
[caption id="attachment_675" align="alignleft" width="225"] Jennifer Hudson[/caption] congratulations to Jennifer Hudson and fiance, David Otunga, on the arrival of a bonny baby son. David Daniel Otunga,...
The King of Pop is Gone
CALIFORNIA, June 25, 2009 - The entertainment world has suffered another great lost today. The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has passed ayway at the...