T.I.A. (Stoop Sale Edition)
Spotted in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. * T.I.A. stands for This is Africa, our new meme.
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Tintin in Congo
Earlier this year, the Congolese government declared European development commissioner Karel De Gucht persona non grata
New blood coming on strong
Meta and the Corningstones: a humble and talented African-born reggae singer whose message is clear and sincere.
Independência de Angola
[vimeo=http://vimeo.com/16832669 w=500&h=281] In January 2010, the people behind Angola–Nos Trilhos da Independência have started collecting and
Walmart in Africa
Illustration: Brent Godfrey “Newsweek” journalist Jeremy Kahn stops pretending he’s a journalist and just channels the
Bangs: A Fine Mess
Bangs, the Australian rapper of Sudanese descent, who has made mediocrity into an art form, makes
T.I.A. (The Poster Edition)
Poster for student-run event at The New School in Manhattan.
Music Break
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeIeE_sfFrw&w=500&h=307&rel=0] 2010 was supposed to be the year the European Union would come up with a
Music Break
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5s-FUbcE9o&w=500&h=307&rel=0] This is not really a music video I know, but it’s worth your time. Trust
Anybody can be a maid
All maids in South Africa are called Sheila. It’s the job description: to have a name that is directed at you but has nothing to do with you.
The Loser Remains President
In Cote d'Ivoire, expect a coalition government where the loser remains president and the winner as prime minister.
Bwana Saves Africa
Today’s New York Times Magazine carries a fawning profile of John Prendergast, the force behind the