“I stopped complaining. …I started refocusing our energy …Faith. Gratitude. Believe in your choice and in yourself. Do not compare yourself to other people’s lives, but wish them well. And settle for your blessings, confess them everyday, with love and peace in your heart. Do not fear, you are not alone.”
As we go through the transition into 2017, African Events will be featuring some uplifting stories and events of 2016 that help give us hope to look forward to a better year ahead across the world. 200 Muslim Men Surround Christian Church On Christmas Day…To Protect Worshippers – Report by Elizabeth Parker We often hear […]
“Since its inception, the African Union (AU) has been working to consolidate the orientations defined by the Abuja Treaty to gradually achieve integration and promote socio- economic development. The building of the African Economic Community (AEC) is one…”
Surprise Birthday Bash in Stockholm Sweden Stockholm, Sweden: Birthday bash held for Ife Mbams by friends and relatives in Sweden. In the words of the host IJ Mbams; “I want to say a very big thank you to a special friend, a friend more like a sister @Hope Ifeoma Orji Onuora for your effort in […]
African Union Commission Signs MoU with Book of African Records for The African Factbook Project December 17, 2016 , Press Release, AUC Chairperson 17 December 2016- The African Union Commission, led by Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, and the Book of African Records, have signed an MoU for the research and production of a publication titled […]
“If Germany is genuinely committed to an African Marshall Plan, one that treats Africa as a genuine and equal partner; and whose ambition is not a temporary fix to a migration crisis, but an attempt to cooperatively to stimulate entrepreneurship and broad-based economic growth in Africa…”
Nigeria Women Continue to Shine Positive Light on Nigeria as a Nation of People With Skills, Brilliant Minds, and Great Managers. Even as the Nigerian nation continues to struggle through economic recession while battling a trend of negative political and leadership challenges, more Nigerian women continue to excel in their fields and paint a picture […]
Former Nigeria’s Minister of Finance Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Honored By Presidents of Two Countries Recently, His Excellency President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) , and Her Excellency, President Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia conferred respective National Honors of their countries Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia on Former two terms Finance Minister of Nigeria (2003-2006, 2011-2015) and former Managing […]
AFRICAN PERSONALITY PROFILE: John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, President of Tanzania, elected to office in October 2015. Magufuli ventured into elective politics after a short hiatus as a teacher at Sengerema Secondary School between 1982 and 1983. He taught chemistry and mathematics. Later on, he quit his teaching job and was employed by the giant Nyanza […]
“…the intelligence of the Ibos (Igbos/Ndigbo) of southeastern Nigeria has been a subject of many discussions. Below is a US Academic report that addresses the subject using facts, figures, numbers, and charts.
” All I can really offer is that you keep consistent, do the work – no shortcuts, have patience, persistence, positivity and be yourself, not what you think others want or need you to be. Believe in yourself…”
In our African cultural feature this month, we introduce the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) which was dedicated and opened to the public this September 2016. See What It is About, and How To Visit. About The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC): The NMAAHC is the only […]
United Kingdom: The Igbo Cultural and Support Network (ICSN) recently held its annual IRI-JI festival at the Oasis Banqueting Hall, Thames Road, United Kingdom. The event was a wonderful celebration of one of the most beautiful aspects of Nigerian Igbo Heritage and Culture. In addition to special guests, games, prizes and the latest music in […]
“It therefore becomes prudent for the average person to approach the situation from a perspective that insists that neither leadership nor politics need be a matter of do or die, nor should it encourage or sustain perpetual hate, bitterness, and rancor.”
Recently, the American Medical Association recognized forensic neuropathologist Bennet I. Omalu, MD, MBA, for his discovery of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in NFL players. Dr. Omalu was awarded the association’s highest and Distinguished Service Award at the 2016 AMA Interim Meeting, in Orlando, Florida (Nov. 12-15, 2016). The Distinguished Service Award honors an AMA member for […]
Toward Sustainable Food Security In Imo State Of Nigeria: A Manual For Agricultural Development Of Imo State, Conceived, Organised And Driven By All Farmers Association (Afan) Imo State And Edited And Presented By M A C Odu Executive Summary: Imo State lies within Africa’s rainforest belt. It has fertile land resources for farming which can […]
“Africans must rise to the challenge of telling their own stories. There are many African stories to be told, and histories and cultures to be safeguarded through the African perspective. Nollywood offers both a voice for our people and a bed of investment opportunities to be explored and enjoyed.”
“Be the keeper of your own gate of information. Invest a brief moment of research to verify anything suspicious or outrageous. Every human being has the ability of choice and the faculty of imagination and analysis. That is what makes man a divine creature. One has to be alert and aware to be able to feed on the right stuff.”
“What bothers me is that African leaders are so obsessed with looting their countries, and not doing anything to elevate their people. Africans must wake up to the impending new World Order. There is a new wave of imperialism gathering steam. Africans, be prepared lest we are colonized second time around.”
Egbe Omo Yoruba in America honors Otunba Tai Balofin Among Others in New York USA Otunba Taiwo Tai Balofin was among the individuals recently recognized by the Egbe Omo Yoruba Greater New York. Otunba Tai Balofin was awarded the Egbe Omo Yoruba award for his great effort and good leadership in the community of WEST […]
“Don’t get too caught up in who is president. As Professor Devin writes, you must get comfortable with discomfort…. The election is over. Results are in. Crying, whining, complaining or pontificating does nothing now. Let’s strategize.”
His Royal Highness, King James Buremoh Aroko Ola Ajagungbale I, Oba Onidera of Idera Receive Danny Glover Award Brooklyn New York: His Royal Highness, King James Buremoh Aroko Ola Ajagungbale I, Oba Onidera of Idera and his beautiful Olori at the Brooklyn Borough Hall receiving the Danny Glover Award presented by the gorgeous Dr. Monica […]
First Lady of Ogun State welcomed to the City of Newark, New Jersey by City of Newark Officials and prominent Nigerian leaders at Nigerian Flag raising event in Newark New Jersey. Newark, New Jersey: The First Lady of Ogun State; Her Excellency Dr. Mrs. Olufunso Amosun was welcomed to the City of Newark, New Jersey […]
Nigerian Igbo Union in Stockholm, Sweden Hold New Yam Festival (Iriji Ndi Igbo) 2016 Stockholm Sweden: Recently, the Nigerian Igbo Union in Stockholm, Sweden held their New Yam Festival (IRIJI NDI IGBO) 2016 which took place on October 22nd, 2016, at the SUBTOPIA ALBY: ROTEMANNAVAGEN, NORSBORG in Stockholm Sweden. The event was attended by dignitaries, […]
Ethnic Africans Endorse Hillary Clinton For President of the United States. To Hillary Clinton Campaign Press Release: Dr. Sylvester Okere President & CEO United People For Africa Congress, Nov. 7, 2016 I am writing on behalf of all African Organizations that attended the African Diaspora & Governance Symposium on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the […]
“There are many African stories to be told, and many histories and cultures to be safeguarded through the African perspective. Nollywood offers both a voice for our people in today’s dynamic socio-economic environment and a bed of investment opportunities to be explored and enjoyed.”
“The time is now! We can’t wait for no one. We have stayed long enough to start doing it ourselves. We have overgrown being baby seated. We have delayed Africa’s development by waiting for some other to do it for us.”
The Nollywood Producers Guild USA (NPG, USA) recently held its official inauguration event in New York, USA
Yet it is pertinent to not to ignore the fact that Nigeria is a blessed nation that has made many strides sometimes giant strides that are so great that one may easily forget that Nigeria has only been a republic for 53 years.
For Immediate Release: Contact: Zakeya Monique/ ChiChi Anyanwu marketingnowafrica@gmail.com – September 19, 2016 2ND Annual NOW AFRICA Playwrights Festival at NYU Showcases Classic and Contemporary Plays from Throughout the Continent, October 22-24, 2016 In cooperation with the NYU Tisch School of the Arts Center for Art & Public Policy, the Tisch Institute of Performing Arts […]
The Nollywood Producers Guild, USA Inauguration Lecture Session to be hosted by Regina Askia in New York on Saturday October 15, 2016 was announced through a Press Release from the Secretariat of the Guild in New York.
African Events BOOK RELEASE – Media Law and Policy in Nigeria by Linus Nnabuike Malu This study of the state of media law in Nigeria contains analyses of the interplay of law, politics, the economy and other social factors on the state of freedom of expression. Juxtaposed are the regime of media law and regulations, […]
African Events Artist Profile: Perfecta Ekpo is one of the most hardworking artists around. Born in Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State Perfecta took up dancing, acting, and singing while she was growing up. She studied Theatre Arts at University of Calabar and later joined the National Troupe of Nigeria before moving to the United States where […]
Over the weekend, the World Igbo Congress held their Annual Convention 2016 in New York. The event which was held between the Hilton in Queens and the Obi Igbo Community Center was attended by several members of the organization and Igbo dignitaries from both Nigeria and around the United States. Among the special guests who […]
“A nation is ruined if leaders who are supposed to lead and solve problems allow themselves to be distracted by engaging in denials, passing the buck, and blaming critics and the opposition for every challenge or problem encountered…”
Mbaise people celebrate their annual cultural Night in New York New York, New York: The Mbaise Association in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut tri-State area held their annual Cultural Night event at the Queens College Student Union Hall, in Queens New York. In attendance were friends and relatives of Mbaise people from around the […]
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