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Black Stars @AfricaCupofNations + Giants @SuperBowl in an Election Year…Back Down Memory Lane

Black Stars @AfricaCupofNations + Giants @SuperBowl in an Election Year…Back Down Memory Lane

2008 was the year, the full circle year of transition played out in the fantastic realities of my life & the sports teams of the two nations of my birth &  foundation. After being “off the cuffly” told by one…

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Ghana: The World Can’t Seem To Get Enough of the Black Star Shine-Fashion, Film, Sports & Ghanaian People

Ghana: The World Can’t Seem To Get Enough of the Black Star Shine-Fashion, Film, Sports & Ghanaian People

From fashion to sports, to film, to the people of Ghana , it seems the world just can’t get enough of the Black Star Shine. Ghana keeps it hot as the fire burns…

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Ghana’s Black Stars & Nigeria’s Super Eagles: From The World Cup To The Super Bowl

Ghana’s Black Stars & Nigeria’s Super Eagles: From The World Cup To The Super Bowl

By now most Americans are preparing for the national pastime football championship of the Super Bowl that is equivalent to the world’s national past time football championship of the World Cup. This past summer the world got to know Ghana’s

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The Beautiful Game Recognizes Africa’s Giants- Eto’o & Gyan

On December 20, CAF (Confederation of African Football ) named Samuel Eto’o as African footballer of the Year for the 4th time, beating out World Cup standout player- Asmaoh Gyan &  one of Africa & the world’s most famous players…

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New Africa -The Future of Sports Beyond Football

As the new scramble for Africa brings in foreign investment for agriculture, natural resources, telecoms etc., Africa with a continent that has a majority of young people under 25 who are seeking global opportunities has opened…

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A Disgraceful Week In Global Race Relations!

A Disgraceful Week In Global Race Relations!

It is only Tuesday & already it has been a horrible week in global race relations. As the saying goes “give people enough time & they will eventually show you who they really are or better yet “people show their…

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Haiti’s Football Boys Bring the Type of Pride, Hope & Joy that Money Can’t Buy & Earthquakes Can’t Shake!

Haiti’s Football Boys Bring the Type of Pride, Hope & Joy that Money Can’t Buy & Earthquakes Can’t Shake!

As Wyclef Jean continues his protest through music for being denied his much to do about nothing unconstitutional run for Haiti’s presidency, which seems as if it has taken over his ego & self importance along with taking…

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Mario Balotelli: Ticking Time Bomb or Undiagnosed Identity Crisis?

Mario Balotelli: Ticking Time Bomb or Undiagnosed Identity Crisis?

Many know Mario Balotelli as the now 19 year old Inter-Milan striker dubbed “Super Mario” for his superb talent on the football field, but do many know his true story & what simmers inside of a painfilled broken heart…

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BLOOD OR BIRTH:How One World Cup Defeat Sent A Nation’s True Colors Blazing!

BLOOD OR BIRTH:How One World Cup Defeat Sent A Nation’s True Colors Blazing!

First & foremost let me give all praises due to the Black Star Nation that fought & earned their win against the USA fair & square as we like to say in America & let me congratulate the USA for…

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Ghana’s Historical Wins Are Always A Win For Africa!

Ghana’s Historical Wins Are Always A Win For Africa!

“For the rest of eternity, this will never change, the first African nation to win a game in a World Cup hosted in Africa is & forever will be- Ghana -Raise a fist Black Star…congratulations ..bafana bafana 3 points for

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