The singer of Senegalese origin, Booba revealed on Tuesday the picture of his new perfume, « Ünkut« , on his favorite social network, Instagram. The design of his last commercial creation is without any doubt. Ü nkut, of the name of the clothing collection of the Duke of Boulogne, is indeed in …
Voir Plus »Nigeria: the wonderful success of the start-up «Jumia»
The on-line sale site of Nigerian, Jumia is celebrating its 1st year anniversary. While the start-up employed only about ten people during its beginnings, it henceforth counts more than 450 employees. Here is the incredible story of an E-commerce site that sails before the wind. One year of success. The …
Voir Plus »Sherifa: the first Togolese movie broadcast by Canal+ channel on Friday
This piece of news should certainly delight the Togolese cinema sector. For first time, a movie « made in Togo« , is shown on Canal +. It is about « Sherifa« , a full-length film of 119 min by the Togolese director, Steven Af, will be broadcast next Friday in the evening on …
Voir Plus »Dr Michel Kodom: a doctor who relieves all Africa
He does not satisfy himself with staying in office consulting patients, giving prescriptions and distributing condoms. He is doing more by going to the help of the poorest populations in Africa through his NGO Aimes-Afrique, Doctors International Association for the development of Education and Health in Africa. Bringing the hospital …
Voir Plus »Death of Noura: Bouteflika is mourning one of the icons of Algerian music
Since the announcement of her death on Sunday, 1st June, the family of the artist Noura (of her real name Fatima Badji) has still continued receiving messages of condolence. The Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika also expressed himself on the disappearance of the 72-year-old star. In his condolence message, the Algerian …
Voir Plus »D.R. of Congo: Lokua Kanza is celebrating his 20 years of career
The Congolese singer Lokua Kanza is celebrating his 20 years of career in Kinshasa. At the age of 56 years old, he so belongs into the group of great big artists having completed 20 long years of career of music with melodies that made world tour. To celebrate the event, …
Voir Plus »Kassav: the secret of the success of the creators of zouk
In Africa as almost anywhere in the world, their music is considered as the one of lovers. Nevertheless in 1979 when the West Indian group, Kassav was working on the zouk, this new musical genre, they could not guess their global success. 35 years after, the group always has a …
Voir Plus »Bernard Fokou: the Cameroonian boss with several hats
« Money does not like noise ». This popular saying in Africa suits to the story of the Cameroonian Bernard Fokou, the owner of the eponym group. In spite of the wide range of his businesses that cover Central Africa, the man is talkative and avoids the press as far as possible. …
Voir Plus »Prison of Fresnes: Yannick Noah brought to prisoners what they missed
The Cameroonian singer, Yannick Noah, brought to prisoners of the detention center of Fresnes (situated in the south suburb of Paris) what they missed: the joy of living. This, through a concert it gave on Monday in this place of detention for the association « Ensemble contre la récidive » (Together against …
Voir Plus »Tunisia: Mohammed VI wearing casual clothes in the streets
Extending of a few days his stay in Tunisia, the King of Morocco Mohammed VI was perceived in the streets of Tunis yesterday. He was accompanied with the members of his delegation and his son, the Crown prince Moulay El Hassan. Through this stroll in the streets of Tunis that …
Voir Plus »Cynthia Kragbe: Taekwondo champion, candidate for Miss Ivory Coast
Her beauty and her perfect measurement are taking precedence on her qualities of big athlete. Cynthia Kragbe (Taekwondo black belt 3rd DAN), the French-speaking world champion in 2012 abandons the tatami for evening dresses. The young 20-year-old Ivorian made a commitment in the competition for the most beautiful girl of …
Voir Plus »Didier Drogba: A new award before the World cup
Didier Drogba has one more time marked his passage in the Ivory Coast national team. He, henceforth is the third Elephant to have exceeded the level of 100 selections in national team after Didier Zokora and Kolo Touré. It was the latters who handed the symbolic shirt to Drogba on …
Voir Plus »Ivory Coast: Singuila is launching his clothing label in Abidjan
Singuila has a busy diary. 24 hours prior to his show in Abidjan, the artist of Congolese origin will proceed on 6th June to the launching of his range of garment. Singuila announced the information on his official page this weekend. Singuila looks forward to coming back in Ivory Coast …
Voir Plus »African Media Initiative: the Cameroonian Eric Chinje appointed Managing Director
The board of directors of the African Media Initiative (AMI) promoted last Saturday the Cameroonian Eric Chinje at the executive management of the organization. With his 16 years spent in communication domain, the former journalist of the Radio Cameroon and Television (CRTV) has all the skills to effectively manage the …
Voir Plus »Gabon: Germaine Acogny sponsor of the 8th Akini dance festival in Loubou
Germaine Acogny, the famous figure of African dance will support the 8th edition of the Akini dance festival in Loubou planned from 5th to 7th June 2014 in Libreville (Gabon). Dancers coming from about ten African countries and Europe are expected on this cultural meeting that joins the framework of …
Voir Plus »Ivory Coast: Singuila in Abidjan on 7th June for a huge concert
Singuila is announcing holiday’s colors in Abidjan. The R&B star is expected in Ivory Coast capital town on this 7th June for a huge concert in a full house. In a video that is making the tour of Ivory Coast sites, the artist confirmed the show. « Hello Abidjan, I am …
Voir Plus »Ivory Coast: 17 Hollywood stars expected at the 2nd GPACT on 4th June
Abidjan will be in the spotlight o 4th June. The Ivory Coast capital town will welcome 17 Hollywood stars within the framework of the second edition of African Grand Prix of Cinema, Television and ICTS (GPACT). According to APA that revealed the information, the remarkable presence of the figures of …
Voir Plus »WAZAL: the urban label of AYISSI NGA Joseph-Marie that is fascinating
JJ DU STYLE of his real name AYISSI NGA Joseph-Marie is a French-Cameroonian garment creator of which « WAZAL » is more and more appreciated in France, country of the fashion. Born on 3rd February 1984 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, AYISSI NGA Joseph-Marie, son of a fashion designer, was very early closer to …
Voir Plus »Senegal: Saint-Louis revives with Jazz from 4th to 9th June
The 22nd edition of the international festival « Saint-Louis Jazz 2014″ will take place from the next 4th to 9th June in Senegal. For this edition, the festival is going to dedicate, in its Off programming, a retrospective / tribute to the great diva Aminata Fall. This pioneer voice of Senegalese …
Voir Plus »Omotola: a model of success in Africa!
Nicknamed Omo Sexy, the singer and Nigerian actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, is an outstanding woman. She excels herself in her capacity to change order of things into the positive way and in a much infinitely small domain or more large, inside a national but also regional or global scope. Mother …
Voir Plus »World Music Awards 2014: D’banj sacred «Best Selling African Artist»
The «Koko master» is collecting successes. The Nigerian singer who is listed among the 10 richest African artists, D’banj has just won « Best Selling African Artist » Prize at World Music Awards 2014. The award ceremony took place on Tuesday, 27th May in « Salle des Etoiles de Monte-Carlo« , Monaco. The Nigeria …
Voir Plus »In Maghreb and in Equatorial Africa: it is henceforth «Coca-Cola North & Equatorial Africa Region»
Coca-Cola Company announced the merging of its activities in Algeria and in Tunisia with the unit of Morocco and Equatorial Africa. The name of the new regional structure will be « Coca-Cola North and Equatorial Africa Region » and will be managed by Mr. Geert Broos, currently managing director in charge of …
Voir Plus »Egypt: crushing victory of marshal Sissi
The former leader of the army and the strongman of Egypt, Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, has just obtained a crushing victory in the presidential election with 96,2 % of the votes in about 90 % of polling stations, according to the television of State. The retired marshal, Sissi, will de facto …
Voir Plus »The 10 richest African artists: Youssou N’dour at the top
They are successful, they are famous, and they have money. They are Africans and they are a reference regarding music. They are the most appreciated artists on the continent. Indeed, the French site « Huffington Post » has just published the list of the 10 richest African singers. Without great surprise, the …
Voir Plus »7th June in Paris: Tohon and Dibango on the same stage
The artist Beninese musician, Stan Tohon will present on the coming 7th June at the Casino Planetarium in the city of Pougues-les-Eaux, France within the framework of the 4th edition of the festival « Caravane d’Afrique« . The King of « Tchink system » will share the stage with the famous Cameroonian singer saxophonist, …
Voir Plus »Cinema development: a « Cinema house » in Dakar soon
The Senegalese Minister of Culture, Abdoul Aziz Mbaye, announced on Tuesday at the opening of the senegalo-Indian forum in the national Big Theater that a « Cinema house » will be built soon in Dakar, Senegal, a commitment of the Indian company « Marwah Studio ». This building includes in particular a training Institute …
Voir Plus »9th Edition of Festa2H in Dakar: Crossing between hip hop and urban cultures
From 4th to 8th June 2014, Dakar will be the confluence point of all kinds of expressions emanating from Hip-hop and urban cultures during the of the 9th edition of Festa2H, the international festival of Hip-hop and urban cultures. Rap, djing, dance, slam, graffiti, etc., will again be in the …
Voir Plus »2nd IPA 2014 prize-winner: Jules Logou congratulated by Togolese President
The Togolese Jules Minsob Logou, the inventor of « Foufoumix » machine, honours his country by winning on 5th May 2014 in Abuja, Nigeria, the 2nd Innovation Prize for African (PIA) edition 2014. And the piece of news makes the pride of a whole nation mainly the one of the Togolese Head …
Voir Plus »Ivory Coast: Dominique Ouattara grants 100 million to women of Agboville
African first ladies do not want any more to stay in the shadow of her husband. After Sylvia Bongo who is cumulating actions in favor of Gabonese women, it is now the turn of Dominique Ouattara to help women of Agboville. This act of the first lady of Ivory Coast …
Voir Plus »Djibouti: African summit of Internet is at its height
« Beyond connection: interconnection for the development of Africa », this is the theme under which was opened in Djibouti last Sunday until the next 6th June, the African summit of Internet. This big meeting is a platform where the main development constraints to which Africa is confronted will be analyzed in …
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