West Africa

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In Senegal, Sidy Bouya Mbaye is the only visually handicapped politician to be political party leader. The leader of the Alliance for Citizen Consciousness (ACC-Nitté) has just published his first novel entitled « Le Rescapé » (The Survivor). The book, dedicated to the South African former president Nelson Mandela died on 5th …

The Senegalese capital town will welcome from the coming 10th to 12th June, the Making Finance Work for Africa (MFW4A) partnership forum. A meeting which will gather more than 300 participants among whom African political professionals of financial sector, institutions of African private sector, suppliers of financial services, representatives of …

Nicknamed King of Togolese music, King Papavi Mensah has been staying since last 14th May in Japan where has been presenting through the big cities of the country until 26th May. This tour that is occurring within the framework of African day celebration, is supported by Togo embassy in Japan, …

Today, the Ivorian David Monsoh belongs to the list of the most famous African producers. The man, whose name appears in several African and West Indian artists’ songs, is famous by his capacity to make of illustrious unknowns, real stars. Gaji Celi, Koffi Olimidé, Magic System and Fally Ipupa are …

Three projects carried by organizations of Ivory Coast civil society will be financed by France embassy. The financing protocol was signed last Wednesday between France ambassador in Ivory Coast and the NGO beneficiaries of the 130 000-euro envelope (85,1 million FCFA). Child welfare, Assistance to poor populations, structuring and strengthening …

The duet Master Just / Barabas that forms the famous Togolese musical group, Toofan, are henceforth playing in the big league. Recently nominated in the MTV Awards in South Africa in the category of the best French-speaking group, Toofan has again just been nominated in BET Awards in the category …

« A different way of showing African reality« , such is the objective that set by Moussa Fofana and his friend Alex Poblah, Maguette MBow and Céline Crespin by launching one year ago the start-up Yeelenpix. Composed of words Light and Pixel, Yeelenpix is the first world picture library aimed at Africa …

What would the clothing of inhabitants of Dakar would look like in 2244? The Senegalese fashion designer Selly Raby Kane gave us the answer on Saturday in the hall of the old station of Dakar. Known for her avant-gardist creations, Selly Raby Kane (called Séraka) will combine among others fashion, …

With its success in 2013, the Nollywood Week festival comes back this year with more new things. From 5th to 8th June in Paris, African cinema and particularly Nigerian movies commonly called « Ibo movies » will be in the spotlight. For four days, the public will have the privilege to discover …

The actors of energy seem to find the effective solution to the untimely power cut in Africa for the coming years. During an African forum on « Smart Grid » having come to an end last Friday in Ivory Coast capital town, the participants coming from 28 countries of Africa, Asia and …

33 years after her death, the works of the Senegalese academic, Mariama Bâ continue to influence the world of writing. The communications presented by Mariama Bâ were collected in a book that has just been published in La Brousse editions. The foreword of the book was carefully written by the …

Guinean poets will discuss of poetry and difficulties it faces on the next 6th June in Conakry. The initiative comes from the French-Guinean Cultural Centre (CCFG), which decided to dedicate this day to professionals of fine arts. Supported by « Ganndal » Editions, a Round Table will be led by poetry actors …

The French actor of Senegalese origin, Omar Sy is living his dream. The star of « Intouchables » walked on the red carpet of the 67th Cannes film festival with the movie X-men in which he played the role of the mutant Bishop. Even Hollywood did not succeed in removing from the …

The 16th edition of Africajarc festival opens in Cajarc (France) from 24th to 27th July 2014. The rich African cultures will be celebrated again during 4 days that will last the event. For this year, the African music diva, Angélique Kidjo marks her return with « Eve« , her last album. Corneille …

Sharing experiences, encouraging excellence, such are the objectives fixed by the Diaspora of Burkina Faso when introducing « Road to success« . The periodic meetings of students and professionals of Burkina Faso is preparing « I AM GOLD », the great ceremony of gratitude and reward to the merit of excellence of Burkina Faso …

The French-Ivorian director Philippe Lacôte presented last week « Run », his first full-length film at the 67th Cannes film festival in the category « Un Certain Regard« . The political crisis which shook Ivory Coast these last 10 years was recalled by the director with actors who embody political personalities of that time, …

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-V3v_vZ4Bw[/youtube] Africa Top Success visited Vlisco Togo new ambassadress, Aimée Abra Tenu. As announced on 29th March during her evening of consecration, the executive director of the NGO Sainte Thérèse de l’Enfant Jésus (STEJ TOGO), continues her actions in favor of the poor populations of Togo. Africa Top Success’ team, …

The initiative is exceptional in Togo. The network of Togolese Na-Assi / Ha-Nissi launched a concept that encourages excellence in Togo. ALODO is a complete program of university scholarships that offers to Togolese students registered in Togolese public universities, a financial support accompanied with a curriculum of trainings and company …

« Domestic Tourism: what strategies of promotion? », it’s under this theme that is placed the 11th edition of the International Tourism Show of Ouagadougou (SITHO) that will be held from 2nd to 5th October of this year in the capital town of Burkina Faso. The agenda of activities of this meeting …

Anyone can’t help bursting into laughter when following their entertainment. Extravagant disguises, musical instruments made with recycled waste, they have everything to seduce their audience. What was at first an idea of teenagers became a professional activity that gave reputation to these young people beyond their native country. Mentolato is …

Henceforth, it will be possible for everyone living in rural areas or being in farm to easily have access to television channels without having internet. This, thanks to the new technologies of « LUFT » regarding creation of terminals. The range of products of the new brand, LUFT, was presented on Friday …