DISCUSSION: World Cup Anthem – Shakira’s “Waka Waka” Vs K’Naan’s “Waving Flag”
So much controversy has surrounded the change of the Official #World Cup Song from Somalian Artist #K’Naan‘s “#Waving Flag” to Colombian Artist #Shakira‘s “#Waka Waka“.…
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Sade, Kojo Antwi, K’Naan, P-Square and Hip Hop Pantsula get nominated for the 2010 BET Awards
The list of nominees of the 2010 BET Awards is out. Here’s who made the cut. See below for a full list of nominees Best…
UN Launches Song To Drum Up Support For The Millennium Development Goals
The United Nations has mobilized some of the foremost artists of Africa and the airwaves of the world in launching a song and music video.…
UNESCO And HP Target A Virtual ‘Brain Gain’ For Universities In Africa And The Middle East
Some of the world’s best and brightest minds are migrants. What if they could return home – at least “virtually” – to mentor young scientists…
African Vibes Magazine brings Contemporary Africa to Hollywood at its 4th Anniversary Event
African Vibes magazine rolled out the red carpet in style to celebrate its fourth anniversary of shining a positive spotlight on Africa and Africans,…
DISCUSSION: Which Of The Qualified African Teams Do You Think Stands The Best Chance Of Winning The World Cup In 2010?
In 2010 Africa will be hosting the World Cup for the first time. Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa have qualified to…
Didier Drogba and Liya Kebede on TIME Magazine 100 List
Ivory Coast’s 32-year-old Soccer Super Star, Didier Drogba is on TIME Magazine. The striker plays for England’s Chelsea Football Club and he is…
In the News: Editor In Chief Amabel Niba to discuss Contemporary Africa on Radio Afrodicia
African Vibes Magazine Editor In Chief, Amabel Niba will be appearing on Radio Afrodicia (KPFK-FM 90.7) airing in Los Angeles from 2 to 4 p.m…
Ethiopian Designer Mekdes Tefera Taye will bring colorful Red Carpet Looks to the ‘I Wear African’ Runway
Ethiopian Designer, Mekdes Tefera Taye designed her first collection and held her first show at the age of 14 when she became interested in fashion…
Africa’s Billionaires of 2010
It must be nice to be Ethiopian Self Made Billionaire, #Mohammed Al Amoudi, Africa’s Richest man. His wealth grew by a billion despite the economic…