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BDAY LOVE: Happy Birthday, Bibi!
Happy 20-something Birthday to one of afiive's finest, Ms. Bibi Gnagno! Though it was on Jan. 30th, even now, we're still celebrating your birth! Read more0
Nigeria is Africa's most populous company, but more importantly, over 70% of it's population are under the age of 30. Reflection on how powerful that 70% can be as a voting block is pretty much what #ifNaijaVotes is about: youth participation through one of the most integral expressions of civilian strength available - one's vote.
#IfNaijaVotes is a collective effort for change, spearheaded by Vote or Quench, a social media and online platform created to inform and interact with Nigeria's youth on electoral issues. VorQ is teaming up with several other youth empowerment groups and blogs for a push to raise awareness about the critical and fundamental registration period taking place for two weeks between January 15th and January 29th, 2011. Today, January 11th, 2011, the initiative's supporters are encouraging their supporters to donate their status on various social media platforms using the hashtag: #IfNaijaVotes. The hashtag will serve to encourage the youth to question what proper leadership in Nigeria could do to change the country, highlighting the importance of their participation in the electoral process.
#ifNaijaVotes
There's no need for 'gramma', long tin, or story story because in this case, fact is fact: the way Nigeria's youth participates in the upcoming election, from voter registration to the actual voting day, will fundamentally shape the type of Nigeria one can expect for the next 4 years.
Nigeria is Africa's most populous company, but more importantly, over 70% of it's population are under the age of 30. Reflection on how powerful that 70% can be as a voting block is pretty much what #ifNaijaVotes is about: youth participation through one of the most integral expressions of civilian strength available - one's vote.
#IfNaijaVotes is a collective effort for change, spearheaded by Vote or Quench, a social media and online platform created to inform and interact with Nigeria's youth on electoral issues. VorQ is teaming up with several other youth empowerment groups and blogs for a push to raise awareness about the critical and fundamental registration period taking place for two weeks between January 15th and January 29th, 2011. Today, January 11th, 2011, the initiative's supporters are encouraging their supporters to donate their status on various social media platforms using the hashtag: #IfNaijaVotes. The hashtag will serve to encourage the youth to question what proper leadership in Nigeria could do to change the country, highlighting the importance of their participation in the electoral process.
Nigeria is at a critical point in her history and we need a new direction. Sitting silent is not an option. Change is a collective effort and we need to work together and do our individual part in demanding new leadership. It won’t happen overnight but it can start today if go out and register to vote.Support and join the conversation and the efforts to change Nigeria's future for the better. Check out the #ifNaijaVotes page on fb and the thread on twitter now!
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Happy Anniversary!!
Congrats to our very own Toushi Itoka-Murray & her hubby, Jonathan on their first year of marital fab! Read more0
JOBS: Gallup Global Researcher - Africa
Need a job? Have researching skills? Gallup is looking for a survey researcher who has experience analyzing and interpreting survey research data. Read more0
Did you know...
...that the classic American athletic brand, Reebok, is named after a type of African gazelle, the "rhebok?" In 1958, the company's founders found the name in an South African/Afriikans dictionary and went with it! Source Got trivia to share? Send your facts to lola@afiive.com.0
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The theme of this year's conference is "Seizing and Sustaining Growth in a New Global Economy," with the event addressing twelve key issues that are pertinent to Africa’s development and renaissance. Topics to be covered include:
Wharton 17th Annual African Business Forum - 11.06.09
Wharton wants you to be inspired. Through networking opportunities, panels, career fair, workshops, a business plan competition and inspirational keynote addresses, the event's organizers "hope to rouse your interest in Africa and provide you with the tools and networks you need to explore various interests and opportunities on the continent." Have heard good things about the Wharton conference. Be there. Event: 17th Annual Wharton Business School African Business Forum; Seizing Growth Opportunities in a New Global Economy Venue: The Hilton Inn At Penn; 3600 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Date: November 6-8, 2009 Website & Registration Info: www.whartonafricaforum.com
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The theme of this year's conference is "Seizing and Sustaining Growth in a New Global Economy," with the event addressing twelve key issues that are pertinent to Africa’s development and renaissance. Topics to be covered include:
- African Women in Business
- Private Equity and Legal Investing
- Capital Markets: Next Steps for Development
- Real Estate Development
- Post-Conflict Countries and Potential Opportunities
- Agribusiness
- Infrastructure
- Brain Gain: Africans going back home
- Alternative Funding, Microfinance, VC, PE: The evolving growth catalysts
- African Banking in the face of turmoil
- Successful regional business model
- Social Entrepreneurship
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AWCAA 5th Annual Fundraising Gala - 10.30.09
The African Women's Cancer Awareness Association is "Breaking the Barrier of Silence" this Friday, October 30th 2009, at it's 5th Annual Fundraising Gala to continue it's work in combating a disease that has affects millions of women on the continent, and around the world. Be apart of the movement to ensure a healthier future for our mothers, sisters, aunts and friends.Event: African Women’s Cancer Awareness Association Presents: A Pink Affair: The 5th Annual Fundraiser Gala Event
Venue: Capital Hilton Hotel
1001 16th Street, NW
Washington DC 20036
Date: Friday, October 30th 2009
Time: 7pm -12am
Website: www.awcaa.org - Visit website to make a donation and learn more about the organization.
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This is a Classy, Upscale, Black (or pink) Tie Affair. All tickets are sold in advance and not at door.
*For More information and tickets please call:
AWCAA office 301-565-0420
Dr. Teju Ogunrinde 301-785-5476
*Promotional Sponsor: Tribe X Entertainment
For specially priced Tribe X Entertainment discount tickets call
Ify Nwabukwu 240-353-7545 and mention “Harry Baba” or “Tribe X”
Also, check out AWCAA video now playing on afriTV!
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Upcoming Events - DC/MD/VA
International dignitaries, book launchings, a Fashion show, and more. You don't want to miss out on any of the upcoming events going down in the DMV this month. Check 'em out: 1. Taping of the In the Cafe with Mocha Show featuring Her Excellency Madame Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia - 4/17 2. The Legendary Hugh Masekela Live in Concert plus a special tribute to Miriam Makeba - 4/17 3. Book launch of The Challenge for Africa by Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Founder, Green Belt Movement 4/13 4. When Nature's Forces Meet Degraded Environments” talk featuring Wangari Maatha - 4/14 5. A reception and lecture entitled "Democratic Governance and the Future of Africa" featuring His Excellency, Festus Gontebanye Mogae - Former President of the Republic of Botswana & Winner of The 2008 Ibrahim Prize For Achievement in African Leadership 6. Femi Kuti Live Performance in Washington DC! - 6.27 ************************************************************************************** 1. Get your tickets now for the live taping of the In the Cafe with Mocha Show featuring Her Excellency Madame Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia as she discusses her memoir “This Child Will Be Great: A Memoir of a Remarkable Life by Africa's First Woman President” Date: Friday, April 17, 2009; Time: Cocktail and Hors d’Oeuvres: 6:30pm – 7:30pm; Program: 7:30pm – 8:30pm; Reception: 8:30pm – 9:30pm Venue: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Centre (Atrium Ballroom) 1300 Pennslyvania Ave Washington DC 20004 Additional Info: Tickets are limited and are on sale now (includes signed book). For Ticketing Information please visit www.theoraclegroup.net or call 301-461-6925 Afterparty Details: Features Liberian Designer and Project Runway Star, Korto Momolu to support Kimmie Weeks Youth Action International's Education Initiatives on Friday, April 17, 2009 from 11pm – 3am at Heritage India Dupont Circle (1337 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington DC). Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door. Visit www.theoraclegroup.net for ticket information. ************************************************************************************** 2. Zanzibar on the Waterfront, Brown Sugar Café Special Edition, South Africa Republic Pre Freedom Day Celebration presents; The Legendary Hugh Masekela Live in Concert plus a special tribute to Miriam Makeba Date: Friday, April 17, 2009, Time: 2 SHOWS: 8 PM & 11 PM Venue: Zanzibar on the Waterfront 700 Water Street, S.W Washington, DC Additional Info: Limited Advance Tickets: $25/$30 at the door. VIP $50 - For tickets , contact: www.zanzibar-otw.com or Telephone (202) 554-9100 ************************************************************************************** 3. Please join the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Environmental Change and Security Program and Africa Program for a book launch of The Challenge for Africa featuring; Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Founder, Green Belt Movement Date: Monday, April 13, 2009 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Venue: Atrium Hall, Ronald Reagan Building 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 Additional Info: Webcast live at www.wilsoncenter.org; Please RSVP to ecsp@wilsoncenter.org with your name and affiliation. ************************************************************************************** 4. “When Nature's Forces Meet Degraded Environments” featuring Wangari Maathai on Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Time: 2:00-4:00 PM Venue: IFC AUDITORIUM (International Finance Corporation) 2121 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Additional Info: Coffee and cookies will be served; RSVP infoshopevents@worldbank.org ************************************************************************************** 5. The Africa Society of The National Summit on Africa in partnership with Boston University requests the pleasure of your company for a reception and lecture at the second "Ambassador Andrew Young Lecture Series On Africa” of 2009 entitled DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE AND THE FUTURE OF AFRICA featuring; HIS EXCELLENCY FESTUS GONTEBANYE MOGAE Former President of the Republic of Botswana Winner of The 2008 Ibrahim Prize For Achievement in African Leadership and the Sixth African President-in-Residence at the African Presidential Archives and Research Centre. Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Time: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m Venue: Embassy of the Republic of Ghana 3512 International Drive, NW Washington, D.C. 20008 Additional Info: RSVP:Email nharrison@africasummit.org Or call Nina Harrison at 202.232.3862 ************************************************************************************** 6. You can still purchase your tickets early for the Femi Kuti Live Performance in Washington DC – June 27, 2009 http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?orgid=3595 (scroll down to bottom of the page to purchase tickets)0
Event: Howard University African Business Conference
Venue: Howard University School of Business, 2600 6th Street NW, Washington DC. 20059
Date: February 27th & Februrary 28th, 2009
Site & Registration: http://www.howardabc.com/
Theme: "Opportunity Africa: Local Value, Global Worth"
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Weekend Events: 2.27 - 3.1
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the following events: ****** Event: YAP Networking Event: YAP and African PAC celebrating Black History Month Venue: Indulj Restaurant & Lounge / 1208 U Street N.W., Washington, DC Date: February 27th, 2009 Time: 6:30pm RSVP: www.africacenter.com/yap/events More Info: Theme: “What Africans can Learn from, or Contribute to the American Civil Rights movement?” Speaker: Ms. Jeanning B. Scott, Senior Vice President, Africare "Bring along your friends for an insightful, fun and educative evening with young professionals who share a deep interest in Africa." *********
Event: Howard University African Business Conference
Venue: Howard University School of Business, 2600 6th Street NW, Washington DC. 20059
Date: February 27th & Februrary 28th, 2009
Site & Registration: http://www.howardabc.com/
Theme: "Opportunity Africa: Local Value, Global Worth"
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