afiivē.com, [pronounced uh-fee-vay] is the online spot for contemporary, intelligent, fly Africa. It’s a virtual hangout, connecting folks from around the globe to African entertainment, information and engagement.  Features include:

• Blog: Topics covered daily are relevant and current, ranging from music, love and style to politics, culture and issues that affect our everyday lives, both on and off the continent.
• Community: When you want to know what’s going down in a town near you – from events to job listings, afiivē’s Community section is here to keep you posted and informed.
• MarketPlace: Selling stuff just before a big move, or looking to buy something fly exactly where you are?Whichever it is, afiivē’s marketplace is your very own virtual classifieds section -and here for your retail needs.

Africa is massive. Some countries hold more than 100 different languages within their borders. In some African nations, there are ethnic groups in one part of the country that bear no resemblance to those in another part. The things that are poppin’ with Africans in Europe may not be what’s hot with Africans in North America. Undoubtedly, there’s a lot to divide us. But in taking a second look, it’s easy to see that there’s much more that unites us. The group of people afiivē serves, wherever they are from on the continent or grew up within the Diaspora, share one thing – the promise of Africa’s future. We’re creative. Progressive. Smart. Uninhibited…and poised to make an impact. On our continent…and ultimately, in the world.

It’s only right we have a place to vibe with each other. afiivē is it.

Welcome Home.

*afiivē was created in 2007 by Lola Adeyemo; her passion for Africa’s progression continues to fuel her work. When she’s not managing afiivē, you can catch her consulting for Africa-based firms, in a book store, scouring vintage shops, checking out the blogs, completely engrossed in good music, laughing, or somewhere fab…enjoying life, love, friends and family. To get in touch, send her an email at lola@afiive.com or send a tweet!

Toushi Itoka Murray joined the afiivē team in August 2010; as a youth ambassador, she believes that the future and vision for Africa lies in the minds and hands of it’s youth. In her opinion, even the sky can’t limit Africa.  When she’s not consulting on issues of nonviolence, education and conflict resolution, you can find her mentoring, traveling, enjoying friends, family and good food. To get in touch, send her an email at toushi@afiive.com.