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A Kenyan mother has named her newborn twins after US President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney. Millicent Owuor, 20, gave birth to the twins in south-west Kenya on the day Mr Obama was re-elected.
A short distance from the hospital, at the Obama family's ancestral village, people were celebrating his victory.
"I named the first twin Barack and the second one Mitt," Ms Owuor is quoted by Reuters news agency as saying.
Ms Owuor posed for photographers on Wednesday at the Siaya District Hospital with her twin boys.
the winning and losing US presidential candidates in order to remember the day of the vote, Kenya's Standard newspaper reports.
Sarah Obama said she always had full faith her step-grandson would be re-elected
The US president's father was born in Kenya and his step-grandmother, Sarah Obama, still lives in the village of Kogelo. The residents of Kogelo sang and danced after Mr Obama was declared the winner.
this year.
"Secondly, he has got the knowledge to love all people, he doesn't have the knowledge of division, that is why he has won." Barack Obama senior died in a road accident in Kenya in 1982.
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"The reason why he has won is because God has given it to him," She said she had named her twins after said Sarah Obama, who turns 90
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six years, but as low as two years. However, the military does not allow illegal immigrants to enlist, and those that have done so under a false identity, or used fraudulent documents. "Any alien whose permanent resident status is terminated... shall return to the immigration status the alien had immediately prior to receiving conditional permanent resident status under this Act. Source:Wikipedia.com
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Thabo Mbeki Named African of the Year displayed "outstanding leadership" of the African Union's High-Level Implementation Panel on Sudan (AUHIP).
The award, sponsored by the Daily Trust newspaper of Abuja, Nigeria, was announced at the fifth annual meeting of the African Media Leaders Forum in Dakar on Thursday. Salim said the advisory board which chose Mbeki normally gave it to "an ordinary African doing extraordinary things". But Mbeki's role had been "extraordinary". The AU panel had succeeded "in bringing Sudan and South Sudan back from the brink of war and consolidating a new start in relations."
Dakar — Former South African president Thabo Mbeki has been named "African of the Year" for his "persistent and consistent" efforts to avert war between Sudan and South Sudan. Naming Mbeki as winner of the award, former Tanzanian prime minister and Organisation of African Unity head Salim A. Salim said the former president had
Citing the nine agreements between the two countries which were signed in September, Salim said the advisory board was "particularly impressed with the fact that these accords were of a comprehensive nature, not only focussing on the cessation of hostilities but also on restarting southern oil exports through the North, reviving cross-border trade, and overall forging a new start in relations."
U.S. Under Secretary María Otero Travels to Mali Source:allafrica.com
Under Secretary María Otero traveled to Bamako, Mali from October 29 to November 1, 2012.
In Mali, Under Secretary Otero met with Prime Minister Cheick Modibo Diarra, President Dioncounda Traore as well as other government officials, human rights activists, UN agencies, and NGOs to discuss political and civilian security issues – including the conflict in northern Mali – refugee and migration issues, food security, human rights, trafficking in persons and combating terrorism.
During her trip, Under Secretary Otero toured a UN food distribution site to meet with internally displaced persons.
She will also visit a rehabilitation center for trafficked persons.
Under Secretary Otero will be accompanied by Ambassador Pat Haslach, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, Justin Siberell, Deputy Coordinator for Regional Affairs and Programs of the Bureau of Counterterrorism, and Christopher Runyan, Director for African Affairs, National Security Staff. Source:amipnewsonline.org
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South Africa Hosts U.S.-S.A. Working Group on African and Global Affairs
The Working Group was chaired by Department of International Relations Director-General Ambassador Jerry Matjila and Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman. The officials held discussions on a range of topics including the African Union, regional economic integration, the Great Lakes, Zimbabwe, Sudan and South Sudan, Iran, and the Middle East. The United States and South Africa remain committed to pursuing shared goals of peace and prosperity on the African continent and around the world, and look forward to continued engagement on these pressing issues.
On October 30, 2012, South Africa hosted the first meeting of the U.S.-South Africa Senior Officials’ Working Group on African and Global Affairs. The working group was announced by Secretary Clinton and Minister Nkoana-Mashabane as part of the broader strategic dialogue between the United States and South Africa during the Secretary’s August Source:amipnewsonline.org 2012 trip to South Africa.
The U.S. Congratulates Burkina Faso’s Dr. Lassina Zerbo
Photo courtesy of dakar.usembassy.gov The United States would like to congratulate Dr. Lassina Zerbo on his selection as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization. Dr. Zerbo, in his capacity as Director of the International Data Center, has displayed the management skills, technical skills, and diplomatic acumen needed for the position of Executive Secretary. We commend PrepCom in the years ahead. Dr. Zerbo on his willingness to take on the important tasks of the Executive Secretary, and his readiness to address Source:www.amipnewsonline.org the challenges that will face the
UK Suspends Aid to Uganda Over Fraud
United Kingdom has become the latest country to suspend aid to Uganda, launching independent investigations into the alleged fraudulent activities in the prime minister's office. In the meantime, South Korea has agreed to give millions of dollars in aid to Uganda. Source:allafrica.com
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African Greetings How to say "Hello" in Africa By Anouk Zijlma, About.com Guide
Angola Portuguese: Bom Dia (Good Morning), Boa tarde (Good afternoon), Boa noite (Good evening)
Botswana Setswana: Dumela mma/rra (to woman/man) English: Hello Burkina Faso French: Bonjour Dioula: in-i-che
Cameroon French: Bonjour English: Hello (in the west of Cameroon) Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) French: Bonjour Dioula: in-i-che
Egypt Arabic: salaam aleikum English: Hello
Ethiopia Amharic: teanastellen English: Hello Gabon French: Bonjour
Ghana Twi: ete-sen Ga: meeng-gah-bou (spoken in the capital Accra) Dagbani: Kawula (good morning - desibah, good afternoon - anteray, good evening - ana(w)ula Hausa: sannu (spoken in northern Ghana) English: Hello
French: Bonjour
Mozambique Portuguese: Bom Dia (Good Morning), Boa tarde (Good afternoon), Boa noite (Good evening)
Namibia Afrikaans: Hallo Damara/Nama: !gai//oas (spoken in the south and southeast) Herero/Himba: Tjike (spoken in the north central and northwest) English: Hello
Nigeria Hausa: sannu Igbo: ee-bow-lah-chee(southeastern Nigeria) Yoruba: bah-oh
Rwanda French: Bonjour
Senegal French: Bonjour Fulfulde: no ngoolu daa Wolof: na nga def
Sierra Leone Krio: How de body?
South Africa Zulu: Sawubona Xhosa: Molo Afrikaans: Hallo English: Hello
Sudan Arabic: salaam aleikum
Kenya Swahili: Habari/Jambo English: Hello
Swaziland Swati: Sawubona English: Hello
Libya Arabic: salaam aleikum
Togo French: Bonjour
Lesotho South Sotho: Lumela
Madagascar Malagasy: Salama French: Bonjour Malawi Chichewa: Moni English: Hello
Mali French: Bonjour Bambara: i-ni-cheh Tamashek: met-al-ee-khah(Tuareg language) Mauritania Arabic: salaam aleikum Hassaniya: sa-la-mah ah-lay-kum
Morocco Arabic: salaam aleikum
Tanzania Swahili: Salama/Jambo
Tunisia French: Bonjour Arabic: salaam aleikum Uganda Luganda: Oli otya Swahili: Salama/Jambo English: Hello
Zambia English: Hello Bemba: Muli shani
Zimbabwe English: Hello Shona: Mhoroi Ndebele: Sawubona
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Angola Portuguese: Obrigado/a (male/female)
Botswana Setswana: Kea leboga English: Thank you
Burkina Faso French: Merci Dioula: i-ni-che/bah-si-tay (no problem)
Cameroon French: Merci English: Thank you (in the west of Cameroon)
Cape Verde Crioulo: ob-ree-gah-doh Portuguese: Obrigado/a (male/female)
Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) French: Merci Dioula: i-ni-che/bah-si-tay (no problem)
Egypt Arabic: shukran (ga-zee-lan) (very much)
Ethiopia Amharic: (betam) amesege'nallo' (very much)
Gabon French: Merci
you) Owambo: Tangi (widely spoken as a second language) Damara/Nama: eio (spoken in the south and southeast) Herero/Himba: Okuhepa (spoken in the north central and northwest)
Nigeria Hausa: naa goodee Igbo: ee-may-nah (southeastern Nigeria) Yoruba: eh-sheh-wuh French: Merci Rwanda Kinyarwanda: Murakoze French: Merci
Senegal French: Merci Fulfulde: a jaaraama (singular), on jaaraama (pl) Wolof: jerejef
Sierra Leone Krio: tenk-kee
South Africa Zulu: Ngiyabonga Xhosa: Enkosi Afrikaans: Dankie, Goed Dankie (well, thank you)
Ghana Sudan Twi: may-dah-say Arabic: shukran Ga: oh-yeh-rah-don (spoken in the capital Accra) Hausa: naa goodee (spoken in northern Ghana) Swaziland Swati: Ngiyabonga (I thank you), Siyabonga (we thank you) Kenya Swahili: Asante, Asante sana (thank you very Tanzania much) Swahili: Asante, Asante sana (thank you very much) Lesotho South Sotho: kea leboha Togo French: Merci Libya Arabic: shukran Tunisia French: Merci Madagascar Arabic: barkallaoo feek Malagasy: Misaotra
Malawi Chichewa: Zikomo, Zikomo Kwambiri Mali French: Merci Bambara: i-ni-cheh/bah-si-tay (no problem) Tamashek: tan-oo-mert (Tuareg language)
Mauritania Arabic: shukran Hassaniya: shu-krahn
Morocco Arabic: shukran (bezzef) (very much) French: Merci
Mozambique Portuguese: Obrigado/a (male/female) Namibia Afrikaans: Dankie, Goed Dankie (well, thank
Uganda Swahili: Asante, Asante sana (thank you very much)
Zambia English: Thank you Nyanja: Zikomo, Zikomo Kwambiri (thank you very much) Lozi: N'itumezi (spoken in Western Zambia) Bemba: Zikomo
Zimbabwe English: Thank you Shona: Ndatenda/Masvita Ndebele: Siyabonga kakulu Sources: Lonely Planet
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The Top 10 Most Liveable Cities in Africa
and the Rockefeller Foundation recently chose Nairobi to anchor the African operations, so too the 1. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA likes of China’s CCTV news broadcaster. While there Courtesy of South Africa Tourism is some tension surrounding the upcoming elections, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the the government is generally considered stable. world, let alone Africa, having already won a number of prestigious international travel awards. It's Housing options include many comfortable suburban where most people in South Africa wish they lived. style homes at affordable prices relative to other It possesses all of the amenities and sophistication African cities, often with a reasonable amount of of a urban area, yet the pace is decidedly relaxed, land. Apartment compounds have also sprung up in with the city being nestled between the ocean and recent years, many with the comforts of swimming the mountains, creating an ideal mix of work and pools and fitness centres. The technology industry play. A short drive away and you can find yourself offers much promise, and internet connectivity is conin one of the hundreds of vineyards that produce sidered tone he best on the continent today. some of the world’s top wines. While summers Getting around remains tricky. Best to buy your own (October–April) are lovely, winters can be dreary vehicle though with import taxes, it’s fairly expenwith much fog, rain, and wind. sive. Other options that offer quite an experience That's why some would prefer to call Cape Town include the mini-bus matatu to boda-boda motorcycle the “Windy City”—it's in fact known at the taxi—both mainly used by locals. “Mother City” and is the caretaker of the insurance 4. JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA and now burgeoning digital sector. It’s also where Courtesy of South Africa Tourism you’ll find the advertising execs and creatives, with From the moment you step off the plane at OR many retailers and fashion designers headquartered Tambo International Airport (ORTIA), it becomes there. Housing options vary, from Tuscan-styled clear why Johannesburg is considered a world-class homes (a trend seen across the country), funky city. ORTIA rivals some of the best airports in devel"SoHo"-style downtown lofts, and gated urban oped worlds. It’s sleek, modern, expansive and offers estates. While crime rates remain high, security is a wealth of stores and restaurants, much like many generally considered to be less of a concern than in parts of South Africa’s and Africa’s economic capital. Johannesburg, and is evidenced through the conSince the late 1800s, thousands migrated to the city spicuous absence of the ubiquitous high walls and seeking employment at one of the many gold mines. electric fences on each and every home as seen in The quarries have since dried up but an influx of peosome parts of Johannesburg and Pretoria. ple continues today. They come from other parts of Like many 2010 World Cup host cities, Cape the country and from across the continent, to work Town’s public transport infrastructure was given a and to make money. Johannesburg is also an attracboost, primarily through the MyCiTi rapid bus tive base for many African companies as it provides service. Routes are still limited though, so unless easier access to international opportunities. you’re willing to commute via railway or chance In recent years there has been efforts to revive the the minivan taxis, it still is the kind of city where neglected inner city. Money has been invested by it’s best to have your own car to get around. local government to clean the streets, and renovate 2. ACCRA, GHANA the derelict buildings. It’s paid off, with the private In addition to being a wonderful urban home for sector now playing a role, too. The area is home to roughly 20 percent of Ghana’s 20 million total pop- the plush headquarters of AngloGold Ashanti and othulation, Accra has become the leisure destination of ers. New apartment blocks are being filled up and choice for upscale Nigerians who take a quick 45- plans are being made for a new mall. Malls though, minute flight to spend time at their Accra weekend are not hard to find. Apart from the larger Sandton homes. City and Eastgate mall, virtually every suburb has Ghana’s capital city is a sophisticated urban area, one or two of their own. Though a concrete jungle in with a full range of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, some parts, many are surprised by how lush and and increasingly, shopping malls. There are many green the city actually is. In fact, Johannesburg holds affluent areas, including East Legon—the location the title of the largest man-made forest in the world! of the city's only traditional shopping complex, 5. GABORONE, BOTSWANA Accra Mall. Another popular option is Osu, locally Though young—having only gained independence referred to as “Oxford Street”, where many go to from Britain in the 1960s—Gaborone has flourished. shop and hang out. The downtown area has seen Politically stable and economically buoyant, much development over the last decade and the Botswana's capital is considered to be a peaceful city. range of serviced high rise apartments makes it an It's likely partly due to it being small in size, with a easy location to set up home quickly. The warmth population of just over 230,000, but still offers a of the Ghanaian people is an asset and is an impor- diverse mix of people, and places to see. tant part of what attracts Nigerians to want to spend Gabs, as it is popularly known, is located in a country their leisure time here. The tropical climate makes known for being one of the world's largest producers it all the more appealing. of rough diamonds. The precious stone continues to Things are changing for the better, and fast. Many play a major role in the city's development. Just citizens who left to the West are returning home, recently, leading diamond producer de Beers bringing with them enthusiasm, fresh ideas, and announced it would be moving some of its operations degrees from top universities abroad. Coupled with to the sub-Saharan country from London. Apart from the government's commitment to investing prodiamonds, the economy is also driven by its beef ceeds into social and physical infrastructure, one exports, the majority of which is sold in Europe as can only imagine that Accra will become even well as the growing tourism industry. The developmore livable in the years to come. ment of modern sports facilities saw the city success3. NAIROBI, KENYA fully hosting the Africa Junior Athletics Kenya is fast becoming the African city of choice Championships in 2011, and has made it a popular for multinational companies seeking a foothold for contender to host the 2014 African Youth Games. their African operations. Nairobi is a gracious city Gaborone is also well connected to South Africa's that possesses much of the sophistication of the capital, Pretoria. It's strategic location means that large South African cities, but provides these offer- you'll find South African stores in Gaborone's many ings in a "kinder and gentler" way. General Electric large malls. It shares many similarities with its neigh-
bour, though is considered to be somewhat safer. 6. LIBREVILLE, GABON Modern and vibrant, the country's largest city is home to just over half a million people. They're young (nationally, half are 19 and younger) and urbanized. School enrollment rate in Gabon is over 70 percent and literacy is close to 90 percent. In Libreville, it’s over 63 percent, which translates into a most capable service staff in restaurants, hotels, and shops. The French influence extends beyond being the official language, providing for a very stylish city that boasts a grand boulevard with beautiful architecture and monuments. This city on the beach makes the transition from work to play very easy. Libreville's newly built Stade d'Angondjé stadium recently host the final match of the 2012 African Cup of Nations. Preparation for the sporting event saw increased government investment in improving roads and other public spaces. More property development projects are also popping up across the city to keep up with rapid urbanization. Oil has been the main driver of economic growth here, but with reserves declining, there's increased efforts to investment in other mining production projects. Away from the mines, you’re spoilt with vast natural landscapes. The country's government made a commitment a decade ago to set aside more than 10 percent of total land for national parks and nature reserves. Close to Libreville, there’s the Akanda National Park, one the more than a dozen across the country thats helped it become a popular eco-tourist destination. 7. TUNIS, TUNISIA A lot has changed here since the Arab Spring unrest started nearly two years ago. While unemployment remains a concern and the new government still works toward stabilizing the economy, the smallest country in North Africa is becoming one of the fastest developing. The first half of this year, saw a GDP growth rate of 3.5 percent, with a steady increase in the manufacturing sector. French territory for over seven decades, there’s a rich diversity in the culture here—African, Arab and European. Along modern infrastructure, the old world remains through the Medina of Tunis, one of the first Arabo-Muslim towns, and now also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. People live long—there's a life expectancy of 74.6 years. It might have something to do with the picturesque setting of the Mediterranean Sea as a backdrop. People here are happy too, says the Happy Planet Index (HPI). Measuring sustainable well-being, Tunisia was named the second happiest place in Africa (after Algeria). Once on the wealthiest cities in the Muslim world, Tunisia’s capital is now also considered to be the least expensive city (for expats) in the region. Getting around is fairly easy with the extensive rail network that links the capital to other parts of the country.
8. DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA Dar es Salaam is a rapidly growing city, from the new infrastructural projects to its people, literally. With an annual population increase of over three percent each year, it’s the third fastest growing city in Africa—and one of the fastest in the world! It also has a large expatriate community. Though no longer the country’s capital, Dar es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania and
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remains the political and economic hub. There has been great investment in education here, with an extensive programme to provide free primary schooling, efforts that were lauded by international bodies when enrolment rates reached over 90 percent. The city is also home to the largest and oldest public university in Tanzania, the University of Dar es Salaam, which recently celebrated its 50year anniversary and has seen a sharp increase in the number of registered students. There’s also the Institute of Technology (DIT), one of the leading institutions providing technical training in the region. There’s also plans to revamp the neglected railway transport network. Millions has also been spent over the past five years to improve the cities roads, making travelling a lot more efficient.
Situated close to the equator, the city enjoys tropical conditions for most of the year. Though Dar es Salaam has its own magnificent beaches (including many exclusive resorts), the island of Zanzibar is also just a short ferry ride away. 9. WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA From the language to the distinct architecture, the German influence on Windhoek is evident—a lasting reminder of Namibia's early colonial history. Don’t expect big city living; the most recent count puts total population just over 320,000. The small but active city is home to just about every national government institution, making it the country’s political, cultural, social, and economic capital.
If Namibia is best known for the Namib Desert, the oldest in the world, then Windhoek is best known for its beer. Windhoek Lager is one of the fastest-growing premium beers in the region and is sold abroad in over 20 countries. The old brewery still stands tall in the city’s central business district and now hosts many cool restaurant, bars and shots. When visiting there and other parts of the city, expect to meet a diverse range of people with a multitude of background, from the indigenous San, Hereo, and Kavango groups to expat Europeans. The city is attractive for many reasons: it’s clean, relatively safe and getting around the city is easy. Both taxis and buses provide efficient transport and it helps that the roads are well-maintained. 10. KIGALI, RWANDA From the expansion of its Central Business District to the recent road construction project to help ease traffic congestion, Rwanda’s capital is slowly becoming one of the most rapidly developing cities on the continent. Centrally located in the heart of Rwanda, Kigali is home to close to one million people, and there’s also a large community of expats here who get to enjoy the diversity the city has to offer. As with most African countries, there’s two scenes on offer. While the majority of the population still live in rural areas, new modern structures continue to be built in the Central Business District. One of the latest developments is the Kigali Tower, a 20floor office and retail complex that is the city’s tallest building. Living in Rwanda’s capital is not cheap, as the cost of imported goods are high. The biggest asset here remains the diverse wildlife, most popularly the rare mountain gorillas. Tourism remains an important source of revenue as the country’s largest foreign exchange earner: in the first quarter of this year alone, there was a more than 20 percent in visitors compared to last year. The increase is likely to see further investment in the hotel, service, and tourism industries.
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“Give Peace A Chance” Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew Encourage Sierra Leone Youth Sierra Leone in February 2012 for a solar power and maternal health initiative), they produced the video using some of her original footage as well as archival footage of the past elections. “Music and video are powerful mediums to ignite positive responses in societies around the world so Pupa Bajah and I decided to team up for this important endeavor to encourage a peaceful election”, states Russell.
debut album. The Crew consists of Bajah, AKlass, and Dovy Dovy in the United States, who join with the Jungle Leaders when performing in Sierra Leone. For more information, visit www.planetbajah.com.
About Lisa Russell: Lisa Russell is an Emmy-winning filmmaker with a Masters in Public Health (MPH) who is often contracted by UN/NGO agencies to proThe song and video – intended for the Sierra Leonean duce films and outreach campaigns highlightpeople and written in the local language of Krio – will ing the most pressing global development be promoted on social networking sites as well as in issues. She collaborates with international country on radio and television stations. “Give Peace a artists to use music, poetry and film to engage Chance” was produced by Pupa Bajah on his new label, youth in sociopolitical advocacy efforts. For “Native Groove Productions”. It will be released in more information, visit December 2012 on the album entitled, “Cotton Tree” – a www.governessfilms.com reference to a national landmark.
New York, NY — In anticipation of Sierra Leone’s upcoming Presidential elections on November 17, 2012, superstar trio Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew, based in Brooklyn, New York, USA, released a new song called “Give Peace a Chance” to encourage youths to vote peacefully and reject violent tendencies that were common during their last elections in 2003 as well as the country’s historic 11-year civil war.
“We made the song because there is already rising tensions due to the election coming and we hope the message of peace will be heard”, stated lead singer, Pupa Bajah.
Partnering with fellow Brooklyn-based artist, Emmy-winning filmmaker, Lisa Russell (who produces humanitarian related films for the UN/NGO community and filmed in
For more information, contact Lisa Russell at lisa@governessfilms.com. by Lisa Russell, USA
About Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew: Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew are a hip hop crew, originating in Sierra Leone, Africa, and currently living in New York City. The group are superstars in their native country, filling the national stadium for headline performances, and are currently working on their international
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Thanksgiving: Recipes and Traditions
The American celebration of Thanksgiving stretches back almost 400 years to the year 1621, when English settlers at Plymouth Rock gave thanks for their first harvest. The Pilgrims held a feast together with members of the local Wampanoag tribe who had helped them avoid starvation the previous winter.
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, plus more for buttering dish 3 medium onions, chopped (4 cups) 4 celery ribs, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary 1/2 teaspoon each dried rubbed sage and thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper In the beginning Thanksgiving was informally observed. But 1 (10-ounce) package button mushrooms, coarsely chopped in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln established (4 cups) Thanksgiving as an official national holiday. And since 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth 1939, the official celebration falls on the fourth Thursday in 1 (14- to 16-ounce) package herb-seasoned stuffing cubes November. Directions More than any other American holiday, Thanksgiving is centered around food. Turkey is crucial to the meal, but duck or Heat butter in a 4 to 5 quart pot over moderate heat, until melted; even venison is sometimes served. cook onion, celery, dried herbs and pepper, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirSeasonal produce with New World origins features promiring, over moderately high heat, until water mushrooms give off is nently — corn, squash, beans, yams, pumpkin, cranberries. evaporated and mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. In recent years it has become more and more common to accompany the whole meal with a fine American zinfandel Preheat oven to 425F. Remove pan from heat and stir in the packor pinot noir wine. But any wine you like, white or red, will age of stuffing. Stir with a fork and let stand, covered, for 5 mindo. utes. Reserve 4 to 5 cups to stuff turkey with and spoon remaining stuffing, about 7 to 8 cups, into a 3-quart buttered, shallow baking dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake in middle of oven for 15 minutes. Uncover stuffing and bake for an additional 25
A Simply Perfect Roast Turkey
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1 (18 pound) whole turkey
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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This rich gravy enhances the turkey without hiding it under a cloak of leaden liquid. If prefer your gravy a bit thicker, you can add a touch more flour or let it reduce longer. Ingredients
Serves:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place 2 tablespoons olive oil rack in the lowest position of the oven. Neck and giblets (excluding liver) reserved from a 14-pound Remove the turkey neck and giblets, rinse the turkey, and turkey pat dry with paper towels. Place the turkey, breast side up, 2 celery ribs, sliced on a rack in the roasting pan. Loosely fill the body cavity 2 carrots, sliced with stuffing. Rub the skin with the softened butter, and sea1 onion, coarsely chopped son with salt and pepper. Position an aluminum foil tent 2 garlic cloves, crushed over the turkey. 4 cups water Place turkey in the oven, and pour 2 cups turkey stock 4 cups low sodium chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan. Baste all over every 30 1 bay leaf minutes with the juices on the bottom of the pan. Whenever 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns the drippings evaporate, add stock to moisten them, about 1 3 tablespoons reserved turkey fat from roast turkey pan or to 2 cups at a time. Remove aluminum foil after 2 1/2 unsalted butter hours. Roast until a meat thermometer inserted in the meaty 1/4 cup all-purpose flour part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about Reserved turkey juices from roasting pan (optional) 4 hours. Transfer the turkey to a large serving platter, and let it Directions
stand for at least 20 to 30 minutes before carving.
Herb Stuffing
There's nothing like the savory flavor of homemade stuffing. This version gets moisture and texture from sauteed mushrooms. It's great on post-Thanksgiving day sandwiches, too. Ingredients Serves:
Heat oil in a large saucepan over moderately high heat and brown neck and giblets, turning, about 7 minutes. Add celery, carrots, onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add water, broth, bay leaf and peppercorns and bring to a boil.
Simmer stock, uncovered, until reduced to 6 cups, about 1 hour. Pour stock through a fine sieve into a bowl. Skim off and discard any fat.
Heat reserved turkey fat in a large saucepan over moderate heat
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and cook flour, stirring, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add hot stock, whisking, in a slow stream, along with any reserved turkey juices, whisking constantly, until smooth. Simmer until thickened and reduced to 4 1/2 cups, about 40 minutes.
VARIATION: Herb Giblet Gravy Ingredients: Ingredients for Giblet Gravy (above) 1 teaspoon each finely chopped fresh thyme leaves, rosemary leaves, and sage leaves 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Directions: Follow directions above, adding the fresh herbs in with the flour. Add the additional butter once the gravy is reduced to 4 1/2 cups, swirling it in the pan to just melt and remove from
heat.
Cranberry Relish
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If you're looking for a cranberry sauce with zing, you've found it. Lively citrus and fresh ginger give the sweet-tart berries extra dimension. Ingredients Serves:
2 navel oranges 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 (12 ounce) bags fresh or frozen cranberries 1/2 cup dried cranberries 3/4 cup sugar 4 scallion greens, sliced (1 cup) 1 tablespoon grated fresh peeled ginger root 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Finely grate 2 teaspoons of zest from 1 orange. Cut away and discard peel and pith from oranges, then cut sections free from membranes. Transfer sections to a food processor fitted with a blade, squeezing any remaining juice from membranes into bowl of processor. Add remaining ingredients and pulse until finely chopped. Chill, covered, at least 2 hours to allow flavors to develop.
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Bone Marrow Hope For African Patients H E A LT H
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South Africa had the only other registry in Africa, and he made a deal with them to store his initial data.
While still searching for a match of his own, Mr Adebiyi made the trip to Nigeria with the goal of finding 10,000 donors.
Olabisi Bokinni (l) and Seun Adebiyi (r) had different personal reasons for their interest in bone marrow
Cancer dramatically changed the outlook of one Nigerian and prompted him to save countless other lives, writes USbased journalist Frederica Boswell, in this article published in the BBC Focus on Africa magazine
for certain genes called Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) markers.
This means that Ms Bokinni's brother could have found it difficult to find a donor in the US. African Americans make up only 8% of the bone marrow In August 2010, Olabisi Bokinni was 24 registry in the US, and according to the years old and working at a management National Marrow Donor Programme, consultancy in Ikeja, Lagos, when she African-American patients have less learnt that her brother, who lived in the than a 17% chance of finding a bone United States, was diagnosed with marrow match, compared to 70% of leukaemia. white patients. Bone marrow registry "At the time, I did not have a clue about cancer," she says. After several weeks While working in the finance industry of tests and chemotherapy, she was told in the US, a Nigerian-American lawyer, that his doctors were looking for a Seun Adebiyi, was faced with these match for a stem cell donation to odds. restore his weakened cells. He was diagnosed with lymphoblastic lymphoma and stem cell leukaemia in Doctors focused on his siblings, and January 2009. sent a package for blood samples to be taken. Weeks later, Ms Bokinni was told "Chemotherapy would buy me time, but that she was a possible match. not save my life. I needed a system reset," he explains. Her brother's hospital prepared her paperwork for a US visa, but it was Unfortunately, this was not going to denied. She remembers the day vividly: prove easy to find in the US, and so he "The last thing I asked my interviewer started looking to the country of his was: 'You want him to die?'" birth.
It was obvious that they needed another plan, so she was sent to the bone marrow registry in Cape Town, South Africa for the procedure. Continue reading the main story “Start Quote
I wanted to start a registry in Nigeria for diaspora Africans to be able to draw from a pool of donors�
Seun Adebiyi
When she finally saw the package of her stem cells that would be delivered to the hospital in the US, Ms Bokinni recalls pleading with the doctors: "Deliver it to save my brother's life!"
Family connections are the likeliest match for stem cell transplants. If a patient does not have a sibling, doctors search within the same ethnic group because there is a higher compatibility
He held the first drive at the Nigerian Law School in Lagos. After addressing about 400 students, he handed out information and testing kits, and wrote in his journal of the day: "I am crushed in a sea of outstretched hands. We are completely swamped. History."
Seeing the number of people who came forward ready to save lives convinced him that a registry would work.
He joined forces with two doctors at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital in Enugu - Ifeoma Okoye and Sunday Ocheni.
Mr Adebiyi (centre) joined forces with doctors Ocheni (left) and Okoye (right) to start the bone marrow registry The greatest challenge in getting started was finding the funds to buy the necessary computers and software.
"Seun had to buy everything with his personal money," explains Dr Ocheni, while asserting that, "funds still remain Mr Adebiyi knew that one in five black our greatest challenge impeding the people in the world is Nigerian, and the growth of the registry." country is home to a quarter of Africa's Dr Okoye adds to their list of chalpopulation. lenges: Getting reliable internet access With almost 400 distinct ethnic groups, and trying to maintain an independent uninterrupted power supply. the size and diversity made it the perfect place to establish a bone marrow "The main thing is, I am so passionate registry. about it now, in a way that I was not passionate about my prestigious job on "I decided that I wanted to start a registry in Nigeria for diaspora Africans to Wall Street," says Mr Adebiyi. be able to draw from a pool of donors," "For the first 26 years of my life, I had he says. it all planned out. Then I felt that I was There was no registry or infrastructure going to die for six months, now I am in Nigeria to help with his goal, but Mr healthy again and ready to embrace Adebiyi is not one to shy away from a life." challenge. He has high praise for the doctors who are working with him, but hopes that He passed the bar exam, required to one day he will be able to pay them a qualify fully in the US, while undergosalary. "I don't need one because my ing chemotherapy. "I wouldn't take no own gratitude is enough," he adds. for an answer," he says simply.
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Mr Adebiyi's drive and energy is fuelled by appreciation for his own donor. A Nigerian woman living in the US had a baby and found out that she could donate the umbilical cord blood to the public bank.
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to the fruits of Mr Adebiyi's team's efforts.
As the registry is public, patients from across the world will also be able to access potential donors. To date, the Bone Marrow Registry has That simple act led to the eventual received requests for donor transplant that would save his life. searches for patients from Due to American regulations, he Ghana, Kuwait, Singapore, was unable to meet the woman or Nigeria and India, and three child who donated to him, but he potential donors were identified says that he hopes "they hear my for the Nigerian patients. They story and connect the dots". are currently undergoing testing Mr Adebiyi is passionate about the to determine their full compatibenefits of cord blood for African bility. patients and the growing success of these transplants has also made Ms Bokinni met Mr Adebiyi him think about how the opportu- nearly a year after her brother nity to help patients with cord survived his transplant proceblood was literally being thrown dure. He was in recovery at the away. time.
"I know so many mothers whose kids have died because they couldn't find a stem cell transplant. Just across the Atlantic Ocean, there were millions of cord blood units which are being thrown away as medical waste. It is heartbreaking and so easy to fix," he says.
"He hugged me and said: 'You are the closest person I can relate to as a donor since I cannot know mine. It feels like you donated to me'."
Dr Ocheni emphasises that stem cell donation "is very safe". Volunteers can choose to donate His team in Nigeria decided to add directly from their bone marsetting up a cord blood bank to row, or from peripheral blood their efforts - something that he which is similar to giving was told by an American medical blood. doctor "would not happen in her lifetime". New mothers can also agree to donate their child's cord blood Dr Okoye disagrees, asserting that immediately after delivery she believes that a cord blood bank rather than just throwing it will be fully functional in the next away. year. "This will lead to double satis"There are already significant faction for parents - bring a resources in place at the teaching baby into the world, and keep a hospital of the College of patient alive," he suggests. Medicine [the proposed site]. So we feel that only modest infraMs Bokinni, whose brother structure enhancements are needed sadly lost his fight with for a cord blood bank with a mini- leukaemia and died this month, mum of cost," she says. says her fight to save his life was a "deep and fulfilling act". Mr Adebiyi also believes that the information that the bone marrow "I don't know what your goal in registry and cord blood bank holds life is, neither do I know your will allow Nigeria to connect with aspirations, but I want to let international donors and patients you know that I have never felt but he is still realistic about the so much joy in the simple sacriroad ahead. fice of being able to give someone a second chance at life." "Nigeria did its first stem cell transplant last year. There are only A version of this article six doctors who can do it in the appeared in the final edition of country. The US has all the doctors the BBC Focus on Africa magaand facilities but not the donors." zine. Millions of Africans suffer from blood disorders which could be Source: www.bbcnews.com successfully treated through transplants that will be available thanks
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Three Arrested Over Plot To Poison Benin's President who fell out with the leader. Signs of weakness
Suspicion was aroused when the president showed signs of weakness and started vomiting, the BBC's Vincent Nnanna, in the Beninese city of Cotonou, reports.
"Thankfully, the plot was not successful," Mr Gbenameto said.
Three people have been arrested over an alleged plot to poison Benin's head of "Zouberath spoke about it with her state Thomas Boni Yayi, officials say. sister and others, and it was those people who warned the head of The suspects include one of the presistate." dent's nieces, his personal doctor and an ex-minister, public prosecutor Justin He added that prosecutors "have Gbenameto told reporters. requested [the suspects'] indictment for criminal conspiracy and attemptHe said those detained faced charges of ed assassination". criminal conspiracy and attempted assassination of the West African leader. Mr Yayi won presidential elections in March 2006 and again in 2011. Mr Yayi, a former banker, took office in 2006 and chairs the African Union. He had quit his job as president of the Togo-based West African The arrests were made on Sunday. Development Bank, where he had worked since 1994, to run for presiProsecutors have named the suspects as dent. Benin's former minister of commerce, Moudjaidou Soumanou, Dr Ibrahim In 2007, he survived an ambush by Mama Cisse, and Zouberath Kora-Seke, gunmen who attacked his convoy one of the president's nieces who during an election campaign tour. allegedly worked at his residence.
Authorities said they also intended to issue an arrest warrant for businessman Patrice Talon, a former ally of Mr Yayi
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Ethiopia: Addis Ababa Named Among 10 Best Cities to Visit in 2013
Lonely Planet, the global travel and guidebook company, has named Addis Ababa as one of the top ten cities in the world to visit in 2013.
The capital is placed 9th in its Best in Travel 2013 edition and is the only African city to appear in the top ten. The Ethiopian metropolis and diplomatic hub, renowned for its rapid development, is highlighted as best for culture, food and value for money.
Lonely Planet said that "destinations make the list for a variety of reasons, including special events, recent developments or buzz, or that the destination is up-and-coming and worth visiting before the crowds get too big". The annual list is compiled on the basis of the views of the company's staff, writers and online community. Addis Ababa, this year, is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its foundation. Source:bbcnews.com
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Eighteen Year-Old Sharon Crowned Miss Malaika 2012
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Popular Nollywood Actor, Nollywood Veteran Actor Enebeli Kenneth Okonkwo Dumps Acting For Evangelism? Elebuwa Recovering In Indian hospital
Eighteen year-old High School graduate, Bridget Sharon Cofie was at the wee hours of Sunday crowned winner of the tenth anniversary of the Miss Malaika beauty pageant which came off at the Accra International Conference Centre.
She beat nine other hopefuls, Anima, Frances, Aisha, Ama, Regina, Ella, Sadia, Sonia and Edlyn after ten months of intensive grooming and a night of fashion, beauty, brains and entertainment in front of a packed audience.
After Sadia and Frances were crowned the Miss Talent and Miss Photogenic respectively, the ten delegates were cut down to the Top 5 – Ama, Anima, Sadia, Sharon and Regina.
Edlyn, Sharon, Ama and Frances all emerged winners of Miss Congeniality after the ten finalists voted for their favourite contestant.
After a talent show and a Question and Answer session with Kafui Dey, host of the popular television series, Who Wants To Be Rich, MCs for the night, Chris Attoh and Naa Ashokor declared Sharon the winner.
Regina Anne Dei Van-Helvert and Sadia Sanusi won first and second runner-ups respectively.
Apart from the beauty and brains on display on the night, patrons were thrilled to some exciting performances from Nigerian star, Darey, Edem, D-Black and R2Bees.
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some time now, star actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, who played the movie role of ‘Andy’ in the popular movie ‘Living in Bondage’ has not been seen in most movies as he used to in the past.
What Nigeriafilms.com can confirm to you is that the prolific actor has added the gospel of soul winning for God to his already acquired two professions; acting and law profession. The actor surprised many when he was seen at a lawyers’ forum few years ago.
Now, Kenneth has shown that aside from acting and law practice, he is a good Evangelist; a fisher of men for God. Kenneth Okonkwo recently headlined a 3-day crusade held in Ikorodu, Lagos as a guest minister of God of the event.
The '3-Day Explosive Fire and Total Deliverance' crusade was tagged ‘Night of Dominion’ and was held between September 26-28. 2012. The service took place at Evangelist Peter Nwabueze’s Christ Mission Worldwide Church, Owode Onirin, Ikorodu Lagos.
Liz Benson, Pat Attah, Eucharia Anunobi are the few actors who have become 'fishers of men', will Kenneth dump acting to face the God's minister full time? Or will he keep doing the three professions?
The veteran actor who was stricken by stroke late last year, is currently in India receiving treatment. He was flown to India a few weeks back by the Delta State Government through its Commissioner of Culture, Richard Mofe Damijo. Elebuwa said recently via a telephone interview with a reporter that he's getting better and is now able to stand unaided for a few minutes for the first time since the illness started late last year. Source:www.onlinenigeria.com
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Popular Nollywood Actor's Leg Amputated? Multiple reports are claiming that veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Eneh reportedly lost one of his legs through amputation due to infection in the leg.
A source in the industry is telling Nigeriafilms.com that the actor, who has been in an Enugu hospital, has been down since last year when he had the injury in his leg.
His case deteriorated when he couldn't get proper medical attention to take care of the injured leg. For the infection not to spread to other parts of his body, the doctors made the decision to amputate his leg to save his life.
Pete Eneh adored many Nollywood film jackets some years ago. As at press time, we couldn't get in touch with him.
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Obama Second Term: What It Means For Africa
Some people on this continent expected more from the son of man who grew up herding goats in a village in western Kenya.
President Barack Obama made only one, cursory trip to sub-Saharan Africa during his first term, and at the time made it fairly clear that he would not be smothering the continent with attention.
"Africa's future is up to Africans," he said in Ghana, in a speech that quietly acknowledged the limitations of American influence in a region that now trades more with China than the US.
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If Kenya pulls off a free and fair vote, expect a fairly prompt visit to Nairobi by Air Force One”
That question was, perhaps understandably, barely mentioned in an election campaign that focused on pressing domestic issues and the Arab uprisings.
In his victory speech, Mr Obama again made only passing reference to "a decade of war" and to "people in distant nations… risking their lives right now just for a chance to argue about the issues that matter, the chance to cast their ballots like we did today".
Behind the scenes US diplomacy will no doubt continue to be furiously in demand. No 'Obama doctrine'
In the first term, the focus was on headline-hogging conflicts in Ivory Coast, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan and even a close-run election in Zambia.
The start of the second term is likely to be preoccupied with more of the same: International efforts to remove al-Qaeda-linked rebels from the north of Mali - by force or negotiation or both - and efforts to ensure that Zimbabwe and Kenya avoid repeating the violence that wrecked their last elections.
If Kenya pulls off a free and fair vote, expect a fairly prompt visit to Nairobi by Air Force One.
So far, there is no sign of a grand "Obama doctrine" for Africa - and perhaps that is a good thing given the diversity and complexity of the continent.
Mr Obama has left it to others to warn about the dangers posed by an insatiable China.
But his second term may give him an opportunity to move away from the distorting, "war on terror" preoccupations of Mali and Somalia, and focus on the broader issues - trade in particular - that he raised three years ago in Ghana.
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U.S President Barack Obama’s Africa Strategy
The White House has announced a new US strategy for sub-Saharan Africa, which focuses on the continent's economic potential.
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ReutersBy Njuwa Maina and Ben Makori
KOGELO, Kenya (Reuters) - Kenyans in Barack Obama's ancestral homeland stayed up all night and danced with joy on Wednesday as America's first black president won a second term in the White House, President Barack Obama said African democracy had improved but corraising the prospects of a fresh start for his ties with Africa. ruption was endemic in many countries and state institutions were weak. Many Africans feel Obama has not responded to their huge enthusiasm when he won the presidency four years ago with an increased U.S. comThe strategy comes as China's presence on the continent continues to mitment to the world's poorest continent during his first term. grow through investment and trade. His re-election failed to rouse the same level of jubilation that was seen across Kenya following his 2008 election victory. Mr Obama said he would work with Congress to develop preferential But as news of Obama's victory came through, hundreds of people gathtrade agreements with African countries, while fighting al-Qaeda and its ered in his late father's village, and cheers and chants of "Obama, affiliates on the continent. Obama, Obama!" erupted when key U.S. states fell to the east African country's favourite adopted son.
It also explores issues related to democracy, security and development.
"As we look toward the future, it is clear that Africa is more important than ever to the security and prosperity of the international community, and to the United States in particular," said Mr Obama, the US-born son of a Kenyan man. Exchanging entrepreneurs
In the tiny western hamlet of Kogelo, men waved tree branches and banged drums at the Obama family home where his grandmother Sarah lives. Women ululated and cried tears of joy, muttering prayers of thanksgiving. Obama's grandmother joined in the dancing and cheering outside her The White House said its new Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa pro- house after the results were declared. vides "a proactive and forward looking vision grounded in partnership". "He is welcomed home," she told reporters. "I would just like to tell him to give his best to the people who have shown their faith in him by electing him." A bid to increase trade and investment in sub-Saharan Africa is among Obama, who hails his African roots, visited sub-Saharan Africa only its aims. once in his first four years - a stopover of less than a day in Ghana between summits elsewhere. Africa offers the highest rate of return on foreign direct investment of President Mwai Kibaki, who declared a national holiday in Obama's any developing region in the world” honour four years ago, this time merely sent him a message of congratulations for his victory over Republican Mitt Romney, saying he hoped Hillary Clinton US secretary of state Obama would deepen ties with Kenya. However, in Kogelo, where Obama's father was born and buried, The US administration is reaching out to entrepreneurs through exchange they still celebrated his win with gusto. Residents saw his victory as a boost for Kenya-U.S. relations. Some programmes. It will try to match US and Africa companies for business said it gave Obama another chance to provide more development aid to opportunities. the continent, and many still held out hope that he would visit the counThe strategy is the result of four months of work, during which advisers try of his father's birth.
looked at how to address the challenges the continent faces from famine "If I had a chance to talk to him, which hopefully I will get after he is to instability as well as the continent's economic potential.
inaugurated again, my message would be to focus on Africa," Mustafa The BBC's Kim Ghattas in Washington says the strategy is partly aimed Obama, the president's half brother said as he plucked weeds and tended to flowers on their father's grave. at encouraging the US and Africans to do business together. "If he can put more emphasis on education, health and all that matters to Africa instead of politics, that is my message to my brother," he Our correspondent says this approach could also provide an opportunity told Reuters. to help revive the flagging economy in the US. Obama, who was born in Hawaii to a white mother from Kansas and a Kenyan father, has been idolised by many Africans in the way the Irish The announcement indicates a renewed focus on Africa, but as the plan revered U.S. President John F. Kennedy in the 1960s - as one of their is short on detail for now it is unclear how the strategy differs from what own who succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. the administration has been doing so far, she says. Macharia Munene, a lecturer on international relations at the United States International University, said Obama's re-election gave him a Some African countries already enjoy trade preferences with the US chance of a fresh start with Africa. "There is a possibility that he might want to be seen to be more conthrough the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) - on the condicerned than he was with regards to Africa. He may say, 'let me go and tion they uphold free elections and markets. see my grandma, and say hi to Africa'. In that sense it is an opportunity to start afresh," Munene said. At an Agoa forum in Washington on Thursday, US Secretary of State Some people in Kogelo had predicted an easy victory for Obama. Hillary Clinton said that Africa was the "land of opportunity". Witch doctor John Dimo had tossed some shells, bones and other items to determine who would win Tuesday's election. Pointing to a white "I want all of my fellow American citizens, particularly our business shell on election day, he declared: "Obama is very far ahead and is deficommunity, to hear this: Africa offers the highest rate of return on fornitely going to win."
eign direct investment of any developing region in the world," AFP news agency quotes her as saying.
In May 2012, Mr Obama announced a $3bn (£1.9bn) plan to boost food security and farm productivity in Africa.
US officials said that initiative was aimed at alleviating shortages as world food supplies are being stretched by rising demand in Asia's emerging markets.
Several new-born babies at a hospital near Kogelo were named after the U.S. president. In the spirit of bipartisanship, Millicent Awuor, 20, named her twins after both candidates. "I named the first twin Barack and the second one Mitt," said Awuor, a housewife.
(Additional reporting and writing by James Macharia; Editing by Pascal Fletcher and David Stamp)
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The Maker movement - which encompasses traditional handicrafts through to cutting-edge robotics, is growing exponentially around the world with spin-off Maker Faires popping up all over the globe.
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The jeep version uses a tuk-tuk chassis (a motorised rickshaw) and a two-cylinder engine from a vehicle. The front grill can hold 100kg (220lb) of weight, meaning it can be used for carrying bags of rice, jerry cans of water, or for mounting speakers on at events.
Possibly one of the more unexpected products at Maker Faire The invention is simple but for Mr Hersman, it represents how Africa this year in Lagos is a urine powered generator, created youngsters can use their own making skills to become entrepreneurs. by four girls. The girls are Duro-Aina Adebola (14), Akindele "For a lot of young men it is hard to find a job and these two are Abiola (14), Faleke Oluwatoyin (14) and Bello Eniola (15). doing this both for fun and to make it into a business," he said.
1 Liter of urine gives you 6 hours of electricity.
RECYCLING BIKE
The system works like this: Urine is put into an electrolytic cell, which separates out the Modified bicycles have been making the rounds of Lagos cleaning up and recycling five tonnes of rubbish since August.
with two tents on site aimed at giving children the chance to play and create. On hand is robotic Lego and electronic kits such as Littlebits, a kit of circuits that snap together with magnets and allow users to incorporate light, sound and movement.
For older children there are Arduino microprocessors and a 3D printer to play around with. FARMING TOOL
hydrogen. The hydrogen goes into a water filter for purification, which then gets pushed into the gas cylinder. The gas cylinder pushes hydrogen into a cylinder of liquid borax, which is used to remove the moisture from the hydrogen gas. This purified hydrogen gas is pushed into the generator.
Along the whole way there are one-way valves for security, but let’s be honest that this is something of an explosive device… Much of the Maker Faire Africa is about mashing up things that already exist to create something new, better and more usable.
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Ibrahim Adekunle and Shola Omoniyi have been attracting a crowd with their new take on a stretch limo.
The Tricycle Limo can hold up to 12 people, plus driver while a smaller Tricycle Jeep can hold five people, plus driver. Both vehicles cost between 100,000-200,000 naira ($600-$1,200; £375-£750) to rent for the day, and are often on call for weddings, carnivals and other events.
The Tricycle Limo cost about 1.5m naira ($9,500; £5,900) to make, and about two weeks to put together. As it is long about 5m (16ft) - the chassis is strengthened using a long piece of pipe.
Wecyclers.com is the brainchild of Billikiss Abiola, from Nigeria and Jonathan Kola, from Kenya who together came up with the simple plan to get people in Lagos to recycle aluminium and plastic.
The bicycles are welded to a trailer, making a tricycle that can carry large bags of sorted waste. Each bike costs approximately $500 (£300) to build, though those prices will come down as they start making more.
Many of Africa's greatest innovators are those who see a need for a particular machine and set about making one, often ploughing years of their lives into perfecting them.
Pairing engineering know-how with the needs of farming is a powerful combination in Africa and no-one exemplifies The project has gained the attention of the Lagos Waste Management this better than 65-year-old engineer Sulaiman Famro who Authority. went to the US to complete his graduate education in the 1970s and then returned to Nigeria. While the basic idea is low-cost, behind it lies in a database which records all the waste people have recycled and scores them based on There he has created the Farmking - basically a portable the amount and type of recycled stuff. processing plant for root crops and grains.
Those involved in the scheme are sent a text to let them know how He spent his own money and time on perfecting it and the they are doing and every three months there is an event where people first prototype was completed three years ago. can redeem their points for real goods. The people with the most points also get prizes. It has a diesel-powered engine that allows for remote processing, with power connections for lighting so that it can The two founders have also tied up with large firms, such as Cocawork all night, if needed. Cola, which sponsors the prizes and pays for the costs of the event, giving out items like raincoats, backpacks, pens, notebooks and It can process core crops such as cassava, soya beans, water bottles. maize, sweet potatoes, yam and many other roots and grains. One of the more interesting uses for it is the capture HYDRAULIC TOYS of starch. The traditional method of processing cassava 15-year-old Odo Gerald has been wowing audiences at this year's allows starch to seep into the ground, which is, says Mr fair. His biggest fans are small boys, fascinated by the moving toys Famro, very wasteful. he has made entirely out of scrap materials.
Odo has made four toys over the last four months, including a dump truck, excavator and a helicopter. Using painted plywood, syringes, wire, water and small tubes along with a motorcycle battery to run it all, the miniature machinery packs some cunning hydraulic action.
The toys started off as a school project but quickly outgrew what his teachers expected. His next big project is to make a small helicopter that he can get off the ground.
This year the fair is specifically reaching out to the youth audience
He claims he can save the country $1bn a year, just in savings on starch importation and is currently lobbying governors of different Nigerian states to get the Farmking into their areas. By Jane Wakefield Technology reporter
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Learning to lean, I am learning to lean, Learning to lean on Jesus; Finding more power than I ever dreamed, I am learning to lean on Jesus.
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lthough the new mother hesitated about picking up her toddlers at the same time, one on each arm, she thought that it was the best she could do at the moment. After all, they were both crying for her and picking one up and then returning for the other might leave him in danger of falling down the steep stairs. But she could also fall if she is unable to handle both of them as she descended. And just as she feared, she lost the grip of one of her children and the child, as if in slow motion, began to tumble down. She was caught in a helpless state, for she couldn’t rush down to save the child, without endangering the one she still carried. All she could do was scream “Jesus!” even as her heart rate shot up and the falling child’s begging and dependent eyes looked up to her mother to save her. At that moment, the powerless mother had to watch her child fall down the stairs and pray that she would not be injured. She had thought she would be always there to protect them fiercely as a mother naturally would. But there she was, watching her child fall, not knowing the end and she couldn’t do anything about it. The above incident was one of the most traumatic moments for me as a mother. Although I am sure my daughter does not remember this as it happened before she was a year old, I cannot shake that memory and moment out of my mind. I still remember my daughter’s eyes, even as she was falling, looking up to me for help, to save her, and I just stood there helpless, unable to do anything for her. It is haunting and painful and it reminds me that as much as I would need and want to be in control of protecting my children, my abilities are nevertheless limited and that there might be
times when I will have to stand aside powerless and perhaps see things tumble or crash down. Miraculously, my daughter was not harmed and in the end, although she was visibly shaken, she surprisingly didn’t cry. I was thankful, so thankful that the Lord had heard my cry, but I had been changed in that moment. There is a song that my church sometimes sings in worship. Each time I sing it, whether in the public space of the church or the private moments of my own quiet time with God, the impact is still the same, heartbreaking yet assuring. The song speaks of our inability and limitations as beings of flesh and blood, but simultaneously reminds us of our advocate, a supernatural power above and beyond those very limitations. The song goes like this: “I have no power of my own. I have no power of my own. I depend on you Holy Spirit; I have no power of my own.” One thing that I have come to learn repeatedly is the lack of power that we as human beings have over many situations. Don’t get me wrong. We are strong. We are powerful. We have agency and we make, shake and move things. We can fight; we can struggle and we can impact change in so many areas of our lives, physically and otherwise. But then we can come to some simple or even difficult areas of life, where we are simply rendered helpless, unable to alter or move the simplest things, much less difficult ones, and we have to wait on and cry to God, knowing that we need Him to save us or change our circumstances for us. We can complete hundreds of resumes, be called in for all the interviews and yet go back empty-handed, despondent, discouraged, helpless. This can go on for months and even years and you wonder: what will it take to secure a job? What can you do to push your resume to the top of the pile and what can you do to cause the manager to make that phone call to offer you the position? And the answer is nothing. You have no power. You have done your part; you have applied; you have even interviewed and now you are forced to sit and wait, and wait and wait. I have seen this with numerous people, and the process can be discouraging. Sometimes, the problem could be a sickness with which you have struggled. On its initial onset, though you were devastated and in shock of your diagnosis, you decided to fight. You did all that you were advised to do and even more. You put your body through all kinds of procedures and regimen which left you tired, spent, physically transformed and in debt. You prayed, fasted and sought for prayers from pastors and spiritual advisors and just when you thought that you were winning or had overcome, you came to learn that the sickness had returned with a vengeance. What do you do when you have fought and fought, prayed and prayed? What do you do when all your efforts and hard work have been rendered useless, ineffective? What do
you do when you are made painfully aware that you have no power to change your debilitating circumstance? Your helplessness is palpable. Beside the instance discussed above, you may face countless others. Perhaps you have spent all your words and voice in advising and admonishing your child, yet he or she is bent on a wayward life you know will only end at minimum adversely or at most, tragically. But nothing you do or say makes any difference. You are powerless. Or perhaps, your struggle is financial, because the country’s economic instability has thrown your financial life into turmoil. The job you thought you securely held has been taken from you. You are forced to get a less paying one just to support yourself and your family. In the mean time, you dip into all your savings to keep yourself afloat. You now have no reserves, the money coming in from the work you do is simply not enough. You are behind in your bills and face the threat of eviction and/or bankruptcy. Your children are depending on you while you know that you might be thrown out on the streets in a matter of days. You have done all you can, what else? The title of this article is Lean! The word Lean means “to incline the weight of the body so as to be supported.” It means “to rely for assistance or support.” I use the concept of leaning here because the truth is that sometimes, it is simply too difficult to stand. We like to believe that we can stand strong in the midst of trials and we can often muster up some strength to stand in defiance of the troubles mounting against us. But then, there are times that the strength to stand is not fully there, not because our foundation, Christ, is unstable, but simply because our legs are wobbly. We are unstable, for our strength is nearly depleted. So we must kneel down or prostrate ourselves or simply sit down and lean against the wall. The wall will not shift and while we are resting against it, we cannot slip and fall. We are resting on it for support, for nothing else is there. By leaning against the wall, we are putting our weight, the burden of our problems on that wall, so that we can be held up. That wall represents our Rock of Ages; it is the Rock of Gibraltar that cannot fail. The story of Jacob is a very telling one and when you read the full account of his life, you are left with an affirming belief that God was with him and that despite how he may have cheated his older brother and was subsequently painfully cheated by his own uncle, suffered the death of his beloved Rachel, the excruciating “loss” of his favorite son Joseph and even more, you learn that Jacob often had to lean when he could not stand. After 21 years of running away from his brother Esau who wanted to kill him, Jacob was ready to make amends. Yet he was terribly afraid for his life. So while Jacob had elaborately prepared himself, his family and his servants to appease Esau, he was still terrified. The night before Jacob would meet Esau, the Bible states, “then Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. When
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he (the man) saw that he had not prevailed against him, he touched the socket of his thigh; so the socket of Jacob’s thigh was dislocated while he wrestled with him. Then he (the man) said, ‘let me go, for the dawn is breaking’. But he said, I will not let you go unless you bless me. So he said to him, ‘what is your name?’ and he said, ‘Jacob.’ He said, your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have striven with God and with men and have prevailed’” Genesis 32: 24-28. Because Jacob continued to struggle throughout the night even in his debilitated state, at daybreak, he prevailed, was blessed and was renamed. Like Jacob, this might be your darkest hour, but know that daybreak is coming. Like Jacob, you might be unable to stand, because the socket in your leg has been dislocated, and although the pain is agonizing, continue to wrestle. Continue to lean against the Rock, even as you can no longer stand. Continue to cry out His name “Jesus! Jesus! Jesus!” believing that he will surely hear you and answer your prayer. Like Jacob, realize the fight is about life and death. If you have given your all, lean! If you are unable to stand, lean! Even if doubts are bombarding your mind and heart, lean, because as you lean against the Rock, you are still engaged in the fight. Even if the tears stream down your face in view of your supposed helpless state, lean, for refusing to allow the currents of the flood to overwhelm and carry you away, is staying in the fight. Lean on Christ, your one and only salvation, the only hope of mankind. Lean, for your daybreak is near. Lean, for the changing of your name is at hand. Coincidently, as I am ending this article, I am reminded of a song in the Akan language. The song interestingly reflects what I have written here. The song tells of the fight that one might be waging and encourages the fighter to continue to do battle and not give up, assuring him that daybreak is near. More specifically, the chorus of the song repeatedly advises the fighter to lean on God even in their darkest hour. I had no idea that even as the Lord dropped the hymnal I began with in my heart, that He would lead me to recall the Akan song. I share this bit of information because it confirms to me that this message is from God to his children. He knows what you are going through and how you are struggling. He wants you to continue to lean on Him, for He is surely in control.
#1 Robert Pershing Wadlow 8’11.1″ (272 cm)
Tallest Men in the World #2 John Rogan 8’9½” (268 cm)
John William (Willie) “Bud” Rogan (18681905) Sumner County, Tennessee, USA is Robert Pershing Wadlow (1918 – 1940) was a man one of twelve individuals in medical history to reach a height of eight feet or more. Rogan who, to this day, is the tallest person in medical history for whom there is irrefutable evidence. He began to grow very rapidly at the age of 13 is often known as the “Alton Giant” because of his leading to Ankylosis, and eventually he could not stand or walk. His exact height was not Alton, Illinois hometown. Wadlow was noted for measured until his death. His height was having the largest and broadest hands ever in measured whilst sat up. At that time he measrecorded history being capable to hide a 2-litre ured 269cm (8 ft 9 in) tall but weighed only bottle of soda in them easily. 79 kg (175 pounds), making him the tallest Wadlow reached 8 feet 11.1 inches (2.72 m) in African-American, and the second tallest height and weighed 490 pounds (220 kg) at his man, ever recorded. Rogan died in 1905 from death. His great size and his continued growth in adulthood was due to hypertrophy of his pituitary complications of his disease. gland which results in an abnormally high level of human growth hormone. He showed no indication of an end to his growth even at the time of his death. #6 Suleiman Ali Nashnush
#5 Gabriel Estêvão Monjane 8’1″ (246 cm)
Gabriel Estêvão Monjane (1944 – 1990) is one of only a dozen individuals in medical history to have reached 8 feet or more in height. He remains perhaps the tallest African yet known. Born in Manjacaze, Mozambique, Monjane’s abnormal growth started soon after birth. By the time he was 17, Mojane stood 7 feet 10 inches. He joined a Portuguese circus around this age, and was billed as 8 feet 8.3 inches.
8′½” (245 cm)
Suleiman Ali Nashnush (1943 – 1991) is one of twelve individuals in medical history to reach or surpass eight feet in height. He was a Libyan basketball player and actor. In 1960, he successfully underwent surgery to correct his abnormal growth. He was one of the tallest basketball players ever at 8’0½” (245 cm) and played for Libya.
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#3 Leonid Ivanovych Stadnyk 8’5″ (257 cm)
Leonid Stadnyk’s excessive growth began after brain surgery when he was 14 years old. He developed a pituitary gland tumor which caused the gland to secrete large amounts of growth hormone, resulting in what doctors describe as acromegalic gigantism. Twenty years after the surgery, the doctors have discovered the tumour had mysteriously disappeared and he is currently healthy. On August 20, 2008, editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records, Craig Glenday, announced that the title of world’s tallest man returned to China’s Bao Xishun after Ukrainian Leonid Stadnyk refused to be measured under new guidelines, which required him to be independently measured by Guinness World Records adjudicators
#7 Sultan Kosen 8′ (242 cm)
Sultan Kösen (born 1983) is a Turkish basketball player. He had a back problem which prevented him from standing completely straight. A technician of the Galatasaray found him in a small town near the border of Turkey and Iraq. He stood 242 cm tall. After his back operation, his height was recorded at 247 cm (Approx. 8 ft 1 in).He is, as of now, the tallest player in the history of basketball.
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#4 Väinö Myllyrinne 8’1″ (247 cm)
Väinö Myllyrinne, (1909 – 1963) was an acromegalic giant who was at one time (1961-3) the world’s tallest person. He stood 222 cm (7 feet 3.5 inches) and weighed 197 kg (31 stone) at the age of 21, but experienced a second phase of growth in his late thirties, attaining a height of 247 cm (8 feet 1¼ inches)
#8 Bao Xishun 7’9″ (236 cm)
Bao Xishun (also known as Xi Shun or “The Mast”) is a herdsman from Inner Mongolia, China, who is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s tallest living man. In December 2006, Bao Xishun was asked by veterinarians to assist them in removing shards of plastic from the stomachs of two dolphins. The dolphins had accidentally swallowed the shards, which had settled in their stomachs and caused a loss of appetite and depression. Veterinarians had failed to remove them, so Bao Xishun used his 1.06 metre-long arms to reach into the dolphins’ stomachs, to remove the plastic manually. Source:http://www.thetallestman.com
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U.S. Tennis Stars in Nigeria to Promote Women's Rights
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola Wednesday, October 31 received the visiting American tennis superstars, Serena and Venus Williams at Lagos House, Marina expressing the hope that their visit would be a monumental turning point in inspiring young people to pursue their dreams just like they have done.
The Governor who spoke while receiving the Williams sisters said they have been a source of inspiration to many people for different things that they represent not just in terms of sports but also charity work they engage in and the image they cut.
He said there is a lot of work to be done in Nigeria with young people such as getting them back on track and providing opportunities to them.
Fashola recalled that Nigeria once had a player named Nduka Odizor who was in the last 16 of Wimbledon, saying the tennis club where the sisters had a coaching clinic for kids Wednesday was 117 years old which is a lot of history about what has happened in the world of the game in the State.
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Bloomberg Names Dangote, 62nd Richest Man in the World
The President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group of Companies, Mr. Aliko Dangote has been rated the 62nd richest man in the world with a net worth of $13.5 billion.
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From left, Serena, Venus and Governor Raji Fashola of Lagos State
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Sunil Mittal the owner of Bharti Airtel with a net worth of $6.2 billion is ranked 182nd on the list.
On the bottom list are: Walter Faria with a Net worth of $6.1 billion; Leonid Fedun, with a net worth of $6.0 billion; Terry Gou with a net worth of $6.0 bilAccording to a report by Bloomberg tagged, 'The lion; Richard LeFrak with a net worth of$6.0 billion; World's 200 Richest People,' Dangote is said to Miuccia Prada Bianchi with a net worth of $6.0 bilbe richer than Mark Zuckerberg, founder of lion; Ivan Glasenberg with a net worth of $6.0 bilFacebook, Rupert Murdoch, CEO and founder of lion; Silvio Berlusconi with a net worth of $6.0 bilNews Corporation, Giorgio Armani, founder of lion; Jeffery Hildebrand with a net worth of $6.0 bilArmani designs who were stated as having net lion; Shiv Nadar with a net worth of $5.9 billion; worths of $10.7 billion, $10.4 billion and $7.8 Steve Schwarzman with a net worth of $5.8 billion billion respectively. and John Sall with a net worth of $5.8 billion.
In the report, Mexico's Carlos Slim, Chairman, America Movil SAB Emeritus, emerged the richest, with a net worth of $77.5 billion, followed by the founder of Microsoft Company Bill Gates who has a net worth of $64.4 billion, while the The Governor added that the present administration has taken the initiative over the last decade to begin to build it back. He told his August visitors that he has kept faith with the chairman of Inditex SA, Amancio Ortega, with a net worth of $53.6 billion made the third posiannual Governor's Cup Tennis Tournament which is an ITF event initiated by his predetion. cessor. 55 countries attended this year's edition.
Speaking earlier, Venus Williams expressed happiness at being in Lagos, saying her mother and sisters are in Nigeria and looking forward to their exhibition match Friday and the opportunity to inspire women in the country. Also speaking, Serena Williams thanked the organisers for facilitating the visit, adding that though they have been in Africa before, this is there first time in Nigeria. She added that this represents a great opportunity for both of them.
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Others on the top ten list include: Warren Buffett with a net worth of $48.4 billion; Ingvar Kamprad $41.8 billion; Charles Koch, $38.6 billion; David Koch, $38.6 billion; Larry Ellison, $37.2 billion; Christy Walton, $30.5 billion, and Jim Walton with a net worth of $29.3 billion.
Alhaji Dangote, MFR, GCON, born 10th April 1957 in Kano, Nigeria, is a self-made business magnate of the Dangote Group, with an estimated net worth of $13.5 billion.
Born into a wealthy Hausa-Muslim family, his mother Mariya Sanusi Dantata was the granddaughter of legendary Hausa businessman Alhassan Dantata, and his father Mohammed Dangote was Dantata's business associate.
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However the founder of Facebook Zuckerberg, is Source:www.onlinenigeria.com ranked 88th on the list, while the owner of Chelsea Football Club, Roman Abramovich, is ranked 51 with a Net worth of $14.7 billion and
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Majid Michel, Zack Orji And Others Honoured At Planet Africa
A List Of Nollywood Stars Who Failed In Their Music Attempts N o v e m b e r 2012
They are part of the movers and shakers of the motion picture industry, and their immense contribution to what is today celebrated as Nollywood cannot be underestimated. When they decided to spread their tentacles to the music industry, one would naturally hope that their ready-made fame in moviedom will pave the way, but surprisingly, their achievements as actors could not make the difference for them in the music industry.
10) OMOTOLA JALADE-EKEINDE: She is one of the best and celebrated Nollywood diva. She is highly successful as an actress, but several attempts by the beautiful wife of pilot Mathew Ekeinde at music has been nothing to Dr. Julius Garvey son of the historic leader Marcus Garvey, Ghanaian Actor Majid write home about, despite being an established Michel and Nigerian Actor and Producer celebrity. She was one of the thespians that tried their luck in music in 2005 after they were The 9th Annual Diversity and Planet Africa and youth advocate Rev. Alvin Nicholson. banned by the then Ejike Asiegbu led AGN Awards gala, held on Saturday, October 27 regime. In that year, she released a single entitled that the Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Recipients of the Diversity Awards include Gba, and was followed by a video and album. Canada, was a tremendous success. RBC Royal Bank President Jennifer Tory; But despite the massive hype, the album was Senator Anne Cools, Markham City Mayor The evening commenced with an exclusive, Frank Scarpitti; Toronto Police Deputy Chief indeed a failure. She has released another album sold out VIP dinner, catered by celebrity Peter Sloly; Businessman and Philanthropist and songs like Missing You and Feel Alright, but yet, she has made little or no impact in the music chef Selwyn Richards, followed by the HarpreetSethi and Humanitarian Belinda industry. awards ceremony, world class entertainStronach. ment. 9) GENEVIEVE NNAJI: At the gala, Dr. Julius Garvey, a physician Genny, as she is fondly called, is the most celeInternational recording artist & four-time and son of the historic leader Marcus Juno and Much Music Video Award winner Garvey, received the African Legend Award brated Nollywood actress both in Nigeria and KardinalOffishall hosted the awards cere- in honour of his father’s legacy. The honour abroad. In 2005 after she was also suspended mony, while the VIP dinner was hosted by for Lawyer and Civil Rights Activist Charles from acting, Genevieve also took a shot on music comedian Jay Martin and Sam Sarpong Roach, was received on behalf of his family with the release of the song No More. She went on to get a mouthwatering recording deal in hosted the After Party. Top notch perform- by June Roach. Ghana, but it wasn’t even enough to make her a ances were rendered by renowned dance “Guests at the awards got a close-up look at force to reckon with in the music industry. She is troop Ballet Creole; a powerful tribute to the award-winning Chevrolet Cruze and the Whitney Houston by Patricia Shirley and a versatile Chevrolet Equinox, which were on one of those Nollywood stars who failed in their attempt at music. groovy showcase by Ghana’s Hiplife duo display with product specialists giving out Ruff N Smooth. information on the vehicles, made available 8)ANITA JOSEPH: “We are pleased with the tremendous inter- by Chevrolet, a presenting sponsor,” says Until early this year when she announced that she est that the Diversity and Planet Africa Ms. Mawa. “Ethiopian Airlines, also a was now a born again Christian, Anita was hithAwards program has generated. According Presenting Sponsor, had a booth with inforerto referred to as a Nollywood bad girl. Though to statistics regarding the Planet Africa mation about how the airline is making an she was enmeshed in a lot of controversies, Anita Group website, there were 160,236 hits in impact on the aviation industry, as it now has proved her mettle as one of the future talents October so far, an increase of about 20,000 flies direct from Toronto to Africa,” she in Nollywood. Between the years 2008/2009, she hits from last year,” says Patricia Bebia says. released a single and consequently performed in Mawa, President & Editorial Director of Other sponsors include Ayo and Tayo Alabi a couple of shows, including the News of The Planet Africa Group. “On the day of the of Jodal Healthcare, OMNI Television, People Awards held at Sheraton Hotels, Lagos. awards, we had 21,200 hits,” she says. Kingsley Jesuorobo& Associates, York Even at that, she is yet to make any spectacular Regional Police Service, G98.7 FM, The statement as a singer. She dropped two new This year’s Planet Africa Award recipients Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, First Fridays, gospel singles, claiming that God directed her to include Senator Don Meredith; National Moneygram, Lewis Law Professional do so during the fuel subsidy removal nationwide Bank Managing Director Ray Williams; Corporation, Mosaic Foods and Ontario strike. Hollywood Actress Vivica A. Fox; Dream Black History Society. Youth sponsors Maker Corporation CEO Isaac Olowolafe; include PricewaterHouseCoopers, TD Bank 7) JIM IYKE: Grace Foods Chairman Douglas Orane; Financial Group, Canadian Association of The list of wannabe Nollywood singers will not Black Health Alliance President Dr. Nigerian Physicians and Dentists (CANbe complete without the name of controversial Christopher Morgan; Nathaniel Dett PAD) and Rexdale Community Health actor, Jim Iyke. The former Globacom ambassaChorale Founder Brainerd Blyden-Taylor; Centre. dor also romanced music when he released the Professor Grace-Edward Galabuzi; song, Who Am I, featuring one of Nigeria’s Olympian Shelly Ann Brown; Actors Majid finest, Tuface Idibia. Jim, whose genre of music Michel and Zack Orji; Bell Canada Source: Ameyawdebrah.com is rap, was actually keen on making a statement Associate Director Frances Delsol; student musically and he spent a fortune on radio and telGeoffrey Kasonde; BBPA President Pauline evision hypes. Yet, his music career was short of Christian; Scientist Dr. Abraham Katampe
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being a success. The actor also did another entitled Born To Do This and featured Mike Word and Puffy T on it, but it did not make any good impact either.
6) NKEM OWOH (Osuofia): Popularly referred to as Osuofia, Nkem Owoh is a highly successful actor. At a time, he was the highest paid Nollywood actor, raking millions from every script that comes his way, but when he decided to grab the microphone and consequently released the song, I Go Chop Your Dollar, it was not on a bed of roses. The audio and video of the song were banned on air due to its lyrical content. Osuofia went ahead to record another song, Olamma, but it was also short of being a success. 5) COSSY ORJIAKOR: Though this naturally endowed actress has a sonorous voice, it was obviously not enough to give her a hit in the music industry. She has recorded a couple of songs and also shot videos, but they were not enough to guaranty her musical success. One of her songs is entitled Me and You.
4) JOHN OKAFOR (Mr Ibu): Otherwise known as Mr. Ibu, John is a highly skilled and successful actor who has carved a niche for himself. Regarded as one of the most hilarious actors in Nigeria, Mr. Ibu has severally claimed that he has a good singing voice. He actually released an audio/video album some years back, but it cannot be regarded as a success. He had since stick to his original talent-acting.
3) SHAN GEORGE: She is an actress of note, but like her colleagues, Shan’s attempts at making hits through music have so far been futile. She has an album and has performed in a couple of gigs, including the annual Felabration. For obvious reasons, she is one of the movie stars who could not make impact as singers.
2) LILIAN BACH: The half-caste actress, had also tried her hands in music, but she was quick enough to withdraw, perhaps after realising that it was a tough terrain for her. (Nollywood wannabe singers learn from her)
1) TONTO DIKEH: And our number 1 of course is no other person than the “Rave of the Moment”: Tonto Dikeh. The recent release of her two new singles have been met with so much hate and rejection. Recently, a Nollywood producer refered to her attempt at singing as a TERRIBLE TREMELO
Ever since she released her singles “Hi”and “Itz Over” Fans home and abroad have made it clear that they don’t seem to accept her detour into Music. They practically pulled out all stops just to show their Displeasure. Source : everwherenigeria.com
The Man Who Sued His Wife For Birthing An Ugly Baby
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"Failed relationships can get ugly," says Ji Lin at the Irish Examiner, but the weird, sad tale of Jian Feng and his wife "really gives meaning to the old cliché."
The story starts out conventionally enough: Feng, a resident of northern China, met and married a beautiful woman, and they had a baby girl. That's when things reportedly got, um, ugly. Feng was "so sure of his own good looks, so crushed by the wrinkly ugly mess that was handed to him in a swaddle, that he decided to sue his wife because the awful looking baby was totally her fault," says Madeline Holler at Babble. And then things went from ugly to crazy: He won. Here's what you should know:
On what grounds did he sue?
False pretenses — Feng claimed that his wife misled him by not telling him about her plastic surgery before they wed. "I married my wife out of love, but as soon as we had our first daughter, we began having marital issues," he reportedly said. "Our daughter was incredibly ugly, to the point where it horrified me." A judge agreed, and ordered the wife to fork over $120,000. Ugh, says Babble's Holler. The wife "should probably file her own lawsuit for even more damages from having married Feng under the false pretense that he wasn't a shitty husband and father."
Who's the biggest loser here?
Well, "it's usually the victim of court cases that you're supposed to feel sorry for," says Planet Ivy's Smith, but who wants to give emotional succor to a "man who is angry at his beautiful How was the ugly baby the mom's fault? wife for being ugly at some point in her life." The wife obviously has to pay a huge amount of Since the baby didn't look like either parent, money, and got publicly humiliated in the Feng accused his wife of infidelity — "because process, but at least she's free of an obviously jumping to conclusions about your wife's faith- odious husband. So "if you're going to feel sorry fulness is the obvious thing to do when you for anyone, feel sorry for their child, who will have an ugly baby," says Sam Smith at Planet forever be known as the baby that broke her parIvy. After a DNA test proved that the baby is, in ent's marriage — with her face." fact Feng's, the wife came clean on her little secret: Before they had met, she had undergone about $100,000 worth of cosmetic surgery in Source:www.yahoonews.com South Korea. And unverified before-and-after photos circulating on Western and Chinese blogs do show a marked improvement in looks after the women went under the knife.
Dead Man Turns Up At His Own Funeral
A 41-year-old car washer shocked his family when he interrupted a funeral being held for him at his mother's home in the town of Alagoinhas in northeastern Brazil, police said.
Police inspector Roberto Lima said by telephone that Jose Marcos Araujo identified a body at the city morgue as being that of his brother, Gilberto.
Lima said that Jose Marcos took the body to his mother's home where a wake was held.
"The confusion started when news started circulating that a car washer had been shot dead," Jose Marcos' wife, Ana Paula, told the UOL Internet news portal.
"Police called my husband and told him that his brother had been killed and his body was at the morgue".
Lima said the confusion was "understandable."
"The two men closely resembled each other and both worked as car washers," Lima said
Seven Scientists Jailed For Failing To Spot Earthquake November 2012
Seven scientists have been jailed for six years after they failed to predict a killer earthquake.
The seven scientists were convicted of manslaughter — for giving the all-clear over a quake that left more than 300 dead.
An Italian court heard how they failed to act when two small tremors preceded a massive one that left thousands homeless in the city of L’Aquila.
When Araujo showed up at his wake "some people fainted and others were so scared they ran away. It was a big shock," family friend Maria Menezes told the G1 online news site.
Gilberto's mother Marina Santana told reporters "I am overjoyed. What mother wouldn't be after being told that her son is dead and then sees him alive."
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The group had told anxious residents not to worry — so they stayed at home as the 6.3magnitude disaster struck.
Judge Marco Billi found Franco Barberi, Enzo Boschi, Mauro Dolce, Bernardo De Bernardinis, Giulio Selvaggi, Claudio Eva and Gianmichele Calvi guilty.
Boschi, ex-president of the Italian Vulcanology Institute said: “I’m stunned.
Defence lawyers argued it was impossible to I still don’t understand what these men have predict an earthquake and that the men should actually been accused of.” be cleared of any wrongdoing over the tragedy in April 2009. De Bernardinis added: “I am innocent before God and man. But if responsibility can be More than 5,000 fellow academics signed a proved, I will accept it.” support letter in the landmark two-year trial.
Prosecutor Alfredo Rossini said the experts had offered an “incomplete, inept, unsuitable and criminally mistaken analysis” of the early tremors.
Source: BBC
Facebooker Hires Woman To Slap Him
A US computer programmer is paying a woman front of a computer, often with no supervi£5 an hour to slap him if he uses Facebook at sion, it's no surprise that we are only producwork. tive three days each week.
Maneesh Sethi reckons employing Kara has helped quadruple his daily output, reports The Sun.
Mr Sethi, from San Francisco, placed an advert on classifieds website Craigslist to recruit someone willing to monitor him at work.
He said he felt embarrassed after calculating he wasted around 19 hours every week looking at social media websites.
adding that the man whose body was in the morgue was named Genivaldo Santos Gama. He said further information on Gama was not immediately available. He wrote on his blog: "Humans are social animals - we aren't designed to live and work A few hours before the burial "a friend of alone. Gilberto's saw him walking down the street and told him that his family was mourning him," he "Now that the average worker's job is to sit in said.
"So he went to his mother's home to let everyone know he was very much alive."
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"Having worked mostly alone, on my computer, I found that the majority of my time is spent unproductively."
"I figured 'This is stupid, why am I wasting this time doing nothing?'
"When I have a boss, or someone of authority watching me, I always get my work done. How can I simulate the authority figure?" Source:The Sun newspaper UK
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The Birth Of Jesus I CAME TO FULFILL THE LAW He placed emphasis on Sacrifices and demanded that God desires true Worshippers to Worship Him in Spirit and in Truth John 4:23-24. He however approved the use of the Tabernacle of David as is indicated in the triumphant entry episode Matthew 21:1-16.
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Some of the reasons that explains Jesus’ attitude toward the two Tabernacles are:
Pastor George Annan
In the year 4BC Jesus Christ was born into a Nation which had two sets of well established religious laws. The laws of Worship within the Tabernacle of Moses and the laws of Praises within the Tabernacle of David. For the period of over 4000 years these laws produced the principles on which the civil, moral and ceremonial life of the Nation of Israel was built. At the beginning of His ministry Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. His fame went throughout all Syria so much they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers’ diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatic, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them. He attracted great number of people from Galilee, Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judaea, and beyond Jordan. These multitude I believe just as it is with humans were beginning to assume Jesus was on a mission to establish a religious cult with deferent set of rules and laws thus abolishing the existing religious laws. Jesus immediately withdrew Himself unto a mountain where he sat with His disciples and after preaching to them what is popularly referred to as the sermon the mount He made it emphatically clear that He did not come to undo or destroy the existing religious laws but to FULFILL THEM. In fulfilling the Law Jesus was implying that His attitude towards the Laws of Worship – The Tabernacle of Moses and the Laws of Praise – The Tabernacle of David will indicate if He disapprove or approve their wholesale transition into the New Testament. Jesus confronted, disapproved and reinterpreted The Worship Laws in the Tabernacle of Moses and claimed to be the fulfillment of those Laws.
• The Laws in the Tabernacle of Moses are Pillars (essentials) of Worship. No one can worship God until you apply then to your life. • We can worship God effectively with or without the use of the Tabernacle of David • The Tabernacle of David is just forms of expression of one’s worship. • The book of Psalms is not part of the old covenant but transcends both Old and New Testaments • The Tabernacle of Moses teaches the church to understand the concept of sacrifice whilst the Tabernacle of David deals with the outward expression which could be hypocritical • The Tabernacle of Moses relates to the heart whiles the Tabernacle of David is a cultural expression of what might have transpired in the heart(remember God looks at the heart whiles man looks at the outside).
He did not come to undo or destroy the existing religious laws but to FULFILL THEM. www.redemptionnews.org
For more info get a copy of my book ”Experience God’s GloryThe Ultimate Blessing For the True Worshipper”
The Virginia branch of the Victory Bible Church International climaxed a three day power packed 6th anniversary with the ordination of new Pastors, elders, deacons and deaconesses in their Lorton Living Word Assembly Auditorium.
Preaching the sermon on Sunday October 14th, Bishop Nii A. Tackie-Yarboi admonished the members to seek the anointing of God since it is effective for service and that it becomes the contact point through which great things are manifested in the minister's life. He admonished the new leaders to be selfless in their devotion to God and offer themselves as living sacrifices for the course for which they have been called.
The U.S.A Sector Overseer of the Church, Rev. Elijah Obiba Saforo commended the new leaders for the hard work toward sustaining the ministry over the period of 6 years. He said” I am very grateful to God, to all our dedicated and committed ministers and partners whose efforts and support together have brought the Victory Bible Church International's vision this far”
About 12 people who have served the ministry in various capacities were ordained as Pastors, Deacons and Deaconessses Rev. Daniel Somuah one of the newly ordained Pastors expressed his appreciation to the entire congregation and the General Overseer for the honor and pledged that he would not relent in his efforts to sacrifice for the ministry.
the milestone. The Church also outdoored new Choir robes for the singing ministry.
The Virginia Branch of the Church is located at 9712 B Gunston Cove Rd, Lorton, VA 22079
Victory Bible Church International also known as VBCI is a full gospel charismatic church founded by Presiding Bishop Nii Apiakai Tackie-Yarboi.
Victory Bible Church International, congregated for the first time in Accra, Ghana (West Africa) on the 2nd of June, 1985 . VBCI was then known as Jesus People Outreach Church. This name was eventually replaced with Victory Christian Centre before its present name, which further depicts the scope of the God-given mission, with branches all over Ghana. The name Victory Bible Church International came from I John 5:4. Whilst an active member of Christian Evangelical Church, the presiding Bishop, Right Rev. Nii Apiakai TackieYarboi received a commission. He was prayed for and sent away. He then started the church as Victory Christian Center at Kokomlemle, which later became Victory Bible Church International with its headquarters now in Awoshie, Accra Ghana.
The newly ordained Pastors were Mrs. Chinery, and Pastor Daniel. Somuah. See pictures on page 31
On the occasion marking the sixth anniversary of the Church, the Presiding Bishop anointed each and every member of the Church and congratulated the entire Church for achieving
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The Five Richest Pastors In Nigeria By Mfonobong Nsehe/forbes.com - Nigeriafilms.com
God is good, especially if you're a Nigerian pastor with some business savvy. These days, millions of souls, desperate for financial breakthroughs, miracles and healing, all rush to the church for redemption. And while the bible expressly states that salvation is free, at times it comes with a cost: offerings, tithes, gifts to spiritual leaders, and a directive to buy literature and other products created by men of God.
Pastors are no longer solely interested in getting people to Heaven; they've devised intelligent ways to make good money while reaching out to souls.
Take Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, for example. He is the founder and lead pastor of the Christ Embassy, a thriving congregation with branches in Nigeria, South Africa, London, Canada and the United States. His publishing company, Loveworld Publications, publishes 'Rhapsody of Realities,' a monthly devotional he co-authors with his wife. It sells over 2 million copies every month at $1 apiece. He also owns television stations, newspapers, magazines, a hotel, a fast-food chain, and more.
Many other Nigerian pastors are similarly building multimillion dollar empires from their churches. Today, pastors fly around in private jets, drive fancy cars like Daimlers, Porsches and BMWs, don Rolexes and Patek Phillipes, and own breathtaking mansions all over the world.
After the blog post I wrote in May about Nigerian pastors owning private jets, I was bombarded with emails from readers requesting to know the richest pastors in Nigeria. So I set out to investigate the assets of some of Nigeria's most prominent pastors, and I came up with conservative estimates of their fortunes. I contacted representatives for all of the pastors and all except Matthew Ashimolowo's representative confirmed ownership of the assets I list. Representatives for Pastor Ashimolowo did not respond to my emails.
1. Bishop David Oyedepo
Affiliation: Living Faith World Outreach Ministry, aka Winners Chapel
Estimated net worth: $150 million
David Oyedepo is Nigeria's wealthiest preacher. Ever since he founded the Living Faith World Outreach Ministry in 1981, it has grown to become one of Africa's largest congregations. The Faith Tabernacle, where he hosts three services every Sunday, is Africa's largest worship center, with a seating capacity of 50,000. Oyedepo owns four private jets and homes in London and the United States. He also owns Dominion Publishing House, a thriving publishing company that publishes all his books (which are often centered on prosperity). He founded and owns Covenant University, one of Nigeria's leading tertiary institutions, and Faith Academy, an elite high school.
2. Chris Oyakhilome
Church: Believers' Loveworld Ministries, a.k.a Christ Embassy Estimated net worth: $30 million – $50 million
Last year, the charismatic preacher was at the center of a $35 million money laundering case in which he was accused of siphoning funds from his church to foreign
banks. Pastor Chris pleaded no wrongdoing and the case was eventually dismissed. His church, Christ Embassy, boasts more than 40,000 members, several of whom are successful business executives and politicians. Oyakhilome's diversified interests include newspapers, magazines, a local television station, a record label, satellite TV, hotels and extensive real estate. His Loveworld TV Network is the first Christian network to broadcast from Africa to the rest of the world on a 24 hour basis.
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Bishop Tawadros has been elected as Egypt's new Coptic Christian pope, replacing the late Shenouda III.
3. Temitope Joshua
Church: Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) Estimated net worth: $10 million – $15 million
Nigeria's most controversial clergyman is also one of its richest and most philanthropic. T.B Joshua heads the Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN), a congregation he founded in 1987, which accommodates over 15,000 worshippers on Sundays. The Pastor has remained controversial for several years for his inexplicable powers to heal all sorts of incurable diseases, including HIV/AIDS, cancer and paralysis. For miracle-craving worshippers, it's the perfect seduction. The church currently has branches in Ghana, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Greece. In the past three years, he has given over $20 million to causes in education, healthcare and rehabilitation programs for former Niger Delta militants. He owns Emmanuel TV, a Christian television network, and is close friends with Ghanaian President Atta Mills.
4. Matthew Ashimolowo
Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC)
Estimated net worth: $6 million – $10 million
In 1992, Foursquare Gospel Church, a Nigerian church, sent Ashimolowo to open a satellite branch in London. But Pastor Matthew had other ideas and decided to set up his own church instead. Today, his Kingsway International Christian Center is reportedly the largest Pentecostal church in the United Kingdom. In 2009, the church posted profits of close to $10 million and assets worth $40 million. Ashimolowo earns an annual salary of $200,000, but his real wealth comes from varied business interests including his media company, Matthew Ashimolowo media, which churns out Christian literature and documentaries. Ashimolowo's representatives did not respond to a request confirming his net worth and ownership of all these assets.
5.Chris Okotie
Church: Household of God Church
Net worth: $3 million -$10 million
Pastor Okotie made his first success as a popular pop musician in the 80s. He found the light, embraced the bible and set up the Household of God Church, one of Nigeria's most flamboyant congregations. His 5,000 member church consists predominantly of Nollywood celebrities, musicians, and society people. He contested and lost Nigerian presidential elections for the third time this year under the Fresh Party, a political party he founded and funds. An automobile lover, he owns a Mercedes S600, Hummer and Porsche among several others.
Younis Makhyoun, A Salafi party leader told Aswat Masriya that he welcomed the choice of bishop Tawadros as a Pope for the Coptic church, he expressed his hope that the new pope will take positive steps to maintain the national unity between Muslims and Christians.
"The new Pope needs to open files that had been ignored for decades, such as the second marriage for Christians", Makhyoun added.
"Tawadros will inherit a heavy legacy", said Salafi Party member Mamdouh Ismaeel. He added "I hope he succeeds in managing matters of the church in a manner that fits with the political updates since January 25" .
"The political role of the church will diminish in light of the current political where Christians participated in the ousting of the former regime" Ismaeel predicted.
Nasr Abdel Salam, chairman of Islamist Construction and Development Party asked the Pope not to provoke sectarian strife and to have the church avoid political matters.
Abdel salam stressed that the Pope must discuss some controversial issues with politicians, such as building new churches, and whether they are sufficient for the current number of Christians or not.
"The relationship of the new Pope with President Mohamed Morsi will be determined by both sides, though it depends for the most part on the new Pope", he said.
Nabil Naeem ,former leader of Al-jihad organization suggested that the new Pope should follow the lead of Pope Kyrillos VI; by limiting his role to the spiritual side alone and keeping the church away from made-up political clashes. He considered that it would be better for the church and his congregation.
He added that challenging issues will be imposed on the Pope with the rise of Political Islam, specially the Salafist Movement, and the group of "commanding virtue and forbidding vice", bearing in mind the incident which occurred in Minya two weeks back were a Salafist Movement forbade a musical concert for the Christian Youth Association. "The new Pope will not have any role in the new constitution because this matter is agreed upon by political powers and the church has no role in this context", he said.
"The new Pope will have to prove his faith in coexisting with others, as it is not a matter that involves the Muslim side alone", said Magdi Salem former leader of Islamic Jihad organization.
Salem stressed that he doesn't support the claim that the Pope's role is only spiritual. He explained that political interest is a personal matter that can be exercised within the boundaries of law. He asked the new Pope not to stir up trouble or to make of the church a state within a state.
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Victory Bible Church , Virginia Ordains New Leaders
Bishop and Mrs. Tackie Yarboi and Rev. Elijah Saforo (USA Sector Overseer)
The Choir in their new robes
The General Overseer performing anointing service
Pictures:Courtesy of Alex Quashiewww.dkdigitalproductions.com- Tel : 571-277-2374.
Bishop Nii Appiakai Tackie-Yarboi-Founder and General Overseer
The miming praise dance group performing
Service in the Living Word Assembly Auditorium
The New Leaders with the General and Sector Overseers
Bishop and Mrs. Tackie Yarboi joins Church leaders to cut the anniversary cake
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Hiplife 3:16, The Gospel According To Reggie Rockstone Afrikan
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someone who wasn't born in Ghana, Reggie realized that there was a disconnect between the older and younger music generation in the country before the advent of hiplife. Back then, the older generation was confused by the emerging music scene which saw a younger generation of Ghanaians listening to American rap music with foul words that the seniors wouldn't listen to in their days. Music video: 'We glad' with Reggie Rockstone featuring 2 Face of Nigeria, Wyclef of the USA and Kwaw Kese of Ghana:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WgQXtnHUpg Forming a bridge over this musical gap between the The Genesis young and old became dire for Reggie Ossei. Presenting the gangster style lyrics in the local Reginald Ossei; also known as Reggie Rockstone, the cre- Ghanaian dialect with words and instrumentation that ator of hiplife, a Ghanaian music genre which is a fusion were decent and acceptable to the seniors and at the of authentic Ghanaian lyrics with a mixture of traditional time that provided an avenue for the youth to also see Ghanaian language and hip-hop instrumentals believes imitations of hip-hop culture and videos all bundled Ghana music has not done enough justice to HipLife as a up in a language that every one could directly connect genre. To right this wrong, Reggie is about to embark on with was an uncharted area he felt the need to urgentorganizing the first ever hiplife music awards in Ghana. ly explore, hence the entrance of hiplife into the Ghana music scene. The Godfather of hiplife believes as the inventor of the genre, no one is better placed to talk about and judge this With this burning desire to evolve this new genre, style of music better than the one who started it— himself. Reggie Rockstone in the company of friends like Hiplife is akin to the hip-hop movement which begun in Pangie and Freddy FunkStone who were all free the United States. Reggie lived through and experienced styling to hip-hop beats begun wondering what a this movement as a young person as someone born in the freestyle done in 'Twi'; the most widely spoken UK who spent his growing up life in New York too. Today Ghanaian dialect and Reggie's native tongue, would he however feels this style of music all though growing sound like. The young musicians at the time decided and evolving rapidly has not been properly defined. to give it a try and liked what they ended up creating. After their successful experimentation, the young Hiplife's 'Grandpapa' as he's sometimes affectionately Rockstone wrote more verses and rhymes in 'Twi' and called started out as a musician and member of a youth his father, the late Saint Ossei, a prolific fashion group that was based in the UK called PLZ (Parables, designer in Ghana at the time, begun encouraging and Linguistics and Zlang) with Fredi Funkstone, Jay (both asking him to brand this style as it had the potential to from West Africa) & DJ Pogo of the UK. The group trav- become something explosive. eled the globe doing performances of hip-hop. Trying to define the hiplife genre, Reggie says 'somethings are cerHe took the advice and support of his late father and tainly obvious; the glitz and glam, the bling culture, the begun to nurture hiplife in a language that he and his gangster talk and swagger amidst the 'bootylicious' girls, late father called 'TwiGlish'; a hybrid of the 'Twi' dance and bravado-style video clips which is seen in dialect from Ghana and the English language. After American hip-hop music is definitely represented in his inability to find a producer for his first album and Ghana's hiplife with the absence of the gangsterism which being criticized by people who felt his attempt was an is characterized by violence'. invasion of the Ghanaian culture by hip-hop, Reggie's father decided to become his son's sponsor by providWhile touring the world in his hey days, Reggie's talents ing a lot of the finances the led to the creation of the got noticed in Ghana in the early 1990's, which prompted world's first hiplife album. They also embarked on the Ghana cultural community to invite him to perform at what Rockstone calls 'the unintentional greatest brandPanafest; a cultural arts and musical festival organized in ing technique in Ghanaian music history—hiplife!' Ghana and featuring African musical and cultural ambassadors in and outside the continent. This event gave The first ever hiplife product was the album titled Reginald the opportunity to perform to over 50,000 people 'Makaa maka' (available on iTunes: in Ghana and that to him was one of his greatest audience. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/makaamaka/id297229627) that was released in June of the This invitation to Panafest was what lead to the actual year 1997. Makaa maka is the Twi saying for 'I said it birthing of hiplife. Today the maestro is proud about the because I said it'. This album received rapturous welgrowth and spread of hiplife with Ghana as its seed and come based on the 'in your face-style attitude' the the entire African continent as its nursery ground. Across lyrics and rhythm had. The album blazed the trail for the African continent today, musicians have started mim- others to follow in years to come not just in Ghana, icking hiplife with tons of young artistes rapping in their but on the entire African continent. Find out more native tongues to hip-hop styled music videos and beats. about this first ever hiplife album in my next blog.
Hip-hop is the underlying structure of hiplife and for
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What is Hiplife Music
Hiplife is a Akan musical style which fuses highlife and hip hop. It is also influenced by dancehall and reggae. Recorded predominantly in Akan, hiplife is rapidly gaining popularity throughout West Africa and abroad, especially in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and Germany. The origins of Akan Hip hop goes back to the 1980s, when performers such as K.K. Kabobo and Gyedu Blay Ambolley as early as 1973 with Ambolley's release of his first record, The SIMIGWADO ...a "semi-rap in [fante languge] style hi-life" to a small audience which showed him performing highlife variations with fast spoken, poetic lyrics. Ambolley would go on to be held the "father of rap" not only by Akans but in the world. With time, Akans became influenced by American hip hop, reggae, dance hall. Hiplife's history dates back to the early 1990s Jeff Tennyson Quaye better known around the world as Jay Q (www.jayqlex.com) is one of the pioneers of Hiplife (in the mid 90s) and back bone of Akan music as a whole and his own variation and introduction of Jama/kpanlogo to hiplife, makes writers refer to him as KING OF JAMA. Reginald "Reggie Rockstone" Osei also began to craft this art form with producers Mike Cooke, Rab Bakari, Zapp Mallet and Coal house. Chief G and the Tribe was one of the first rap groups consisting of Chief G (now known as Jay Ghartey), Abeeku and Kwaku T. After they broke up before Reggie's foray into what is now termed hiplife, Talking Drums, consisting of Kwaku-T and Bayku, experimented with choruses and hooks in the Akan language. In Twi, Reggie would flow over hip-hop beats a style that had been used previously in Mahoney P's debut album Kofi Babone. That same era Native Funk Lords group (NFL) came out with the pidgin rap; the originators of the genre, from the Kay's Frequency camp: Tinniequaye, Cil, Jake & Eddy Blay; this group also took inspirations from bands like the Osibisa and Ghanaba. Rapper and producer Cavell was also part of the original NFL collective and is now known to many as The Mantis. Reggie Rockstone has been described as the "Godfather of Hiplife" since he spawned a new music genre in the country, After his debut album Makaa Maka, with the hit single Choo boi, several hip life acts followed. Oddly enough, in several radio interviews in 2004, Reggie Rockstone stated that he does not perform hiplife this could be mainly attributed to the fact that he now prefers to rap in English. A new era was born late 1998 when a young producer Hammer of The Last Two emerged with original beats plus precision rap artistes. Hammer, born Edward Nana Poku Osei managed to fuse hip hop grooves with local tempo and sweet melody which caught up with both the elite and masses instantly. Known for his heavy drums and lead trumpets, Hammer's originality elevated hiplife to greater heights and inspired and influenced a whole generation of producers like Richie, Kill Beats, Jayso, EL etc. Hammer of The Last Two's groomed artiste line up also eventually became some of the biggest artiste in hiplife today...e.g. Kwaw Kesse, Ayigbe Edem, Odeshi, Obrafour, Tinny, Sarkodie, Koo Wiase etc., Other Ghanaian rappers like Lord Kenya, Obour, V.I.P, The Native Funk Lords (Rapping mainly in pidgin English), Castro Destroyer and MzBel continued the trend of hiplife music which is now one of the most popular forms of music in West Africa. The most popular Hiplife musicians include Tic Tac, Sakodie, Vision in Progress (VIP), Asem, Obrafour, Ayigbe Edem,odeshi, D-Black, Castro, Koo Wiase and Samini who won a MOBO award for his contribution to hiplife in 2006. Since the rise of these popular musicians, hiplife has grown in popularity abroad.It must be said though artists like Ayigbe Edem, Kwaw Kesse, D-plan, Richie, ASEM, Koo Wiase, Sarkodie, Yaa pono, Keps, Lil Pope, Dirgen, Bra Kevin Beats, Greenfield,Iscream. In 2009 filmmaker, Mantse Aryeequaye, released a documentary focusing on the political history of the hip life movement as well as hip-hop music. In his film, Rhythm Rising, Aryeequaye also examines many famed Akan artists such as Kwaw Kese, Kwaku Tutu and Obrafour through their experiences within hip life or hip-hop movement. The film works to explore and expose the culture of the hip life movement. Hip life in Akanland is sticking to a new trend of rhythm and this is mainly being influenced by great music engineers like Kill Beatz, Dj Dijoe,Pie-Sie, Jay So looney, Richie, Kaywa and Hammer of The Last Two. There is this confusion with classifying hip pop made in Akanland and Hip life but in all they bare the same qualities and share common rhythms.
Hiplife can cover a broad range of musical styles fused together. Artists such as Samini combine reggae/dancehall/ragga scat and Jamaican Patois-tinged sounds of Jamaica with Akan language lyrics over reggae rhythms fused with Akan melodies. His music is branded by the general populace as hiplife. Then there are artists such as K.K. Fosu, Ofori Amponsah and Richie who do not rap or 'DJ' per se; but sing with a heavy R&B influence. Verses; bridges and choruses may be in Twi, but the structure and the rhythm fusion is suspiciously based on American R&B.But he and other artiste like himself fall under contemporary highlife.
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The Chairman and Chief Executive Director of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has made a shocking disclosure that PhD and MBA Holders were among over 13,000 applicants who applied for the recent Graduate Executive Truck Driver in his company.
Dangote disclosed this during a mentorship chat with World Bank Youth Forum (WBYF) Coordinator, Mr. Rotimi Olawale with the support of the World Bank Country Director, Ms Marie Francoise Marie-Nelly.
Speaking to the surprised youthful audience, the business mogul said that the company only needed 100 drivers but was surprised to receive over 13000 graduate applicants and amongst them were about six Phd, 65 MBA, 649 Masters and over 8, 460 Bachelor degree holders.
He said what surprised him most was not the sheer number of the applicants but the quality and calibre of those that applied who equally graduated from reputable higher institutions.
"All these things are verifiable, and they all graduated from reputable institutions which is satisfactory; and our plan is to eventually make them self dependent", he said.
"Despite the fact that the drivers get trip allowances on each trip along with their salaries, the arrangement is that they will own the trucks at no interests or repayments after they must have reached 300, 000 kilometres, which is about 140 trips from Lagos to Kano and a hard working driver can complete in two years, while lazy ones can take maximum of four years", he explained.
Speaking further, Dangote stated that his company is already one of the largest conglomerates in Africa, and disclosed that the group's five-year target is to reach a net-worth of $75 billion capitalisation and among the top 100 companies in Africa.
He assured that the group, which have diversified into various trading and manufacturing subsidiaries can achieve the set target with just three of them including Dangote Cement, Dangote Sugars/Salt, and Dangote Flours.
The business icon used the opportunity to advise the youths to be focused, forthright and that determination to succeed with integrity is the key to a sustainable wealth.
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Nigerian Actress Oge Okoye Honoured With Doctorate Degree
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Nollywood actress, Oge Okoye has been honoured with a Doctorate degree by Wisconsin International University, USA.
The beautiful actress was awarded at an event held at The Auditorium, NECA House, Central Business District, Ikeja, Lagos.
An elated Oge disclosed in an interview with Nigeriafilms.com that her role in the film Fulani gave her the honour.
According to her, fans have the option of calling her by either Oge Okoye or Dr Oge Okoye.
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Omotola Now Beffta Film Icon achievements of black and ethnic personalities in showbiz globally.
According to the founder of the organization, Pauline praised Omotola for her great talent and commended her for being a mentor to the young ones aspiring to get into the film industry.
Apart from being one of the most successful Nollywood actress, she has appeared in over 300 hundred movies since she started her career as an actress at tender age. And she is popularly known for playing lead roles with films that smash the box office.
The multi award actress, Omotola, is one of Africa's movie mega stars that is known globally. She has starred in many blockbusting films. She is ambassadors to Amnesty International and World Food Programme. Her Omotola Youth Empowerment The Multiple Award-winning actress Omotola Programme(OYEP) foundation has also helped widJalade Ekeinde was recently recognized with ows in Nigeria for a better living. a special honorary award by Beffta film Icon not only for her contribution to film industry in Africa and Europe, but for her global contribution. Beffta (Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts) awards is Source:www.onlinenigeria.com Europe's biggest award ceremony celebrating
Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie stays winning as he bagged the Headies Award for Best African Act at the well attended ceremony which took place at the expo hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday, October 20.
The big winners on the night included Wizkid, Vector and P-Square with two nods apiece.
Rapper Vector might received his first ever ‘Headie’ in the ‘Best Rap Single’ category for his hit ‘Angeli’ featuring 9ice, as well as the ‘Lyricist on the Roll’ award.
The night also saw Psquare returnig to the Headies’ honours list after a two-year hiatus. Their ‘Invasion’ album won ‘Album of the Year’ and ‘Best R&B-Pop Album’.
Best Street Hop – Chuddy K
Best RnB Pop Album – P-Square
Best Rap Album – Ice Prince – E.L.I
Best Vocal Performance (Male) – Wande Coal – Private Trips
Best Vocal Performance (Female) – Tiwa Savage – Love Me Love Me Love Me
Best Collaboration – Sound Sultan ft Excel and Flavour – Orobo Revelation of the Year – Wizkid
Recording of the Year – Brymo – Ara Best Label Head – Banky W
In addition, elder brother Jude Okoye also received the award for ‘Best Music Video,’ beating tough competition from Clarence Peters. The ‘Artiste of the Year’ went to EME signee Ayo ‘Wizkid’ Balogun. The 22-yearold was also awarded the ‘Revelation of the Year’ award.
Producer of the Year – TY Mix – Super C Season (Naeto C)
Best RnB Singer – May D – Soundtrack
Artiste of the Year – Wizkid
Full List of Winners at the 2012 Headies: Best Pop Single – Iyanya – Kukere
Best Rap Single – Angeli -Vector ft 9ice Best RnB/Pop Album – P Square
Lyricist on the Roll – Vector – Angeli
Next Rated – Davido
African Artist of the Year – Sarkodie (Ghana) Azonto
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The Asante Association of the Washington Metro area organized an annual fundraising dinner which was a great success. In attendance were the President of the Association ? Mr. A. Kofi Afful, Dr. and Mrs. Osei Dankwah of Hawknad Industries, Chiefs , Business Owners and representatives of various ethnic associations in the Washington Metro Area and Ghanaian dignitaries. The goal of the fundraising event was to raise funds to sponsor selected educational institutions and special projects in Ghana. The Asante Association is an Association of the sons and daughters of Ghanian descent and loyalists of Ghana dedicated to uniting Ghanaians and other nationalities; supporting and contributing to development projects in Ghana, promoting interest in Asante culture in pursuit of happiness, socio-economic progress and peace with all people. Pictures:Courtesy of Alex Quashie- www.dkdigitalproductions.com- Tel : 571-277-2374.
Nana Nimo, Nana Serwaa Brakutu and Nana Opoku Agyeman
Nana Ama Achiaa-Asantefuohemaa making a presentation to Kofi Afful-President,Asante Association
The Grand entrance of Nana Kofi Boateng, Washington Metro Asantefuohene
Chiefs and Community leaders
Traditional Dancers Herald the arrival of the Queen mothers
Asanteman ladies
TV Icon Araba Dadson And Some Of The Ladies Of The Association
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Dr. and Mrs. Osei Dankwah
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Marriage Two
Husband: Sweetheart, would you say that I'm the only man you've ever loved? Wife: Of course you are. Why do all men ask me the same silly question?
The Three Pastors
Three Pastors met and agreed to sincerely tell each other their Problem which must be kept away from other People.
The First pastor said, My Problem is Money, I do Steal from the Church Offering please brethren pray for me.
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1. If you set a gospel song as your ringtone and then it rings in town then zoom police officers arrest you for holding crusade without permit then u know u own 1. 2. If the only map on your phone is Beijing City…
3. If the only game in your phone is Beijing Olympics 2008 hey that’s china thing.
4. When you recharge with 10 Ghana cedis 5 cedis is deducted for maintenance then you have one.
5. If you’re bragging you own a apple Iphone yet the apple is bitten til seeds are visible,hahaha that’s fake I say. 6. Finally if the vibration is even louder than your ringtone, my friend your are officially china hooked..
The Second Pastor said my Problem is women, whenever i see any woman my desire will be to go to bed with her, In fact i've slept with most of my female church members, Please pray for Me.
One afternoon, a wealthy lawyer was riding in the back of his limousine when he saw two men eating grass by the road side. He ordered his driver to stop and he got out to investigate.
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Courtesy:www.peacefmonline.com “But sir, I have a wife with two children!” “Bring them along! And you, come with us too!”, he said to the other man. “But sir, I have a wife with six children!” the second man answered. A Pastor baptized Atongo and dipped him water three times and said; " YOU ARE A “Bring them as well!” in water three times. On the third time, NEW CREATION, YOUR NEW NAME IS the pastor said: You are now baptized, ORANGE JUICE ... They all climbed into the car, which was You are a new creation, the old creation is no easy task, even for a car as large as gone. Source:www.peaceonline.com the limo. Once underway, one of the
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A little boy wanted $100.00 very badly and prayed for weeks, but nothing happened
Then he decided to write God a letter requesting the $100.00
When The postal authorities received the letter addressed to : God , USA , ... they decided to send it to the President.
The president was so amused that he instructed his secretary to send the little boy a $5.00 bill.
The president thought this would appear to be a lot of money to a little boy.
The little boy was delighted with the $5.00 bill and sat down and wrote a thank-you note to God, which read:
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The Kind Lawyer
poor fellows says, “Sir, you are too kind. Thank you for taking all of us with you.” The lawyer replied, “No problem, the grass at my home is about two feet tall!”
A Little Boy's Letter To God
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Dear God , Thank you very much for sending the money. However, I noticed that for some reason you sent it through Washington, DC. Do you know those bureaucrats deducted $95.00 in taxes!
Turning to the Third Pastor to hear his own Problem, he started crying, it took his Friends some effort to calm him, after that he was asked to continue and he said still crying - my Problem is gossiping, when we leave this place, everybody will hear what you two just told me...
“Why are you eating grass?” he asked one man. “We don’t have any money for food.” the poor man replied. “Oh, come along with me then.”
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You Are Now Baptized!
No more drinking of alcohol. Your new name is Abraham". Atongo went back home and headed straight into the fridge.
He took a bottle of beer, dipped it in
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Drogba, Eto’o, Others Fight Malaria With Power Of Football
Gyan Made Black Stars Captain
Football icons including Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto’o and Steven Pienaar, along with African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) heads of state including President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania, President Blaise Compaoré of Burkina Faso, President Alassane Ouattara of Cote d’Ivoire and President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, will lend their voices to the cause, appearing in television spots, billboards and educational materials that will be distributed across Africa.
“Across the continent, football dominates the hearts and minds of children and parents alike. But, so does malaria – the cause of 174 million illnesses and nearly 600,000 deaths in Africa alone every year,” said Samuel Eto’o, Cameroonian national team player and UAM champion. “We have united to utilize the power of football to fight malaria and we hope our fans will join us.”
Although preventable and treatable, malaria kills a child in Africa every 60 seconds and costs the continent an estimated minimum of US $12 billion in lost productivity and healthcare costs each year.
“I have been a victim of malaria and have witnessed first-hand the devastating effects it can have on individuals and families,” said Didier Drogba, Côte d’Ivoire
Activities kicked off during tournament qualifying matches as President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf surprised football fans at the friendly game between Liberia and Ghana to cheer on her national team and congratulate them for their efforts to fight malaria. “When we all fight malaria together, we build a stronger nations and save lives,” said President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia. “As a football fan myself, I understand the game’s power and popularity. We have the tools to win against malaria and I urge others to join us in the fight.”
In Nigeria, Malawi, Benin, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania and other countries, malaria messages will be shared using football players, favorite teams and sports programs. Research has shown that audiences retain and act on these messages more often when delivered by their football heroes. In those countries, billboards, sports journals, tournament programs will complement the PSAs on air to ensure the UAM campaign messages reach every household. In Cote d’Ivoire, images of Drogba and his teammates Kolo Toure, Gervinho and Salomon Kalou attract readers to malaria educational materials, and create excitement about ridding this West African country of the burden of malaria. The UAM campaign has broken language barriers by having PSAs recorded by football stars in over 18 African languages since the campaign was launched in 2009.
“I am honored to be a champion for this cause,” said Steven Pienaar, UAM champion and former South African captain. “It is unacceptable that malaria kills one child in Africa every minute. We can take such simple steps to prevent and treat this disease. United we can beat malaria.”
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By leveraging the popularity and excitement surrounding Africa’s signature tournament, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and UAM are partnering to disseminate life-saving malaria messages through television and radio spots, in-stadium branding and local outreach to policy-makers and millions of fans across the continent.
“Malaria affects nearly everyone on the continent of Africa, including footballers and government leaders. With all eyes on the tournament and its participants, CAF and UAM are committed to utilizing this platform to communicate important messaging to end deaths from this devastating disease,” said Mr. Hicham El Amrani, secretary general of CAF.
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national team captain and UAM champion. “We need malaria out of the game. Using the popularity of football to increase awareness of prevention and treatment methods will go a long way in the fight to show malaria the red card.”
DURBAN, South Africa – Ahead of the official draw for the 2013 Orange Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), African football stars and heads of state have joined United Against Malaria (UAM) in the distribution of life-saving malaria prevention and treatment messages throughout the tournament.
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C h arles N t iam oah N im o- Men s ah ( M r. CN N ) Co- P ublis her Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has announced that Asamoah Gyan has been appointed permanent captain of the Black Stars.
This follows the decision to elevate John Mensah to the role of a General captain of the senior national team.
"I have the pleasure of announcing that defender John Mensah has been elevated to the General Captain of the Black Stars," Kwesi Appiah said in a statement.
"Subsequently, I have appointed Asamoah Gyan as the permanent captain of the Black Stars.
"John Mensah remains an integral member of the Black Stars. "I urge all players to give the necessary support to Asamoah Gyan to help Ghana achieve success in our future challenges." Source:GFA
Orange AFCON 2013 Draw Result
Group A: South Africa, Cape Verde, Morocco, Angola. Group B: Ghana, DR Congo, Niger, Mali.
Group C: Zambia, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Nigeria.
Group D: Ivory Coast, Algeria, Tunisia, Togo.
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