Archive for 2016
“Broke Days: My Husband and I Started With N10k” – Sonia IK Ogbonna
“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.”
200 Muslim Men Surround Christian Church On Christmas Day…To Protect Worshippers
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 […]
Preparations Underway For The Fifth Congress of African Economists in 2017
“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
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 […]
AUC Signs MoU With Book of African Records for The African Factbook Project
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, […]
Germany’s New ‘Marshall Plan’ Must Treat Africa As An Equal Partner – Tony O. Elumelu
“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 Shine Positive Light on Nigeria as a Nation of Skilled and Brilliant People
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 […]
Former Nigeria’s Minister of Finance Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Receive National Honors From Two Countries
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 […]
PROFILE – John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, President of Tanzania, Elected October 2015
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 […]
The Most Brilliant Black African Race – Facts And Figures From The US Academic Report
“…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.
How To Become A Successful Actor In Nollywood – Emeka Amakeze
” 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…”
Introducing The National Museum of African American History and Culture – What It is About, and How To Visit
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. […]
Igbo Cultural and Support Network (ICSN) Iriji – New Yam Festival in UK
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 […]
Extremism and Do-or-Die Politics Versus Accountability And The Power of A Citizen’s Vote
“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.”
Profile: Nigerian Dr. Bennet Omalu Awarded American Medical Association Highest Honors 2016
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 […]
Toward Sustainable Food Security In Imo State Of Nigeria: A Manual For Agricultural Development
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 […]
President, Nollywood Producers Guild USA Calls for Support in The Telling of African Stories Through Film
“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.”
How To Deal With Propaganda And Misinformation In A Time of Media Influence And Domination
“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.”
Where is the Place of Africa In A New World Order? By Michael Adeniyi
“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
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 […]
Now That Donald Trump Is The United States President-Elect: By Robert J. Watkins
“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.”
HRH, King J. Buremoh Aroko Ola Ajagungbale I, Oba Onidera of Idera Receives Danny Glover Award
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 […]
Nigerian Leaders In US Welcome First Lady of Ogun State At Newark Raising of Nigerian Flag
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 […]
Nigerian Igbo Union in Stockholm, Sweden Holds New Yam Festival (Iriji Ndi Igbo) 2016
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 […]
Ethnic Africans Endorse Hillary Clinton For President of the United States
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, […]
Address By Nollywood Producers Guild USA President, Oliver O. Mbamara At Their Inauguration
“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.”
African Film Making In Diaspora As Tool For African Unity & Progress – By Dr. Sylvester Okere
“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.”
Nollywood Producers Guild USA (NPG, USA) holds Its Official Inauguration Event In New York
The Nollywood Producers Guild USA (NPG, USA) recently held its official inauguration event in New York, USA
Despite Challenges Facing The Nation, Nigerians Continue To Excel In All Areas of Life
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.
2nd Annual NOW AFRICA Playwrights Festival at NYU Showcases Plays from Throughout the Continent, Oct 22-24, 2016
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, […]
Nollywood Producers Guild, USA Announce Inauguration Speakers For Oct 15 in New York
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.
BOOK RELEASE – Media Law and Policy in Nigeria by Linus Nnabuike Malu
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 […]
African Events Artist Profile: Perfecta Ekpo
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 […]
World Igbo Congress Annual Convention 2016 Holds in New York
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 […]
Investigating The Foreign Donation To Nigeria’s Team; A Call For Review of Leadership Style.
“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 Association New York Celebrate Annual Cultural Night 2016
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 […]