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DC celebrates its 1st African Festival

DC African FestivalOn Saturday, the Office of African Affairs hosted the very first African Cultural Festival in Washington DC at the Takoma Community Center. The event was entitled "Celebrating DC Communities through Arts and Culture". The event featured live entertainment, arts activities, food and vendors.

Nigeria’s Only Queen

Nigerian QueenQueen Haja Ahmed is the only traditional woman ruler in Northern Nigeria.

2010 Caribbean Carnival paraded through DC

2010 Washington DC CarnivalEvery year the DC Caribbean Carnival Inc. organizes a carnival in the Washington DC area that celebrate the cultures and traditions of various Caribbean Islands as well as African countries.

South African Mothers Name Babies In Honor Of World Cup

Johannesburg, South Africa (AHN) - If one questioned the importance of hosting the World Cup to South Africans, they need to just look at a trend gripping mothers in the host country.

Nigeria’s President Dies After Battling a Heart Ailment

President Yar’AduaPresident Yar’Adua at age 58 died after an ongoing struggle with an acute heart condition. A state funeral will be held in his native Katsina, followed by seven days of national morning.

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