The array <\/span><\/span>of luxurious homes in<\/span><\/span> Africa tells a<\/span><\/span> beautiful story of how Africans have grown in culture and lifestyle. The luxury homes above are just a few of the affordable and comfortable residences that are available to Africans, <\/span><\/span>Africans in the diaspora, and foreigners. We cannot claim that this is an exhaustive list. However, if you need a starting point for your search, they are great options. Do you agree with our choice of luxury homes? Have you been to Uganda before? Feel free to share your experience with us. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"10 Luxury Homes That Will Change Your Impression Of Uganda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"10-luxury-homes-that-will-change-your-impression-of-uganda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-31 17:14:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-31 17:14:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=301044","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":279299,"post_author":"9443","post_date":"2020-12-04 01:17:36","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-04 01:17:36","post_content":" \n\nThe 1st of December every year is celebrated as World AIDS Day. This year, we look back at the decade of progress in Africa. The continent's performance increases the hope that one day the menace may be a thing of the past. African nations are committed to the goal of ending the disease by 2030. The southern and eastern parts of Africa remain the worst affected in the last few years. However, the progress made by the sub-Saharan nations is driving global optimism.\n\nIn the last decade, AIDS-related fatalities also dropped by more than half. The deteriorating healthcare systems remain one of the greatest challenges of many African governments. The scientists in Africa tested a costly yet effective approach to curb the disease. Since 2011, assisted by international health agencies, African governments have launched numerous projects, including several prevention programs.\n The array <\/span><\/span>of luxurious homes in<\/span><\/span> Africa tells a<\/span><\/span> beautiful story of how Africans have grown in culture and lifestyle. The luxury homes above are just a few of the affordable and comfortable residences that are available to Africans, <\/span><\/span>Africans in the diaspora, and foreigners. We cannot claim that this is an exhaustive list. However, if you need a starting point for your search, they are great options. Do you agree with our choice of luxury homes? Have you been to Uganda before? Feel free to share your experience with us. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"10 Luxury Homes That Will Change Your Impression Of Uganda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"10-luxury-homes-that-will-change-your-impression-of-uganda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-31 17:14:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-31 17:14:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=301044","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":279299,"post_author":"9443","post_date":"2020-12-04 01:17:36","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-04 01:17:36","post_content":" \n\nThe 1st of December every year is celebrated as World AIDS Day. This year, we look back at the decade of progress in Africa. The continent's performance increases the hope that one day the menace may be a thing of the past. African nations are committed to the goal of ending the disease by 2030. The southern and eastern parts of Africa remain the worst affected in the last few years. However, the progress made by the sub-Saharan nations is driving global optimism.\n\nIn the last decade, AIDS-related fatalities also dropped by more than half. The deteriorating healthcare systems remain one of the greatest challenges of many African governments. The scientists in Africa tested a costly yet effective approach to curb the disease. Since 2011, assisted by international health agencies, African governments have launched numerous projects, including several prevention programs.\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The array <\/span><\/span>of luxurious homes in<\/span><\/span> Africa tells a<\/span><\/span> beautiful story of how Africans have grown in culture and lifestyle. The luxury homes above are just a few of the affordable and comfortable residences that are available to Africans, <\/span><\/span>Africans in the diaspora, and foreigners. We cannot claim that this is an exhaustive list. However, if you need a starting point for your search, they are great options. Do you agree with our choice of luxury homes? Have you been to Uganda before? Feel free to share your experience with us. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"10 Luxury Homes That Will Change Your Impression Of Uganda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"10-luxury-homes-that-will-change-your-impression-of-uganda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-31 17:14:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-31 17:14:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=301044","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":279299,"post_author":"9443","post_date":"2020-12-04 01:17:36","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-04 01:17:36","post_content":" \n\nThe 1st of December every year is celebrated as World AIDS Day. This year, we look back at the decade of progress in Africa. The continent's performance increases the hope that one day the menace may be a thing of the past. African nations are committed to the goal of ending the disease by 2030. The southern and eastern parts of Africa remain the worst affected in the last few years. However, the progress made by the sub-Saharan nations is driving global optimism.\n\nIn the last decade, AIDS-related fatalities also dropped by more than half. The deteriorating healthcare systems remain one of the greatest challenges of many African governments. The scientists in Africa tested a costly yet effective approach to curb the disease. Since 2011, assisted by international health agencies, African governments have launched numerous projects, including several prevention programs.\n The Spectrum Luxury Home<\/a> is situated in the tranquil <\/span><\/span>part <\/span><\/span>of Kololo<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span> Uganda. Interestingly, this<\/span><\/span> luxury home<\/span><\/span> is in a n<\/span><\/span>eighborhood that offers utmost privacy. <\/span><\/span>The Spectrum Luxury Home has a beautiful <\/span><\/span>garden<\/span><\/span> with a patio and free private parking. <\/span><\/span>It offers total privacy including from staff. <\/span><\/span>G<\/span><\/span>uests are at liberty to prepare meals for themselves as necessary <\/span><\/span>appliance<\/span><\/span>s have been provided. It has a no-pet policy. However, they allow smoking and the luxury home is children-friendly.<\/span><\/span> There are pro<\/span><\/span>visions for a <\/span><\/span>golf course within a 30-minute drive and it is only 7 kilometers away from the Nile\u2014Speke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The array <\/span><\/span>of luxurious homes in<\/span><\/span> Africa tells a<\/span><\/span> beautiful story of how Africans have grown in culture and lifestyle. The luxury homes above are just a few of the affordable and comfortable residences that are available to Africans, <\/span><\/span>Africans in the diaspora, and foreigners. We cannot claim that this is an exhaustive list. However, if you need a starting point for your search, they are great options. Do you agree with our choice of luxury homes? Have you been to Uganda before? Feel free to share your experience with us. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"10 Luxury Homes That Will Change Your Impression Of Uganda","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"10-luxury-homes-that-will-change-your-impression-of-uganda","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-31 17:14:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-31 17:14:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=301044","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":279299,"post_author":"9443","post_date":"2020-12-04 01:17:36","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-04 01:17:36","post_content":" \n\nThe 1st of December every year is celebrated as World AIDS Day. This year, we look back at the decade of progress in Africa. The continent's performance increases the hope that one day the menace may be a thing of the past. African nations are committed to the goal of ending the disease by 2030. The southern and eastern parts of Africa remain the worst affected in the last few years. However, the progress made by the sub-Saharan nations is driving global optimism.\n\nIn the last decade, AIDS-related fatalities also dropped by more than half. The deteriorating healthcare systems remain one of the greatest challenges of many African governments. The scientists in Africa tested a costly yet effective approach to curb the disease. Since 2011, assisted by international health agencies, African governments have launched numerous projects, including several prevention programs.\nThe Theme of World AIDS Day celebration 2020<\/h2>\nWorld AIDS Day 2020 was celebrated under the theme 'Global solidarity, shared responsibility<\/a>'. This is a subtle reminder that everyone has a role to play in the fight against HIV. One of the biggest blows to the eradication of HIV was the outbreak of COVID-19. There was a rapid shift in attention to the new virus. Consequently, there was a severe shortage of life-saving anti-retroviral drugs in some countries.\n\n\n\nAs of 2019, a total of 38 million people were living with AIDS. Sadly, nearly one in five people are not aware of their status. One in three are receiving testing, treatment, and prevention services. In light of the current challenges, it seems a little hard to achieve the targets set for 2020 and 2030. The last two years have been slow in terms of progress on scaling up HIV\/AIDS services.\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/Transition46\/status\/1333914891359555588\n\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult for frontline health workers to deliver services to rural areas. Additionally, the economic disruption that came with the COVID-19 could also make the services unaffordable and unreachable for many. On World AIDS Day 2020, the World Health Organization aims to take some key actions including reviewing the fight against the virus, finding new innovative ways to curb the disease, protecting and engaging frontline health workers, and prioritizing the most vulnerable and young. \n
Efforts by African Countries to Control HIV<\/h2>\n\n\nWhen it comes to taking bold steps to facilitate the patients of the fatal disease, the governments across the continent have taken steps. Given that unlike the developed world many nations have a big economic crisis coupled with the pandemic outbreak, it is encouraging to see the concern. Over the past decade, international health organizations have described Ethiopia\u2019s performance as a model for other countries. As a result of their policies, between 2000 and 2011 more than 90 percent of the infections dropped in the country.\n\nNot only that, but during the same time, the number of people dying because of HIV-related complications also reduced by more than half. All of this progress has been made primarily because of the availability of therapeutic medicines. Even though there is not a vaccine to cure the virus, antiretroviral (ARV) treatment plays an important part in preventing the virus from spreading any further. Since 2005, the Ethiopian government has been giving free access to the ARV.\n\n\n
Kenya's Education and Awareness Program<\/h3>\nIn Kenya, the government focused its attention on educating the masses about the virus. According to the studies conducted in 2005, nearly 28.5<\/a> of mothers in the country transmitted the virus to their children. But after the country\u2019s education and awareness drive, the number declined by 8.5 percent in just five years. As compared to the early 2000s, when Kenya had only three facilities for diagnosis, the nation has come a long way. Currently, more than 90<\/a> percent of pregnant women go through an AIDS test.\n\nBesides that, the access of patients to ARVs has also increased dramatically which has also played a key role in curbing the new infections. Making HIV\/AIDS a compulsory curriculum in schools across the country was an effective step that was later followed by other African nations. Burkina Fiasco was another nation, with the help of international agencies, launched an ambitious awareness program. Well, it turns out that the campaign proved to be successful as the number of infections declined significantly. Furthermore, on this year's World AIDS day the UN has urged the countries to focus their attention on allocating more resources.\n
The severity of the virus in Africa<\/h2>\nDespite the lack of resources, African nations managed to curb the surge in new infections in southern and eastern Africa. According to reports<\/a>, new cases have declined by a third in the last few years. With nearly 15.2 percent<\/a> of the world population, the continent accounted for nearly two-thirds of the total infections. Out of a total of 26 million people infected in Africa, as many as 16 million are receiving drug therapy.\n\nAs of 2020, out of 38 million cases worldwide, nearly 25 million people globally have access to ARV. Health authorities across the world recorded as many as 1.7 million new infections in 2019. Africa accounts for nearly 69 percent of the total cases with roughly 23 million cases. As many as 91 percent of the children infected with the disease live in the continent. However, since 2005, the number of people with access to ARV<\/a> has reached more than 12.5 million by 2017. Also, HIV-related deaths have also declined by 42 percent during the same period.\n\n\n
Cultures in Africa that promote HIV<\/h2>\nSexual practices, poverty, lack of economic growth, no or less education, and gender discrimination are some of the main underlying cultural factors that promote the virus in the country. Discussion on such topics is necessary, particularly on World AIDS Day, to curb the disease and determine the effectiveness of a national response. The patriarchal nature of Africa allows men to have multiple sex partners. Thus, a married woman is at a high risk of contracting HIV through her husband.\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/sandrabisin\/status\/1334168642230120450\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CTAOP\/status\/1334168940784676865\n
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)<\/h3>\nFGM is still in practice in several African nations. Since there are now legislatures that outlaw the practice in some countries, perpetrators now carry out the practice underground. Sadly, they perform this ritual with sharp crude tools which they often share with a large number of girls.\n
Rite of Passage<\/h3>\nIn Malawi, girls as young as 10<\/a> are taught how to please a man as part of the rite of passage into adulthood. This initiation rite which is popularly called Kusasa Fumbi<\/a> is predominant in parts of several African countries. This includes Zambia, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Angola, Ivory Coast, and Congo. The World AIDS Day reechoes the need to end some of these cultural practices.\n\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wHunX299P_4\n\n \n
How Can You Help?<\/h2>\nThankfully, the international community and global NGOs are playing a key part in Africa. Whether it is education or HIV\/AIDS awareness of other women-related projects, they are doing it all. UNAIDS, Treatment Action Campaign<\/a>, The Global Fund, The Elton John AIDS Foundation are some of the prominent partners in the fight against the virus.\n\nYou too can be part of the campaign. Start by putting an end to the discrimination against HIV positive patients. Also, World AIDS Day presents you with the opportunity to create awareness using your social media platforms. If there are practices in your community that promote the spread of HIV\/AIDS, rise up and demand a change.","post_title":"How Far Has Africa Come In The Fight Against HIV\/Aids?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"world-aids-day-how-far-has-africa-come-in-the-fight-against-hiv-aids","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-01 06:30:29","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-01 06:30:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=279299","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":219250,"post_author":"2777","post_date":"2020-02-11 17:08:37","post_date_gmt":"2020-02-11 17:08:37","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_219254\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"735\"] Patrick Mahomes celebrates with Kansas City Chiefs teammates after Super Bowl win<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nKansas City Chiefs had to wait for 50 years to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy. However, they did so in a dramatic fashion. The Chiefs had to overcome a 10-point deficit to stun San Francisco 49ers 31-20. Consequently, the Chiefs are the first team in the history of the NFL to win three games after trailing by 10 points or more in a single postseason. Interestingly, the Chiefs have a number of African players to thank for this.\n\nLeading the Kansas City Chiefs is 24-year-old Patrick Mahomes. Last year, at the age of 23, he was the league\u2019s MVP. Now he adds Super Bowl MVP<\/a> to his cap. At 24 years and 138 days old, Mahomes is now the youngest quarterback to win Super Bowl MVP. He is also the second youngest to win the Super Bowl. The youngest was Roethlisberger at 23. Also, Mahomes is the third African-American quarterback to win a Super Bowl. Speaking after the win Mahomes said,\n
African Players that Contributed to Kansas City Chiefs\u2019 Success<\/h2>\nRacial diversity is one of the unique features of the Kansas City Chiefs team. Perhaps, that is their secret ingredient to success. Patrick Mahomes may be in the spotlight but there are many more players of African descent that deserve recognition too. We profiled all the players and you won\u2019t believe what we found. Let\u2019s meet them.\n\n\n
Derrick Nnadi<\/h3>\n\n\nNnadi is of Nigerian descent and plays defensive tackle for Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs signed him on a four-year deal on June 15, 2018, for $3.74 million. He recorded his first career interception in week 11 of the 2019 season. The Chiefs went on to win the game against Los Angeles Chargers by 24\u201417. While others partied after the Super Bowl win, Nnadi\u2019s way of celebration was by paying for all dog adoption fees<\/a> at the Kansas City dog shelter. Consequently, families can take dogs home for free. Speaking to CNN he said,\n\n\"All my life, I always wanted a dog. When I first got him, he was very timid. It made me think of how other animals, whether they're owned or in a shelter, are feeling scared and alone.\"<\/em>\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/DerrickNnadi\/status\/1224342706526310400\n
Emmanuel Ogbah<\/h3>\n\n\nBorn in Lagos, Nigeria but moved to Houston Texas at nine. Ogbah plays at the defensive end for Kansas City Chiefs. However, he was traded to the Chiefs on April 1, 2019, in exchange for Eric Murray. Against Baltimore Ravens in week 3, Ogbah sacked Lamar Jackson 1.5 times. They went ahead to win by 33\u201428. However, a torn pectoral ruled him out of the season.\n
Alex Okafor<\/h3>\n\n\nAs a junior, Okafor earned All-American honors. Although born in Dallas, Texas, Okafor is of Nigerian descent. He signed a three-year deal with Kansas City Chiefs on March 14, 2019, and plays defensive end. The deal was worth $18 million. Against Denver Broncos in week 7, Okafor sacked Joe Flacco twice. They later won by 30\u20146. However, a torn pectoral in Week 15 ruled him out of the rest of the season.\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pILCn6VO_RU\n
Bashaud Breeland<\/h3>\n\n\nBreeland is also an African American and plays cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Growing up he played both football and basketball. He signed a yearlong contract with the Chiefs on March 18, 2019. He was also impressive at the Super Bowl LIV 2020, recording 7 tackles and intercepted a pass heading to Jimmy Garoppolo. In the 2019 season, Breeland had a total of 37 tackles and 2 interceptions.\n
Tyreek Hill<\/h3>\n\n\nTyreek Hill is another African-American that was impressive at Super Bowl LIV 2020. He used to be a return specialist but gradually transitioned to a wide receiver. He caught 9 passes for 105 yards including a 44-yard catch. In a response to a question about Mahomes at a press conference Hill said,\n
Tanoh Kpassagnon<\/h3>\n\n\nWe still have trouble pronouncing his name. Tanoh Kpassagnon has Ivorian and Ugandan parents. At Kansas City Chiefs, he plays defensive end. On January 19, 2020, Kpassagnon sacked Ryan Tannehill twice during the game with Tennessee Titans. They eventually won the game by 35\u201424. On his Super Bowl, Kpassagnon recorded two tackles. Before the Super Bowl, he said,\n\n\n\n\u201cYou can tell everyone has a good energy and we are just excited to play this game. We were ready last Sunday honestly. But like Coach Reid would say, keep it cool, calm, even keel, until you are ready to hit \u2019em and boom, yeah.\u201d<\/em>\n\nThere are a few other black players in the team who are not on our list. However, do you think the Chiefs were just lucky this time or they really deserved it? Let us know your thoughts in the comment box below.","post_title":"Kansas City Chiefs End 50-Year Super Bowl Wait. Meet The African Players That Made It Happen","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kansas-city-chiefs-end-50-year-wait-at-super-bowl-liv-meet-the-black-players-in-the-team","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-12 21:40:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-12 21:40:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=219250","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":220594,"post_author":"2777","post_date":"2020-02-10 19:25:22","post_date_gmt":"2020-02-10 19:25:22","post_content":"\n\nThere is a wealth of talent and opportunities in Africa which many Africans are yet to discover. Thus, a lot of Hollywood producers have turned to the continent to explore these opportunities. The latest is the producer of \u2018Back to School Mom<\/a>\u2019, Milan Selassie. In mid-2019, Selassie was in a conference, DISCOP Africa. The conference was about Design-Studios, Advertising and Information Agencies, and Mass-Media industry in Africa.\n\nIt was at the conference that Milan Selassie met three Ugandans and picked interest in the country. As a panelist in one of the sessions, Selassie talked about producing movies in Africa and marketing them in Hollywood. One of the three Ugandans in attendance, Peter Mujuni said,\n
Milan Selassie Pays an Unplanned Visit to Uganda<\/h2>\nWhen Milan Selassie left his home in Los Angeles in December 2019 for a short vacation in South Africa, visiting Uganda was not part of his itinerary. However, following the encounter with the three Ugandans, he decided to give it a try. Consequently, he landed in Uganda on January 16, 2020. The initial plan was to spend three days. However, because of Ugandan hospitality, he found himself spending ten days. He said,\n\n\n\n\u201cWhen I landed in Kenya, which was supposed to be my last destination, these guys told me I was only a short distance from Uganda\u2026 I went to meet with Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to get a picture of what I needed to produce in Uganda. The people I met there were enthusiastic about my idea. They understand that entertainment is growing on the continent. The global bodies analyzing the sector all report great things ahead. They know this and they want to tap into it.\u201d<\/em>\n
Prospects of Producing a Movie in Uganda<\/h2>\nProducing a movie in Uganda will be a win-win for Milan Selassie and Ugandans. On his part, Selassie will have access to great sites like Chobe safari lodge at Murchison falls game park and up-county of Lake Bunyonyi. However, this will also mean employment opportunities for Ugandans and other Africans. Speaking about his future plans, Selassie said,\n
A Peek into the Life and Career of Milan Selassie<\/h2>\nMilan Selassie left politics and business to delve into movies. However, before delving into movie production, Selassie worked for a talent institution. According to Selassie, in order to leave your current engagement to delve into something you love, you need to get your finances right. After working for the talent agency for four years, Selassie started his company, Intelligent Media<\/em>, in 2008. In an interview with NTV, Selassie bares his mind on the business aspect of filmmaking. You can watch his interview below.\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Hhz_By2O72w","post_title":"Hollywood Producer Milan Selassie Turns To Uganda For Greener Pastures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hollywood-producer-milan-selassie-turns-to-uganda-for-greener-pastures","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-12 21:40:10","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-12 21:40:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=220594","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":215628,"post_author":"254","post_date":"2020-01-25 10:17:19","post_date_gmt":"2020-01-25 10:17:19","post_content":"\n\nAfrica is taking a big leap from the oral tradition of the past to a newer and more robust way of telling their unique stories. Digital animation is a new way of using computer-generated visuals to relay narratives. A bold new crop of African animators are leading the pack as the continent tries to catch up with the West. Last year, Netflix commissioned the first original African animation, Mama K.\n\nFrom TV programs to advertisements, there is a growth in animated content and studios around the continent. Likewise, there is significant growth in Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) content. However, the focus in all of this is how digital animation is telling unique African stories in ways that even children can understand. Check out some of the innovators producing the most captivating animated content around the continent. \n
Triggerfish<\/strong><\/h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_215844\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"670\"] triggerfish.com[\/caption]\n\nSouth Africa is widely considered the hub of African animation. Consequently, Triggerfish is one of the most successful animation franchises. This Cape Town-based animation studio has produced several award-winning projects. It's production Mama K\u2019s Team 4<\/em><\/a> is among Netlix\u2019s children\u2019s animation collection. With over ten years in the animation industry, the company started off in a humble repurposed barn with a skeletal staff and minimal equipment. Today, the Triggerfish HQ is teeming with computer geeks and state-of-the-art gear, a testament to the work they have put in over the years. In 2019, the company achieved yet another milestone by establishing a digital learning platform known as Triggerfish Academy. Subsequently, this initiative will ensure that aspiring animators get the right skills and mentorship. \n
Buni Media<\/strong><\/h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_215843\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"626\"] Bunimedia.com[\/caption]\n\nThis was a brainchild of a group of Kenyan artists. They create and manage media content for digital and print distribution. One of the company\u2019s flagship projects was the XYZ Show which offers satirical insights into Kenya\u2019s political class. BuniVisualX is the company's animation, design and post-production studio. Consequently, the studio partners with other Kenyan creatives to develop animations and visual effects for TV shows, feature films, documentaries, and infomercials. The crew at Buni Media comprises local and international professionals who follow the lead of an experienced board of directors. \n\n\n
Kwame Nyon\u2019go<\/strong><\/h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_215842\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"464\"] kwamenyongo.com[\/caption]\n\nHe is probably best known for his interest in children\u2019s literature. However, Kwame also dabbles in African animation and the production of digital content for various projects. He has produced content for UNESCO and Tinga Tinga Tales, a joint initiative by Disney and BBC. One of Kwame\u2019s preferred areas of interest is the use of animation to convey African folklore. His short animated story The Legend of Ngong Hills<\/a><\/em> has bagged several awards for its poignant portrayal of East African mythology. However, most of Kwame\u2019s content is released through his venture Apes in Space. The venture specializes in producing both original and contractual animation projects. Kwame\u2019s work stands out because he strives to tell fresh stories from a uniquely African perspective. \n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Theme of World AIDS Day celebration 2020<\/h2>\nWorld AIDS Day 2020 was celebrated under the theme 'Global solidarity, shared responsibility<\/a>'. This is a subtle reminder that everyone has a role to play in the fight against HIV. One of the biggest blows to the eradication of HIV was the outbreak of COVID-19. There was a rapid shift in attention to the new virus. Consequently, there was a severe shortage of life-saving anti-retroviral drugs in some countries.\n\n\n\nAs of 2019, a total of 38 million people were living with AIDS. Sadly, nearly one in five people are not aware of their status. One in three are receiving testing, treatment, and prevention services. In light of the current challenges, it seems a little hard to achieve the targets set for 2020 and 2030. The last two years have been slow in terms of progress on scaling up HIV\/AIDS services.\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/Transition46\/status\/1333914891359555588\n\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult for frontline health workers to deliver services to rural areas. Additionally, the economic disruption that came with the COVID-19 could also make the services unaffordable and unreachable for many. On World AIDS Day 2020, the World Health Organization aims to take some key actions including reviewing the fight against the virus, finding new innovative ways to curb the disease, protecting and engaging frontline health workers, and prioritizing the most vulnerable and young. \n
Efforts by African Countries to Control HIV<\/h2>\n\n\nWhen it comes to taking bold steps to facilitate the patients of the fatal disease, the governments across the continent have taken steps. Given that unlike the developed world many nations have a big economic crisis coupled with the pandemic outbreak, it is encouraging to see the concern. Over the past decade, international health organizations have described Ethiopia\u2019s performance as a model for other countries. As a result of their policies, between 2000 and 2011 more than 90 percent of the infections dropped in the country.\n\nNot only that, but during the same time, the number of people dying because of HIV-related complications also reduced by more than half. All of this progress has been made primarily because of the availability of therapeutic medicines. Even though there is not a vaccine to cure the virus, antiretroviral (ARV) treatment plays an important part in preventing the virus from spreading any further. Since 2005, the Ethiopian government has been giving free access to the ARV.\n\n\n
Kenya's Education and Awareness Program<\/h3>\nIn Kenya, the government focused its attention on educating the masses about the virus. According to the studies conducted in 2005, nearly 28.5<\/a> of mothers in the country transmitted the virus to their children. But after the country\u2019s education and awareness drive, the number declined by 8.5 percent in just five years. As compared to the early 2000s, when Kenya had only three facilities for diagnosis, the nation has come a long way. Currently, more than 90<\/a> percent of pregnant women go through an AIDS test.\n\nBesides that, the access of patients to ARVs has also increased dramatically which has also played a key role in curbing the new infections. Making HIV\/AIDS a compulsory curriculum in schools across the country was an effective step that was later followed by other African nations. Burkina Fiasco was another nation, with the help of international agencies, launched an ambitious awareness program. Well, it turns out that the campaign proved to be successful as the number of infections declined significantly. Furthermore, on this year's World AIDS day the UN has urged the countries to focus their attention on allocating more resources.\n
The severity of the virus in Africa<\/h2>\nDespite the lack of resources, African nations managed to curb the surge in new infections in southern and eastern Africa. According to reports<\/a>, new cases have declined by a third in the last few years. With nearly 15.2 percent<\/a> of the world population, the continent accounted for nearly two-thirds of the total infections. Out of a total of 26 million people infected in Africa, as many as 16 million are receiving drug therapy.\n\nAs of 2020, out of 38 million cases worldwide, nearly 25 million people globally have access to ARV. Health authorities across the world recorded as many as 1.7 million new infections in 2019. Africa accounts for nearly 69 percent of the total cases with roughly 23 million cases. As many as 91 percent of the children infected with the disease live in the continent. However, since 2005, the number of people with access to ARV<\/a> has reached more than 12.5 million by 2017. Also, HIV-related deaths have also declined by 42 percent during the same period.\n\n\n
Cultures in Africa that promote HIV<\/h2>\nSexual practices, poverty, lack of economic growth, no or less education, and gender discrimination are some of the main underlying cultural factors that promote the virus in the country. Discussion on such topics is necessary, particularly on World AIDS Day, to curb the disease and determine the effectiveness of a national response. The patriarchal nature of Africa allows men to have multiple sex partners. Thus, a married woman is at a high risk of contracting HIV through her husband.\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/sandrabisin\/status\/1334168642230120450\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CTAOP\/status\/1334168940784676865\n
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)<\/h3>\nFGM is still in practice in several African nations. Since there are now legislatures that outlaw the practice in some countries, perpetrators now carry out the practice underground. Sadly, they perform this ritual with sharp crude tools which they often share with a large number of girls.\n
Rite of Passage<\/h3>\nIn Malawi, girls as young as 10<\/a> are taught how to please a man as part of the rite of passage into adulthood. This initiation rite which is popularly called Kusasa Fumbi<\/a> is predominant in parts of several African countries. This includes Zambia, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Angola, Ivory Coast, and Congo. The World AIDS Day reechoes the need to end some of these cultural practices.\n\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wHunX299P_4\n\n \n
How Can You Help?<\/h2>\nThankfully, the international community and global NGOs are playing a key part in Africa. Whether it is education or HIV\/AIDS awareness of other women-related projects, they are doing it all. UNAIDS, Treatment Action Campaign<\/a>, The Global Fund, The Elton John AIDS Foundation are some of the prominent partners in the fight against the virus.\n\nYou too can be part of the campaign. Start by putting an end to the discrimination against HIV positive patients. Also, World AIDS Day presents you with the opportunity to create awareness using your social media platforms. If there are practices in your community that promote the spread of HIV\/AIDS, rise up and demand a change.","post_title":"How Far Has Africa Come In The Fight Against HIV\/Aids?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"world-aids-day-how-far-has-africa-come-in-the-fight-against-hiv-aids","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-01 06:30:29","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-01 06:30:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=279299","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":219250,"post_author":"2777","post_date":"2020-02-11 17:08:37","post_date_gmt":"2020-02-11 17:08:37","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_219254\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"735\"] Patrick Mahomes celebrates with Kansas City Chiefs teammates after Super Bowl win<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nKansas City Chiefs had to wait for 50 years to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy. However, they did so in a dramatic fashion. The Chiefs had to overcome a 10-point deficit to stun San Francisco 49ers 31-20. Consequently, the Chiefs are the first team in the history of the NFL to win three games after trailing by 10 points or more in a single postseason. Interestingly, the Chiefs have a number of African players to thank for this.\n\nLeading the Kansas City Chiefs is 24-year-old Patrick Mahomes. Last year, at the age of 23, he was the league\u2019s MVP. Now he adds Super Bowl MVP<\/a> to his cap. At 24 years and 138 days old, Mahomes is now the youngest quarterback to win Super Bowl MVP. He is also the second youngest to win the Super Bowl. The youngest was Roethlisberger at 23. Also, Mahomes is the third African-American quarterback to win a Super Bowl. Speaking after the win Mahomes said,\n
African Players that Contributed to Kansas City Chiefs\u2019 Success<\/h2>\nRacial diversity is one of the unique features of the Kansas City Chiefs team. Perhaps, that is their secret ingredient to success. Patrick Mahomes may be in the spotlight but there are many more players of African descent that deserve recognition too. We profiled all the players and you won\u2019t believe what we found. Let\u2019s meet them.\n\n\n
Derrick Nnadi<\/h3>\n\n\nNnadi is of Nigerian descent and plays defensive tackle for Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs signed him on a four-year deal on June 15, 2018, for $3.74 million. He recorded his first career interception in week 11 of the 2019 season. The Chiefs went on to win the game against Los Angeles Chargers by 24\u201417. While others partied after the Super Bowl win, Nnadi\u2019s way of celebration was by paying for all dog adoption fees<\/a> at the Kansas City dog shelter. Consequently, families can take dogs home for free. Speaking to CNN he said,\n\n\"All my life, I always wanted a dog. When I first got him, he was very timid. It made me think of how other animals, whether they're owned or in a shelter, are feeling scared and alone.\"<\/em>\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/DerrickNnadi\/status\/1224342706526310400\n
Emmanuel Ogbah<\/h3>\n\n\nBorn in Lagos, Nigeria but moved to Houston Texas at nine. Ogbah plays at the defensive end for Kansas City Chiefs. However, he was traded to the Chiefs on April 1, 2019, in exchange for Eric Murray. Against Baltimore Ravens in week 3, Ogbah sacked Lamar Jackson 1.5 times. They went ahead to win by 33\u201428. However, a torn pectoral ruled him out of the season.\n
Alex Okafor<\/h3>\n\n\nAs a junior, Okafor earned All-American honors. Although born in Dallas, Texas, Okafor is of Nigerian descent. He signed a three-year deal with Kansas City Chiefs on March 14, 2019, and plays defensive end. The deal was worth $18 million. Against Denver Broncos in week 7, Okafor sacked Joe Flacco twice. They later won by 30\u20146. However, a torn pectoral in Week 15 ruled him out of the rest of the season.\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pILCn6VO_RU\n
Bashaud Breeland<\/h3>\n\n\nBreeland is also an African American and plays cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Growing up he played both football and basketball. He signed a yearlong contract with the Chiefs on March 18, 2019. He was also impressive at the Super Bowl LIV 2020, recording 7 tackles and intercepted a pass heading to Jimmy Garoppolo. In the 2019 season, Breeland had a total of 37 tackles and 2 interceptions.\n
Tyreek Hill<\/h3>\n\n\nTyreek Hill is another African-American that was impressive at Super Bowl LIV 2020. He used to be a return specialist but gradually transitioned to a wide receiver. He caught 9 passes for 105 yards including a 44-yard catch. In a response to a question about Mahomes at a press conference Hill said,\n
Tanoh Kpassagnon<\/h3>\n\n\nWe still have trouble pronouncing his name. Tanoh Kpassagnon has Ivorian and Ugandan parents. At Kansas City Chiefs, he plays defensive end. On January 19, 2020, Kpassagnon sacked Ryan Tannehill twice during the game with Tennessee Titans. They eventually won the game by 35\u201424. On his Super Bowl, Kpassagnon recorded two tackles. Before the Super Bowl, he said,\n\n\n\n\u201cYou can tell everyone has a good energy and we are just excited to play this game. We were ready last Sunday honestly. But like Coach Reid would say, keep it cool, calm, even keel, until you are ready to hit \u2019em and boom, yeah.\u201d<\/em>\n\nThere are a few other black players in the team who are not on our list. However, do you think the Chiefs were just lucky this time or they really deserved it? Let us know your thoughts in the comment box below.","post_title":"Kansas City Chiefs End 50-Year Super Bowl Wait. Meet The African Players That Made It Happen","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kansas-city-chiefs-end-50-year-wait-at-super-bowl-liv-meet-the-black-players-in-the-team","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-12 21:40:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-12 21:40:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=219250","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":220594,"post_author":"2777","post_date":"2020-02-10 19:25:22","post_date_gmt":"2020-02-10 19:25:22","post_content":"\n\nThere is a wealth of talent and opportunities in Africa which many Africans are yet to discover. Thus, a lot of Hollywood producers have turned to the continent to explore these opportunities. The latest is the producer of \u2018Back to School Mom<\/a>\u2019, Milan Selassie. In mid-2019, Selassie was in a conference, DISCOP Africa. The conference was about Design-Studios, Advertising and Information Agencies, and Mass-Media industry in Africa.\n\nIt was at the conference that Milan Selassie met three Ugandans and picked interest in the country. As a panelist in one of the sessions, Selassie talked about producing movies in Africa and marketing them in Hollywood. One of the three Ugandans in attendance, Peter Mujuni said,\n
Milan Selassie Pays an Unplanned Visit to Uganda<\/h2>\nWhen Milan Selassie left his home in Los Angeles in December 2019 for a short vacation in South Africa, visiting Uganda was not part of his itinerary. However, following the encounter with the three Ugandans, he decided to give it a try. Consequently, he landed in Uganda on January 16, 2020. The initial plan was to spend three days. However, because of Ugandan hospitality, he found himself spending ten days. He said,\n\n\n\n\u201cWhen I landed in Kenya, which was supposed to be my last destination, these guys told me I was only a short distance from Uganda\u2026 I went to meet with Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to get a picture of what I needed to produce in Uganda. The people I met there were enthusiastic about my idea. They understand that entertainment is growing on the continent. The global bodies analyzing the sector all report great things ahead. They know this and they want to tap into it.\u201d<\/em>\n
Prospects of Producing a Movie in Uganda<\/h2>\nProducing a movie in Uganda will be a win-win for Milan Selassie and Ugandans. On his part, Selassie will have access to great sites like Chobe safari lodge at Murchison falls game park and up-county of Lake Bunyonyi. However, this will also mean employment opportunities for Ugandans and other Africans. Speaking about his future plans, Selassie said,\n
A Peek into the Life and Career of Milan Selassie<\/h2>\nMilan Selassie left politics and business to delve into movies. However, before delving into movie production, Selassie worked for a talent institution. According to Selassie, in order to leave your current engagement to delve into something you love, you need to get your finances right. After working for the talent agency for four years, Selassie started his company, Intelligent Media<\/em>, in 2008. In an interview with NTV, Selassie bares his mind on the business aspect of filmmaking. You can watch his interview below.\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Hhz_By2O72w","post_title":"Hollywood Producer Milan Selassie Turns To Uganda For Greener Pastures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hollywood-producer-milan-selassie-turns-to-uganda-for-greener-pastures","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-12 21:40:10","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-12 21:40:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=220594","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":215628,"post_author":"254","post_date":"2020-01-25 10:17:19","post_date_gmt":"2020-01-25 10:17:19","post_content":"\n\nAfrica is taking a big leap from the oral tradition of the past to a newer and more robust way of telling their unique stories. Digital animation is a new way of using computer-generated visuals to relay narratives. A bold new crop of African animators are leading the pack as the continent tries to catch up with the West. Last year, Netflix commissioned the first original African animation, Mama K.\n\nFrom TV programs to advertisements, there is a growth in animated content and studios around the continent. Likewise, there is significant growth in Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) content. However, the focus in all of this is how digital animation is telling unique African stories in ways that even children can understand. Check out some of the innovators producing the most captivating animated content around the continent. \n
Triggerfish<\/strong><\/h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_215844\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"670\"] triggerfish.com[\/caption]\n\nSouth Africa is widely considered the hub of African animation. Consequently, Triggerfish is one of the most successful animation franchises. This Cape Town-based animation studio has produced several award-winning projects. It's production Mama K\u2019s Team 4<\/em><\/a> is among Netlix\u2019s children\u2019s animation collection. With over ten years in the animation industry, the company started off in a humble repurposed barn with a skeletal staff and minimal equipment. Today, the Triggerfish HQ is teeming with computer geeks and state-of-the-art gear, a testament to the work they have put in over the years. In 2019, the company achieved yet another milestone by establishing a digital learning platform known as Triggerfish Academy. Subsequently, this initiative will ensure that aspiring animators get the right skills and mentorship. \n
Buni Media<\/strong><\/h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_215843\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"626\"] Bunimedia.com[\/caption]\n\nThis was a brainchild of a group of Kenyan artists. They create and manage media content for digital and print distribution. One of the company\u2019s flagship projects was the XYZ Show which offers satirical insights into Kenya\u2019s political class. BuniVisualX is the company's animation, design and post-production studio. Consequently, the studio partners with other Kenyan creatives to develop animations and visual effects for TV shows, feature films, documentaries, and infomercials. The crew at Buni Media comprises local and international professionals who follow the lead of an experienced board of directors. \n\n\n
Kwame Nyon\u2019go<\/strong><\/h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_215842\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"464\"] kwamenyongo.com[\/caption]\n\nHe is probably best known for his interest in children\u2019s literature. However, Kwame also dabbles in African animation and the production of digital content for various projects. He has produced content for UNESCO and Tinga Tinga Tales, a joint initiative by Disney and BBC. One of Kwame\u2019s preferred areas of interest is the use of animation to convey African folklore. His short animated story The Legend of Ngong Hills<\/a><\/em> has bagged several awards for its poignant portrayal of East African mythology. However, most of Kwame\u2019s content is released through his venture Apes in Space. The venture specializes in producing both original and contractual animation projects. Kwame\u2019s work stands out because he strives to tell fresh stories from a uniquely African perspective. \n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Theme of World AIDS Day celebration 2020<\/h2>\nWorld AIDS Day 2020 was celebrated under the theme 'Global solidarity, shared responsibility<\/a>'. This is a subtle reminder that everyone has a role to play in the fight against HIV. One of the biggest blows to the eradication of HIV was the outbreak of COVID-19. There was a rapid shift in attention to the new virus. Consequently, there was a severe shortage of life-saving anti-retroviral drugs in some countries.\n\n\n\nAs of 2019, a total of 38 million people were living with AIDS. Sadly, nearly one in five people are not aware of their status. One in three are receiving testing, treatment, and prevention services. In light of the current challenges, it seems a little hard to achieve the targets set for 2020 and 2030. The last two years have been slow in terms of progress on scaling up HIV\/AIDS services.\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/Transition46\/status\/1333914891359555588\n\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult for frontline health workers to deliver services to rural areas. Additionally, the economic disruption that came with the COVID-19 could also make the services unaffordable and unreachable for many. On World AIDS Day 2020, the World Health Organization aims to take some key actions including reviewing the fight against the virus, finding new innovative ways to curb the disease, protecting and engaging frontline health workers, and prioritizing the most vulnerable and young. \n
Efforts by African Countries to Control HIV<\/h2>\n\n\nWhen it comes to taking bold steps to facilitate the patients of the fatal disease, the governments across the continent have taken steps. Given that unlike the developed world many nations have a big economic crisis coupled with the pandemic outbreak, it is encouraging to see the concern. Over the past decade, international health organizations have described Ethiopia\u2019s performance as a model for other countries. As a result of their policies, between 2000 and 2011 more than 90 percent of the infections dropped in the country.\n\nNot only that, but during the same time, the number of people dying because of HIV-related complications also reduced by more than half. All of this progress has been made primarily because of the availability of therapeutic medicines. Even though there is not a vaccine to cure the virus, antiretroviral (ARV) treatment plays an important part in preventing the virus from spreading any further. Since 2005, the Ethiopian government has been giving free access to the ARV.\n\n\n
Kenya's Education and Awareness Program<\/h3>\nIn Kenya, the government focused its attention on educating the masses about the virus. According to the studies conducted in 2005, nearly 28.5<\/a> of mothers in the country transmitted the virus to their children. But after the country\u2019s education and awareness drive, the number declined by 8.5 percent in just five years. As compared to the early 2000s, when Kenya had only three facilities for diagnosis, the nation has come a long way. Currently, more than 90<\/a> percent of pregnant women go through an AIDS test.\n\nBesides that, the access of patients to ARVs has also increased dramatically which has also played a key role in curbing the new infections. Making HIV\/AIDS a compulsory curriculum in schools across the country was an effective step that was later followed by other African nations. Burkina Fiasco was another nation, with the help of international agencies, launched an ambitious awareness program. Well, it turns out that the campaign proved to be successful as the number of infections declined significantly. Furthermore, on this year's World AIDS day the UN has urged the countries to focus their attention on allocating more resources.\n
The severity of the virus in Africa<\/h2>\nDespite the lack of resources, African nations managed to curb the surge in new infections in southern and eastern Africa. According to reports<\/a>, new cases have declined by a third in the last few years. With nearly 15.2 percent<\/a> of the world population, the continent accounted for nearly two-thirds of the total infections. Out of a total of 26 million people infected in Africa, as many as 16 million are receiving drug therapy.\n\nAs of 2020, out of 38 million cases worldwide, nearly 25 million people globally have access to ARV. Health authorities across the world recorded as many as 1.7 million new infections in 2019. Africa accounts for nearly 69 percent of the total cases with roughly 23 million cases. As many as 91 percent of the children infected with the disease live in the continent. However, since 2005, the number of people with access to ARV<\/a> has reached more than 12.5 million by 2017. Also, HIV-related deaths have also declined by 42 percent during the same period.\n\n\n
Cultures in Africa that promote HIV<\/h2>\nSexual practices, poverty, lack of economic growth, no or less education, and gender discrimination are some of the main underlying cultural factors that promote the virus in the country. Discussion on such topics is necessary, particularly on World AIDS Day, to curb the disease and determine the effectiveness of a national response. The patriarchal nature of Africa allows men to have multiple sex partners. Thus, a married woman is at a high risk of contracting HIV through her husband.\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/sandrabisin\/status\/1334168642230120450\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CTAOP\/status\/1334168940784676865\n
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)<\/h3>\nFGM is still in practice in several African nations. Since there are now legislatures that outlaw the practice in some countries, perpetrators now carry out the practice underground. Sadly, they perform this ritual with sharp crude tools which they often share with a large number of girls.\n
Rite of Passage<\/h3>\nIn Malawi, girls as young as 10<\/a> are taught how to please a man as part of the rite of passage into adulthood. This initiation rite which is popularly called Kusasa Fumbi<\/a> is predominant in parts of several African countries. This includes Zambia, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Angola, Ivory Coast, and Congo. The World AIDS Day reechoes the need to end some of these cultural practices.\n\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wHunX299P_4\n\n \n
How Can You Help?<\/h2>\nThankfully, the international community and global NGOs are playing a key part in Africa. Whether it is education or HIV\/AIDS awareness of other women-related projects, they are doing it all. UNAIDS, Treatment Action Campaign<\/a>, The Global Fund, The Elton John AIDS Foundation are some of the prominent partners in the fight against the virus.\n\nYou too can be part of the campaign. Start by putting an end to the discrimination against HIV positive patients. Also, World AIDS Day presents you with the opportunity to create awareness using your social media platforms. If there are practices in your community that promote the spread of HIV\/AIDS, rise up and demand a change.","post_title":"How Far Has Africa Come In The Fight Against HIV\/Aids?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"world-aids-day-how-far-has-africa-come-in-the-fight-against-hiv-aids","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-01 06:30:29","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-01 06:30:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=279299","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":219250,"post_author":"2777","post_date":"2020-02-11 17:08:37","post_date_gmt":"2020-02-11 17:08:37","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_219254\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"735\"] Patrick Mahomes celebrates with Kansas City Chiefs teammates after Super Bowl win<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nKansas City Chiefs had to wait for 50 years to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy. However, they did so in a dramatic fashion. The Chiefs had to overcome a 10-point deficit to stun San Francisco 49ers 31-20. Consequently, the Chiefs are the first team in the history of the NFL to win three games after trailing by 10 points or more in a single postseason. Interestingly, the Chiefs have a number of African players to thank for this.\n\nLeading the Kansas City Chiefs is 24-year-old Patrick Mahomes. Last year, at the age of 23, he was the league\u2019s MVP. Now he adds Super Bowl MVP<\/a> to his cap. At 24 years and 138 days old, Mahomes is now the youngest quarterback to win Super Bowl MVP. He is also the second youngest to win the Super Bowl. The youngest was Roethlisberger at 23. Also, Mahomes is the third African-American quarterback to win a Super Bowl. Speaking after the win Mahomes said,\n
African Players that Contributed to Kansas City Chiefs\u2019 Success<\/h2>\nRacial diversity is one of the unique features of the Kansas City Chiefs team. Perhaps, that is their secret ingredient to success. Patrick Mahomes may be in the spotlight but there are many more players of African descent that deserve recognition too. We profiled all the players and you won\u2019t believe what we found. Let\u2019s meet them.\n\n\n
Derrick Nnadi<\/h3>\n\n\nNnadi is of Nigerian descent and plays defensive tackle for Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs signed him on a four-year deal on June 15, 2018, for $3.74 million. He recorded his first career interception in week 11 of the 2019 season. The Chiefs went on to win the game against Los Angeles Chargers by 24\u201417. While others partied after the Super Bowl win, Nnadi\u2019s way of celebration was by paying for all dog adoption fees<\/a> at the Kansas City dog shelter. Consequently, families can take dogs home for free. Speaking to CNN he said,\n\n\"All my life, I always wanted a dog. When I first got him, he was very timid. It made me think of how other animals, whether they're owned or in a shelter, are feeling scared and alone.\"<\/em>\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/DerrickNnadi\/status\/1224342706526310400\n
Emmanuel Ogbah<\/h3>\n\n\nBorn in Lagos, Nigeria but moved to Houston Texas at nine. Ogbah plays at the defensive end for Kansas City Chiefs. However, he was traded to the Chiefs on April 1, 2019, in exchange for Eric Murray. Against Baltimore Ravens in week 3, Ogbah sacked Lamar Jackson 1.5 times. They went ahead to win by 33\u201428. However, a torn pectoral ruled him out of the season.\n
Alex Okafor<\/h3>\n\n\nAs a junior, Okafor earned All-American honors. Although born in Dallas, Texas, Okafor is of Nigerian descent. He signed a three-year deal with Kansas City Chiefs on March 14, 2019, and plays defensive end. The deal was worth $18 million. Against Denver Broncos in week 7, Okafor sacked Joe Flacco twice. They later won by 30\u20146. However, a torn pectoral in Week 15 ruled him out of the rest of the season.\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pILCn6VO_RU\n
Bashaud Breeland<\/h3>\n\n\nBreeland is also an African American and plays cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Growing up he played both football and basketball. He signed a yearlong contract with the Chiefs on March 18, 2019. He was also impressive at the Super Bowl LIV 2020, recording 7 tackles and intercepted a pass heading to Jimmy Garoppolo. In the 2019 season, Breeland had a total of 37 tackles and 2 interceptions.\n
Tyreek Hill<\/h3>\n\n\nTyreek Hill is another African-American that was impressive at Super Bowl LIV 2020. He used to be a return specialist but gradually transitioned to a wide receiver. He caught 9 passes for 105 yards including a 44-yard catch. In a response to a question about Mahomes at a press conference Hill said,\n
Tanoh Kpassagnon<\/h3>\n\n\nWe still have trouble pronouncing his name. Tanoh Kpassagnon has Ivorian and Ugandan parents. At Kansas City Chiefs, he plays defensive end. On January 19, 2020, Kpassagnon sacked Ryan Tannehill twice during the game with Tennessee Titans. They eventually won the game by 35\u201424. On his Super Bowl, Kpassagnon recorded two tackles. Before the Super Bowl, he said,\n\n\n\n\u201cYou can tell everyone has a good energy and we are just excited to play this game. We were ready last Sunday honestly. But like Coach Reid would say, keep it cool, calm, even keel, until you are ready to hit \u2019em and boom, yeah.\u201d<\/em>\n\nThere are a few other black players in the team who are not on our list. However, do you think the Chiefs were just lucky this time or they really deserved it? Let us know your thoughts in the comment box below.","post_title":"Kansas City Chiefs End 50-Year Super Bowl Wait. Meet The African Players That Made It Happen","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kansas-city-chiefs-end-50-year-wait-at-super-bowl-liv-meet-the-black-players-in-the-team","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-12 21:40:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-12 21:40:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=219250","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":220594,"post_author":"2777","post_date":"2020-02-10 19:25:22","post_date_gmt":"2020-02-10 19:25:22","post_content":"\n\nThere is a wealth of talent and opportunities in Africa which many Africans are yet to discover. Thus, a lot of Hollywood producers have turned to the continent to explore these opportunities. The latest is the producer of \u2018Back to School Mom<\/a>\u2019, Milan Selassie. In mid-2019, Selassie was in a conference, DISCOP Africa. The conference was about Design-Studios, Advertising and Information Agencies, and Mass-Media industry in Africa.\n\nIt was at the conference that Milan Selassie met three Ugandans and picked interest in the country. As a panelist in one of the sessions, Selassie talked about producing movies in Africa and marketing them in Hollywood. One of the three Ugandans in attendance, Peter Mujuni said,\n
Milan Selassie Pays an Unplanned Visit to Uganda<\/h2>\nWhen Milan Selassie left his home in Los Angeles in December 2019 for a short vacation in South Africa, visiting Uganda was not part of his itinerary. However, following the encounter with the three Ugandans, he decided to give it a try. Consequently, he landed in Uganda on January 16, 2020. The initial plan was to spend three days. However, because of Ugandan hospitality, he found himself spending ten days. He said,\n\n\n\n\u201cWhen I landed in Kenya, which was supposed to be my last destination, these guys told me I was only a short distance from Uganda\u2026 I went to meet with Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to get a picture of what I needed to produce in Uganda. The people I met there were enthusiastic about my idea. They understand that entertainment is growing on the continent. The global bodies analyzing the sector all report great things ahead. They know this and they want to tap into it.\u201d<\/em>\n
Prospects of Producing a Movie in Uganda<\/h2>\nProducing a movie in Uganda will be a win-win for Milan Selassie and Ugandans. On his part, Selassie will have access to great sites like Chobe safari lodge at Murchison falls game park and up-county of Lake Bunyonyi. However, this will also mean employment opportunities for Ugandans and other Africans. Speaking about his future plans, Selassie said,\n
A Peek into the Life and Career of Milan Selassie<\/h2>\nMilan Selassie left politics and business to delve into movies. However, before delving into movie production, Selassie worked for a talent institution. According to Selassie, in order to leave your current engagement to delve into something you love, you need to get your finances right. After working for the talent agency for four years, Selassie started his company, Intelligent Media<\/em>, in 2008. In an interview with NTV, Selassie bares his mind on the business aspect of filmmaking. You can watch his interview below.\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Hhz_By2O72w","post_title":"Hollywood Producer Milan Selassie Turns To Uganda For Greener Pastures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hollywood-producer-milan-selassie-turns-to-uganda-for-greener-pastures","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-12 21:40:10","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-12 21:40:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=220594","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":215628,"post_author":"254","post_date":"2020-01-25 10:17:19","post_date_gmt":"2020-01-25 10:17:19","post_content":"\n\nAfrica is taking a big leap from the oral tradition of the past to a newer and more robust way of telling their unique stories. Digital animation is a new way of using computer-generated visuals to relay narratives. A bold new crop of African animators are leading the pack as the continent tries to catch up with the West. Last year, Netflix commissioned the first original African animation, Mama K.\n\nFrom TV programs to advertisements, there is a growth in animated content and studios around the continent. Likewise, there is significant growth in Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) content. However, the focus in all of this is how digital animation is telling unique African stories in ways that even children can understand. Check out some of the innovators producing the most captivating animated content around the continent. \n
Triggerfish<\/strong><\/h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_215844\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"670\"] triggerfish.com[\/caption]\n\nSouth Africa is widely considered the hub of African animation. Consequently, Triggerfish is one of the most successful animation franchises. This Cape Town-based animation studio has produced several award-winning projects. It's production Mama K\u2019s Team 4<\/em><\/a> is among Netlix\u2019s children\u2019s animation collection. With over ten years in the animation industry, the company started off in a humble repurposed barn with a skeletal staff and minimal equipment. Today, the Triggerfish HQ is teeming with computer geeks and state-of-the-art gear, a testament to the work they have put in over the years. In 2019, the company achieved yet another milestone by establishing a digital learning platform known as Triggerfish Academy. Subsequently, this initiative will ensure that aspiring animators get the right skills and mentorship. \n
Buni Media<\/strong><\/h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_215843\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"626\"] Bunimedia.com[\/caption]\n\nThis was a brainchild of a group of Kenyan artists. They create and manage media content for digital and print distribution. One of the company\u2019s flagship projects was the XYZ Show which offers satirical insights into Kenya\u2019s political class. BuniVisualX is the company's animation, design and post-production studio. Consequently, the studio partners with other Kenyan creatives to develop animations and visual effects for TV shows, feature films, documentaries, and infomercials. The crew at Buni Media comprises local and international professionals who follow the lead of an experienced board of directors. \n\n\n
Kwame Nyon\u2019go<\/strong><\/h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_215842\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"464\"] kwamenyongo.com[\/caption]\n\nHe is probably best known for his interest in children\u2019s literature. However, Kwame also dabbles in African animation and the production of digital content for various projects. He has produced content for UNESCO and Tinga Tinga Tales, a joint initiative by Disney and BBC. One of Kwame\u2019s preferred areas of interest is the use of animation to convey African folklore. His short animated story The Legend of Ngong Hills<\/a><\/em> has bagged several awards for its poignant portrayal of East African mythology. However, most of Kwame\u2019s content is released through his venture Apes in Space. The venture specializes in producing both original and contractual animation projects. Kwame\u2019s work stands out because he strives to tell fresh stories from a uniquely African perspective. \n
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The Theme of World AIDS Day celebration 2020<\/h2>\nWorld AIDS Day 2020 was celebrated under the theme 'Global solidarity, shared responsibility<\/a>'. This is a subtle reminder that everyone has a role to play in the fight against HIV. One of the biggest blows to the eradication of HIV was the outbreak of COVID-19. There was a rapid shift in attention to the new virus. Consequently, there was a severe shortage of life-saving anti-retroviral drugs in some countries.\n\n\n\nAs of 2019, a total of 38 million people were living with AIDS. Sadly, nearly one in five people are not aware of their status. One in three are receiving testing, treatment, and prevention services. In light of the current challenges, it seems a little hard to achieve the targets set for 2020 and 2030. The last two years have been slow in terms of progress on scaling up HIV\/AIDS services.\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/Transition46\/status\/1333914891359555588\n\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult for frontline health workers to deliver services to rural areas. Additionally, the economic disruption that came with the COVID-19 could also make the services unaffordable and unreachable for many. On World AIDS Day 2020, the World Health Organization aims to take some key actions including reviewing the fight against the virus, finding new innovative ways to curb the disease, protecting and engaging frontline health workers, and prioritizing the most vulnerable and young. \n
Efforts by African Countries to Control HIV<\/h2>\n\n\nWhen it comes to taking bold steps to facilitate the patients of the fatal disease, the governments across the continent have taken steps. Given that unlike the developed world many nations have a big economic crisis coupled with the pandemic outbreak, it is encouraging to see the concern. Over the past decade, international health organizations have described Ethiopia\u2019s performance as a model for other countries. As a result of their policies, between 2000 and 2011 more than 90 percent of the infections dropped in the country.\n\nNot only that, but during the same time, the number of people dying because of HIV-related complications also reduced by more than half. All of this progress has been made primarily because of the availability of therapeutic medicines. Even though there is not a vaccine to cure the virus, antiretroviral (ARV) treatment plays an important part in preventing the virus from spreading any further. Since 2005, the Ethiopian government has been giving free access to the ARV.\n\n\n
Kenya's Education and Awareness Program<\/h3>\nIn Kenya, the government focused its attention on educating the masses about the virus. According to the studies conducted in 2005, nearly 28.5<\/a> of mothers in the country transmitted the virus to their children. But after the country\u2019s education and awareness drive, the number declined by 8.5 percent in just five years. As compared to the early 2000s, when Kenya had only three facilities for diagnosis, the nation has come a long way. Currently, more than 90<\/a> percent of pregnant women go through an AIDS test.\n\nBesides that, the access of patients to ARVs has also increased dramatically which has also played a key role in curbing the new infections. Making HIV\/AIDS a compulsory curriculum in schools across the country was an effective step that was later followed by other African nations. Burkina Fiasco was another nation, with the help of international agencies, launched an ambitious awareness program. Well, it turns out that the campaign proved to be successful as the number of infections declined significantly. Furthermore, on this year's World AIDS day the UN has urged the countries to focus their attention on allocating more resources.\n
The severity of the virus in Africa<\/h2>\nDespite the lack of resources, African nations managed to curb the surge in new infections in southern and eastern Africa. According to reports<\/a>, new cases have declined by a third in the last few years. With nearly 15.2 percent<\/a> of the world population, the continent accounted for nearly two-thirds of the total infections. Out of a total of 26 million people infected in Africa, as many as 16 million are receiving drug therapy.\n\nAs of 2020, out of 38 million cases worldwide, nearly 25 million people globally have access to ARV. Health authorities across the world recorded as many as 1.7 million new infections in 2019. Africa accounts for nearly 69 percent of the total cases with roughly 23 million cases. As many as 91 percent of the children infected with the disease live in the continent. However, since 2005, the number of people with access to ARV<\/a> has reached more than 12.5 million by 2017. Also, HIV-related deaths have also declined by 42 percent during the same period.\n\n\n
Cultures in Africa that promote HIV<\/h2>\nSexual practices, poverty, lack of economic growth, no or less education, and gender discrimination are some of the main underlying cultural factors that promote the virus in the country. Discussion on such topics is necessary, particularly on World AIDS Day, to curb the disease and determine the effectiveness of a national response. The patriarchal nature of Africa allows men to have multiple sex partners. Thus, a married woman is at a high risk of contracting HIV through her husband.\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/sandrabisin\/status\/1334168642230120450\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CTAOP\/status\/1334168940784676865\n
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)<\/h3>\nFGM is still in practice in several African nations. Since there are now legislatures that outlaw the practice in some countries, perpetrators now carry out the practice underground. Sadly, they perform this ritual with sharp crude tools which they often share with a large number of girls.\n
Rite of Passage<\/h3>\nIn Malawi, girls as young as 10<\/a> are taught how to please a man as part of the rite of passage into adulthood. This initiation rite which is popularly called Kusasa Fumbi<\/a> is predominant in parts of several African countries. This includes Zambia, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Angola, Ivory Coast, and Congo. The World AIDS Day reechoes the need to end some of these cultural practices.\n\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wHunX299P_4\n\n \n
How Can You Help?<\/h2>\nThankfully, the international community and global NGOs are playing a key part in Africa. Whether it is education or HIV\/AIDS awareness of other women-related projects, they are doing it all. UNAIDS, Treatment Action Campaign<\/a>, The Global Fund, The Elton John AIDS Foundation are some of the prominent partners in the fight against the virus.\n\nYou too can be part of the campaign. Start by putting an end to the discrimination against HIV positive patients. Also, World AIDS Day presents you with the opportunity to create awareness using your social media platforms. If there are practices in your community that promote the spread of HIV\/AIDS, rise up and demand a change.","post_title":"How Far Has Africa Come In The Fight Against HIV\/Aids?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"world-aids-day-how-far-has-africa-come-in-the-fight-against-hiv-aids","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-01 06:30:29","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-01 06:30:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=279299","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":219250,"post_author":"2777","post_date":"2020-02-11 17:08:37","post_date_gmt":"2020-02-11 17:08:37","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_219254\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"735\"] Patrick Mahomes celebrates with Kansas City Chiefs teammates after Super Bowl win<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nKansas City Chiefs had to wait for 50 years to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy. However, they did so in a dramatic fashion. The Chiefs had to overcome a 10-point deficit to stun San Francisco 49ers 31-20. Consequently, the Chiefs are the first team in the history of the NFL to win three games after trailing by 10 points or more in a single postseason. Interestingly, the Chiefs have a number of African players to thank for this.\n\nLeading the Kansas City Chiefs is 24-year-old Patrick Mahomes. Last year, at the age of 23, he was the league\u2019s MVP. Now he adds Super Bowl MVP<\/a> to his cap. At 24 years and 138 days old, Mahomes is now the youngest quarterback to win Super Bowl MVP. He is also the second youngest to win the Super Bowl. The youngest was Roethlisberger at 23. Also, Mahomes is the third African-American quarterback to win a Super Bowl. Speaking after the win Mahomes said,\n
African Players that Contributed to Kansas City Chiefs\u2019 Success<\/h2>\nRacial diversity is one of the unique features of the Kansas City Chiefs team. Perhaps, that is their secret ingredient to success. Patrick Mahomes may be in the spotlight but there are many more players of African descent that deserve recognition too. We profiled all the players and you won\u2019t believe what we found. Let\u2019s meet them.\n\n\n
Derrick Nnadi<\/h3>\n\n\nNnadi is of Nigerian descent and plays defensive tackle for Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs signed him on a four-year deal on June 15, 2018, for $3.74 million. He recorded his first career interception in week 11 of the 2019 season. The Chiefs went on to win the game against Los Angeles Chargers by 24\u201417. While others partied after the Super Bowl win, Nnadi\u2019s way of celebration was by paying for all dog adoption fees<\/a> at the Kansas City dog shelter. Consequently, families can take dogs home for free. Speaking to CNN he said,\n\n\"All my life, I always wanted a dog. When I first got him, he was very timid. It made me think of how other animals, whether they're owned or in a shelter, are feeling scared and alone.\"<\/em>\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/DerrickNnadi\/status\/1224342706526310400\n
Emmanuel Ogbah<\/h3>\n\n\nBorn in Lagos, Nigeria but moved to Houston Texas at nine. Ogbah plays at the defensive end for Kansas City Chiefs. However, he was traded to the Chiefs on April 1, 2019, in exchange for Eric Murray. Against Baltimore Ravens in week 3, Ogbah sacked Lamar Jackson 1.5 times. They went ahead to win by 33\u201428. However, a torn pectoral ruled him out of the season.\n
Alex Okafor<\/h3>\n\n\nAs a junior, Okafor earned All-American honors. Although born in Dallas, Texas, Okafor is of Nigerian descent. He signed a three-year deal with Kansas City Chiefs on March 14, 2019, and plays defensive end. The deal was worth $18 million. Against Denver Broncos in week 7, Okafor sacked Joe Flacco twice. They later won by 30\u20146. However, a torn pectoral in Week 15 ruled him out of the rest of the season.\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pILCn6VO_RU\n
Bashaud Breeland<\/h3>\n\n\nBreeland is also an African American and plays cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Growing up he played both football and basketball. He signed a yearlong contract with the Chiefs on March 18, 2019. He was also impressive at the Super Bowl LIV 2020, recording 7 tackles and intercepted a pass heading to Jimmy Garoppolo. In the 2019 season, Breeland had a total of 37 tackles and 2 interceptions.\n
Tyreek Hill<\/h3>\n\n\nTyreek Hill is another African-American that was impressive at Super Bowl LIV 2020. He used to be a return specialist but gradually transitioned to a wide receiver. He caught 9 passes for 105 yards including a 44-yard catch. In a response to a question about Mahomes at a press conference Hill said,\n
Tanoh Kpassagnon<\/h3>\n\n\nWe still have trouble pronouncing his name. Tanoh Kpassagnon has Ivorian and Ugandan parents. At Kansas City Chiefs, he plays defensive end. On January 19, 2020, Kpassagnon sacked Ryan Tannehill twice during the game with Tennessee Titans. They eventually won the game by 35\u201424. On his Super Bowl, Kpassagnon recorded two tackles. Before the Super Bowl, he said,\n\n\n\n\u201cYou can tell everyone has a good energy and we are just excited to play this game. We were ready last Sunday honestly. But like Coach Reid would say, keep it cool, calm, even keel, until you are ready to hit \u2019em and boom, yeah.\u201d<\/em>\n\nThere are a few other black players in the team who are not on our list. However, do you think the Chiefs were just lucky this time or they really deserved it? Let us know your thoughts in the comment box below.","post_title":"Kansas City Chiefs End 50-Year Super Bowl Wait. Meet The African Players That Made It Happen","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kansas-city-chiefs-end-50-year-wait-at-super-bowl-liv-meet-the-black-players-in-the-team","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-12 21:40:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-12 21:40:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=219250","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":220594,"post_author":"2777","post_date":"2020-02-10 19:25:22","post_date_gmt":"2020-02-10 19:25:22","post_content":"\n\nThere is a wealth of talent and opportunities in Africa which many Africans are yet to discover. Thus, a lot of Hollywood producers have turned to the continent to explore these opportunities. The latest is the producer of \u2018Back to School Mom<\/a>\u2019, Milan Selassie. In mid-2019, Selassie was in a conference, DISCOP Africa. The conference was about Design-Studios, Advertising and Information Agencies, and Mass-Media industry in Africa.\n\nIt was at the conference that Milan Selassie met three Ugandans and picked interest in the country. As a panelist in one of the sessions, Selassie talked about producing movies in Africa and marketing them in Hollywood. One of the three Ugandans in attendance, Peter Mujuni said,\n
Milan Selassie Pays an Unplanned Visit to Uganda<\/h2>\nWhen Milan Selassie left his home in Los Angeles in December 2019 for a short vacation in South Africa, visiting Uganda was not part of his itinerary. However, following the encounter with the three Ugandans, he decided to give it a try. Consequently, he landed in Uganda on January 16, 2020. The initial plan was to spend three days. However, because of Ugandan hospitality, he found himself spending ten days. He said,\n\n\n\n\u201cWhen I landed in Kenya, which was supposed to be my last destination, these guys told me I was only a short distance from Uganda\u2026 I went to meet with Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to get a picture of what I needed to produce in Uganda. The people I met there were enthusiastic about my idea. They understand that entertainment is growing on the continent. The global bodies analyzing the sector all report great things ahead. They know this and they want to tap into it.\u201d<\/em>\n
Prospects of Producing a Movie in Uganda<\/h2>\nProducing a movie in Uganda will be a win-win for Milan Selassie and Ugandans. On his part, Selassie will have access to great sites like Chobe safari lodge at Murchison falls game park and up-county of Lake Bunyonyi. However, this will also mean employment opportunities for Ugandans and other Africans. Speaking about his future plans, Selassie said,\n