Promoting Africa
Jaha has fought against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and has been nominated for the Nobel Peace prize. She was nominated for the award by Jette Christenssen, a Norwegian politician, at the launch of the film ‘Jaha’s Promise’ in 2017. Christenssen said “ Her case is incredibly important not only for what’s happening in Gambia, but the…
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The 2017 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership has been awarded to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former President of Liberia. She becomes the first woman to receive the Mo Ibrahim Award for Leadership, a distinction for which she will receive over $ 5 million USD. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who served two terms as President of…
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With 100 dollars (52,690 FCFA) investment, young Frank has designed a bicycle that rolls on water. Made from cork, aluminum and small pieces of wood, his bicycle floats on water, and rides like an ordinary bicycle. The source of his inspiration was a documentary that showed young children swim across a river to school. "I…
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Often referred to as "the father of South African jazz," Hugh Masekela left us on January 23 at the age of 78, but the legacy of this legendary jazz musician and anti-apartheid militant will continue to live. He first picked up a trumpet in the 1950s: a time when the colour of his skin meant…
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34-year-old Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o, will soon add author to her growing list of accomplishments. She is set to publish in 2019, her first children's book called "Sulwe". The Academy award-winning actor will write "Sulwe" for Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. The book is said to be about perceptions of beauty and self-love, and is expected to be…
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South African comedian Loyiso Madinga made his debut on American television as the Africa correspondent for the Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Madinga was selected by Trevor Noah to helm topical segments for the African broadcast of The Daily Show. “I am really excited to create a voice for local satire. What is really great is…
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Everyday Africa, is a book that presents the major and minor events in life through the images of 30 photographers. It is an attempt to use photography to go beyond the usual stereotypes of war, poverty, disease, and wildlife, and to celebrate Africa's diversity and daily life in all its forms. The project was started in…
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