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Gabon’s Panthers Poised for a Strong Showing at the Africa Cup of Nations
The stage is almost set for the Gabonese Republic to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Tickets for the group matches went on sale ahead of Christmas among concerns about delays in the preparations of one stadium and protests against the national government. Despite these potential problems, the national squads from across Africa…
The “Mall-ification” of Kenya
From Homo Erectus to Homo Economicus: The Nairobi Mall Wars The Republic of Kenya is known as the Cradle of Humanity due to its rich abundance of human fossils, which include some of the earliest instances of Homo erectus. When future anthropologists excavate in a few centuries, fossils and artifacts from the 21st century…
Kenya’s Evelyn Njambi: 2016 Miss World Africa Beauty Queen
When only eleven finalists remained on stage at the Miss World 2016 pageant in Maryland, Evelyn Njambi, Miss World Kenya 2016, was the only African contestant remaining. While she didn’t win the title, the elegant beauty in a ravishing red gown was the fourth runner-up; nonetheless, she is the reigning Miss Kenya 2016 and…
Sauti Sol – Afro Pop with an Acapella Core
Sauti Sol formed in Kenya in 2005, initially as an acapella group. The group’s style pivoted shortly after formation, leading them to become the world-famous afro pop powerhouse they are today. Their music remains focused on the vocal skills of Bien-Aimé Baraza, Willis Chimano, and Savara Mudigi, but also features the guitar prowess of…
