Gabonese Presidential Candidate’s Ex-Wife on Welfare

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | August 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Some of you may remember when Ali Ben Bongo Ondimba, son of former President Omar Bongo, was featured on VH1’s ‘Really Rich Real Estate‘ shopping for a 25 million dollar mansion in Malibu. It was met with some disapproval since Gabonese citizens were averaging about $6000 that year.

Ali Ben Bongo Ondimba

Who Wins Nescafe African Revelation (NAR) 2008?

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | March 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The 2008 edition of the hit music talent show, Nescafe African Revelation (NAR) promises to be one of the most exciting and memorable editions yet. This year’s competition has seen an increase in the number of participating countries. Regional and national competitions have already been held in the various participating countries and 8 incredibly talented young groups have emerged for the pan-African finale in Ivory Coast, on March 28. » Read more…

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