African Child
The comedy “Get him to the Greek” is a forgettable vehicle for Russell Brand, except for the spoof music video “African Child” opening the film.
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Nathan Chiume
Nathan Chiume is an Africa analyst and consultant.
The Ugly American
US writers about soccer beginning to display the same kinds of sports-commenter crypto racism that has been pretty standard issue in Europe for quite a while.
Coming to America
How much damage, if any, did “Coming to America” do to a generation of young Americans’ views of Africa and Africans?
Pitch Perfect Friday
Africa is not just represented by five nations in the World Cup. Its diaspora is also here courtesy of Euro-American and South American squads.
'Welcome to South Africa'
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYrSn3pL8Ws&w=500&h=307&rel=0] It's hard to describe the vibe here. Yes, there's the unreasonable expectations around the team
Africans: Coming to a Zoo Near You!
Why does a prominent American zoo have an exhibition of Africans? Because European peoples and their descendants do not belong in such a place.
ESPN observes Youth Day
I went to ESPN's website to check WC scores and was surprised to find two short
Adopting Africa
We should talk about American celebrities’ obsession with adopting African babies. The mostly unfunny comedian Pauly Shore is not our guide.
A new scheme to end poverty
This is so cynical: let people in poor countries send money to nonprofits in rich countries.
Long Live Busi Mhlongo
Some sad news--amid the euphoria of the World Cup--from journalist Bongani Madondo: Busi Mhlongo passed away
The "South African" Office
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX_7w2NErQI&w=500&h=307&rel=0] 10 minute rip-off of successful BBC TV series, "The Office," for a local Youtube humor
Day 2 and 3 Ear Plugs
After watching Bafana Bafana's close shave against Mexico on TV, my brother, David, and I went
Day One: Butterfly Nation
I am in South Africa for two weeks to see some games and soak up the atmosphere of the 2010 World Cup. I hope to keep a diary of sorts.
Africa really is a country
While everybody back home in South Africa today celebrated Vuvuzela Day, the rest of us had
On Safari
By the time you read this I'll be on my way to Cape Town, via Amsterdam.
Africa is a Country’s Twitter World Cup
You can follow us as well as some of our writers – particularly Sonja, Sean and Herman – on Twitter.
Not Julius Malema's Youth League
[slideshow] I've blogged before (at my old blog address) about the Johannesburg fashion movement, The Smarteez.
Madonna: International Human Rights Defender
The breathless reporting of Madonna’s various doings in Africa, including when she is given credit for things she didn’t even do, should stop.
Iman is fierce
The achievements of the Somali model and designer, Iman, in a very racist fashion industry, particularly Paris and New York, should be widely celebrated.
"We’re Cool Like That"
Last week I got an email from a reader, Sojourner Ahebee , 14 years old, originally