First as tragedy, then as farce
South Africa prematurely celebrating qualification to the 2012 African Cup of Nations championship is another case of history repeating itself when it comes to the administration of football in the country.
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Black Power Mixtape
A critic of the documentary film, "The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975," concludes that as an insight into black power, the documentary is utterly incoherent and useless.
Independence Day in Uganda
Ugandans may not have much to celebrate under President Yoweri Museveni's now 25 year rule, but the music must go on.
Nicholas Kristof can’t find grown-up Africans to pose with him
Also how Call of Duty gets the white South African mercenary accents in its game right. Weekend Special is here.
Beyoncé does it again
Beyonce has been accused of appropriating others' work without attribution. The latest is a Belgium choreographer and her dance company.
Who is Leymah Gbowee
Gbowee, an activist, is one of three Liberian women to jointly be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011. Most Western media, though, didn't do right by her.
The Nobel Peace Prize’s Kanye Moment
To get a taste of how unpopular Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and the political class in general in Liberia are, just turn to the country's artists, especially its musicians.
A Long List of New Films
I'm still waiting for that entrepreneur who'll start a Netflix for African films. I'll be a customer.