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30 South African Female Game Changers

AfriPOP! commemorates South African Women's Day (August 9th) by highlighting 30 women who have changed the game in their respective sectors -- from a new generation to the old, in politics, culture, music and business.

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  • August 9th, 2010
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AfriPOP! Briefs: CNN Declares Nneka “The Next Big Thing”

There is so much to talk about on all things Africa, from serious (torture in Sudan) to the not-so-serious (how to cure the World Cup hangover). Here's what we're keeping out eyes on: Nneka is becoming a world sensation. CNN recently sat down with the Nigerian-German singer for an in-depth looks ate her music-making process and commitment to Africa. They also declared her "the next best thing."

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Anisa Mpungwe gives you Loin Cloth and Ashes

In February Loin Cloth and Ashes joined the list of fashion labels to receive a coveted spot in the Arise African Collective Fashion Show at New York fashion week. Meet the face behind the label, Tanzania's own Anisa Mpungwe. We caught up with the style maven, to get a little more insight on the designer.

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  • May 21st, 2010
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Get to Know: Kenyan-American Clothing Label, SUNO

American designer Max Osteweis started SUNO following the post-election violence in Kenya in 2007 in an effort to bring a positive light to the country. Now two years later he's teamed up with designer Erin Beatty, The two recently debuted their Fall 2010 collection at New York Fashion Week, and we gotta admit, we'd love to be rocking these garms' come autumn.

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Get to Know: Iyadede

"Sometimes I wish I was more defined in a way because it makes things more simple," says Brooklyn-based Rwandese singer Iyadede talking about her electro-pop sound. Influenced in part by Zap Mama (whom she used to sing backup for), part-Cindy Lauper, part-Santigold, the 26-year-old bares her heart over electronic beats tempered with African melodies. "Dede" spoke with AfriPOP! about her journey from genocide survivor to a boundary-busting indie artist.

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  • February 18th, 2010
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Get to know: Impande Core’s eclectic African soul

Johannesburg is producing so many exciting bands lately it's hard to keep up. Meet Impande Core, a five-piece band blending eclectic soul with mbaqanga and hip hop. Wait till AfriPOP! gets our hands on these boys. Stay tuned... Check out the vid for one of the freshest bands coming out of Jozi

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  • November 13th, 2009
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AfriPOP! Briefs: Iman Launches Iman Home Interiors Line

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Here’s what we’re keeping our African eyes on this week: Supermodel Iman is launching her own home design line later this month, Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour has launched his own TV station, Mode Men Magazine reveals the 50 Best Dressed Nigerian Men…

AfriPOP! Briefs: Alice Walker to Honor Steve Biko

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Here’s what we’re keeping our African eyes on this week: African-American author Alice Walker will be in South Africa to honor late apartheid activist Steve Biko, South African rugby player, Bees Roux, has been charged with the murder of a Black policeman, we watched a sneak peek of a documentary on Malian photographer Malick Sidibe. Finally, an African space program? 53 African countries are in agreement.

AfriPOP! Briefs: K’naan Headlines U.S. Tour

K'naan announces U.S. tour

Here’s what AfriPOP! is keeping it’s eyes on this week: K’Naan recently announced his 2010 U.S. tour, the Channel O music video nominations are out, and we’re vibing off a new afro-beat mixtape by D.C.’s own DJ Underdog.

Wozela: A Post-World Cup Revival of the Vuvuzela

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If you’re like us you’re probably just about getting over your post-World Cup blues. Your now useless vuvuzela laying in the corner serving as a constant reminder of the good times, and tears shed during the epic WC2010.
There may not be a fix for your blues until 2014, however some brilliant minds from South Africa have come up with a way to keep your Vuvuzela relevant beyond deafening your neighbor during a soccer match.

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