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WATCH TRAILER: Desmond Tutu Debuts New Generation of African Leaders in Al Jazeera Series

A fresh generation of African leaders will be featured on new Al Jazeera English series Tutu’s Children. The four special documentaries will follow the exploits of participants in the leadership programme Desmond Tutu leads, which attempts to build a new network of African leaders who are together committed to tackling their countries’ most stubborn problems. …

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VIDEO: CNN Profiles the Rising Demand for Private Jets in Africa

“(CNN) — Private-aircraft manufacturers are increasingly targeting Africa’s growing economies as the resource-rich continent is quietly emerging as an important hub in global business aviation. In a continent where commercial routes are often limited, a growing number of smaller, privately owned planes are now taking to the skies, creating new connections in and out of …

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Ladybrille Woman of the Month LIRA to Perform at President Obama 2013 Inaugural Ball

Congratulations to South African singer LIRA, Ladybrille Woman of the Month November 2011, who will be performing at one of the upcoming inaugural balls for President Obama. Following in the footsteps of the legendary Miriam Makeba, LIRA has released four multi-platinum albums making her South Africa’s highest selling act – now the 2012 BET nominee …

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OPINION: Nigeria's Untamed Business of Kidnapping – Kamene Okonjo, Nkiru Sylvanus . . .

Over the weekend, Nollywood actress Nkiru Sylvanus was kidnapped in Imo State. “Sylvanus who is also a Senior Special Assistant to Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha on Public Affairs, was kidnapped in Owerri. The kidnappers have contacted the Imo State government and are demanding a ransom of N100million.” This Day discusses Nigeria’s Untamed Business of …

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IJORERE the Invitation Inc. to Launch First Flagship Store IJORERE ATELIER in Chicago, January 2013

Ladybrille congratulates Olatokunbo (“Ola”) Morin-Muhammed on the upcoming opening of her first flagship store IJORERE Atelier in January 2013. We first introduced Ola and her company Ijorere The Invitation to our Ladybrille audience in December of 2009. We are happy to see the strides the company has made. “Opening this flagship store is a dream …