It is with a profound sense of sadness and regret that I here and now, have to inform you that the SHOUT-AFRICA hosted boat race event mooted for Saturday, 25th May 2013, will now alas, not be taking place. Given the interest and commitment to this undertaking that so many people have identified themselves with, I can understand it if you might feel deflated on now being made aware of this somewhat unwelcome news. Before one continues, I need to bring to your attention that we have applied ourselves most vigorously in attempting to make this enterprise a profound and... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, May 19th 2013 |
International African Festival Tübingen proudly announces its 2013 season today, bringing together world class African lifestyle, music, food, exciting newcomers to the international stage from 8- 11 august 2013 – African Village (Festplatz) Open-air –Down town Tübingen, Germany. It is the fastest and largest growing Diaspora cultural event transforming the city of Tübingen in south of Germany into a pilgrim city, bringing African Diaspora worldwide irrespective of country of origin, gender and religious background , friends and well-wishers of Africa together. More than 100.000 visitors are expected to attend International African Festival Tübingen 2013. This event promises a multi-dimensional exploration of... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, April 20th 2013 |
Approximately 2.5m deaths a year could be prevented worldwide – Two studies in today’s British Medical Journal(BMJ) [1,2] show that modest reductions in salt intake lower blood pressure without adverse effects and are associated with major reductions in strokes and heart attacks, the most common cause of death and disability in the UK. A further study published simultaneously in the BMJ [3] shows that increasing potassium intake (mainly found in fruit and vegetables) also lowers blood pressure and reduces strokes. Additionally, there is evidence that the combination of reducing salt intake and increasing potassium is likely to have the greatest effect.... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Friday, April 5th 2013 |
By Dennis Kabatto – Sierra Leonean American born Soul singer Azania continues to pave the way for female African artists in the United States of America. Azania will perform Friday, March 29, 2013 at Aputumpu Music Festival all ages, world music stage at Joe’s Pub – a popular and intimate venue in New York City where world music, rhythm-and-blues, jazz, rock, pop, rock and other musical genres collide – on the same billing with Denita Odigie, Gone Quite Mad, Soulfege and Ghanaian born Osekre and his Lucky Bastards band. “I’m super excited for Friday night! Joe’s Pub is a prestigious... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, April 1st 2013 |
We all have character building moments in our lives. Disappointing episodes that shape who and what we are, until we find what motivates us to press on. In the spirit of perseverance Ohio based Fashion Designer, Diane Linston created a premium women’s active brand titled N.G.U.; that represents an inner spirit women have to never give up. Fashion Designer, Dian Linston explains, “I’m excited about presenting the N.G.U. collection during New York Fashion Week. I want to inspire women to believe in their dreams. So when a woman wears N.G.U. Designs… perseverance is something that she will always think about. N.G.U.... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, March 17th 2013 |
