The Great Wildebeest Migration: Tanzania, East Africa
The Wildebeest Migration in East Africa, also known as “The Great Migration” takes place between Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and Kenya’s Masai Mara and is one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on the planet.
Thousands of wildebeest and zebra’s migrate between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara, constantly driven by their search for fresh grazing. The massive herds are closely followed by predators (lion, hyena and cheetah), making the most of every opportunity to catch their next meal. » Read more…
‘Big Brother Africa: The Revolution’, Coming Soon
After three successful seasons of the world’s first ever continental Big Brother, all systems are ready to go for the fourth installment of Big Brother Africa. A new season of the sensational reality TV series has been announced to begin in September and this time it’s bigger than ever.
Dubbed, ‘Big Brother Africa: The Revolution’, the prize money has been doubled and now stands at a phenomenal USD 200,000 – a breathtaking, life-altering ‘winner takes all’ fortune. Wait that’s not all: there will now be open castings in 18 cities. Once again, there will be housemates from Ghana, Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe but this time round though the search has been widened to include housemates from Mozambique and Ethiopia. » Read more…
CECAFA Ban Young Africans
Tanzanian champions Young Africans have been banned by the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA).
Tusker Win Cecafa Club Cup
Kenyan side, Tusker, came from behind to beat URA of Uganda 2-1 to win the East and Central Africa (Cecafa) Club Championship in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on Sunday. Ismail Kigozi put URA in the lead after 25 minutes and they managed to protect their advantage until half-time.
Africas Premier Rugby tournament: The Tusker Safari Sevens
Africa’s Premier Rugby tournament, the Tusker Safari Sevens, comes alive this weekend again in Nairobi Kenya. The event, in its 13th year of existence, sees 16 top class teams chase for honors once again. This years tournament is in itself a milestone as rugby 7’s powerhouses step into Nairobi for the first time ever to take part in this tournament. One can remember that 3 years ago Fijian rugby great, Waisale Serevi, graced the tournament where he played for Kenya Shujaa as a guest player. France and Japan will be making their second appearance in Kenya and going nothing short of victory. (The last time the French were here, they almost never left F2. This time they aim to succeed!)
Bela Fleck asks you to ‘Throw Down your Heart’
Bela Fleck travels through Uganda, Tanzania, The Gambia, and Mali to explore the little known African roots of the banjo and record an album. It celebrates the beauty and complexity of Africa and showcases the side that doesn’t ahave to do with war, disease, or poverty. It also highlights how richly diverse Africa’s music traditions truly are. » Read more…
African Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
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June 22 - 24, 2010
2010 Africa Business Conference and Trade Fair
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July 10, 2010
Talent-ED
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March 22, 2010
A “Tribute to Mama Afrika: Miriam Makeba”
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July 14 - 17, 2010
Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY) in New York
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