New on afiiveTV: H-Kayne’s Jil Jdid
Read about H-Kayne, a Moroccan hip-hop group in the February issue of Arise Magazine and had to blog about them; admittedly, I have NO clue what they are rapping about (please, if you can translate, please do!) but the video is pretty good and quite hilar. Enjoy the vid and more info about the group when you click. Read More Read More
He’s Back: President Umaru Yar’Adua returns to Naija
Lots of buzz abound since Nigerian President, Umaru Yar’Adua returned home from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. As newswires report, he wasn’t seen by anyone outside of his immediate circle. He was moved (some report, carried) from a plane to an ambulance and then directly to the presidential villa. What does this all mean for Nigeria? Read More Read More
Wrap Up: HBS 12th Annual Africa Business Conference
If you missed the 12th Africa Business Conference hosted by the Africa Business Club at Harvard Business School, this past weekend, no worries – we’ve got you covered. It was an awesome two days, filled with information and entertainment, people from all over, engaging over and sharing their experiences regarding the opportunities on the continent and within the community. From the fashion show and Naeto C concert to the wrap up party, good times seemed to be had by... Read More
Free Download: Green October Mixtape Vol III.
Remember early last year when afiive first introduced the Geen October Volume 1 Mixtape? Well the dynamic duo of Harry Baba from Tribe X Entertainment & Dee’Jay Manixx is back with the third installment, 73 minutes of tight beats and head bumping, good music. And if that isn’t enough to convince you, download the Green October Mixtape Vol. III just for the intro. It’s uber adorable and the little kids are speaking the truth! Read More Read More
Last Minute Solutions: Valentines Day Gifts for the New Beau
You just started dating. The relationship is new and you like each other a lot but that doesn’t mean you are going to drop hundreds of dollars on a weekend getaway to Aspen or Victoria Island for Valentine’s Day. So you sit…and ponder. What, in goodness name, could you possibly give? No wahala, no worry! With the holiday of Amor just around the corner, afiive has got you covered with very affordable gift ideas for the new beau in your life. Read More Read More
The African Development Bank Wants YOU!
Just got word that the African Development Bank is looking for smart, creative and enthusiastic individuals like yourselves for its Young Professionals Program. Click to check out position description and qualifications. Read More Read More
Afro Inspired – On the Set of ‘Love Song’ with Beyonce and Alicia Keys
Love love love the Afrcan inspired ensembles that both Alicia Keys and Beyonce were rockin’ on the set of their upcoming video for the single, “Love Song.” They are on location in Rio de Janeiro during Carnivale season so you know its about to be an interesting, colorful, and upbeat production. Looking forward to the vid, but in the meantime – a few pics from the set below: Source & Source Read More
Celebs Support ‘Hope Help Relief Haiti’ at A Night of Humanity
Despite the tragedy and the immense loss that has been felt in Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake, what has been good to see has been the mobilization of people all over the world. From celebs to little kids, people have mobilized to help and use their resources towards relief, however possible. Granted, some people’s actions have been QUITE questionable….but for the most part, capabilities have been pooled in a plethora of positive ways. Last night, stars... Read More
Harvard’s African Business Conference 2010 – Registered Yet?
Just reading the list of topics to be discussed is enough to make a person interested in Africa and business want to salivate. Then you find out some of the big names that will be in the building AND the fact that Naeto C and Chi Chi & Chi Chi E will be kicking off the event with a concert and fashion show…and it’s pretty much a wrap. Read More Read More
