Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Can Mbeki do for Côte d'Ivoire What Annan Did for Kenya?
In March 2008 Kofi Annan succeeded in assisting with the resolution of the 2007 Kenyan political conflict (read report here). Two years later, Thabo Mbeki is embarking on the same road, this time far West, Ivory Coast, to calm the waters (read the Beep's report here).
Beats me that after the 1999 and 2001 coups and civil war, nothing has been learned by this West African nation, contributing to stereotypical views that Africa knows nothing other than conflict. It's not even worth analyzing anything anymore; not even worth writing about. And hearts continue to bleed, while once again, avaricious leaders devour the vulnerable.
Waiting to see what Mbeki's visit will produce. *Sigh*
Beats me that after the 1999 and 2001 coups and civil war, nothing has been learned by this West African nation, contributing to stereotypical views that Africa knows nothing other than conflict. It's not even worth analyzing anything anymore; not even worth writing about. And hearts continue to bleed, while once again, avaricious leaders devour the vulnerable.
Waiting to see what Mbeki's visit will produce. *Sigh*
Thursday, November 18, 2010
You Can't Miss This!! OBAASEMA-OLIBERTE Giveaway Contest!
I know, I know...I've been away for too long but i come bearing gifts!!!....well, that is, if you're selected! Don't miss this amazing chance to win one of the coolest sneakers today! The fabulous footwear company, Oliberté, has partnered with Obaasema to offer you this great holiday contest. Send your entries for a chance to win a FREE, classic sneaker!! Enter Contest Page or simply click on the image below. Good luck! :-)
Monday, September 20, 2010
New York Fashion Week Recap
Obaasema Magazine's recap of New York Fashion Week with designs by Edwing D'Angelo, Zizi Cardow and more!Click HERE for more!
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Come on, Guinea, Come on!
Mamadou Bah Baadikko, spokesman for the Alliance Cellou for President, a group for the leading presidential candidate, took the words out of my mouth when, according to the Associated Press, he said: "Is there such a thing as a place that is more secure than Camp Samory, which houses the chief of staff of the army? And you tell me that in this highly secure site, it is only the voting materials that caught fire? And you want me to believe that this is an accident? That's especially hard to do given that they have done everything in their power to once again push back the vote."
Hmmm.
Cellou Dalein Diallo, the leading presidential candidate supported by the quoted man above, has accused the government of attempting to derail the elections after several postponements since June. Who can blame his followers from viewing this as another attempt by the government to sabotage his bid for the presidency?
What other derailment attempts are they talking about? On thursday, Ceydou Bayo, head of communications of the National Independent Electoral Commission announced that voting set for Sunday (9/19/10) had to be postponed because - listen to this - voter ID cards ordered from a printer in South Africa had not yet arrived.
What?!?
And there's the other interesting announcement that followed: that the vote will be delayed for another two to three weeks.
Thanks Guinea for, once again, putting Africa on the "progressive" train. Watch how I placed progressive in parenthesis.
So we're led to believe that an entire functioning government couldn't ensure the timely delivery of some of the most important materials needed for an election?
Pure shame.
Just remember political leaders, we are an intelligent group of people. Make an effort to help the world see that!
Hmmm.
Cellou Dalein Diallo, the leading presidential candidate supported by the quoted man above, has accused the government of attempting to derail the elections after several postponements since June. Who can blame his followers from viewing this as another attempt by the government to sabotage his bid for the presidency?
What other derailment attempts are they talking about? On thursday, Ceydou Bayo, head of communications of the National Independent Electoral Commission announced that voting set for Sunday (9/19/10) had to be postponed because - listen to this - voter ID cards ordered from a printer in South Africa had not yet arrived.
What?!?
And there's the other interesting announcement that followed: that the vote will be delayed for another two to three weeks.
Thanks Guinea for, once again, putting Africa on the "progressive" train. Watch how I placed progressive in parenthesis.
So we're led to believe that an entire functioning government couldn't ensure the timely delivery of some of the most important materials needed for an election?
Pure shame.
Just remember political leaders, we are an intelligent group of people. Make an effort to help the world see that!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Obaasema Magazine to Cover This Week's New York Fashion Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PHILADELPHIA, September 11, 2010 – In mid-July Obaasema brought you an exciting live coverage of the first-ever Africa Fashion Week, NY. Well, this week, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week begins and we will be bringing you similar coverage of this thrilling event!
Designers participating in New York City’s biggest week-long fashion event include Donna Karen New York, BCBG Max Azria, Michael Kors, Vera Wang and many more! Spend the rest of your week with us at www.obaasema.com for a recap of the runway shows!
ABOUT OBAASEMA MAGAZINE: Obaasema magazine, a subsidiary of Obaasema, Inc., is an empowerment and lifestyle publication for the modern African woman. Established in 2006 in Philadelphia, PA, Obaasema is dedicated to celebrating, empowering and inspiring the African woman through constructive channels of health, financial literacy, fashion, entertainment, spirituality and more. The crux of the magazine lies in its mission to encourage every woman to reach deep inside of herself to connect with the ideal woman within her.
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PHILADELPHIA, September 11, 2010 – In mid-July Obaasema brought you an exciting live coverage of the first-ever Africa Fashion Week, NY. Well, this week, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week begins and we will be bringing you similar coverage of this thrilling event!
Designers participating in New York City’s biggest week-long fashion event include Donna Karen New York, BCBG Max Azria, Michael Kors, Vera Wang and many more! Spend the rest of your week with us at www.obaasema.com for a recap of the runway shows!
ABOUT OBAASEMA MAGAZINE: Obaasema magazine, a subsidiary of Obaasema, Inc., is an empowerment and lifestyle publication for the modern African woman. Established in 2006 in Philadelphia, PA, Obaasema is dedicated to celebrating, empowering and inspiring the African woman through constructive channels of health, financial literacy, fashion, entertainment, spirituality and more. The crux of the magazine lies in its mission to encourage every woman to reach deep inside of herself to connect with the ideal woman within her.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Fall 2010 Print Issue of Obaasema Magazine Now Available!
So our fall 2010 print issue is available and you don't want to miss all of the juicy contents in it!
There's the exclusive coverage of the first-ever Africa Fashion Week, NY hosted in July, and then our wellness and nutrition pieces for the health-conscious African woman. And how could we leave out decor for the creatively-inclined woman?!? And then there's culture, community and....oh go get your copy! :-)
Click HERE to find out how.
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