Shea butter has been greasing up African babies to beautiful coats of golden blackness for centuries, but like many of Africa’s natural resources, we fail to see its worth until it is coveted & overtaken by others. Where Westerners may…
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Beauty Empowering Women: Shea Butter & Future Africa’s Beauty Industry
International Boxing Hall of Famer, Azumah Nelson Makes Historical Visit to New York Benefiting The Azumah Nelson Foundation- June 11-Ring Side Chat at the International Boxing Hall of Fame & June 13 Charity Auction at World Famous Gleason’s Gym
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Brooklyn, NY – Azumah “The Professor” Nelson, former WBC world champion, put African boxing on the map KO after KO and became the first boxer from the continent of Africa to be inducted into the International Boxing…
Osibi -Ghana’s Hi-Life & The Roots & Culture of Global African Music
It should be no surprise to anyone that the roots of music came from Africa, but many still deny Africa of her contribution to the world, civilization & the many enjoyable aspects of life that continues to touch our…
more »Immediate Release : Spring of the Artful Renaissance: Creating an Innovative Eco-Chic World Where Art Meets Technology -Friday, May 13th 2011, MoCADA in Brooklyn, NY
Spring of the Artful Renaissance: Creating an Innovative Eco-Chic World Where Art Meets Technology
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Friday, May 13th 2011, MoCADA located at 80 Hanson Place in Brooklyn, NY will host Spring of the Artful Renaissance: Creating an…
more »The USA Abandons Africa & Wages Government Shutdown Fear Mongering
Last night was an interesting evening of events that seemed to raise people’s interest in our government again, as a shutdown loomed over the heads of Americans once again being held like a noose around our necks in fear…
more »Getting To Know Legendary Ghanaian Photographer James Barnor
Before the image of African global chic came in the form of Arise Magazine, there was DRUM Magazine -the most widely read fashion & culture magazine in Africa during the 60’s & what would become the…
more »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…
more »Zum Zum: The Career of Azumah Nelson-The Muhammad Ali of Africa- Screened for the First Time In The US At National Geographic With Filmmaker Sam Kessie
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March 15, 2011, – Sam Kessie has courageously put on the boxing gloves to a golden globes championship as the sole woman amongst giant men producing the documentary film “Zoom Zoom -The Professor”, covering the historical career…
more »Arise Magazine Presents:Arise Magazine Fashion Week & AFRICA’S CHANGE MAKERS: GHANA
There is no denying that Arise Magazine has stepped up the game & set the bar high for African publications looking to target global Africans by showcasing our global lifestyle & greatness. Although I have criticized it in the…
more »Black Stars Rising: Students of Ghana International School Bring The Musical Fame To The National Theater
It seems like the Black Star nation has taken the Diddy pill because they just “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop” in terms of showcasing the power of Ghana’s creativity. I am excited to see that as we head toward the…
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