Central Africa

The board of directors of the African Media Initiative (AMI) promoted last Saturday the Cameroonian Eric Chinje at the executive management of the organization. With his 16 years spent in communication domain, the former journalist of the Radio Cameroon and Television (CRTV) has all the skills to effectively manage the …

Germaine Acogny, the famous figure of African dance will support the 8th edition of the Akini dance festival in Loubou planned from 5th to 7th June 2014 in Libreville (Gabon). Dancers coming from about ten African countries and Europe are expected on this cultural meeting that joins the framework of …

JJ DU STYLE of his real name AYISSI NGA Joseph-Marie is a French-Cameroonian garment creator of which « WAZAL » is more and more appreciated in France, country of the fashion. Born on 3rd February 1984 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, AYISSI NGA Joseph-Marie, son of a fashion designer, was very early closer to …

The artist Beninese musician, Stan Tohon will present on the coming 7th June at the Casino Planetarium in the city of Pougues-les-Eaux, France within the framework of the 4th edition of the festival « Caravane d’Afrique« . The King of « Tchink system » will share the stage with the famous Cameroonian singer saxophonist, …

Are there any reasons to believe in a winning Africa, in a brilliant future for African youth, in a brighter future for the coming generations? Yes! According to an opinion survey carried out in 42 countries of African continent, it is revealed that about 90 % of young Africans are …

It is difficult to attend a fashion show in Cameroon without meeting Afor Tenye Tumban on stage. The Cameroonian young lady of 22 years old has become a major figure of fashion in her country. Requested by several designers, Afor Tumban participated in several fashion shows and posed for numerous …

Yves Eya’a has do not regret his choice by deciding to come back to his country and share his rich experience with his fellow countrymen. Certified in the National Center of Dance of Paris, the young Cameroonian taught the contemporary dance before finding his vocation; fashion. He was famous at …

Corneille is still inspired. After the album « Entre Nord et Sud » released in November 2013, the Canadian artist of Rwandan origin announced colors of the summer with « Wine and Bubble », a dancing title recorded with the cooperation of the Jamaican artist Laza Morgan. The video clip of the song is …

The Cameroonian group X-Maleya, is no more satisfied with seducing its local public. Roger, Auguste and Haïssama decided to value their talents in other climes. The trio thus set out to conquer Europe. Olympia, the mythical room that consecrates talents of the world will welcome the group on 14th September. …

The pictures are making buzz on social networks. The captain of the « Lions indomptables » of Cameroon, Samuel Eto’o and Campaoré family took early on Wednesday, several pictures that aroused discussions in the Burkina Faso as well as on the web. Sponsor of « Copa Coca-cola » tournament, the striker of Chealsea paid …

A new concept is getting ready to take possession of African continent. More and more African women are proudly raising their natural and frizzy hair. The hair curling, wigs and weaving which were in fashionable for several decades tend to lose ground. All started from social networks with the creation …

African Diaspora has organized year by year and henceforth, does not misses any opportunity in order to make show. Cameroonian students and students living all over Germany participated on 10th May in the casting of the edition 2014 of Miss / Mister Cameroonian Challenge which finale is planned on 9th …

Organized by Mossibet’ké association, the 3rd edition of the festival « ICI C L’AFRIK » (Here is Africa), will take place from 23rd to 27th July 2014 in both cities of Congo: Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. According to Beri Nzila, communication manager of « ICI C L’AFRIK« , this 3rd edition is organized in the …

It has been awaited since 2010. It is henceforth available. The Congolese star Lokua Kanza has just published on Tuesday the video clip of « Famille« , a title recorded with the cooperation of the other idol of Congolese music Fally Ipupa.   The new video of Lokua Kanza is a call …

Sylvia Bongo belongs to the list of the first active ladies of Africa on social networks. With a Facebook page of more than 200.000 fans, the first lady of Gabon is permanently in touch with hers. But in order to point out health problems of the women of inland of …

Even before its projection, the movie « Mouane Mory » by the young Gabonese director Amédée Pacôme Nkoulou is making tour of big festivals of the world. After the European Cinema Festival held from 5th to 10th May 2014, the short film of 18 minutes will be projected at Cannes film festival …

In Burkina Faso, the need in housing is very high. Government estimated at 30.000 the need in housing for the only city of Ougadougou. Endowed with skill great businessmen, Saïdou Tiendrébéogo, the boss of CGE-BTP specialized in public works, decided to invest in real-estate development. He will reach his objective …

Original, the last title of the Congolese artist Fally Ipupa that is in full swing, will inflame night clubs of African capitals this summer. The clip of the song has been making success on social networks since a few days already. The former idol of Quarter Latin is back with …

The Senegalese Prime Minister Aminata Touré is presides today the launching ceremony of the 11th edition of the biennial event of African contemporary art Dak’Art 2014. Placed under the theme « Produce the common », the meeting intends to show the place of African art at the international level.   « It will …

About one thousand delegates coming from 70 countries of the world have been taking part since Wednesday in Abuja (Nigeria) in the 24th world economic forum. During this meeting of three days, some subject among which industry, education, tourism, employment, finances and health will be tackled. Chinese Prime Minister Li …

As Africa Top Success announced it earlier, voices are raised for the release of school girls taken hostage by Boko Haram group. After Barack Obama and Magic System group of Ivory Coast, it is now the turn of the Beninese star Angelique Kidjo and Michelle Obama, the first lady of …

Zambia is fascinating western tourists. In 2013 the country registered the visit of 914.576 tourists. Zambia Tourism Board (ZTB) indicated this week that they will do better this year. Thay planned a 20 % increase of tourist activities. « Tourists’ arrivals in Zambia for 2013 amounted to 914 576 and with …

He is known in the series Bododiouf broadcasted by several African television channels in 2000s. He is back but this time behind cameras. The comedian of Burkina Faso, Souké of his real name Mahamadou Tiendrébeogo, is working on « ça ou rien« , his very first movie in production. Mahamadou Tiendrébeogo evokes …

The event attracts thousands of visitors every year in Ivory Coast. Dedicated at first to valuation of cultural heritage of Abouré people EHIVET, Popo Carnaval of Bonoua quickly became an important national event. For the 34th edition which came to an end last Sunday, organizers gave an international character to …

Registrations deadline for the first edition of competition « Africa Design Award » initially planned on 30th April 2014 is extended until 9th May. According to the official site of the competition which published the news, three prizes are involved for this first edition of the competition that is promoting African creations. …

The efforts of Rwandan president Paul Kagamé to make of his country, Silicon Valley of Africa are rewarded on international level. The president is co-prize-winner of the Prize 2014 of telecommunications and World Company of information, a distinction awarded by International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Paul Kagam shared his prize with …

On the same bases as last year, Yaya Touré is realizing an enormous season with Manchester City. Two days ahead for the end of the championship of England, the Ivorian is for the struggling for the title. With 19 goals this season in Premier league, the former player of Barcelona …

At a time when recording industry goes more and more badly with on-line downloads, the solo album « subliminal » of Maître Gims, former leader of Sexion D’assaut, is being sold like hot cakes. The very first opus exceeded 700 000 sales. A lightning success of the artist who has the merit …

Will Sonia Bafounga succeed where politicians failed? The stylist designer of Republic of Central Africa hopes to bring back peace and stability in her country by participating in the edition 2014 of International fair of African fashion (SIMOA) planned from 8th to 10th May in Abidjan (Ivory Coast). « RCA is …

« I am very happy that you agreed to be a member of the jury of the official selection « a certain look »(a certain look) during the 67th Cannes film festival that will take place, as you know, from 14th to 25th May 2014. » It was in these words that chairman of …