http://en.afrik.com/ Afrik.com, Africa's portal offers a daily online newspaper with information on what is going on in the world, culture, economics, sport, societies of 56 african countries. en http://en.afrik.com/images/logo_moyen.gif http://en.afrik.com/ http://en.afrik.com/article13588.html Wed, 14 May 2008 20:02:02 +0200 Kingston, Jamaica:— Patrons will be treated to “Candy Shop”; the first teen comedy to premiere at the Flashpoint Film Festival on Thursday, June 5 – Sunday June 8. “Candy Shop” is 98-minutes of suspense delivered with a healthy dose of comedy, which tells the tale of young men coming of age in present day Jamaica. http://en.afrik.com/article13499.html Tue, 06 May 2008 19:36:34 +0200 Sophia Nelson was born in Ghana, where the local music — high-life — is directly related to Caribbean calypso and Cuban rhythms. This could explain Sophia's preference for Cuban and Latin rhythms as a jazz singer. Woman in love (Harmonie Production) is her second album, a joyful and colorful celebration which produces an irresistible urge to dance. http://en.afrik.com/article13266.html Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:45:03 +0200 Loyal to his first political convictions, Aimé Césaire had refused, in 2005, to meet in Fort-de-France, the then French Interior Minister, Nicolas Sarkozy, who he blamed for a bill of the French law, praising "the benefits of colonisation." Panapress http://en.afrik.com/article13263.html Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:01:31 +0200 The authors of this study point out that one of the most surprising aspects of the pandemic is its unequal spread. "Although no population has been spared (HIV-1 does not respect social status and borders), some regions and populations have been affected far more than others." http://en.afrik.com/article13193.html Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:40:44 +0200 The source said most of the vital organs of the poet, except for his brain, had ceased to function, quoting a statement made by the family. Panapress http://en.afrik.com/article13084.html Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:51:05 +0200 Jamaica's premier film production company Firefly Films is holding open auditions at 10a West Kings House Road from 4-6pm to cast actors in a new film – ‘Blood, Gold and Green' – on Tuesday, April 8. The film will be shot by director Paul Bucknor, founder of Firefly Films, and acclaimed director of Goathead and The Full Monty. http://en.afrik.com/article12821.html Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:16:54 +0100 Sean Kingston, the 17 year-old Miami born, Jamaica bred artist, is not just a new face in popular music; he's accomplished the rare task of creating a new genre where rap, reggae, pop, doo-wop and remarkable songwriting all combine into something totally refreshing. Add in Sean's family roots, which cite Jamaican legendary producer Jack Ruby as his grandfather, and you have one of the most exciting debuts this year. And while hip-hop lyrics have sparked the biggest debate in years, Sean finds himself in the center of the controversy - but not where you might think. The teen prefers to show his creativity without using profanity. http://en.afrik.com/article12820.html Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:02:57 +0100 When “Welcome To Jamrock” erupted onto airwaves and blew apart iPods halfway through 2005 it came as a shock to some—but not to Damian “Jr Gong” Marley. The song is about the farthest thing from commercial music offerings today—an outraged and unapologetic description of the poverty and “political violence” ravaging his homeland of Jamaica—but “Welcome To Jamrock” hit—and hit hard—because it's the sound of truth and the result of years of work to bring that truth to light. “I spent a lot of time thinking and this is the fruit of that labor,” explains the youngest child of the musical Marley family.“The song might be a ‘success' so why be blind to that? But success can't surprise given the time put into it.” http://en.afrik.com/article12744.html Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:56:51 +0100 Don't be deceived by Beres Hammond's cool profile. The playful smile, the unassuming demeanor, the beard, the cap and the spectacles might lull you into forgetting that you're in the presence of an awesome musical talent, Jamaica's greatest practicing singer/songwriter. Beres remains cool, though he knows that he's one of a handful of people responsible for maintaining a mighty legacy of soulful reggae music – a select group of Artistes like Toots and Gregory, like Dennis and Bob. "Father bless me with a song," he pleads on the last cut of his album, 'Music Is Life,' "to make the whole world sing along. Regardless of the race, regardless of the taste." In the year 2001 the blessings just keep coming, the world keeps coming, and is just starting to catch on. http://en.afrik.com/article12626.html Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:46:57 +0100 Some people will do anything to look good! In Brazzaville in the Congo, there has been a disturbing rise in the cosmetic use of depigmenting products. Among women, but also among men. Doctors are warning about the frequent and potentially serious complications associated with what is known as kapokola. http://en.afrik.com/article12521.html Tue, 05 Feb 2008 03:39:16 +0100 The Washington Post launched a Webmagazine The Root dedicated to African-Americans and the African diaspora, on Monday . Lynette Clemetson, editing manager, tells us how this idea was born as well as her hopes and aspirations. http://en.afrik.com/article12523.html Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:29:26 +0100 When one knows about the number of deaths and physical malformations caused by both the legal and non-legal exploitation of gold, the question cannot be overlooked. The South American French territory does not intend to keep quiet on the subject of ecology. Prince Ofori-Atta http://en.afrik.com/article12396.html Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:36:51 +0100 Some months back, Ananzie.net made a remarkable appearance on the Afro Virtual scene. The reason being their peculiar design aimed at african and diaspora news in a different fashion. That is basically what its forerunner, Tshibwabwa Mua Bay, from the Congo, aims at. Falila Gbadamassi http://en.afrik.com/article12364.html Mon, 12 Nov 2007 03:15:12 +0100 The Sports Hall "Marcel Cerdan" in Levallois (near Paris, France) was overcrowded last saturday to support local hero Jean-Marc Mormeck, defending his WBA and WBC cruiserweight world titles. But David Haye finally won! Khaled Elraz http://en.afrik.com/article12363.html Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:55:00 +0100 our partner IRIN