What is it really like to be an African Entrepreneur? The day-to-day reality of running a business in Africa. Yellow Journalism, African Style. Over the last couple of weeks, I have been subject to a full out smear campaign orchestrated by one of my crazy brothers. Since he failed to destroy me in court, he brought his case to the newspapers. I have previously posted on the topic of what I call African yellow journalism on.

News, features, philosophy, cultural and entertainment perspectives on Africa that are alternatives to the limited views of mass media. Monday, December 23, 2013. Nelson Mandela, prisoner 46664, in a contemplative mood, revisiting the bars of his old Robben Island jail cell where he spent 17 of his 27 years as a political prisoner. The Congress Alliance and the Limits of Civil Disobediance.

The virtual studio of an xiao mina. To get the questions rolling.

I paid my first trip to Afghanistan this month. The organisation I work for, Saferworld. Resulting in another huge loss of life. The aim of the programme as the name suggests is to forge a new form of responsive governance whereby citizens themselves collaboratively shape action plans for their areas that are then funded through either that programme or by bilateral donors supportive of.

Saturday, September 10, 2011. Startup Weekend Lagos Is On. Wednesday, August 31, 2011. I went on a hiatus from my regular posting schedule of an article every week. Like Captain America, Digital Crossings remained on ice while the tech world moved on.

Is a storyteller working with leading African brands, communications agencies and non-profits to improve communication and collaboration using mobile and the social web. He is currently Creative Director for strategic consultancy PlugIn Africa. To take a birds-eye view of the continent, we must continue to frame the conversation in context. This has to be the .

And yes its true, sense has finally come to the banking world as far as brand positioning is concerned. Early this year I highlighted my frustrations.

This is the diary of a Gidi Girl or one in the making. I may be a Nigerian girl in America now, but my hopes and dreams take me to Nigeria; Lagos to be specific. Fasten your seatbelts Ladies and Gentlemen, it may be a bumpy ride! Wednesday, July 27, 2011. She is the best person for me.