BDAY FAB: Happy Born Day, Ayo!
A friend from way back and a fav blogger of ours, Ayo Dele-Giwa is celebrating her birthday today!! Read More Read More
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 More Read More
#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,... Read More
Happy Anniversary!!
Congrats to our very own Toushi Itoka-Murray & her hubby, Jonathan on their first year of marital fab! Read More Read More
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 More Read More
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. Read More
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... Read More
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,... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
