Today I participated in a radio debate on BBC Africa Have Your Say. It was an actual debate in which I argued against the opinions of the editor-in-chief from Zimbabwean Independent. The subject was active citizen participation in radio programs all over Africa. The journalist from Zimbabwe argued that call-ins are generally a waste of [...]

Today I watched an extremely funny ad about South Africa. I wanted to know more about advertisement strategies coming out of South Africa. After doing a little bit of research I came up with the following ads which I personally thought were generally either funny, considerate, or with a very original marketing idea. Some are [...]

Hilarious ad coming out of South Africa and with a pretty interesting message. A local tour operator wants to attract Africans for their amazing getaways. Message: “They [to be read, in the context, ignorant Americans] are exploring our country. Why don’t you?”

“Don’t chase me away”: The crisis of social belonging in tumultuous times A desperate mother makes a painful sacrifice: she sends her son away to an uncertain future in order to spare him from an almost certain death.  The last thing she tells him is “Go, live and become” and these words will resonate heavily [...]

Angelique Kidjo talking and singing in the memory of her father. “It takes from Africa to make a different in the world father champions…”

Angelique Kidjo is one of my favorite African singer along with Salif Keita and Cesaria Evora. Of those who are no longer among us, I also love Miriam Makeba, Lucky Dube and Brenda Fassie. Last night, Angelique Kidjo had a concert in Chicago and I obviously went to the performance. The ticket was 30 dollars [...]