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Opinion – Who is Killing Our Start Up Ideas?

Akin Olaoye — Thu, 10 May 2012 07:13:46 +0000

By Akin Olaoye I have woken up in the morning several times with a breakthrough or while taking a shower struck a thought I believed would be the next big thing. Have you? Most times we often seek the ears of close friends, spouses, relatives or co-workers to solicit input or approval. In Africa most [...]

Member’s remarkable story: UN bomb blast survivor inspires movement to change Nigeria [Team Member]

CP-Africa.com — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:25:33 +0000

Team Member was born hours after the news stations reported a bomb blast in the United Nation’s headquarters in the capital territory of Nigeria, Abuja. On August 26 2011, Member Hembadoon Feese a 23-year-old post-graduate student was confirmed as being in the UN building at the time of the bomb. Her car was in the [...]

Tiwa Savage becomes first African artiste to become the Face of Pepsi

Segun Adekoye — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:02:20 +0000

Nigerian R&B sensation, Tiwa Savage recently landed a multi-million naira endorsement deal with world renowned soft drinks giant-PEPSI. The Love me, Love me crooner becomes the first ever artiste in the whole of Africa to be signed by Pepsi. She is also said to be working on the commercial which would be launched very soon. [...]

Big Brother Africa Star Game 2012 launches with a bang; meet the contestants

CP-Africa.com — Mon, 07 May 2012 02:22:43 +0000

The 2012 Big Brother Africa Star Game kicked off with a bang with a star performance by American rapper J Cole. This year, Big Brother contestants were divided into two groups, namely the VIPs and the wannabes. The VIPs have been put into the snazzy Upville house while the wannabes are in the not- so- [...]

South African Government launches Initiative to improve healthcare delivery

Segun Adekoye — Sat, 05 May 2012 11:07:20 +0000

Quality health has been put in perspective in South Africa, as the government is working closely with other African countries, to prioritize excellent healthcare delivery to their citizens. This statement was made by Doctor Gwen Malegwale Ramokgopa. The deputy health Minister stated that the government will today (Friday) launch an initiative whose aim is to [...]

Commentary: A Nigerian in the Diaspora writes about his journey to the U.S. and how he is giving back to his home country

CP-Africa.com — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:23:08 +0000

By Akin Olaoye Is that a form I-20 attached to your passport and what school are you going to?…… She replied “Alabama State University”. A question I asked a young lady (Tolu) standing ahead of me while waiting to board the delta flight from Lagos to Atlanta August 14th 2011. I got this same form [...]

Big Brother Africa Star Game 2012: 7 Celebrity Housemates Unveiled

Segun Adekoye — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:01:11 +0000

By Segun Adekoye With less than 3 days to go before the start of Big Brother StarGame on Africa Magic Entertainment and DStv channel 198, the game has well and truly begun. Today (Thursday May 3), just 24 hours after three images of the newly designed house were revealed, came Biggie’s latest surprise…the news that [...]

Opinion: “There is nothing new about the fuel subsidy report” – Iyinoluwa Aboyeji

CP-Africa.com — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:24:10 +0000

By Iyinoluwa Aboyeji I can’t be held accountable, D’Evils beating me down, boo Got me running with guys, making G’s, telling lies that sound true - Jay-Z “D’evils” This week’s column will be pretty short because I have said whatever I have to say about this week’s hot topic in its entirety before and not [...]

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan enjoys an 81% approval rating says Gallup; most African Presidents enjoy favourable ratings as well

CP-Africa.com — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:24:16 +0000

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan enjoys an 81% approval rating says U.S. polling organization, Gallup. In addition, according to the organization, 64% of Nigerians approve of the country’s leadership. President Goodluck Jonathan’s ratings was similar to the positive ratings of other African leaders though his was higher than average. Other featured African Presidents include the President [...]

Does the “Copy to/Clone…” Strategy work in Africa?

CP-Africa.com — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:43:19 +0000

By Mbwana Alliy, Afrinnovator Every so often I hear venture capitalists and entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley ask a recurring question regarding Tech Startups in Africa- why not just use the “copy to” strategy? Clone an e-bay, clone a Groupon… After all there are 1,000s of Groupon clones in China! And the Samwer brothers in Germanyare notorious for doing [...]

Wanted: A Nigeria that looks like Norway – Iyinoluwa Aboyeji

Red Media Group — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:46:08 +0000

I’m lost in the world I’m down my whole life I’m building a city And I’m down for the night - Kanye West ( Lost in The World) If you are a regular reader of this column, you may recall that last month, we started a special series within this column. This series aims to [...]

Opinion: D’banj versus Don Jazzy – Who is the real “boss?”

CP-Africa.com — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:09:39 +0000

For the past month and a half, the Nigerian media has been abuzz with news of D’banj and Don Jazzy’s supposed split. Is it a rumour? Is it not a rumour? Are the leaked e-mails true or false? Did D’banj really buy a car for Don Jazzy? From the professional to the personal, the lives [...]

D’banj speaks about Don Jazzy, Mo’Hits and how he plans to build DefJamAfrica [THE NETNG INTERVIEW]

CP-Africa.com — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:37:53 +0000

Nigerian musician, D’banj recently granted an exclusive interview to Nigerian Entertainment Today where he spoke on his relationship with Don Jazzy and how he is building Def Jam Africa following his recent signing to GOOD Music by Kanye West. The interview which delves into many areas from the personal to the professional reveals many aspects [...]

Fuel subsidy: Save Nigeria Group/Pastor Tunde Bakare to plan another “Occupy Nigeria” mass protest if government fails to act swiftly in prosecuting the culprits

CP-Africa.com — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 08:34:12 +0000

The Convener of Save Nigeria Group, Pastor Tunde Bakare has revealed that the group is getting set to mobilise Nigerians for another round of “Occupy Nigeria” protests following the shocking report on how the N1.7trn fuel subsidy was embezzled by marketers and government agencies. According to SNG, “another “Occupy Nigeria”, was imminent if government failed [...]

Just for fun: Funny photo featuring Chop my money and one naira [Photoblog]

CP-Africa.com — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:01:36 +0000

Hello friends, This funny photo has been making its way around the web. Hope it brightens up your day. Don’t forget to share!

Scrap EFCC and ICPC says Nigerian Presidential Panel; thoughts?

CP-Africa.com — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:21:06 +0000

A Nigerian Presidential Panel set up by the Presidency to rationalize Federal Government Parastatals, Committees and Agencies has advised that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) be scrapped as they perform the functions of the police force. Details of the report was submitted this [...]