http://news.prlog.org/tag/african/african - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12124147-atlanta-georgia-mural-artists-work-is-like-gumbo.htmlVisual artist Corey Barksdale pushes the boundaries of contemporary art by mixing styles and blending techniques to create fresh, original art. http://www.prlog.org/12091379-central-city-tower-launches-kickstarter-campaign-for-new-african-fantasy-cartoon.htmlCentral City Tower began a Kickstarter campaign to fund an 11-mintue pilot episode for the African fantasy adventure series, Spider Stories. With deep mythology the will to offer a thrilling, immersive experience, with a unique culture perspective. http://www.prlog.org/12087189-rnp-launches-usluvconxcom-black-dating-site-premised-onf-traditional-african-cultural-values.htmlRiver Naija Productions launched first online dating network for Black singles premised of core African values and beliefs. http://www.prlog.org/12086920-hrm-oba-adefunmi-ii-nominated-for-2013-save-the-arts-award.htmlOba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II and the Oyotunji African Village community to be recognized for the preservation and continuation of Yoruba, American African visual artistry by the Save the Arts Foundation in High Point North Carolina, March 9, 2013 http://www.prlog.org/12082698-mvmedia-releases-the-highly-anticipated-steamfunk-anthology.htmlMVmedia, LLC releases the Steamfunk! Anthology, a collection of steampunk stories that incorporates the history and experiences of people of African descent. http://www.prlog.org/12076245-mayven-pr-partners-with-social-media-week-nyc-and-ibom-llc-to-host-african-entrepreneurs-panel.htmlMayven PR is hosting a panel on 'Social Media for the African Entrepreneur' as part of the line up of events for the upcoming Social Media Week NYC. Entrepreneurs get to network, engage and be informed at this great panel session for free. http://www.prlog.org/12058431-100-greatest-african-kings-and-queens.htmlReal African Publishers (RAP), www.realafricanpublishers.com, publishers of TASTES FROM NELSON MANDELA’S KITCHEN have announced the launch date of its Real African Writers Children’s Series (RAW). http://www.prlog.org/11992475-muntu-dance-takes-the-chicago-southland-on-another-journey-with-return-visit-to-the-center-for-per.htmlMuntu Dance Theatre of Chicago will return to the Chicago Southland with another dynamic and energetic concert at Governors State University Center for Performing Arts. "Regeneration" will be on Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Visit muntu.com for info. http://www.prlog.org/11927043-the-sins-of-kings-by-yusuf-romaano-available-now.htmlRaider Publishing International is proud to announce the release of The Sins of Kings by Yusuf Romaano. http://www.prlog.org/11891895-ghana-nka-foundation-announces-call-for-entries-to-its-10x10-shelter-challenge-for-2012-2013.htmlThis is a site-based design challenge at the Abetenim Arts Village in the Ashanti Region of Ghana and is open to all designers, architects, artists and school teams from around the world http://www.prlog.org/11891836-ghana-nka-foundation-announces-call-for-entries-from-designers-architects-artist-and-schools.htmlNka Foundation is pleased to announce that following the successful pilot design-build program in Vernacular African Architecture at Sang Arts Village in Ghana, the second edition, TH!NK: Art+Architecture Camp will starts in September 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11867016-antique-clocks-vintage-toys-asian-objects-and-more-at-gordon-converse-auction-slated-for-may-24.htmlOver 400 lots of antique clocks, Asian objects, fine art, toys and toy trains, period furniture, Native American and African objects, decorative accessories and porcelain will be sold at auction Thursday, May 24, by Gordon S. Converse & Company. http://www.prlog.org/11866851-africas-breakthrough-artsit-wizkid-to-embark-on-historic-uk-tour.htmlNigerian sensation turn International superstar WizKid and latest addition to Akon's Konvict Muzik label is set to storm the UK this summer with his first ever UK Tour http://www.prlog.org/11866742-black-businesses-scream-out-for-attention-the-ace-conference-12-may-2012.htmlBlack Economics - a leading advocate of Economic Empowerment for the African Diaspora, celebrates 7 years online with its inaugural Conference. The ACE Conference will be held in London - 12th May 2012. ACE - Accelerate Commercial and Economic growth http://www.prlog.org/11865154-angelique-kidjo-honorary-chair-of-ifetayo-cultural-arts-academys-23rd-anniversary.htmlIfetayo Cultural Arts Academy will celebrate their 23rd anniversary of cultural arts and education for the youth and families in Brooklyn. Angelique Kidjo, "Africa's Premier Diva" (TIME Magazine), will server as this year's honorary chair. http://www.prlog.org/11856639-why-bostons-black-community-needs-encounter-theatre-as-means-of-social-change.htmlIncludes excerpt from the book “Encounter Theatre” By Dr. David D. Coleman II Over a decade ago Professor David D. Coleman then the chair of Roxbury Community College’s Humanities Department created a program of Theatre Arts unlike any before http://www.prlog.org/11851599-stripes-of-tradition-introducing-urbanknits-listra-clutch.htmlUrbanknit launches a new collection of handmade clutches known as the Listra Clutch made in a unique fabric from Southern Nigeria called Aso-oke. http://www.prlog.org/11849058-the-last-lifeline-by-jane-nannono-available-now.htmlRaider Publishing International announces the release of The Last Lifeline by Jane Nannono http://www.prlog.org/11795695-top-black-officials-dignitaries-special-guest-to-appear-in-atlanta-for-black-history-month-parade.htmlThe Black History Month Parade is planned to celebrate the culture, history & accomplishments of Black-Americans in the United States across the globe. The Black History Month Parade is scheduled in Atlanta’s historic MLK/ Sweet Auburn District. http://www.prlog.org/11794979-legendary-dancers-technique-comes-alive-at-umsl.htmlBased on Katherine Dunham’s intense research of primitive rhythms of various cultures, the Dunham Technique course explores the foundation of movement and its form and function http://www.prlog.org/11780158-the-african-or-black-question-taobq-event-attendees-affirm-we-are-african.htmlFrom being called Africans, Negroes, Moors, Blackamoores, Coloureds, Blacks, attendees at the first TAOBQ (The African Or Black Question) event affirm “We are African” http://www.prlog.org/11765299-eli-weiss-picks-the-best-pieces-of-african-jewelry-and-purses-at-the-african-market-of-wildize.htmlEli Weiss handpicks and offers the best pieces of African jewelry and purses at the African Market of Wildize Foundation. The market has beautiful items from the African land and are a great addition to your home. http://www.prlog.org/11758116-missed-opportunity-of-un-initiative-prompts-campaign-on-african-identity.htmlTAOBQ campaign highlights issues around African identity and postulates that people of African heritage in Britain should be called African, instead of black http://www.prlog.org/11755321-the-1st-africaribbean-comedy-blowout-philadelphia-fridec30-at-the-starlight-ballroom.htmlA mutli-cultural stand-up comedy event hosted by international film star Paul Campbell and a first time Philadelphia performance of reggae/rock fusion songstress Tessanne Chin. http://www.prlog.org/11754412-frankie-trixx-agyemang-representing-africa-at-the-1st-africaribbean-comedy-blowout-philadelphia.htmlThe hilarious Trixx of Canadian fame will take center stage Fri. Dec.30 in Philadelphia at the Starlight ballroom at 9pm. This is his first performance in Philly and he's preparing to cause jaw pain. http://www.prlog.org/11753520-international-film-star-paul-campbell-at-the-1st-africaribbean-comedy-blowout-philadelphia-1230.htmlStar of Shottas, Third World Cop, Dancehall Queen etc., hosting multi-cultural comedy event in Philadelphia Fri.Dec. 30 at theStarlight Ballroom. http://www.prlog.org/11753307-agwhite-representing-usa-at-the-first-africaribbean-comedy-blowout-philadelphia-fri-dec30.htmlA.G.White will take center stage representing the U.S.A. in a multi- cultural stand-up comedy event this New Years eve weekend in Philadelphia. http://www.prlog.org/11753212-comedian-ruperto-vanderpool-representing-dominican-republic-at-the-1st-africaribbean-comedy-blowout.htmlIn this night of laughs and fine entertainment, Ruperto Vanderpool will take the comedic stage Fri. Dec. 30 representing the Dominican Republic at this multi-cultural stand-up comedy event at the Starlight Ballroom, Philadelphia. http://www.prlog.org/11752419-reggae-rock-artist-tessanne-chin-of-jamaica-live-in-philadelphia-fri-dec30.htmlJamaica's Tessanne Chin will make her first Philadelphia appearance at The First AfriCaribbean Comedy Blowout at the Starlight Ballroom. A night of unity featuring comedians from the Caribbean, Africa and U.S.A. http://www.prlog.org/11738997-52nd-annual-la-county-holiday-celebration.htmlBring the whole family to L.A.'s biggest Emmy-nominated holiday show, the 52nd Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. http://www.prlog.org/11738457-risk-managementwith-drumbeat.htmlAward-winning Risk Manager creates cutting-edge “risk edutainment” programme with an African folklore twist! http://www.prlog.org/11731851-my-asho-xmas-pop-up-boutique-great-winter-and-holiday-gift-ideas-from-africa-to-you.htmlThe second My Asho Pop-Up Shopping experience for Christmas shopping with an African twist. http://www.prlog.org/11711903-consulting-and-research-organization-launches-global-expeditions-to-tanzania-zanzibar.htmlIt’s often an unsought experience for Americans to vacation in Tanzania, Africa. But Dr. Kelly Lewis, President and Founder of GlobeCore, has opened the expeditions to students and working adults. http://www.prlog.org/11705724-san-diego-takes-plunge-with-novelist-lonz-cook-on-national-book-tour.htmlCook grabbed San Diego readers on October 17th with his national debut novel When Love Evolves at the Mira Mesa Barnes and Nobles Booksellers. A host of interested readers embraced his novel, peeked at his work, and commented on the quality writing. http://www.prlog.org/11687704-draw-no-blood-by-efemena-agadama-now-available.htmlRaider Publishing International announces the release of Draw No Blood by Efemena Agadama. http://www.prlog.org/11650946-night-of-rhythm-blues-with-bernard-woma.htmlBernard Woma, dubbed the "Master of the Ghanaian Xylophone," will be performing at a benefit gala in upstate New York on November 5. Wear something blue and drum along with the rhythm orchestra. http://www.prlog.org/11643358-tale-of-abundant-prayer-and-love-raising-sentry-published-by-outskirts-press.htmlOutskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated family, relationships and abuse book from Oakland, CA, author August Flowers. http://www.prlog.org/11641500-african-fields-of-green-by-andrew-ndambuki-now-available.htmlRaider Publishing International announces the release of African Fields of Green by Andrew Ndambuki http://www.prlog.org/11635317-american-legacy-magazines-know-your-history-mobile-truck-exhibit.htmlAmerican Legacy Magazine’s “Know Your History” Mobile Truck Exhibit to be on Display at the “Partners in the Dream” Public Expo in Washington, D.C. August 25th – 28th http://www.prlog.org/11624331-mvmedia-announced-the-release-of-griots-sword-and-soul-anthology.htmlMVmedia releases Griots: A Sword and Soul Anthology, the first speculative anthology dedicated to Sword and Soul. http://www.prlog.org/11615797-one-of-amazoncoms-best-selling-african-american-authors-has-returned.htmlAlan Cramer, one of Amazon.com's best selling African American ebook Authors has returned after a five year hiatus. His new book, "Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right," went on sale Friday. http://www.prlog.org/11606143-my-asho-pop-up-boutique-african-fashion-and-flair-emerges-in-west-london.htmlMy Asho, the UK based online fashion store, which stocks items from leading African designer brands is proud to announce its first pop-up shopping event on the 13th and 14th of August in Notting Hill, London. http://www.prlog.org/11599342-new-market-study-published-equatorial-guinea-oil-gas-report-q3-2011.htmlRecently published research from Business Monitor International, "Equatorial Guinea Oil & Gas Report Q3 2011", is now available at Fast Market Research http://www.prlog.org/11592282-splash-of-colour-introducing-urbanknits-batik-splash-shawl.htmlIntroducing Urbanknit’s batik “Splash” shawl, a take on the simple colour block shawl. These come in bold and vibrant abstract African motifs and patterns. http://www.prlog.org/11576649-africas-new-food-brand-naija-cooking-sasuce-set-to-take-the-uk-market-by-storm.htmlOdeiga House invades the UK African and Caribbean food market with new marinades and sauces http://www.prlog.org/11561273-step-it-up-africa-mon-utopie-idalethe-pr-company-support-underprivileged-children.htmlOn June 30, 6-11PM, Step it Up Africa partners with Mon Utopie Idéale | The PR Company to host a summer benefit for 2 children in Volta region Ghana. Benefit will feature world-class performances, giveaways from select sponsors, & an after party. http://www.prlog.org/11560915-african-design-and-style-ideas-introduction-and-session-one.htmlNontando is a retail business in Sarasota, Florida. Since 2003 we have been specializing in African Gifts, Art & Decor. www.nontando was launched in 2009. Share our experiences and enjoy our blog on the wonders of African Design and Style. http://www.prlog.org/11560077-nontando-to-offer-african-travel-tour-packages.htmlLeading retailer specializing in African Art, Gifts and Home Decor since 2003, to offer a wide array of luxury travel packages to 6 African countries. http://www.prlog.org/11558107-recently-released-market-study-south-africa-defence-security-report-q3-2011.htmlNew Defense research report from Business Monitor International is now available from Fast Market Research http://www.prlog.org/11553968-poems-of-yearning-separation-and-love-the-lament-published-by-outskirts-press.htmlPoet and veteran author Ercell H. Hoffman’s new collection of poems captures the full range of emotion that swirls through human relationships as well as conveys the yearning for a sensuous and profound love which each of us, man or woman, shares.