Immelman Wins Masters and puts South Africa on the Map
Trevor Immelman played the game with a smoothness that has not been seen in a long time. He was so smooth the he was able to overcome howling winds and a tough golf course to beat Tiger Woods and win the coveted green jacket. » Read more…
2008 NFL Draft Watch: Jeremy Zuttah
Jeremy Zuttah, a proud son of Ghana, has attracted a lot of attention. He is a guard who can tackle, has run a 40-yard dash in just 4.99 seconds (he is considered one of the fastest offensive linemen in the game and was the only offensive lineman to break five seconds in the 40-yard dash at the Indianapolis Scouting Combine), prompting major news coverage and putting him under greater scrutiny of the scouts. » Read more…
Jerrod Mustaf Goodwill Ambassador to the Gambia
Jamati Online had the pleasure to sit down with Jerrod Mustaf, Goodwill Ambassador to The Gambia, President of the African Tourism Organization, Founder and CEO of the Street Basketball Association, proposed President of the Greater Beltway Branch of the NAACP in Prince George’s County and the leader of the Greater Beltway Coalition, AND former NBA player for the NY Knicks and the Phoenix Suns….
As you can see this is one busy brother….. » Read more…
Streetball - Urban Basketball with an Edge
Streetball is very popular in urban neighborhoods where people get together and play in neighborhood playgrounds and gymnasiums. It is growing in popularity and helping mend communities by providing a positive outlet for children, and an alternative to drugs, crime, and gangs. African players have been featured among the best in the game (yes…Africans ARE everywhere). » Read more…
Kenya’s Harlequins See Mwamba Snatch Victory at Death
So close yet so far is what the result could have been termed after last weekends heart-wrenching loss to Mwamba. The game in itself a classic only marred by low quality refereeing yet again. The game began at cracking pace with both sides sizing each other. Quins were the first to score and, at the breather, were 7-0 ahead. » Read more…
The 5 Most Effective African Soccer Players in Europe
African players have been making an impact in the Barclay Premiere League and are so important that David Moyes, Everton’s manager, has suggested closing down the league in respect of the African Cup of Nations. It is obvious that the impact of the missing African players is huge. Here are the 5 whose presence is probably felt the most (in no particular order).
1. Michael Essien | Ghana| Chelsea | Midfielder » Read more…
Vishante Shiancoe - A winning tight-end
Vishante Shiancoe | #81 | Minnesota Vikings | Tight End | » Read more…
Prejudice in the European Leagues
The Barclay Premiere League has got several African players who have amassed several awards, draw huge crowds, and keep people entertained with their fantastic plays. They have raised the bar of excellence, helped the football clubs build their fan base across genders, and helped people develop an interest in the dynamics of the game. » Read more…
Preparing for the World Cup 2010
FIFA President Sepp Blatter, on a visit to South Africa in June, gave the thumbs up to the preparations for the football showpiece and said the country, bar a natural disaster, is going to be the host. “I am a very optimistic man and I am very positive,” he said. » Read more…
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Nov. 3, 2008
TIKEN JAH FAKOLY - high performance reggae
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CHINUA ACHEBE’S NOVEL “THINGS FALL APART” CELEBRATED AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
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Nov. 1, 2008
Queendom - the fabulous five
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KINGS or QUEENS [GHANA or NAIJA] pt 2
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