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Beacon 2008: Nigerian Women Association of Georgia Launches Campaign for Orphanages

In 2003, NWAG launched a bold new campaign to raise funds to support the children in the various orphanages in Nigeria.
Over the past five years, many of you have responded positively to that simple idea to make a difference in a child’s life. Some of you donated money in remembrance or in honor [...]

AfricanLoft Launches Video Documentary on Africa History - Series 5 Playing

Update 05/20/2008
Series 5: History of Africa - The Bible and the Gun.
Series 5 of the African History video documentary discusses racism and slavery, and the influence of the early explorers and western religion on the continent.
An estimated 15 million Africans were taken from their homes to serve as slaves to Europeans. Africa was looked [...]

Putumayo to Release African Party

Get the party started with this fun-filled collection of songs from South Africa to the Ivory Coast
Putumayo is pleased to announce the release of African Party on April 29th. Featuring many of Africa’s greatest artists, this CD collection also celebrates the company’s 15th Anniversary. African music is among the world’s most captivating and no one [...]

Apply for Nigerian Women Association of Georgia Scholarship Award

NIGERIAN WOMEN ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA, INC. USA
P. O. Box 14532, Atlanta, Georgia 30324 (770) 496-4380
www.nwag.org
The Nigerian Women Association of Georgia, Inc. U.S.A is calling for:
1. Applications for a one time scholarship award to female students in Nigerian universities in the amount of Forty Thousand Naira (N40, 000) to one winner from each state.
Requirements are as [...]

First ever Mr East Africa UK to be crowned by Miss England in London

After two successful years running the prestigious Miss East Africa UK, Pauline Long has just launched Mr East Africa UK. The Kenyan born mother of two introduced the male contest to work with and alongside Miss East Africa UK. Mr and Miss East Africa UK beauty pageants main objectives are to fund-raise, campaign and raise [...]

Pro.CareersNigeria.Com – Professional Networking site for Careers in Nigeria

Careers Nigeria is very happy to announce the launch of our professional networking site where members can create a careers profile, connect with work colleagues and business contacts, share photos and thoughts and enjoy an online professional careers community.
With pro.careersnigeria.com, you can join and invite your workmates, classmates and business associates and network with [...]

Movie: Quilombo Country tells the Story of Brazilian Villages Founded by African Slaves

Documentary on Maroons of Brazil to Hold World Theatrical Premiere in New York “Quilombo Country,” the award-winning film about Brazilian villages founded by escaped and rebel slaves, will hold its World Theatrical Premiere on Saturday, the 23rd of February [Black History Month] at 8pm at the Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave. (2nd St.) in [...]