Music Icon Chaka Khan, the brilliant Comedian & Actress Mo’Nique, Soprano legend Hope Foye, Nollywood Actress Stephanie Okereke, Nigeria’s Olympian Marathon runner Mary Akor, Her Excellency Dame Patience J. Goodluck (middle) wife of Vice President of Federal Republic of Nigeria and Dr. Deborah Hyde, the second Africa-American Neuro Surgeon were some of the dynamic personalities …
4 Powerful Elements Collide for 3days of Fun at TIE CON 2009!
DON’T MISS a spectacular three days at TIE CON 2009 where Fire, Wind, Ice & Earth [the Elements] collide for a bold great times! May 14th, 2009 Get the party started at TIE CON 2009! • Unwind, relax and enjoy the sexy, sultry smooth sounds of jazz artist/vocalist extraordinaire, Rhonda Benin! –by Invitation Only May …
6th Annual African Goodwill Awards 2009
Many organizations[not-for profit/profit] and individuals, the world over, love Africa and give generously of their time and monies to make the continent a better place. Very often,however, the acts of these cheerful givers go unnoticed. Nevertheless, one organization African Focus, an LA based not-for profit organization, has for the past five years been celebrating these …
The 2009 Stanford University Africa Business Forum, “Africa as a Hotspot for Global Investment.”
Harvard and Howard Universities have done a seemingly successful job alerting potential investors in the West, Africans and non-Africans alike, about Africa’s many investment opportunities. Stanford University follows suit with its upcoming 2009 Stanford University Africa Business Forum to be held May 2nd, which focuses on “Africa as a hotspot for global investment.”The designated keynote …
An African Art and Couture Benefit by All for Africa and nAscent Art
All for Africa and nAscent Art present an evening of African Art and Couture to benefit All for Africa Thursday April 30, 2009 6:30 pm to 9 pm Cipriani’s Private Members-only Club at 55 Wall St. Enjoy an Open Bar, sponsored by Barterhouse Hors d’Oeuvres sponsored by Cipriani’s Meet and Mingle with Founder, Board Members …
VIP Launch Party for "Fashion for Peace," Kenya 2009
Last year, Kenya’s fashion community including models and designers joined forces through the event, “Fashion for Peace,” to show creativity and solidarity in the face of adversity, the post-election violence that took place in Kenya. This year, while a post election violence is no longer at issue, the producers of the event have decided to …