It’s that time again- beauty queens from around the world compete to take the crown of Miss Universe. This year’s competition takes place in Las Vegas, USA on August 23, 2010. The contestants have already arrived, preparing for the pre-pageant activities and ultimately for the big day. Ngozi Odalonu, the 1st runner up from...
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Editor’s Note As we approach our 50th year of independence this October, it’s time to sit back and think about the accomplishments Nigeria has made over time. Although, there is still much to do in ensuring that our nation is amongst the top amongst world leaders, it is also important to give credit to...
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Miss Fatoumata (Fifi) Souma of Guinea is the new Miss Africa USA. The annual Miss Africa USA Pageant was held last weekend, July 24 at the University of Maryland, College Park. There were 32 finalists from various countries in Africa, representing different platforms dedicated to some of the continent’s biggest social problems. Fifi Souma...
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CNN MarketPlace Africa recently met up with Segun Gele to discuss how he turned his passion for tying geles into a money making brand. According to CNN, “The Houston-based businessman has made an artform out of tying a gele — the gravity-defying headwraps worn by Nigerian women…Watching Segun Gele whip the material into graceful...
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The Nigerian Independence Day Committee is calling on all fearless, intelligent, confident and ambitious Nigerian men and females to compete in the annual Mr. and Ms. Nigerian Independence Day Pageant, hosted in New York City on Friday, October 8, 2010. This year we will be celebrating 50 years of Nigeria’s Independence, and the committe...
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It is the first time in history that the World Cup is being hosted in an African country. The 2010 FIFA World Cup is in South Africa and the world event has already kicked off with a concert that took place last night at Orlando Stadium. International performers included Black Eyed Peas, John Legend,...
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Check out Timaya’s new video for his hit song, “Who Born You”. So… what do you think?
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Interesting Read…. I was on my way to a meeting today and I was on the train listening to my Ipod, as you do. I was sitting directly opposite this young Nigerian woman (don’t ask me how I know whether she was Nigerian or not, you just develop a sixth sense for these things)...
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Interesting read: What do you say? My name is Nice Anon and I love my Nigerian men. Often times, a prophet isn’t recognized in his country. Sometimes people throw stones at him; they also undervalue him and no matter what he does they still misunderstand him. Why do I love them? I do for...
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On May 26, HBO Documentary Films will premiere the International Emmy Award-winning Documentary SAVING AFRICA’S WITCH CHILDREN. The film tells the story of a Nigerian community that has branded many of their children witches and the fight of two men as they try and save the children while educating the adults. It is...
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