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It’s a sad evening for Ghana today as a shocked country and fans of the BigBrother Africa Star Game had to say bye, bye to Keita. After an accelerated rise in the game, many people were expecting better luck for … read more »

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The post Big Brother Africa Update: Zambian Mampi gets highest eviction nominations appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

For the first time since the Big Brother star game show began, yesterday, Monday, May 21, 2012, occupants of the Upville were placed on the eviction spotlight with Mampi ending up with the highest nominations for eviction. The 25-year-old Zambian … read more »

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The post Big Brother Africa: Housemates Break Down In Tears Nigerian housemates Exit The Game appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

The exit of Nigerian housemates in the 2012 Big Brother StarGame has come as a heavy blow to housemates. All housemates broke down crying uncontrollably as they watched their favorite friends and housemates pack their luggage and exit the show. … read more »

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Harare – Zimbabwe’s constitutional affairs minister on Wednesday cast doubt on President Robert Mugabe’s bid to hold elections this year. A referendum on a proposed new constitution must take place before the holding of general elections. “My assessment is the … read more »

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The post Sesame street in Africa appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

A yam-loving muppet and another who’s HIV positive romp about a set filled with an old drum of oil, a raffia basket and a heap of ubiquitous hot red peppers. Welcome to Sesame Street, Nigerian style. The local adaptation of … read more »

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The post Rio carnival 2011 in pictures appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

A month after a fire destroyed many of the lavish costumes of the Portela samba group, its members have rallied to put on a moving show at Rio’s carnival parade that more than made up for its material losses. The … read more »

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It’s all about photography in two exhibits opening this week in the Tampa Bay area. The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts brings the face and form of Africa vividly alive in the exhibition, “Natural Fashion: Art and the Body Photographs … read more »

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The post Nigerian art: Ingenuity meets fervent belief appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

Surprises appear at every turn in ‘Central Nigeria Unmasked: Arts of the Benue Valley,’ coming to the Fowler Museum. Marla C. Berns wants to take you on an African river trip. No passport, sun hat or insect repellent is required. … read more »

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The post Armed Robbers Attack Mr. Nigeria; Shoot 7 Times appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

It was a horrible day for Mr. Nigeria 2010, Kenneth Okolie on the dusk of Tuesday, January 4, 2010 while driving along Festac road in Lagos, as unknown gun men ambushed him, robbed him off his jewelry and accessories worth … read more »

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The post Leimert Park’s Kwanzaa celebration gets off to a pounding start appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

Traditional African as well as marching-style drumming provides soundtrack for the festivities. “Habarigani,” came the call from Leon Mobley, the globe-trotting djembe drummer. “Umoja,” was the reply from the collection of local percussionists who had joined him in a spontaneous … read more »

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The post Oluwaremi Oyekunle wins 2010 Gulder Ultimate Search appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

After spending 21 days in Omo Forest Reserve in Area J4, Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State, in search of the Golden Goblet, Twenty Three year old Oluwaremi Oyekunle has emerged winner of the 2010 edition of Gulder … read more »

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The post Nigerian Musician Uti wins Big Brother Africa’s $200,000 appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

Nigerian musician and actor, Uti Nwachukwu, yesterday won the reality TV senatation, Big Brother Africa – the All stars edition. Beating his Zimbabwean contemporary, Munya, to win the coveted price, Uti jumped up and danced proudly singing the Nigerian national … read more »

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