All rights reserved Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:21:13 GMT Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:21:13 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss AfricaNews - page http://www.africanews.com/site/rss/page/rss_culture AfricaNews - RSS Culture React, www.react.nl http://www.react.nl/ powered by react http://www.parse.nl/react.png mail@africanews.com mail@africanews.com Malawi: Fierce but friendly Mulanje Mountain http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/YhJ8EZu2WYo/26999 dummy@example.com (FRAZER POTANI) He was a visitor with big appetite for climbing mountains and had already hiked the Great Himalayas in Asia. However, he failed to reach the top of the 3,000m Mulanje Mountain also highest point in Central Africa. The man was discovered dead by local villagers who had gone up the mountain to cut grass after missing for 20 days and a team of about 40…
The man was discovered dead by local villagers who had gone up the mountain to cut grass after missing for 20 days and a team of about 40…]]> The AfricaNews articles of FRAZER POTANI http://www.africanews.com/site/Malawi_Fierce_but_friendly_Mulanje_Mountain/list_messages/26999 http://www.africanews.com/site/Malawi_Fierce_but_friendly_Mulanje_Mountain/list_messages/26999 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:18:59 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Malawi_Fierce_but_friendly_Mulanje_Mountain/list_messages/26999 Charming traditional dance of Zimbabwe http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/NqzxiYgbJyk/26544 dummy@example.com (shepilo) Dance is intimately linked to music and performance in traditional society. Even in contemporary popular music, group dance is often a large part of the performance. Dance also appears as a genre of its own, and here the links to tradition can take different forms Like many African countries, Zimbabwe can boast of some interesting but energy demanding…
Like many African countries, Zimbabwe can boast of some interesting but energy demanding…]]> The AfricaNews articles of shepilo http://www.africanews.com/site/Charming_traditional_dance_of_Zimbabwe/list_messages/26544 http://www.africanews.com/site/Charming_traditional_dance_of_Zimbabwe/list_messages/26544 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:56:05 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Charming_traditional_dance_of_Zimbabwe/list_messages/26544 Food from the African pot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/SXsh6ObFH14/26460 dummy@example.com (AfricaNews editor) Food is life. But the good thing about food is not only the satisfaction one gains but the pleasure that comes along of it. See how AfricaNews.com reporters in various countries in Africa enjoy their local delicacies as fufu (Ghana) and boerewors (South-Africa).~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Food is life. But the good thing about food is not only the satisfaction one gains but the pleasure that comes along of it. See how AfricaNews.com reporters in various countries in Africa enjoy their local delicacies as fufu (Ghana) and boerewors (South-Africa).~~~~~~~~~~~~~~]]> Articles http://www.africanews.com/site/Food_from_the_African_pot/list_messages/26460 http://www.africanews.com/site/Food_from_the_African_pot/list_messages/26460 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:11:47 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Food_from_the_African_pot/list_messages/26460 Namibia, Kenya artistes rock Malawi http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/7w2Tdv83C-I/26350 dummy@example.com (Sam Banda Junior) Kenya's hip hop star Nameless, female musician Wahu and Namibia's Gal Level on Friday performed in Malawi spicing up the launch of an album for the country's hip hop musician Tay-grin. It was a big album launch which also saw Nigeria’s DJ Waxy perform as well as Zambia’s Peterson Mukubesa and Zimbabwe’s Buffalo Soldier.…
It was a big album launch which also saw Nigeria’s DJ Waxy perform as well as Zambia’s Peterson Mukubesa and Zimbabwe’s Buffalo Soldier.…]]> Sam http://www.africanews.com/site/Namibia_Kenya_artistes_rock_Malawi/list_messages/26350 http://www.africanews.com/site/Namibia_Kenya_artistes_rock_Malawi/list_messages/26350 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:15:40 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Namibia_Kenya_artistes_rock_Malawi/list_messages/26350 Exclusive: 2Face speaks with AfricaNews http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/HcDtNGyBMYY/26304 dummy@example.com (KingsleyKobo) Like in the US where the release of a single album could turn the singer to a millionaire, African artistes in the likes of 2Face Idibia are beginning to attain such a feat. Born in Jos, Nigeria, Innocent Ujah Idibia (2Face) is one of Africa’s most successful singers in modern times. From the rugged streets of Lagos, the king of “African…
Born in Jos, Nigeria, Innocent Ujah Idibia (2Face) is one of Africa’s most successful singers in modern times. From the rugged streets of Lagos, the king of “African…]]> The AfricaNews articles of KingsleyKobo http://www.africanews.com/site/Exclusive_2Face_speaks_with_AfricaNews/list_messages/26304 http://www.africanews.com/site/Exclusive_2Face_speaks_with_AfricaNews/list_messages/26304 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:27:47 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Exclusive_2Face_speaks_with_AfricaNews/list_messages/26304 Young African Fashion Week in London http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/CL-ZEfLpCrI/26239 dummy@example.com (accreporter) The 2009 Young African Fashion Week (YAFW) was held in London in June. The aim of the event, according to a Co-founder, Chido Mutukwa, is to help promote the young emerging African designers in the UK. In a brief email to AfricaNews, Mutukwa mentioned some of the designers who featured at the event as Tsemaye Binitie, De Angels Couture, Maame Baryeh,…
In a brief email to AfricaNews, Mutukwa mentioned some of the designers who featured at the event as Tsemaye Binitie, De Angels Couture, Maame Baryeh,…]]> The AfricaNews articles of accreporter http://www.africanews.com/site/Young_African_Fashion_Week_in_London/list_messages/26239 http://www.africanews.com/site/Young_African_Fashion_Week_in_London/list_messages/26239 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:06:03 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Young_African_Fashion_Week_in_London/list_messages/26239 Face of Africa makes calls for entry http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/BFT33hmu34M/26081 dummy@example.com (Ameyaw) Africa's biggest model search, M-Net Face of Africa returns with some major changes after the gorgeous Ghanaian Kate Tachie-Menson strode into the spotlight on her second attempt in the series, and walked away as the newest African catwalk sensation last year. Now entering its 8th season, M-Net has announced the prestigious model search has metamorphosed…
Now entering its 8th season, M-Net has announced the prestigious model search has metamorphosed…]]> Ameyaw http://www.africanews.com/site/Face_of_Africa_makes_calls_for_entry/list_messages/26081 http://www.africanews.com/site/Face_of_Africa_makes_calls_for_entry/list_messages/26081 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:36:55 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Face_of_Africa_makes_calls_for_entry/list_messages/26081 High expectations await Obama's visit http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/0qF27h5K-UU/25893 dummy@example.com (AfricaNews editor) Ghanaians are proud to be the first people in Sub-Sahara Africa to host revered US President Barack Obama. He lands on the shores of the former Gold Coast on Friday to strengthen the relationship between the two countries. Already there are giant bill boards and paraphernalia of him from the streets to the market centres in the capital Accra. People…
Already there are giant bill boards and paraphernalia of him from the streets to the market centres in the capital Accra. People…]]> Articles http://www.africanews.com/site/High_expectations_await_Obamas_visit/list_messages/25893 http://www.africanews.com/site/High_expectations_await_Obamas_visit/list_messages/25893 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:15:37 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/High_expectations_await_Obamas_visit/list_messages/25893 Africa commemorates Michael Jackson http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/Q9yfvXlUBtQ/25860 dummy@example.com (AfricaNews editor) He dazzled the world with his sweet music. Believe it or not Michael Jackson is no more and tomorrow millions of people around the world will follow his funeral. Let's see what Africans remember about Michael Jackson.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
He dazzled the world with his sweet music. Believe it or not Michael Jackson is no more and tomorrow millions of people around the world will follow his funeral. Let's see what Africans remember about Michael Jackson.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~]]> Articles http://www.africanews.com/site/Africa_commemorates_Michael_Jackson/list_messages/25860 http://www.africanews.com/site/Africa_commemorates_Michael_Jackson/list_messages/25860 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:47:02 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Africa_commemorates_Michael_Jackson/list_messages/25860 Malawi: German explores African beauty http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/zUL36-CAfyw/25549 dummy@example.com (Sam Banda Junior) A photo exhibition in Malawi by German Photographer Dawin Meckel themed 'Blantyre and Lilongwe: Cities in Transition' officially opened on Tuesday in the southern African country's capital city. The photo exhibition which runs from June 16 – June 25, will also feature poems that will be recited or displayed together with the photos.…
The photo exhibition which runs from June 16 – June 25, will also feature poems that will be recited or displayed together with the photos.…]]> Sam http://www.africanews.com/site/Malawi_German_explores_African_beauty/list_messages/25549 http://www.africanews.com/site/Malawi_German_explores_African_beauty/list_messages/25549 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:35:16 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Malawi_German_explores_African_beauty/list_messages/25549 SA: Africa fashion designers eye the world http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/Su27wBiGTjo/25260 dummy@example.com (Ameyaw) An event aimed at taking African fashion to the world while contributing to the realization of the African Renaissance kicks off in Johannesburg from 12th - 19th June 2009. Arise Africa Fashion Week is a collaborative effort between African Fashion International (AFI) and ARISE magazine. AFI believes that it is providing the designers from the north,…
AFI believes that it is providing the designers from the north,…]]> Ameyaw http://www.africanews.com/site/SA_Africa_fashion_designers_eye_the_world/list_messages/25260 http://www.africanews.com/site/SA_Africa_fashion_designers_eye_the_world/list_messages/25260 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:19:28 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/SA_Africa_fashion_designers_eye_the_world/list_messages/25260 A happy wedding in Zimbabwe http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/GY-LzMiIgxo/24944 dummy@example.com (Redactie AfrikaNieuws) Weddings in Zimbabwe are slowly regaining their glory and vibrancy after taking a slump due to depressing economic situation. At the worst of times, only very and very close relatives and friends were invited with some people stating clearly on their invitation card: 'strictly no children.' Economic and political crisis in Zimbabwe is still…

Economic and political crisis in Zimbabwe is still…]]> Articles http://www.africanews.com/site/A_happy_wedding_in_Zimbabwe/list_messages/24944 http://www.africanews.com/site/A_happy_wedding_in_Zimbabwe/list_messages/24944 Tue, 19 May 2009 12:56:22 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/A_happy_wedding_in_Zimbabwe/list_messages/24944 Malawi: Nigeria actress signs off with party http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/3oggPnFb3rA/24927 dummy@example.com (Sam Banda Junior) Sensational Nigeria actress Rita Dominic has rounded off her visit to southern Africa's Malawi with a big party in the commercial city Blantyre. The popular actress was in Malawi on a five-day visit courtesy of DStv provider MultiChoice Malawi. She left on Saturday. During her visit, she toured Malawi’s former head of state - late Hastings…
During her visit, she toured Malawi’s former head of state - late Hastings…]]> Sam http://www.africanews.com/site/Malawi_Nigeria_actress_signs_off_with_party/list_messages/24927 http://www.africanews.com/site/Malawi_Nigeria_actress_signs_off_with_party/list_messages/24927 Mon, 18 May 2009 18:45:07 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Malawi_Nigeria_actress_signs_off_with_party/list_messages/24927 SA: Singer Akon visits Jacob Zuma http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/xpdyhJFb0sg/24833 dummy@example.com (joan) Senegalese born US rapper Akon is in South Africa and has met President Jacob Zuma. He is also set to launch his clothing label 'Konvict' and shoot a music video later in the week. Akon arrived Thursday with an entourage of six smartly dressed people and immediately requested to meet the President. “It had been my desire to meet South…
“It had been my desire to meet South…]]> The AfricaNews articles of joan http://www.africanews.com/site/SA_Singer_Akon_visits_Jacob_Zuma/list_messages/24833 http://www.africanews.com/site/SA_Singer_Akon_visits_Jacob_Zuma/list_messages/24833 Fri, 15 May 2009 10:59:33 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/SA_Singer_Akon_visits_Jacob_Zuma/list_messages/24833 Nigeria movie star storms Malawi http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/6ddfUMCUzM4/24792 dummy@example.com (Sam Banda Junior) Renowned Nigerian film star Rita Dominic arrived in Malawi on Tuesday where she is on a-five day visit. Dominic is visiting the Warm Heart of Africa courtesy of Multichoice Malawi. The Nollywood actress, who was born on 12th July 1975, said on arrival at the southern African country that it felt wonderful to be in Malawi. “It feels great and…
The Nollywood actress, who was born on 12th July 1975, said on arrival at the southern African country that it felt wonderful to be in Malawi.

“It feels great and…]]> Sam http://www.africanews.com/site/Nigeria_movie_star_storms_Malawi/list_messages/24792 http://www.africanews.com/site/Nigeria_movie_star_storms_Malawi/list_messages/24792 Tue, 12 May 2009 17:03:28 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Nigeria_movie_star_storms_Malawi/list_messages/24792 BBC HARDtalk hits DR Congo http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/wE5q-DmsKmQ/24651 dummy@example.com (Ameyaw) BBC World Service will air three unique HARDtalk programmes in war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo. The programme is one of the hard-hitting interview formats on air. Presented by Stephen Sackur, the three episodes combine HARDtalk interviews with reportage from eastern Congo - a place ravaged by conflict, disease and poverty. The first programme…
The first programme…]]> Ameyaw http://www.africanews.com/site/BBC_HARDtalk_hits_DR_Congo/list_messages/24651 http://www.africanews.com/site/BBC_HARDtalk_hits_DR_Congo/list_messages/24651 Mon, 04 May 2009 13:34:03 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/BBC_HARDtalk_hits_DR_Congo/list_messages/24651 Kenya hosts '09 Africa music awards http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/FZT7VUADiVQ/24333 dummy@example.com (AfricaNews editor) Kenya has been picked to host the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA), MTV Networks Africa and telecommunications company Zain announced on Friday. The annual celebration of the African continent's contemporary music and youth culture will take place on Saturday 10 October 2009 at the Indoor Arena, Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi. The…
The…]]> Articles http://www.africanews.com/site/Kenya_hosts_09_Africa_music_awards/list_messages/24333 http://www.africanews.com/site/Kenya_hosts_09_Africa_music_awards/list_messages/24333 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:54:01 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Kenya_hosts_09_Africa_music_awards/list_messages/24333 I. Coast: Top music stars help the poor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/hRIBdLY9tCI/24300 dummy@example.com (Selay) World renowned music group "MAGIC SYSTEM" formed by four Ivorian youngsters returned to Anoumambo - the slum where they grew up to present a primary school as part of their plans to fight illiteracy. Speaking to AfricaNews, Asalfo – one of the founders said their aim is to help the poor as well as empower parents to send their kids…
Speaking to AfricaNews, Asalfo – one of the founders said their aim is to help the poor as well as empower parents to send their kids…]]> Selay http://www.africanews.com/site/I_Coast_Top_music_stars_help_the_poor/list_messages/24300 http://www.africanews.com/site/I_Coast_Top_music_stars_help_the_poor/list_messages/24300 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:10:41 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/I_Coast_Top_music_stars_help_the_poor/list_messages/24300 Ghana Music Awards celebrates 10 years in style http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/5Myy6u5OWWA/24196 dummy@example.com (Ameyaw) The 10th edition of the annual Ghana Music Awards was held on a grand scale on Saturday April 4, to a capacity of over 6,000 music lovers. The biggest night for the Ghanaian Music industry saw Ghanaian hip-hop or hiplife star, Okyeame Kwame winning the Artiste of the Year. Coincidentally, the rapper recently marked his 10th year in the industry. The…
The…]]> Ameyaw http://www.africanews.com/site/Ghana_Music_Awards_celebrates_10_years_in_style/list_messages/24196 http://www.africanews.com/site/Ghana_Music_Awards_celebrates_10_years_in_style/list_messages/24196 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:18:12 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Ghana_Music_Awards_celebrates_10_years_in_style/list_messages/24196 M-Net celebrating 'Great Africans' in April http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsCulture/~3/b8TadYZu8vE/24096 dummy@example.com (Ameyaw) Some of the greatest visionaries Africa has ever had would this April be celebrated on M-Net, a channel on DStv - a pay TV satellite. They would be celebrated for their determination, passion and self sacrificing. Also, they would be honoured for their leadership through times of challenge and times of change. From Dr. Wangari Maathai and Julius Nyerere…
From Dr. Wangari Maathai and Julius Nyerere…]]> Ameyaw http://www.africanews.com/site/MNet_celebrating_Great_Africans_in_April/list_messages/24096 http://www.africanews.com/site/MNet_celebrating_Great_Africans_in_April/list_messages/24096 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:36:09 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/MNet_celebrating_Great_Africans_in_April/list_messages/24096 search the AfricaNews forum Enter your search terms data[q] http://www.africanews.com/site/find