Maker Faire: Africa 2009
The idea all began when Emeka Okafor mused aloud at ned.com, “While the ICT space has developed a head of steam in some parts of Africa… a ‘Maker Philosophy’ is yet to occur. I would be interested in getting a sense of everyone’s thoughts on a Maker type Faire within the continent… [...]
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The Awards event will take place on 22 November 2008. Build
up programming on-air on MTV base will begin in early October after the
nominations are revealed. The show will premiere on MTV and partner
stations around the world from 29 November 2008.
The sizzling, star-studded music and entertainment
extravaganza will take place at the Velodrome, Abuja, Nigeria [...]
Kenya’s Power-Sharing Deal
Africa has embarked on a rough journey of power-sharing where election losers retain their seats while winners are prevailed upon to become premiers. This has been witnessed in Kenya and Zimbabwe. The Kenyan situation involved mediation by the highest diplomat Africa has ever produced, His Excellency Kofi Annan. For Zimbabwe, former South African [...]
Powell Endorsing Obama
On November 4, 2008, win or lose, Senator Barrack Obama will truly turn the pages of America’s social, cultural and political history. The contemplation of the fact that Obama’s possible presidential victory through the American ballot box is potentially a few days away is humbling and joyful.
We go back to the historic dateline [...]
Americans Living Abroad are Voting
“That One,” pointing at Senator Obama, was how Senator McCain referred to Senator Obama during their second debate. Now tell me, if we are expected to be cordial and civil with gentlemanly demeanor to each other (especially members of US Senate; an exclusive club) what took over Senator McCain to refer [...]
A pastor caused a stir when he removed a woman’s panties from his pocket and used it to wipe sweat from his face in the middle of a sermon.
Apparently the man of the cloth thought he was wiping out a handkerchief to clear his forehead of sweat as he preached under a blazing sun. [...]
Oct 5: Valentino Achak Deng at Netivot Shalom In Berkeley CaliforniaValentino Achak Deng, the hero of Dave Eggers’ book “What is the What”(national Book Award finalist from last year) will speak at Netivot Shalom, 10:30am. “What is the What” tells Deng’s life story, from his pre-war life in southern Sudan as a young boy, to his [...]
Nairobi native Jeff Kimathi launched the African-inspired Jamhuri Wear clothing company five years ago.
When Jeff Kimathi came to New York eight years ago, the native of Nairobi, Kenya, knew little about fashion. Today, celebrities like Jay-Z and Akon wear the designs he creates for Jamhuri Wear, a company that Kimathi launched in 2003.
Jamhuri Wear specializes [...]