Grammy award-winning artist Angelique Kidjo returns with an album titled ‘Oyo’ set for release on Febraury 9th, 2010. Oyo is Kidjo’s tribute to music that transformed her in her native country Benin, West Africa. Although Oyo is primarily comprised of covers, the music is instantly recognizable as Kidjo’s: The first thing one hears at the …
Rihanna Helps Nigerian Yale Law Graduate With Leukemia Find Donor
Pop star Rihanna and Grey Anatomy’s Justin Chamber have taken on the cause of twenty six year old Yale Law School graduate Seun Adebiyi, who has Leukemia, to help him find a match. Seun is currently training for the 2014 Winter Olympics. In June 2009, he was diagnosed with lymphoma and leukemia and now is …
Style Me Upgrades Style Victim from Cool to Hot, Style ME Season 3 Ep. 10
Thirty five year old Kemi Olurinola is married with three children (boys). Her goal is simple. Take me from stay at home mom to “Corporate, classy and professional”. Wana of Style Me begins with an analysis on Kemi’s body shape, she is a “Column.” They analyze her “primary style” preference, her colors, her faccial shape …
Pat Utomi, Abike Dabiri, Ben Bruce, others speak at The Future Pre-Awards Conference! REGISTER NOW
The organizers of The Future Awards 2010 have announced the second edition of the annual The Future Pre-Awards “Do Something” Conference. It holds on Saturday, 6 February 2009, a day before the awards night. “We will be giving young people the rare opportunity to meet some of the highest achieving young Nigerians you can find,” …
Zimbabwe’s Ancient Ruins (Video)
In the heart of southern Africa stands the remains of a once mighty city, Great Zimbabwe. For hundreds of years a mysterious civilization reigned supreme here on the Zimbabwe plateau. Then suddenly, in the 16th century, it crumbled, leaving behind only a riddle: Who had built these massive walls? Obsessed with legends of a lost …
Mali Rallies for Sensational 4-4 Draw with Host Angola in African Cup of Nations Opener
“LUANDA, Angola — Mali roared back from being 4-0 down in the 79th minute of the opening African Cup of Nations match to earn a sensational 4-4 draw with host Angola on Sunday. Saudi Arabia-based striker Flavio put Angola in front with a 36th-minute diving header before doubling the lead in the Group A game …