Monthly Archives: August 2008

The African press has embraced Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama as one of their own and as a politician who can bring hope to the world. Amid this acclaim, however, are voices warning against unrealistic expectations.

Popular for his hit single 'Nare' (Swahili slang word meaning Fire), Daddy V, a Kenyan artist who lives in Dallas is marking his territory in the music scene. He has kept busy in the past few years working incessantly on his music, which has resulted to his first CD album.

The first annual Pan African Festival concluded with a concert by K’NAAN at First Avenue on Monday evening, August 11.  During the six days of festivities, replete with African and African immigrant contributions, the host venues added their American flavor to complement the focus on Africa.

Brooklyn Park, Mn–The elderly mother of a Kenyan member of parliament, Walter Nyambati, has died.

The First Annual Mshale Newspaper Community Awards are right around the corner and this is an event that you don’t want to miss!

This summer, two festivals celebrate the sweeping cultural wealth of the continental Africa.