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The Paris Hilton effect on Africa’s development

We live in a celebrity-powered society. I don’t like it, but it’s the truth. Whoever said everyone will get their 15 minutes of fame, was way off. It seems like the expiration date on fame is being extended longer and longer. Fame in itself is not a bad thing, however, the individualism, it comes with…
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Vogue, Keira Knightley donate food & Louis Vuitton to African elephant’s rehab

The concept for the June 2007 Vogue magazine cover story is a diary of British actress Keira Knightley’s “vacation in Africa” – more specifically Kenya. While the idea was probably someone’s eureka moment for an interesting feature, the resulting shoot and story is another re-hashing of Out of Africa. The fashion blogosphere has taken issue…
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Inspiring the journey

The main reason I began this blog was to provide inspiration for those people who see the success of Africa as a success for us all. I for one find inspiration in hearing about Africans who are making an impact in the world we live in. Here are two people who are doing what others…
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The Age of African Conversations

I don’t consider myself a writer or even a journalist, but I will admit that I am opinionated and prone to debate. If anyone ever spends any time with my family you’ll notice that we constantly get into debates, some outsiders say we like to debate for the sake of it. That may be so,…
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Akon, Vibe and the new urban standard

With two singles in the #2 and #3 spots (Akon “Don’t Matter” and Gwen Stefani Featuring Akon “The Sweet Escape”), a new album, Konvicted, holding the #3 spot on the Billboard charts, and a starring role in a new Verizon commercial, Akon is hot right now. Now Senegal’s son graces the cover of the new…
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This week in African Style 2/24 – 3/2/07

• Africa and the winds of globalisation part 1 and part 2. • South Africa helping the American film industry reel in the money. • Angelina Jolie travels to Africa to raise Darfur awareness. • Reuters’ editor-in-chief outlines plans for Africa site. • Ethiopia and the global antiterrorism campaign. • New York’s Museum for African…
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Soccer moms talk Africa and Oprah’s school

Not too long ago Oprah was not on my radar. I didn’t watch her show so I didn’t pay attention to anything she did. I usually associated Oprah with feel-good daytime talk shows. It wasn’t until recently that I realized the wand she wields over American culture in general. It’s still a mystery to me…
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Fashion Week African style

Don’t I wish I could’ve attended the recent Nokia Fashion Week in South Africa. But, thanks to Cherryflava.com we got a front row seat. Even Vogue.com was paying attention.