Madieu Williams - Minnesota Vikings
Madieu Williams is one of the highest paid safeties in the NFL today, thanks to a deal that he signed earlier this year with the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings signed a 6-year, $33 million contract with him in the hopes that he will help build their pass coverage. » Read more…
NFL Draft 2008 Recruits Some Africans
Well the NFL Draft was very exciting with lots of unexpected drafts and trades. My focus was on the Africans in the Draft. How many of them made it? » Read more…
2008 NFL Draft Watch: Kenny Iwebama
Kenny didn’t start playing football in Texas until high school, which is way late by Texas standards. That didn’t stop him from proving to be an extremely effective player once he started. His list of awards proves that you can be good regardless of when you start. » Read more…
2008 NFL Draft Watch: Frank Okam
Franklin Nonyelu Okam is a Nigerian who was a member of the Bednarik Award, Lombardi Award, and the Outland Trophy watch lists in 2007. A three-time All-Big 12 Conference selection, he is a strong run defender who has helped his team, the Longhorns, rank sixth in rush defense and finish third nationally. » Read more…
2008 NFL Draft Watch: Jeff Otah
It is interesting to note that while at William Penn High School, Otah didn’t start in football, but in basketball where he lettered twice. While he was there, he was convinced by his coach to join the football team where he played so well that the coach had him play as a starter for that solitary year. » Read more…
2008 NFL Draft Watch: Xavier Adibi
Xavier Adibi is the kind of player that gets hurt in a game on Monday, and comes back on Thursday to make 8 tackles, including 2 sacks. That’s the kind of player you want in the NFL. He was part of the Hokies most successful linebacker tandems and some have called him one of the best linebackers in college football. His speed is an asset to any team, as is his ability to rush effectively. Speculation is that he will make it to the second round only but that remains to be seen. » Read more…
Gibril Wilson - From a Giant to a Raider
Gibril Wilson | Oakland Raiders | Safety | #28 » Read more…
Victor Abiamiri - Philadelphia Eagles
Victor Abiamiri | Philadelphia Eagles | Defensive End |#78 » Read more…
Mathias Kiwanuka - New York Giants
Mathias Kiwanuka | Linebacker | New York Giants | #97 » Read more…
African Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
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July 26, 2008
African Summer Nights in New York City
USA - North East
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September 7, 2008
First Annual Reggae Summer Fest Presents A Moment in Time
USA - North East
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July 19
Performing Live Kenyan Artist Anna Mwalagho
USA - North East
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July 17, 2008
Multi talented Singing Sensation Malika Zarra in Concert
USA - North East
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Music
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Nas In South Africa For the Durban July Festival
Nas fans can look forward to a great performance
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Weez gives us a Verbal Massacre
This South African Rapper is moving people with his words
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Styl-Plus Crew - Smooth RnB sounds
I just stumbled on a group that is really great. Styl-Plus Crew is a group out of Nigeria that can really sing. They formed their names from the first names of the founding members, Shifi Emoefe, Tunde Akinsanmi, Yemi Akinwonmi, and Lanre Faneyi. Lanre Faneyi passed away in 1999 and Zeal Onyecheme took his place. […]
Film
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Idris Elba and Thandie Newton in RocknRolla
Idris Elba and Thandie Newton will be in the new movie about a Russian mobster who orchestrates a crooked land deal, putting millions of dollars up for grabs and attracting all of London’s criminal underworld. A dangerous crime lord, a sexy accountant, a corrupt politician and a band of petty thieves are among those […]
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Benu Mabhena’s Long Road To Stardom
Shining from exile to the big screen of an award-winning blockbuster movie.
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This is My Africa
Zina Saro-Wiwa shares prominent Africans’ memories of Africa
Style
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Ms. Black Florida Is All Brains Behind the Beauty
Beautiful and intelligent, Eunice Cofie is using both to make a difference!
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Front and Center
Vogue Italia’s use all-Black spread for July issue
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Africans in the News This Week
Africans were busy promoting, partying and supporting.
Lifestyle
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3rd Thisday Africa Rising Festival
Scores of big names performed at the Nigerian leg of the event
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This Day cuts Naomi Campbell, Local Acts from Program
The supermodel and other local acts didn’t get to perform
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Front and Center
Vogue Italia’s use all-Black spread for July issue
Books
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Jessica Mbangeni - Praise The Poet
Poetry is alive!
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Sheg Aranmolate: Inspiring Readers With Lessons Learned From Life and Oprah’s Big Give
iActuate: 100 Days of Inspiration, Volume One
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Reading the Ceiling
Every Decision Has A Consequence
Sports
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Kidnappers Release Joseph Yobo’s Brother
Relief as Everton star’s brother is returned unharmed
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MTN Soccer Academy auditions kickoff in Accra.
Who Will be the next soccer star from Ghana?
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Ethiopia Names Olympics Track Team
Long distance great Haile Gebrselassie included
Columnists
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Beautiful Ghana Girls Ready to Lean Back….
…..As Kingston and Fat Joe get set to shake Accra.
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Big hair, tight pants and bell-bottoms!
Stars of the Future goes classic!
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Miss South Africa Makes Top 15
Miss Universe 2008 had a good showing of African artists
