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British Nigerian Filmmaker, Zina Saro-Wiwa, Makes Short Documentary on Transitioning to Natural Hair
Zina Saro-Wiwa is no stranger to political activism. The Brooklyn-based British Nigerian filmmaker/producer/director is the daughter of late Nigerian environmental and human rights activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa....
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Fast Company Names Five Africans in Its 2012 “100 Most Creative People in Business” Issue
Fast Company is a highly respected global business magazine that focuses on highlighting the initiatives and activities of the world’s most innovative people and companies in technology, leadership,...
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Game of Thrones Actor, Nonso Anozie, Speaks on Acting Opportunities for Black Actors in the U.S. and His Role on Game of Thrones
At 6'6, British-Nigerian actor, Nonso Anozie, is a giant of a man; but it seems that his physical size just might be eclipsed by his remarkable acting ability. The actor got his start on the British stage...
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Young, African and Living in New York City? MTV Base Wants You!
MTV Base, MTV’s 24 hour music and entertainment channel for millions of viewers across Africa, has been successfully airing its very motivational series, MTV Base Meets, to introduce African youth...
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Three Africans Listed in Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” List
Top magazine, Time, released its ninth annual list of 100 Most Influential People in the World last week. According to Time, these influential people are “the people who inspire us, entertain us,...
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A Few Moments with Nigerian Billionaire, Aliko Dangote
As part of its very popular series, “MTV Base Meets ….,” MTV Base met with Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote. The 54 year old Aliko Dangote is the richest man in Africa, the richest...