Femi Kuti Soundtracks Grand Theft Auto IV

Award winning Nigerian artist, and son of the legendary Fela Kuti, provides the tunes and the talk for a radio station in the brand new Grand Theft Auto game.

GTA IV is the newest game in the very controversial video game series, arriving on consoles in about a months time.




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Africans and Religion

With the ongoing controversy about Obama's "former" pastor (...did he get fired?)The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, I thought we should do a little self reflection and explore the role religion has to play in Africa.

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Needless to say Africans are very enthusiastic when it comes to religion. Do we just have a higher propensity for the good word or is it because of the challenging economic environment that we find ourselves. I wonder. Truth be told, it is probably because of the fear of "jazz". See the story below.

I look forward to reading your comments.

Penis theft in Congo

Interestingly, this is not that unusual.

Lynchings in Congo as penis theft panic hits capital

Police in Congo have arrested 13 suspected sorcerers accused of using black magic to steal or shrink men's penises after a wave of panic and attempted lynchings triggered by the alleged witchcraft.

Reports of so-called penis snatching are not uncommon in West Africa, where belief in traditional religions and witchcraft remains widespread, and where ritual killings to obtain blood or body parts still occur.

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Google's Surfing Safari

Here is an interesting article about the search giant investing in Africa's emerging Internet sector.

"We feel that we should be a catalyst," Joseph Mucheru says, sitting in his office that overlooks central Nairobi. We, in this case, is Google, and the stout 39-year-old Kenyan heads the company's first outpost in sub-Saharan Africa. About 5% of Africans are online, but the thinking is that as the Internet grows, so will Google.

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Goapele in DC

Just when I was getting over my obsession with Goapele.

"August the First"

check out this movie tosin just told me about. looks interesting.

Today is Earth Day

It is all about being "green". Today is Earth Day. I searched around and no African organization is having an Earth Day event. Why is that? Africans care about the environment too...right?...so what can we do?

"Crazy Like A Fox" starring Angela Lola

We heart her, Angela is from Washington, DC by way of Ethopia co-starring Karibi Fubara from NYC by way of Nigeria. Nigeria has to be involved some how, some way...



"Crazy Like A Fox" coming out this summer

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Hope and Fear for Zimbabwe Vote

saw an article ms. t posted. thought it was interesting.

Election time has again come to Zimbabwe — expectant days of hope and suspense, but also of fear, with the lining up at the polls customarily preceded by what many people here describe as a campaign of state-supported intimidation and skulduggery.

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Boxing champion: Samuel Peter!!

Samuel Peter became the first Nigerian to win a heavyweight championship belt after stopping Oleg Maskaev in the sixth round of their WBC title fight.

The 27-year-old unleashed a flurry of punches to finish the Russian off in Saturday's first ever heavyweight title fight to be held in Mexico.

BBC

The World's Billionaires: #334

Fortune: inherited and growing
Source: sugar, flour, cement manufacturing
Net Worth: $3.3 bil
Country Of Citizenship: Nigeria Residence: Lagos , Nigeria, Middle East & Africa
Industry: Diversified
Marital Status:
Education:
Nigeria's first billionaire hit the jackpot when his sugar-production company listed on the Nigerian stock exchange last year. Meanwhile, proposed initial public offerings of his flour and cement companies have stalled. Began career as trader at 21 with loan from his uncle; built his Dangote Group into conglomerate with interests in sugar, flour milling, salt processing, cement manufacturing, textiles, real estate, haulage and oil and gas. Closely linked to Nigeria's former president Olusegun Obasanjo.

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Kenya rivals agree to share power

Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga have signed an agreement to end the country's post-election crisis.

At a ceremony in Nairobi, the two men put their signatures to a power-sharing deal brokered by ex-UN head Kofi Annan.

A coalition government comprising members of the current ruling party and opposition will now be formed.

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Ivory Coast's 'big-bottom' craze

Have you read/seen what's going on in I.C.? It's no longer just a hollywood type thing. Our "bottoms" expert sent this to me the other day.

A national dance craze in Ivory Coast has spawned a black market in treatments claiming to increase one's bottom size.

The dance in question has been inspired by DJ Mix and DJ Eloh's hit song Bobaraba, which means "big bottom" in the local Djoula language.

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Ikwunga - "Di Bombs" Music Video

Our good friend Dami posted this on her facebook page. Thought it was interesting.

U.S. President Bush clarifies: "U.S. is not seeking African bases"

US President George Bush is touring parts of Africa. He said the creation of a US military command for Africa does not mean he wants to expand US military presence on the continent.

Hmmm. Read on.

Mr. Bush, during his African tour, has been making pledges to help fight Aids and malaria, and promises of aid and investment, as he tours Africa.

SOCIAL NETWORKING

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Also, we'll be posting up the free pdf versions of our magazine for you to download.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Hope you take time to show some love today!

Egypt Wins it...Again!

Egypt beat Cameroon, 1-0, to win the title for the 6th time. Hope you had a great time watching the game.

Umm...she's flexible

Got this from Sola the other day. I'm sure you've seen her. She's from the musical Africa Africa.

Don't try this at home.