West African Immigrant Becomes Russia’s First Black Elected Official
NOVOZAVIDOVO, Russia — People in this Russian town used to stare at Jean Gregoire Sagbo because they had never seen a black man. Now they say they see in him something... Read more.
South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen Cruises To Victory At The British Open
South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen won his first major golf title yesterday with a seven-stroke victory in the British Open at St. Andrews. The 27-year-old... Read more.
Ghana becomes the 2nd African team to qualify for the 2010 World Cup Quarter Finals
Ghana’s Black Stars beat the United States Yanks after scoring a second goal in overtime to qualify for the Quarterfinals after Cameroon and Senegal. Ghana... Read more.
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... Read more.
Nigerian Artist Wande Coal Wins Big At The Hip Hop World Awards
The 2010 #Hip Hop World Awards (HHWA) took place at the New Expo hall at EKo Hotels and Suites on May 29th 2010. Man of the night was Artist #Wande Coal who received... Read more.
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 Female R&B ArtistBeyoncéMary... Read more.
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. These is to drum up support... Read more.
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... Read more.
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, by presenting... Read more.
‘SPARKLING GRACE’: SHINE LIKE A STAR – Vlisco’s Vibrant fabric collection
All your senses will celebrate the colourful new fabric collection ‘Sparkling Grace’ by Vlisco. Go up the stairs and feel the sensation of melodious pulsations... Read more.