Sao Tome: Carla Lima Makes An Extraordinary Appearance on TV Show Brevimente in TVS

Over the weekend, our beautiful Miss West Africa Sao Tome 2014, our youngest contestant this year, appeared on a TV show Brevimente in TVS. A young program for young produced at the Institute Of Youth. The there was a more than fun discussion with the hosts BuBu and Ney Love. But she was not the only Miss West Africa Queen to appear on This show. Read below.....











Nella Santo, Miss West Africa Sao Tome 2012 also made an appearance with her manager Massimo Buttiglieri. See below.

Video: Watch Miss Lauryn Hill Gives An Amazing Performance In Ghana

Over the weekend, Lauryn Hill performed a concert in Accra as part of the Afrobeats Big Festival. Ms. Hill had only performed in Africa twice before her first ever Ghanaian show — Ethiopia in 2005 and a concert at 2012’s Cape Town Jazz Festival that was unfortunately marred by sound issues (ed: as some commenters have noted, she’s also previously performed in Rwanda and Senegal).

We came across some fan footage from Lauryn Hill’s recent show in Ghana and, though the audio’s not the best throughout, it’s pretty clear this one was a booming affair. Watch a 6-minute fan recap of Lauryn Hill’s Accra concert, which features her live renditions of Fugees classics “Ready Or Not” and “Killing Me Softly,” as well as Miseducation staples like “Everything Is Everything.” Watch the footage below via Swit Salone.



Text Source: OkayAfrica.com

Mercy Wins Miss West Africa UK 2012!!

At a packed Mermaid Theatre in the heart of London, the amazing Mercy Ukor succeeded Astride Costa, when in a highly competitive final she became the latest Miss West Africa Queen to be crowned when she took the prize of Miss West Africa UK 2012. She will now go onto compete in Sierra Leone in December for the Miss West Africa International crown. Look out for more news on her soon!









MISS WEST AFRICA UK 2012: Mercy Aver Ukor-ayem
1ST RUNNER-UP: Tonisha Tagoe
2ND RUNNER-UP: Olivia Balou
MISS CONGENIALITY: Olivia Balou
MISS POPULARITY: Estelle Oyourou

More pictures here: Miss West Africa UK 2012 Gallery
See a short preview here from the amazing Miss West Africa 2012 show you can see on the Hi Life show, SKY 218 later this week.

Vanny Reis attends Equatorial Guinea Presidential Party

Vanny was invited by the Vice President of Equatorial Guinea to celebrate his birthday at his event on Monday 25th June. Alongside our queen was the national queen, Miss Equatorial Guinea, plus many local and international celebrities from Spain, Portugal, USA and other parts of West Africa who also attended.

During her stay Vanny was also privileged to do a presentation on her charity 'We Do Care' at the State house.



She is currently in Portugal for the Cape Verde Independence day celebrations, and you can catch her speak more about her amazing trip live on dolshradio.com on Sunday 1st July 2012 2pm EST.

Also see more pictures here: https://picasaweb.google.com/misswestafricapageant/VannyJourneysToEquitorialGuinea?authuser=0&feat=directlink

DAKAR FASHION WEEK: PICTURES!!

DAKAR FASHION WEEK 10 YEARS CENTENAIRE BOULEVARD FASHION'S The Dakar Fashion Week celebrates 10 years's anniversary; Adama Paris, the initiator of the event invited a lot of fashion designers. Several parades are scheduled. 9 designers have participated in the first evening of June 13, 2012Adama Paris catwalk at Centenaire Boulevard PICTURE BY AHOUNOU/APANEWS. Here is a little sneak peak of what the audience were amazed by. Images captured by Erickus Photos.

Video: Rick Ross raps with Nigerian Artists P-Square - Beautiful Onyinye (Review)

So here is the new video by P-Square featuring Rick Ross. We were going to blog this earlier in the day, then watched the video and thought, no we won't, then later we decided maybe we would but with an editors perspective. The final decision was mix of the fact we do love to support anything that takes African culture further but then to what extent.

By this, the issue is, Do we need more videos of men in Yachts with women walking around with champagne bottles and foreign designer wear? This is not what gave P-Square their international status, in fact the artist that protray this, real of false, are hardly even selling records. It is so early 90s, boring and played out. With the exception of the good music playing, the video was not entycing. in some way it actually felt worst than seeing this from the constructed hip hop culture, because here you are listening to the natural afro beats whilst seeing something that is so foreign.

most of those abroad have seen this a million times, the question is would this grab their interest, or would it have grabbed their interest more if being introduced to something new. In most of these cases the artists have very little say in the directing of the videos and are mainly musicians as far as the art goes. We wish P-Square all the best but if not them, we hope other emerging African musicians do not go down the long winded path of bringing foreign culture home, when instead should be taking African culture abroad such as the likes of Angelique Kidjo and more. Enjoy the video below. Also more good news, they are now signed onto Akon's record label Konvict music, another West African whom we are also proud of. Overall, great song with beautiful content.

Nigerian Footballer Kidnapped, 150,000 euros Ransom for Christian Obodo

Family of Italian team Christian Obodo confirmed he was kidnapped today in Warri, southern Nigeria by unknown gunmen on his way to visit a friend.

Obodo was for several years a Nigeria international. Last season, he played on loan at Lecce from Serie A side Udinese. Lecce were relegated to Serie AB on May 13 after finishing third from bottom of Italy's top flight.

Obodo's brother, Kenneth Obodo, who is also a footballer in Italy and is currently in Nigeria, was quoted by Italian news agency ANSA as saying: "Christian is fine. We are in touch with the kidnappers, who want some money.

"We can't give them more than 100,000 euros ($125,000). Unfortunately these things happen in our country."

His brother-in-law, Obidike Okechukwu, was quoted by ANSA as saying that the kidnappers had asked for a ransom of 150,000 euros.

On behalf of the Miss West Africa team, we hope these cockroaches don't taint the name of the ever growing, business and tourist orientated country of Nigeria that has developed in all aspects of economic growth. Justice will be served may they receive their money or not. We wish the best for Christian Obodo.



Source: AFP

Video: Niger Men contest in Tribal Beauty 'MARRIAGE' Pageant!!

Here is a little something that might enlighten you. Amongst the Wodaabe people of Niger, their women judge their men in a tribal beauty contest. Yes, a beauty pageant for men whom have to wear make up and style themselves to impress ladies. Not only do the women get to watch who performs the best, they also get to marry who they chose. I can picture all women abroad wishing for this. But!! What would their current spouses think about that? Watch the video and find out.

Feel free to share views here or at facebook.com/MissWestAfricaInternational

Disabled Man Rocks to Ivory Coast Music

Francais: S'il vous plaît utilisez l'option sur le rght haut à traduire.
Portugues: Por favor, use a opção na rght cima para traduzir.

English: This might be the only time you would see a cripple really groove to an African beat. This talented due took their turn in a circle of entertainment and wowwed the crowd to Ivorian beats. unfortunately we are clueless of the talents names, so we would be glad to credit them if in the know. For now watch, be inspired, impressed and entertained.

Discuss @ facebook/MissWestAfricaInternational

New Video: Sarkodie Azonto Fiesta!! Azonto Non Stop

English:
Remember the days when all the hottest dances in the urban scene were coming from USA? The butterfly, the buggle, and more? Yes I know that's going way to far. More recently the harlem shake, the crip walk and so on? Then it shifted to the Caribean with pun da river, and signal the plane. Somewhere in between I think there was an indian dance somewhere but not big. Well anyways now, it's coming from Africa, and the most interesting thing is it doesn't seem like it will be leaving anytime soon considering African's are everywhere. Azonto which we proudly blogged about here before it even went national in Ghana, has been a hit dance and music genre for quite a while, and with African culture and music now the mainstream sound of the urban scene around the world it seems it's not going anywhere neither. Check out Sarkodie's new video Azonto Fiesta.



Francais:
Rappelez-vous les jours où tous les plus chaudes danses de la scène urbaine ont été en provenance de Etats-Unis? Le papillon, le Buggle, et plus? Oui, je sais que cela va manière au loin. Plus récemment, le tremblement de Harlem, le Crip Walk et ainsi de suite? Puis elle a fait passer à la Caribean avec jeu de mots da fleuve, et de signaler l'avion. Quelque part entre je pense qu'il y avait une danse indienne, quelque part, mais pas grand. Eh bien de toute façon maintenant, ça vient d'Afrique, et la chose la plus intéressante est qu'il ne semble pas que cela va être le quitter de sitôt l'examen africaine sont partout. Azonto que nous sommes fiers blogué sur ici avant qu'il est même allé nationale au Ghana, a été un succès et la danse genre de musique pendant un bon moment, et avec les Africains étant partout, il semble qu'il ne va nulle part non plus. Découvrez la nouvelle vidéo Sarkodie Azonto Fiesta.

Portugues:
Lembre-se dos dias em que todas as danças mais quentes na cena urbana foram provenientes de EUA? A borboleta, o buggle, e mais? Sim, eu sei que vai caminho para longe. Mais recentemente o shake harlem, o passeio crip e assim por diante? Em seguida, ele mudou para o Caribe com o trocadilho da rio, e sinalizar o avião. Em algum lugar entre Acho que houve uma dança indígena em algum lugar, mas não grande. Bem de qualquer maneira agora, está vindo da África, ea coisa mais interessante é que não parece que vai sair tão cedo, considerando Africano estão em toda parte. Azonto que nós orgulhosamente blog sobre aqui antes mesmo de nacional foi em Gana, foi um hit de dança e gênero musical por um bom tempo, e com os africanos estar em toda parte parece que não vai a lugar nenhum nenhum dos dois. Confira novo vídeo do Sarkodie Azonto Fiesta.

Video: Mali & Senegal Reduce Malaria with Music | Mali et le Sénégal Réduire le Paludisme avec la Musique

English: This video is half a year old, but very important to the continuous growing music scene of Ghana, Nigeria and Ivory Coast. Recently within this past year, there has been many emerging artists and songs that have gone international from the afro-beats scene, usually from Ghana, Nigeria and Ivory Coast, but very few of them have apply information to ensuring an substantial impact in society.

In the video below, you will see how Malian and Senegalese artists and show organisers have used the power of music to make great impact in society for peace, social concerns and the main highlight of the video, even using it's impact to reducing malaria by more than half, simply by organising shows and putting great messages in their music. One things they don't forget is that music can reach where schools can and can't. We hope this video will be inspiring for all those that know they can put good messages in their songs and still entertain, as well as the show organisers who organise the various competitions to consider structuring the essence and contents of their winners.



Francais: Cette vidéo est un ans et demi, mais très important de la scène musicale croissance continious du Ghana, du Nigeria et Côte-d'Ivoire. Récemment Dans cette dernière année, il ya eu de nombreux artistes émergents et des chansons qui sont passés de la scène internationale africaine-beats, habituellement en provenance du Ghana, le Nigeria et la Côte d'Ivoire, mais très peu d'entre eux l'ont appliquée à d'importantes Assurer un impact dans la société.

Dans la vidéo ci-dessus, vous verrez comment malienne et les artistes sénégalais et organisateurs de foires ont utilisé le pouvoir de la musique pour faire grand impact dans la société pour la paix, les préoccupations sociales et le principal fait marquant de la vidéo, même en utilisant son impact sur la réduction du paludisme de plus de la moitié, tout simplement par des spectacles Organisation et des messages mettant à leur grande musique. Une chose est qu'ils ne faut pas oublier la musique peut atteindre, où les écoles ne peuvent pas et Can. Nous espérons que cette vidéo va être source d'inspiration pour tous ceux qui savent qu'ils peuvent mettre des messages dans leurs chansons bonnes et encore divertir, ainsi que les organisateurs du salon qui Organiser les différentes compétitions à prendre en considération la structuration de l'essence et le contenu de leurs vainqueurs.

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Portugues: Este vídeo é um ano meio de idade, mas muito importante para a cena musical continious Cultura de Gana, Nigéria e Costa do Marfim. Recentemente No ano passado, tem-se artistas e músicas de esmeril que se têm saído de cena afro-beat International, geralmente a partir de Gana, Nigéria e Costa do Marfim, mas muito poucos deles têm aplicado para as empresas substanciais Garantir impacto ano em sociedade.

No vídeo acima, você vai ver como Mali e artistas senegaleses e Organização da mostra ter usado o poder da música para fazer um grande impacto na Sociedade para a Paz, as preocupações sociais e o principal destaque do vídeo, mesmo usando o seu impacto para reduzir a malária em mais metade, simplesmente colocando mostra Organizar e boa música em suas mensagens. Eles não se esqueça coisas Uma delas é que Cdn alcance música Quando as escolas não podem e Cdn. Esperamos que este vídeo inspiradora será para todos Aqueles que sabem que podem Cdn boas mensagens em suas canções e ainda entreter, bem como os organizadores da mostra quem organiza as competições a serem consideradas: Estruturação de vários a gasolina eo conteúdo de seus vencedores.

Video: Keri Hilson Dancing Azonto!!!

English: Thanks to Amayah Debrah for this one. See Keri Hilson dancing Ghanaian originated dance, Azonto.
Francais: Merci à Amayah Debrah pour celui-ci. Voir Keri Hilson danse ghanéenne origine la danse, Azonto.
Portgues: Graças a Amayah Debrah para este. Veja Keri Hilson dança Gana originou dança, Azonto.

Video / Nigeria: Marriage of Stephanie Okereke and Linus Idahosa

English: Here is a video clip of the marriage by Nigerian actress Stephanie Okereke and Linus Idahosa. Well the beginning of marriages are always beautiful, so we hope you enjoy this and share it. Francais: Voici un clip vidéo du mariage par le Nigérian, Okereke actrice Stephanie et Linus Idahosa. Eh bien, le début de mariages sont toujours très belles, et nous espérons que vous apprécierez ce et de le partager. Portgues: Aqui está um vídeo do casamento, do nigeriano, a atriz Stephanie Okereke e Idahosa Linus. Bem no início dos casamentos são sempre lindas, então esperamos que você aproveite este e compartilhá-lo.

Miss Liberia Vs The Liberian Government, What REALLY Happened!! | Problemas Miss Libéria

Miss Liberia 2012, Leda Knowlden

English:
Organisers for Miss Liberia (CT.COM Limited) have come under fire for what some say could be one of the biggest blunder in African pageant history. Miss Liberia which took place on the 14 of April 2012 was titled 'The Revolution'. It was called so to emphasize on a new era of Miss Liberia. The name 'The Revolution' was meant to indicate a change around of Miss Liberia's poor history and create a new image. However, the revolution resulted in the Liberian government possibly seizing the franchise away from CT.COM Limited.

Apparently, after the show, there were many speculations that CT.COM had fraudulently given the title to a lady, Leeda Knowlden, that didn't deserve to win. Christopher Hayes, CEO of CT.COM ltd defended his position on radio, but the topic exploded when head judge of Miss Liberia and CEO of Miss ECOWAS, Maxine, announced "We absolutely have no idea on her announcement as winner; we never sent her name as winner; what we said is that she has the highest online votes from text messages, and she is the most popular contestant, but not the winner."

CT.COM claim that the judges score contributed to a percentage of the scores and so did the public vote, of which Leda Knowlden took the lead in. They have critisized the judges for assuming their scores were 100% of the total votes. The situation has now gone so far that even the Liberian Government through the Information Ministry has disclosed in Monrovia that a committee of competent experts will be constituted to review, investigate and advise on resolving the controversy surrounding the 2011/2012 winner of the Miss Liberia beauty pageant.

As organisers of pageant ourselves, we share Concerns for Which ever girl WAS robbed off her true title if any, and Concerns for Leed aussi Knowles if she is or Is not the true winner. For a young girl That To Be at the center of a national blunder and confusion Can Be pressurising and we hope the best resolution and Justified for this position is taken upon. The situation has now made international headline and on some mainstream websites. Nevertheless, we wish Leda Knowlden all the best. On behalf of the Miss West Africa we believe she has the beauty, charisma and character to take Liberia forward in any international pageant, and hope if all is resolved and she still carries the crown, Liberia will rally and support her through any further pageants.

CT.COM's winner, Miss Liberia 2012, Leeda Knowlden

Judges choice, Brigitte Rouhana

source; AllAfrica.com

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Francais
Les organisateurs de Miss Libéria (CT.COM Limited) ont essuyé des critiques pour ce qui pourrait être l'une des plus grande gaffe dans l'histoire de concours de l'Afrique. Miss Libéria, qui a eu lieu sur le 14 Avril 2012 a été intitulée «La Révolution». Il a été appelé ainsi mettre l'accent sur une nouvelle ère de Miss Libéria. «La Révolution» Le nom était destiné à indiquer un changement autour de l'histoire pauvre miss Libéria et de créer une nouvelle image. Cependant, la révolution a entraîné le gouvernement libérien saisir la franchise loin de CT.COM Limited.

Apparemment, après le spectacle, il y avait beaucoup de spéculations que CT.COM avait frauduleusement donné le titre à une dame, Leeda Knowlden, qui ne mérite pas de gagner. Christopher Hayes, directeur général de CT.COM ltd a défendu sa position à la radio, mais le sujet a explosé lorsque le juge tête de Miss Libéria et chef de la direction de Miss CEDEAO, Maxine, a annoncé "Nous devons absolument aucune idée sur son annonce en tant que vainqueur, nous n'avons jamais envoyé son nom en tant que vainqueur;. que nous avons dit, c'est qu'elle a le plus de voix en ligne des messages texte, et elle est le candidat le plus populaire, mais pas le vainqueur "

Demande que les juges CT.COM marquer contribué à un pourcentage des scores et ainsi de fait le vote du public, dont Léda Knowlden a pris les devants po Ils ont critisized les juges pour assumer leurs scores étaient de 100% du total des voix. La situation a maintenant été si loin que même le gouvernement libérien à travers le ministère de l'Information a révélé à Monrovia d'un comité d'experts compétents doit être constitué pour examiner, d'enquêter et de conseiller sur la résolution de la controverse entourant le vainqueur 2011/2012 de la beauté Miss Liberia concours.

Les organisateurs ont défilé à nous, nous partageons les préoccupations pour lesquelles fille jamais été volé son titre de vrai le cas échéant, et les préoccupations pour Knowles also Leed si elle est ou n'est pas le vrai vainqueur. Pour une jeune fille que pour être au centre d'une bévue national et confusion peut être mise sous pression et nous espérons que la meilleure résolution et à juste titre pour ce poste est pris sur. Au nom de l'Afrique de l'Ouest Mlle nous croyons qu'elle a la beauté, le charisme et le caractère de prendre le Libéria en avant dans toute concours international, et nous espérons, si tout se résout et elle porte encore la couronne, le Libéria se rallieront et la soutenir par le biais des concours de nouvelles.

source; AllAfrica.com

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Portugues:
Organizadores para Miss Libéria (CT.COM Limited) vieram sob o fogo para o que poderia ser um dos o maior erro da história concurso Africano. Senhorita Libéria, que teve lugar no dia 14 de abril de 2012 foi intitulado "A Revolução". Foi chamado então para enfatizar em uma nova era de Miss Libéria. O nome "A Revolução" foi criado para indicar uma mudança em torno da história pobre miss da Libéria e criar uma nova imagem. No entanto, a revolução resultou na apreensão de governo da Libéria a franquia longe CT.COM Limited.

Aparentemente, depois do show, houve muitas especulações que CT.COM tinha fraudulentamente dado o título a uma senhora, Leeda Knowlden, que não merecia ganhar. Christopher Hayes, CEO da CT.COM ltd defendeu a sua posição no rádio, mas o tema explodiu quando o juiz cabeça de Miss Libéria e CEO do Miss CEDEAO, Maxine, anunciou "Nós absolutamente não tem idéia de seu anúncio como vencedor, nós nunca mandou nome como vencedor,. o que dissemos é que ela tem os mais altos votos on-line de mensagens de texto, e ela é a participante mais popular, mas não o vencedor "

CT.COM alegação de que os juízes pontuam contribuído para uma porcentagem das pontuações e assim o fez o voto do público, dos quais Leda Knowlden assumiu a liderança dentro Eles têm critisized os juízes para assumirem as suas pontuações foram de 100% dos votos totais. A situação já foi tão longe que até mesmo o Governo da Libéria através do Ministério de Informação divulgou em Monróvia que uma comissão de especialistas competentes será constituída para analisar, investigar e prestar consultoria para resolver a controvérsia em torno do vencedor 2011/2012 da beleza Libéria senhorita concurso.

Os organizadores têm concurso nós mesmos, para compartilhar preocupações Qual menina nunca foi roubado dela verdadeiro título, se houver, e as preocupações com Knowles Leed aussi se ela é ou não é o verdadeiro vencedor. Para um jovem que estar no centro de um erro nacional e confusão pode ser pressurização e esperamos que a melhor resolução e justificada por essa posição é tomada em cima. Em nome da senhorita África Ocidental acreditamos que ela tem a beleza, carisma e caráter para tomar Libéria para a frente em qualquer concurso internacional, e espero, se tudo estiver resolvido e ela ainda carrega a coroa, a Libéria vai se reunir e apoiar o seu através de quaisquer outros concursos.

source; AllAfrica.com

Akon; West African Icon of the Week | Icône de la Semaine | Ícone da Semana

English:
Aliaune Thiam aka Akon was born on April 30, 1973 to legendary percussionist and jazz musician Mor Thiam whose expertise for playing the Djembe, a traditional African drum, a musical icon of the 21st century.

Born in St. Louis, Akon grew up in Senegal before he and his family returned to the United States and settled in New Jersey when he was seven where he discovered hip-hop for the first time. Complications at school had Akon engaged in fighting and also was later jailed for armed robbery and drug distribution charges. In between time, he used his time to begin writing his own songs.

Being brought up in an environment that treasures the true artistic value of musicianship and revels in the mastering of instrumental skill, it was Akon's deep rooted love and passion for music that later on encouraged him to record tracks in a home studio upon being freed from behind bars. The tapes found their way to SRC/Universal which eventually released Akon's debut LP "Trouble" in June 2004. It was this set that catapulted him to international stardom, thanks to the hits like single "Locked Up,", "Lonely,", "Ghetto" and more.

Akon saw further success when he began collaborations on songs such as Young Jezzy's "Soul Survivor" and "Smack That," featured Eminem. Akon is currently one of the biggest artists to date. However, this bright West African is not only a talented young man but an inspirational man and a great asset to West Africa. Akon frequently visits Africa, mostly Senegal and performs there. He also engages in various charitable activities including setting up his own Konfidence Foundation charity. Also being a great business man, Akon also owns an international record Konvict music a diamond mine in South Africa. Akon is an inspiration to many young Africn men of this era and a sign that there is a lot of greatness behind the young African children of today, making him our Icon of the week.

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Francais:
Aliaune Thiam alias Akon est né le 30 Avril, 1973 à percussionniste légendaire et musicien de jazz Mor Thiam, dont l'expertise pour jouer le Djembe, un tambour traditionnel africain, une icône de la musique du 21e siècle.

Né à Saint-Louis, Akon a grandi au Sénégal avant que lui et sa famille sont retournés aux États-Unis et s'installe à New Jersey quand il avait sept ans où il a découvert le hip-hop pour la première fois. Les complications à l'école a eu Akon engagés dans le combat et aussi plus tard a été emprisonné pour vol à main armée et les frais de distribution des médicaments. Entre temps, il a utilisé son temps de commencer à écrire ses propres chansons.

Qui sont élevés dans un environnement qui les trésors de la vraie valeur artistique de la musicalité et se complaît dans la maîtrise des compétences instrumentales, il était Akon amour profondément enraciné et la passion pour la musique que plus tard l'a encouragé à enregistrer des pistes dans un studio à la maison après avoir été libéré par derrière barres. Les bandes ont trouvé leur chemin à la SRC / Universal qui a finalement publié Akon premier album, "Trouble" en Juin 2004. C'est ce jeu qui l'a catapulté à la célébrité internationale, grâce à des hits comme seule "Locked Up,", "Lonely,", "Ghetto" et plus encore.

Akon a connu un succès plus loin quand il a commencé des collaborations sur des chansons telles que "Soul Survivor" Jeune Jezzy et "Smack That", présenté Eminem. Akon est actuellement l'un des plus grands artistes à ce jour. Cependant, cette brillante Afrique de l'Ouest n'est pas seulement un jeune homme de talent, mais un homme inspirant et un grand atout pour Afrique de l'Ouest. Akon se rend fréquemment en Afrique, la plupart du temps le Sénégal et effectue là-bas. Il participe également à diverses activités de bienfaisance, y compris la mise en place sa propre charité de la Fondation Konfidence. De plus, étant un homme d'affaires très, Akon possède également une enregistrer de la musique internationale Konvict une mine de diamants en Afrique du Sud. Akon est une inspiration pour beaucoup d'hommes jeunes Africn de cette époque et un signe qu'il ya beaucoup de grandeur derrière les jeunes enfants africains d'aujourd'hui, faisant de lui notre icône de la semaine.

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Portugues:
Aliaune Thiam aka Akon nasceu em 30 de abril de 1973 a percussionista e lendário músico de jazz Mor Thiam cuja experiência para tocar o Djembe, um tambor tradicional Africano, um ícone musical do século 21.

Nascido em St. Louis, Akon cresceu no Senegal antes de ele e sua família retornaram para os Estados Unidos e se estabeleceu em New Jersey quando tinha sete anos, onde descobriu o hip-hop, pela primeira vez. Complicações na escola teve Akon envolvidas em combates e também mais tarde foi preso por assalto à mão armada e distribuição de drogas. No meio tempo, ele usou seu tempo para começar a escrever suas próprias canções.

Ser educado em um ambiente que os tesouros do verdadeiro valor artístico de musicalidade e deleita-se com o domínio da habilidade instrumental, que era profundo amor Akon arraigados e paixão pela música que, mais tarde, o encorajou a gravar faixas em um estúdio em casa depois de ser libertado por trás bares. As fitas encontrado o seu caminho para SRC / Universal, que acabou liberado estréia de Akon LP "Trouble", em junho de 2004. Foi esse conjunto que o catapultou para o estrelato internacional, graças aos hits como single "Locked Up", "Lonely", "Ghetto" e muito mais.




Akon viu ainda mais sucesso quando começou colaborações em músicas como "Soul Survivor" Young Jezzy e "Smack That", apresentado Eminem. Akon é atualmente um dos maiores artistas até à data. No entanto, este brilhante Oeste Africano não é apenas um homem jovem e talentoso, mas um homem inspirador e um grande trunfo para a África Ocidental. Akon freqüentemente visita a África, principalmente Senegal e pratica. Ele também se envolve em várias atividades de caridade, incluindo a criação de sua própria caridade Fundação Konfidence. Também ser um homem grande negócio, Akon também possui uma música Konvict internacional registro uma mina de diamantes na África do Sul. Akon é uma inspiração para muitos homens Africn jovens desta época e um sinal de que há um monte de grandeza por trás das crianças africanas de hoje, tornando-o nosso ícone da semana.

Video: Kele Banan: Nouvelle chanson de Aboutou Roots | New Aboutou Roots Music

English:
In the past, if many remember, we wrote a very detailed article on the war on Ivory Coast. Many died, and was one of the saddest periods of Africa in 2011. However, one of our favourite groups have come out with a song that goes straight to the heart. The song is called "Kele Banan" by Aboutou Roots featuring JULIEN GOUALO. This song way of saying that the Ivorian war is over. let us work together to rebuild the Ivory Coast because we all have a single country. For those who know what happened, this song will surely bring tears to your eyes, but let's look forward to rebuilding.



Francais:
Dans le passé, si beaucoup se souviennent, nous avons écrit un article très détaillé sur la guerre contre Côte-d'Ivoire d'imposer un gouvernement qui n'a pas été voté. Beaucoup sont morts, et fut l'un des plus tristes périodes de l'Afrique en 2011. Cependant, un de nos groupes préférés sont sortis avec une chanson qui va droit au coeur. La chanson s'appelle "Kele Banan» par Aboutou Roots vedette JULIEN GOUALO. De cette façon, chanson de dire que la guerre ivoirienne est terminée. laissez-nous travailler ensemble pour reconstruire la Côte d'Ivoire parce que nous avons tous un seul pays. Pour ceux qui connaissent ce qui s'est passé, cette chanson va sûrement venir les larmes aux yeux, mais regardons en avant à la reconstruction.


Portgues:
No passado, se muitos se lembram, nós escrevemos um artigo muito detalhado sobre a guerra na Costa do Marfim para impor um governo que não foi votado. Muitos morreram, e foi um dos mais tristes períodos de África em 2011. No entanto, um dos nossos grupos favoritos têm de sair com uma música que vai direto ao coração. A música se chama "Kele Banan" pelas raízes Aboutou apresentando JULIEN GOUALO. Desta forma, canção de dizer que a guerra da Costa do Marfim é longo. vamos trabalhar juntos para reconstruir a Costa do Marfim, porque todos temos um único país. Para aqueles que sabem o que aconteceu, essa música certamente trará lágrimas aos seus olhos, mas vamos olhar para a frente para a reconstrução.

Embarrassing, Popular Ghanaian Rapper Shows Penis On TV

Beware, nudity!
Attention, la nudité!
Cuidado, a nudez!


English
A well known Ghanaian rapper by the name of Wunluv the Kubolo, who has made Ghana very proud in terms of taking hip hop forward in Africa, just subtracted all the respect by showing his penis on TV in an interview where the lady was questioning his dress style. This is embarrassing not just to Ghana, but to the hip hop genre in Africa.

These days when celebrities act stupidly, we can not say if this will further or limit their careers, and in most cases we have no idea if they do it for this purpose. Never the less it is an international shame. And also a big shame to the whole crew and staff and channel for letting this episode air on TV. Good luck to your show and requesting artists to show their penis. This is Africa, let's show we can be more responsible at least when it comes to entertainment.

On a positive note, we will like to compliment Ghanaian artists in and outside of Ghana for maintaining their culture. Last year we blogged about a new dance called Azonto before it was even known outside of the country. Today, Azonto is one of the most popular dance not just in Africa but internationally. All artists, musicians, and DJs that support this movement, well done, and keep supporting it until we see it in the history books.

Azonto Dance Video in UK: MISTA SILVA Ft Skob, Flava & Kwamz



Francais:
Un rappeur bien connu du Ghana par le nom de l'Wunluv Kubolo, qui a fait du Ghana très fier en termes de prise de hip-hop de l'avant en Afrique, juste soustrait tout le respect que l'en montrant son pénis à la télévision. Dans une interview où la dame a été question son style vestimentaire. Ceci est gênant non seulement pour le Ghana, mais pour le genre hip-hop en Afrique.

Ces jours-ci quand les célébrités agir bêtement, nous ne pouvons pas dire si cela va favoriser ou limiter leurs carrières, et dans la plupart des cas, nous n'avons aucune idée si ils le font à cette fin. Jamais le moins, il est une honte internationale. Et aussi une grande honte pour tout l'équipage et le personnel et un canal pour laisser cet air épisode à la télévision. Bonne chance à votre spectacle et en demandant aux artistes de montrer leur pénis. C'est l'Afrique, nous allons montrer que nous pouvons être plus responsable, au moins quand il s'agit de divertissement.

Sur une note positive, nous tenons à complimenter les artistes ghanéens et en dehors du Ghana pour le maintien de leur culture. L'année dernière, nous avons blogué sur une nouvelle danse appelée Azonto avant qu'il ne soit même connu à l'extérieur du pays. Aujourd'hui, Azonto est l'un de la danse la plus populaire non seulement en Afrique mais au niveau international. Tous les artistes, musiciens, DJs et qui soutiennent ce mouvement, garder l'appui jusqu'à ce que nous voyons dans les livres d'histoire.


Portugues:
Um rapper conhecido Gana pelo nome de Wunluv o Kubolo, que fez Gana muito orgulhosos em termos de levar o hip hop para a frente em África, apenas subtraído todo o respeito, mostrando o pênis dele na TV. Em uma entrevista onde a senhora estava questionando o seu estilo de vestido. Isso é constrangedor não só para Gana, mas para o gênero hip hop na África.

Esses dias, quando celebridades agir estupidamente, não podemos dizer se isso vai favorecer ou limitar suas carreiras, e na maioria dos casos não temos nenhuma idéia se eles fazem isso para essa finalidade. Nunca a menos, é uma vergonha internacional. E também uma grande vergonha para toda a tripulação e pessoal e canal para deixar esse ar episódio na TV. Boa sorte para o seu show e solicitando artistas para mostrar seu pênis. Esta é a África, vamos mostrar que podemos ser mais responsáveis​​, pelo menos, quando se trata de entretenimento.


Em uma nota positiva, nós gostaríamos de cumprimentar os artistas ganenses dentro e fora de Gana para a manutenção de sua cultura. No ano passado, escrevi sobre uma nova dança chamada Azonto antes mesmo de ser conhecido fora do país. Hoje, é um dos Azonto a dança mais popular não só em África, mas internacionalmente. Todos os artistas, músicos e DJs que suportam este movimento, manter apoiá-lo até nós o vemos nos livros de história.

Ver o incrível Marlene Fortes entrevista exclusiva para Nós Por Lá

Portuguese: Nós Por Lá, o show revista para são-tomenses na diáspora, acaba dedicou seu mais recente programa para a incrível Marlene Fortes, a atual Miss África Ocidental São Tomé e Príncipe. Eles discutiram a sua jornada para se tornar rainha por seu país, além de suas ambições e paixões na vida com imagens de Marlene relaxando em sua praia local, ela se prepara para a final na Gâmbia em poucas semanas. Ver o filme fantástico aqui:



English: Nós Por Lá, the magazine show for São Toméans in the Diaspora, has just devoted their latest programme to the incredible Marlene Fortes, the reigning Miss West Africa São Tomé e Príncipe. They discussed her journey to becoming queen for her country, plus her ambitions and passions in life with footage of Marlene relaxing at her local beach as she prepares for the final in The Gambia in a few weeks. See the fantastic movie now.



Francaise: Nós Por Lá, le magazine des Toméans São dans la diaspora, vient de consacrer son dernier programme de l'incroyable Fortes Marlene, le règne Mlle Afrique de l'Ouest de São Tomé e Príncipe. Ils ont discuté de son voyage pour devenir la reine de son pays, ainsi que ses ambitions et passions dans la vie avec des images de Marlene détente à sa plage locale alors qu'elle se prépare pour la finale en Gambie en quelques semaines. Voir le film fantastique maintenant.

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Celebrate your country - the African Cup of Nations is nearly here!

English: Football is the one sport that unites everyone in the African Continent, with the 2012 African Nations Cup starting exactly two months away on January 21st in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. With seven West African countries competing - Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Niger, Ghana, Mali, and Guinea, it is time to get excited!

Kicking off the celebrations are popular Togolese Coupé-Décalé duo Toofan with the release of their new song 'Africa Hoye'. The song salutes the stars of African football, with Toofan giving shoutouts to South Africa's Tshabalala, Ivorian Didier Drogba and Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o. The music video for the song is set around two young teams trained by the each member of Toofan, with the morale that it does not really matter who wins. Play. Dance. Cheer. Enjoy!



Francais: Le football est le sport qui unit tout le monde dans le continent africain, avec la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations 2012 de départ exactement deux mois de suite, le 21 au Gabon et en Guinée Equatoriale Janvier. Avec sept pays ouest-africains en compétition - le Sénégal, la Côte d'Ivoire, le Burkina Faso, le Niger, le Ghana, le Mali et la Guinée, il est temps de s'énerver!

Le coup d'envoi des célébrations sont populaires togolais coupé-décalé duo Toofan avec la sortie de leur nouvelle chanson "Afrique Hoye. La chanson rend hommage à des étoiles du football africain, avec Toofan donnant Shoutouts d'Tshabalala Afrique du Sud, Ivoirien Didier Drogba et Samuel Eto'o du Cameroun. La vidéo de musique pour la chanson est fixé autour de deux équipes de jeunes formés par le membre chacun de Toofan, avec le moral qu'il ne compte pas vraiment qui gagne. Lecture. Danse. Cheer. Amusez-vous!

Portuguese: O futebol é o esporte que une todos no Continente Africano, com o Campeonato Africano das Nações 2012 de partida exatamente dois meses afastado em 21 de janeiro, no Gabão e Guiné Equatorial. Com sete países do Oeste Africano concorrentes - Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Níger, Gana, Mali e Guiné, é hora de ficar animado!

Dando início as comemorações são populares Togo Coupé-décalé Toofan duo com o lançamento de sua nova canção "África Hoye. A canção saúda as estrelas do futebol Africano, com Toofan dando shoutouts para Tshabalala da África do Sul, Costa do Marfim Didier Drogba e Samuel Eto'o de Camarões. O vídeo da música para a canção é definida em torno de duas equipas de jovens treinados pelo membro cada um dos Toofan, com a moral que ele realmente não importa quem vença. Play. Dança. Aplaudir. Divirta-se!

Sarkodie - U Go Kill Me; New Video All Over African Clubs, Like if You Love This Song!

English: The video for Sarkodie - U Go Kill me just dropped. If you recall our previous post on the Azonto dance that kicked off from some Castro videos, here is the song the blew into into all Ghana clubs. The popularity of this song around the world also indicates the love for African hip hop music even without the features on popular music channels abroad. Some have critisized the production of the video, however, those that have followed rap music and its associated art can only say 1 thing, this video is a classic. Long live African hip hop.




Francais: La vidéo de Sarkodie - U Go Kill Me simplement abandonné. Si vous vous souvenez de notre post précédent sur ​​la danse Azonto qui a débuté à partir des vidéos de Castro, voici la chanson du souffle dans tous les clubs dans le Ghana. La popularité de cette chanson dans le monde indique également l'amour pour la musique hip-hop africain, même sans les caractéristiques des chaînes de musique populaire à l'étranger. Certains ont critiqué la production de la vidéo, cependant, ceux qui ont suivi la musique rap et son art associés peux seulement dire une chose, cette vidéo est un classique. Vive le hip hop africain.

Portuguese: O vídeo para Sarkodie - U Go Mate-me acaba de lançar. Se você lembrar o nosso post anterior sobre a dança Azonto que começou a partir de alguns vídeos Castro, aqui é a música do soprou em todos os clubes Gana. A popularidade desta canção em todo o mundo indica também o amor pela música Africano hip hop, mesmo sem os recursos em canais de música popular no exterior. Alguns criticaram a produção do vídeo, no entanto, aqueles que têm seguido a música rap e sua arte associado só posso dizer uma coisa, este vídeo é um clássico. Viva o hip hop Africano.