Governor Adams Oshiomole weds Cape Verde Beauty Lara Fortes

The Governor and his beautiful wife Lara Fortes exchanged vows yesterday, May 15, 2015. Governor Oshiomole is blessed with children and grandchildren. He lost his wife 6 years ago and recently, remarried to this Cape Verdean beauty yesterday.

Angelique Kidjo

Angelique Kidjo is a Grammy artist and activist from Benin. She is passionate about the transformation of her continent. 

                          Angelique Kidjo at the 2015 Grammy (Her award was dedicated to women in Africa)

Emmanuel Adebayor and Family

Emmanuel Adebayor is a Tottenham football player, who  also plays for Togo -his national team. This international player has made appearance on various blogs and news sites because he has been writing about his family issues on his Facebook page. You can read about his family drama below.

Didier Drogba advice to Emmanuel 

Peter from P-square also replied to him on FB

Emmanuel Adebayor and his mother

 Kola and Emmanuel Adebayor

Is Africa the leading job market? 

 Today we have more than 30 people competing for one job in the developed and developing nation each year, due to the increase of graduate students.  Job hunting has become very difficult and strenuous  for recent graduates because companies are looking for individuals with 5,7 and 10 years experience. Other people are lucky at  securing a job position immediately after graduation. Sometimes the job force is more about who you know and not what you know. This is particularly common in Africa where nepotism is highly practiced. I am happy to learn from CNN that things are changing and business owners are seeking for skilled individuals who are passionate and possess innovate, transformational ideas.This CNN link click here provide more information for those planning to relocate to Africa.

Solar Power in Ghana!!!

                     Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

In my last blog on Ghana click here to learn about the economy growth of the nation. Well, I stated that the economy of the country has been increasing despite the issue of electricity that has been affecting the countries for years. It seems like, Business and home owners has found solace in utilizing solar power to combat the shortage of electricity. I think this is an incredible development in the country and it shows that creativity can be born out of adversity. In addition, this is a great way for the country to make use of its rich solar energy and it is cheaper than using generator. 

BBC  " Africa is a continent full of natural resources, but one - the sun - is being underused. The deep and drawn-out energy crisis in Ghana has prompted more and more people to harvest solar power.

The BBC's Suzanne Vanhooymissen reports from Accra, Ghana, for Africa Business Report.

 B.U.Tful Friday/ weekend to you all!!!!

Toofan

Since it is the weekend, I want to share a music video by Toofan with you. This music group are from Togo and have released numerous songs promoting Africa's unity. I definitely like their song entitled Gweta, especially the dance moves. They recently released a new song called Orobo...watch the video below.

Toofan-Orobo

                                                                         Toofan-Gweta

  

Architecture and Africa's Independence

The 1960s and 70s was the era of architectural revolution, but it was also the time of African nations emancipation from colonialism. According to Manuel Herz, the best architecture were built in Africa during this time. I think that the buildings was an expression of Africa's liberation from oppression.

Soldiers Marching around the Ghanaian  Independence Arch

                                               Upclose view of the Independence Arch

                                              Ghana's Independence Square

This CNN image is of the Independence Hotel in Senegal.

CNN: The 1960s and '70s were revolutionary decades in terms of architecture, and some of the very best of it was built in Africa.

At least, that's how Manuel Herz sees it. An architect and historian, Herz has recently curated an exhibition on the subject for the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany. The exhibit, titled "Architecture of Independence: African Modernism" focuses on some of the most dynamic projects built in the wake of colonialism.

"Some of these buildings are really the most interesting and fascinating that were built in that era worldwide, but they have completely fallen off the radar," he laments.

Herz focused on a handful of countries: Senegal, the Ivory Coast, Zambia, Ghana and Kenya. Each building, he says, tells a story about that country's hopes and aspirations. Browse through the gallery above to see what those stories are. Click here for more images.

Eco travel around Africa

A friend of mine recently told me about her new vacation adventure. She showed me some pictures of the place that she will be staying. This was how I found out about eco tourism. I was like, we need this in Africa to generate income and promote community development. I am glad to read on CNN that a Eco tourism is actually exist in Africa. Colin Bell, David Bristow and a group of environmentalist travelled around the continent in search of Africa's eco- friendly hotels and lodge click here for more information. Images are from Kiwi Collection, Luxury Travel Expert 

                                                             Dining of the Greystoke Mahale, Tanzania

 Greystoke Mahale at night

                                          Mambo Camp, Bostwana

                                                   Serra Cafema Camp, Namibia

Grootbos Nature Reserve, South Africa

                   Meet Zuriel Oduwole 

She is a 12 year old ambassador that's spreading African positivism. Zuriel discovered her love for filmmaking after recording the Ghana Revolution for her school documentary competition, after her first documentary, Zuriel has not stopped filmmaking. She has been busy learning about filmmaking and editing. This young lady had the privilege of interviewing various African presidents. Zuriel hopes to be the president of America one day...will see how that transpires, as I believe that she's more passionate about Africa's development. Her most recent project that has gained international recognition is entitled A Promising Africa (watch the trailer below).

For you te learn more about Zuriel's work click here

Tidal and Nigeria

For those of you who haven't heard about Tidal, it is an online music streaming service that Jay Z launched, during the month of March 2015.  Celebrities believe that Tidal will help protect their music from piracy and also increase their profit. With service backers like Rihanna, Madonna, Kanye West, and of course, the Queen Bee herself(Beyonce), some people still claims that Tidal is not doing very well. This statement made Jay Z himself to go on twitter and set the record straight about Tidal net profit. You might be wondering why I'm writing about Jay Z. Well, that is because he mention on twitter that his cousin is in Nigeria scouting for talents .I guess it's a plus for Tidal because they are promoting diversity!

  

Billboard posted some images of the Tidal Wave Launch

Nigeria is pretty popular, populous and well know for it's entertainment industry. It has the largest entertainment industry in Africa and the third biggest in the world! Which could also explain the reason why AKA of South Africa felt at home in Nigeria. He is in Nigeria at the moment for his show, it will be held in Abuja.