Odegbami’s Daughter Nominated For UK Women4Africa Awards

When asked the daughter of Segun Odegbami, a member of Nigeria’s 1980 African Nations Cup-winning team, what motivates her, Funmi responded, “A desire to make a real difference in the world.”

Audition for africa's Top Make Up Artist

Send your details to this contact info if interested in exercising your know-how brush skills. 

PHOTOS FROM THE ICON OF NOLLYWOOD EVENT

Saturday, March 2 2013, President Goodluck Jonathan hosted several Nollywood practitioners to a dinner at the State House, Marina – Lagos. The president expressed appreciation to Nollywood for standing by his family when he lost his brother Meni Jonathan, noted that the event was supposed to hold then but was postponed. More pictures after the cut........

Kate Henshaw Meets With UK Prime Minister, David Cameron

Kate while in London decided to get a cup of coffee from starbucks and bumped into the prime minister of UK. She scored the chance of not only meeting him but also taking a photo with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, First lord of the Treasury, Minister for the Civil Service and Leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron.

Cameroon Entertainment Awards Executives behind the wheels

Late February, Maybelle Boma and Ngono Etoke (Cameroon Entertainment Awards Executives) attended the oil and gas conference FCT, Abuja, Nigeria; with a mission of getting more sponsors on board from the pool of Nigerians oil barons. Well who wouldn't at the speak of these beautiful and interllingent ladies. See more pictures of them after the cut...... 

Up to 7 killed in a plane crash in Congo's east city of Goma

A United Nations peacekeeper stands beside the wreckage of a plane that crashed in Goma, Congo Monday, March 4, 2013. Photo credit: (AP Photo/Melanie Gouby)

According to MELANIE GOUBY of AP, The Ukrainian pilot of the plane for CAA managed to avoid buildings in the densely populated area, and crashed the plane on the fences in the backyard of a housing plot.  The plane had taken off from the city of Kananga in the country's southwest, stopped in Lodja and was on its way to Goma before the crash, Goma's mayor said.

All Islamic schools in Senegal are to close down

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Young students, about aged seven to 12, have been killed in a fire in the Medina neighborhood of Senegal's capital, Dakar, prompting the Senegalese President to visit the scene. After his visit, he announced the government will close all Islamic schools that do not meet basic safety standards. Officials said nine children in a Quranic school died in a fire Sunday.

French nun killed in Madagascar

As per police report in Madagascar, two protesters have been killed in a riot at a prison holding the alleged killers of a French nun. The unrest happened when an angry crowd converged on the prison in the northern town of Mandritsara demanding justice for the death Sister Marie Emmanuelle Helesbeux. 

INDIAFRICA Business Plan Writing Contest 2013

Are you below the age of 30 years and have a business or a social venture idea that can create value and provide an impetus to the industry or social sector in India and Africa? Then participate in this writing contest and stand a chance to win an attractive prize and get recognized on an international platform.

For more details on this please follow this link:  www.NaijaWritersCoach.com

First ever Cameroon Movie Awards

More promo of the First ever Cameroon Movie Awards....Dear readers show some appreciation of this defining moment in the Cameroon history. It is a small industry but its growth pace is steep. We urge you all for your support from Nigeria to Ghana join us in this baby steps journey.