Archive for March, 2009

So my mom was telling me a story that my aunt recounted to her. According to the story, my aunt was at an owanba party, where a group of young ladies in their early to mid 20's were sitting amongst themselves discussing their accomplishments and other life goals. They talked about their dreams...
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He may not be the biggest name in Nollywood, but he sure has a lot going for him in front of the camera and on church stages alike. Actor, Model, Praise & Worship Leader… Arinze Desmond Okonkwo talks about how he manages them all while keeping focus on God. Word has it that marriage...
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So who cares about that 'Relationship Status' field on your facebook profile anyway? ...EVERYBODY!
Let's face it, facebook just makes being nosy that much easier, especially when it comes to your love life. And some people have no shame in their game - every other day they upload a pic of tongue action with...
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Nigerian Soulstress ASA to perform in New York City tomorrow! Asa is a Nigerian musician whose real name is Bukola Elemide. Asa means 'little hawk' and she was nicknamed so because when she was young she often ran away and changed directions like a hawk. Although born in Paris, she returned to Nigeria with her...
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Kanu Nwankwo and son featured in Peak's Milk Commercial! Nwankwo Kanu, usually known simply as Kanu and nicknamed Papilo, is a professional footballer player (or soccer player) who plays as a striker for the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, and for the English club Portsmouth. He is a member of the Igbo ethnic group,...
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Invisible Children is a non-profit grassroots organization that works towards transforming apathy into activism. It all began as an adventurous trip to northern Uganda for 3 friends from Southern California in 2003, and has since turned into an incredible social, political and global movement among the youth to engage in the atrocities there, and...
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Check out the new video from Amplifyd Crew for its new single "I Can't Shout":
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President Yar’Adua addressed an audience of international leaders in Washington, D.C. at a special event at the Academy for Educational Development. As Africa’s most populous country, many western organizations working in civil society are very interested working with Yar’Adua to help strengthen Nigeria’s economy. Here is a a video of the President laying out...
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Many people believe human trafficking to be an issue localized to European countries but reality is many people in Nigeria, though in lesser forms, are actively participating in this brutal act.
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This Day Media Group’s new Arise Magazine hosted the African Fashion Collective 2009 as part of the lineup for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Promenade in Bryant Park on February 13, 2009 in New York City.
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