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Lupita Nyong’o confirms ‘Americanah’ film adaptation is happening soon
Lupita Nyong’o, who purchased the film rights to Chimamanda Adichie’s ‘Americanah’ in 2014, has confirmed to Vogue that fans can expect the film adaptation to happen soon. Nyong’o has been…
If in America: How to help Cyclone Idai victims in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe
Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi said on Monday the death toll from Cyclone Idai could surpass 1,000 in his country alone. 90 percent of Beira, which is the fourth largest city…
Meet the artists of Afropop South by Southwest showcase
On Friday, March 15, at the Palm Door in Austin, TX, Afropop is hosting its first ever South by Southwest showcase, presenting six artists from across the African continent. If…
Habib Koite will perform in St. Paul on March 9 but not with Bassekou Kouyate
Bassekou Kouyate and his musicians were scheduled to join Habib Koite for two shows at the Vieux Carrè in Saint Paul on March 9 but Kouyate and his group have…
Rosemary Ugboajah receives Multicultural Marketing Achievement Award
One of a handful Minnesota women that run their own full service advertising agencies, Rosemary Ugboajah, was honored with the Multicultural Marketing Achievement Award at the 23rd annual Multicultural Marketing…
Carson Brooks is Minneapolis Realtor of the Year
Longtime Minneapolis real estate broker, Carson Brooks was presented with the prestigious 2019 Realtor of the Year Award at the recent Minneapolis Area Realtors’ Leadership Installation and Awards. The award…
Mshale Editorial: We applaud the formation of the United Black Caucus in Minnesota
Editor’s note: This editorial first appeared in the March print edition of Mshale. The formation of the United Black Legislative Caucus in Minnesota is long overdue but also comes at…
Mali’s Habib Koite and Bassekou Kouyate to perform in Saint Paul
One of Mali’s most renowned musicians and great guitarists, Habib Koite, makes a return visit to the Twin Cities on March 9, albeit to a venue less familiar with many…
Trump moves closer to banning H-4 visa holders from working
The Trump administration is moving ahead with a move to eliminate work authorization for those on H-4 visas. The H-4 visa is for spouses with a H-1B visa holders. H-1B…
Tundu Lissu of Tanzania speaks at Georgetown University
Tanzanian opposition leader and chief whip Tundu Lissu appeared at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs to talk about the deteriorating political situation in his country. President John…
Mshale Editorial: The growing influence of Africa-born politicians in Minnesota politics
Editor’s note: This editorial first appeared in the February print edition of Mshale. Last month after the swearing-in into office of a historic number of elected officials born in Africa,…