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CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT

Performing Arts Center For African Cultures (PACAC) Opens in Maryland Pg. 7

Ghanaian Wins Governor's Community Leadership Award Pg. 10

Afua Sam Wins High Fashion Designer Award 2014 Pg. 18

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The King’s Highway Pg. 20

SPORTS FIFA World Cup 2014 Award Winners Pg. 39

UPDATE

Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden Visits Sierra Leone Pg. 5

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Straight Talk Africa Studio Guests, Eric Chinje, the new CEO of the African Media Initiative (AMI) and George Bright Abu, Editor of Afrikan Post Newspaper pose with host Shaka Ssali and VOA Social Media Reporter Mariama Diallo in Studio 52. — at Voice of America.

Eric Chinje served as Senior Advisor at KRL, and was the Director for Strategic Communications at the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, a position he took up at the start of 2012. Prior to that he led the Global Media Program at the World Bank Institute (WBI) and, in that capacity, launched the IMAGE (Independent Media for Accountability, Governance and Empowerment) capacity building program to create a corps of development journalists in the Bank’s client countries. Mr. Chinje also served as the World Bank’s External Relations Manager for Africa and at the African Development Bank (ADB) in Tunis, where he was head of the institution’s External Affairs and Communications Unit. He was on the Board of the African Media Initiative (AMI) and is a Co-Founder of the African Media Leaders Forum (AMLF). Mr. Chinje is also the Vice President of the African Advisory Board of the National Museum of African Art of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC.

African Media Initiative is Africa's largest association of media owners and executives, representing 600+ of the continent's most important media corporations.

The African Media Initiative (AMI) is a pan-African organisation that seeks to strengthen the continent’s private and independent media sector from an owner and operator perspective to promote democratic governance, social development and economic growth. It does so through a set of strategic activities aimed at transforming the media and communications landscape on the continent. AMI’s overall goal is to promote the development of pluralistic media as a necessary and critical ingredient of democratic governance, as well as economic and human development in Africa.

One of the flagship events of AMI is the African Media Leaders Forum (AMLF). AMLF is an annual gathering that brings Africa’s top media leaders together with political leaders, development partners, Fluent in English and French, Mr. Chinje studied in technology experts and civil society. the universities of Yaounde (Cameroon), Syracuse AMI is headquartered in Nairobi,Kenya.

(New York) and Harvard (Cambridge, Massachusetts). He was Editor in Chief of Cameroon Television and a contributing correspondent for CNN World Report, and a stringer for the Source: http://africanmediainitiative.org BBC World Service, Voice of America, and Deutschewelle Radio. Mr. Chinje is an Officer of the Cameroon Order of Merit and an Officer of the Dutch Order of Orange Nassau.

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White House On U.S.Africa Leaders Summit

In a bid to "strengthen trade and investment ties" with the continent, the White House has announced that President Barack Obama will host a summit of African leaders in August, which will be open to "all African heads of state or governments except those that are not in good standing with the United States".

The White House is pleased to announce that the United States will host the first U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC on August 5 and 6, 2014.

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Senegal Prime Minister Toure Sacked After Poor Election

President Obama looks forward to welcoming leaders from across the African continent to the Nation's Capital to further strengthen ties with one of the world's most dynamic and fastest-growing regions. The Summit will build on the progress made since the President's trip to Africa last summer, advance the Administration's focus on trade and investment in Africa, and highlight America's commitment to Africa's security, its democratic development, and its people.

Additional information from the National Security Council press office:

President Obama will extend an invitation to all African heads of state or governments except those that are not in good standing with the United States or are suspended from the African Union. President Obama will also extend an invitation to the African Union Chairperson, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.

More specifically, President Obama is issuing invitations for the U.S.Africa Leaders Summit to heads of state from Angola, Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville), Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa), Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, and Zambia.

Senegalese Prime Minister Aminata Toure has been sacked after her ruling party's poor results in local elections .

Local officials said President Macky Sall had asked Ms Toure to stand down, after less than a year in office.

Ms Toure's Alliance for the Republic (APR) was defeated in key cities, according to preliminary results.

Discontent over economic policies contributed to the party's poor results, correspondents say.

"She was sacked. She is no longer the prime minister," a source close to the presidency told Reuters news agency.

The Senegalese Press Agency reported that Ms Toure had

left the government.

Her departure opens the way for President Sall to try to speed up his reform process, aimed at creating more jobs.

In March 2012, election Mr Sall defeated Abdoulaye Wade - who had been president for 12 years - promising to tackle poverty and corruption.

Senegal is seen as a beacon of democracy in West Africa and remains the region's only country never to have had a military coup.

Source:allafrica.com

Germany Earn $35m for winning World Cup

Germany defeated Argentina in extra time of the final of the World Cup, not only did they get to hoist an 18-carat trophy, but they also hauled off a cool $35 million.

It’s fitting that the largest prize in World Cup history was distributed in the most expensive World Cup in history. Spain, winner of the 2010 World Cup, received $30 million.

That money is the only thing Germany get to keep (except for bragging rights) since the expensive trophy stays with FIFA and teams are given a cheaper replica.

Argentina received $25 million as the runner-up, which is up from $24 million in 2010. The Netherlands earned $20 million for finishing third and Brazil earned $18 million for fourth place.

German National Team

Here’s a look at the prize money distribution for the 2014 FIFA World Cup: Group Stage (16 eliminated teams): $8 million each Round of 16 (eight losers): $9 million each Quarterfinals (four losers): $14 million each Fourth place: $18 million Third place:: $20 million Runner-up: $24 million Winner: $35 million

FIFA Bans Nigeria from International Football FIFA has suspended Nigeria from international football citing government interference in the running of its national federation.

The emergency committee of the world governing body said the blanket ban would come into to place with "immediate effect" which means no Nigerian team, including club sides, can play in regional, continental or international competitions.

In the wake of Nigeria's exit to France at the last 16 of the World Cup, the high court of the West African country ruled that its federation would cease to run the national team, handing over the role to a government civil servant.

This is in breach of a FIFA rules that obliges member associations to manage their own affairs "independently and with no influence from third parties," it said in a statement.

Stephen Keshi, the coach of the African champions, resigned the day after the 2-0 defeat, after leading the Super Eagles out of the group stages of the World Cup for the first time since 1998.

Read: FIFA queries Nigeria over 'lesbian' ban FIFA warned the Nigerian authorities it would take action, but at the weekend an extraordinary general meeting of the federation took place in Abuja without former NFF (Nigerian Football Federation) chief Aminu Maigari and his congress having been restored to their positions.

Patrick Vieira: How to win a World Cup Argentina heading to World Cup final Maigari was also arrested on his return from South America, but was later released.

"The suspension will be lifted once the court actions have been withdrawn and the properly elected NFF Executive Committee, the NFF general assembly and the NFF administration are able to work without any interference in their affairs," FIFA added.

Read: Third African title for Super Eagles The first team to suffer from the ban will be the Nigerian team which is due to take part in FIFA under20 Women's World Cup next month.

Nigeria's men's national team is also scheduled to begins its defense of the African Cup of Nations title when qualifying matches start in September.

In addition to the exclusion from competitions, the NFF will also fall outside of any training or development programs run by FIFA. It is not the first time it has fallen foul of the strict FIFA rules on government interference.

Nigeria was temporarily banned from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after interventions by the country's president Goodluck Jonathan.

Fellow African World Cup qualifier Cameroon was also hit by a temporary suspension in July 2013 for falling foul of the same rule.

Source: http://www.cnn.com/

Nutrition Corner

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Fish: 145 ͦ F

Written by Valerie Agyeman, Dietetics Student, Radford University Reviewed by: Crista Studer, Registered Dietitian

Keeping your Food Safe this Summer

What excites you the most about Summer? Is it the chance you finally get to relax at the pool after a long and stressful day? Is it the excitement of changing your wardrobe to fit the new trends of the season? Or is it simply because after all those months of diet and exercise, you finally get to show off your summer body? Well, for some of us the answer could be all of the above, but for the majority of us we only look forward to one thing; food, and to be more specific, picnics!

What is not to love about picnics? This is probably the only time in the entire year where you will get to spend time with family and friends, enjoy great music and nice weather, and at the same time, overload your mouth with amazing food.

As much as we love to attend these fun picnics, it is extremely important to take extra precaution and practice safe food handling when preparing perishable foods such as meats, poultry, seafood, and egg products. The warmer weather conditions may be perfect for outdoor picnics and cookouts, but they also provide a perfect environment for bacteria and other pathogens in food to multiply rapidly and cause food borne illness.

According to the Federal government, there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually—“the equivalent of sickening 1 in 6 Americans each year; and each year these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths” (Food and Drug Administration). Common symptoms of food borne illness include: diarrhea, vomiting, chills, fever, abdominal pains, and nausea. Symptoms can range from mild to a very serious form which may last from hours to days. Knowing these symptoms will help you to be better alert.

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Services has some guidelines on outdoor grilling that will help to reduce the risk of food borne illness at the next picnic you attend or host: • Marinating: Meats, poultry, and fish that are marinated in a sauce need to be kept in the refrigerator till it is time to cook. If planning to use the leftover sauce from the marinating process that has been exposed to meat, be sure to heat it to boil before use, to kill harmful bacteria.

• Cook Meats Thoroughly: Be sure to cook meats to a safe minimum internal temperature to kill any bacteria. Meat and poultry cooked on a grill can brown on the outside immediately making it seem like it is fully cooked. The best way to check to see if it has been cooked thoroughly, is to use an instant- read thermometer. Here are the minimum internal temperatures for meats, poultry, and fish: Beef, veal, and lamb steaks, roasts, and chops: 145 ͦ F Ground beef: 160 ͦF Pork: 160 ͦ F

• Keep Hot Food Hot: Keep all hot meats and hot food products above 140 ͦF or warmer, until you are ready to serve.

• Serving the Food: When you remove cooked meats from the grill, be sure to place them on a clean platter. Do not place cooked meat on the same platter as the raw meat. This may transfer bacteria which can cause food borne illness.

• Leftovers: Refrigerate any leftovers promptly in shallow containers. Discard any food left out for more than 2 hours.

• Wash Hands: Wash your hands before and after handling food. This will decrease the chance of spreading bacteria around to others.

After reading the guidelines from the USDA, I hope you understand the importance of following food safety practices.

Pathogens are so small that the eyes can’t see, so it is best to stay alert of all the foods we put into our mouths. If at any time you are in doubt, pull your handy dandy thermometer out. It is better to be safe, than sorry.

Have a question about Food safety? Is there a topic you would like to see covered in Nutrition Corner?

Send an email to: vagyemann@gmail.com.

For additional information on Food Safety, visit FightBac.org, and FSIS.USDA.org

Source: United States Department of Agriculture. Food Safety Inspection Services. (2010). Barbeque and Food Safety. Retrieved from http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/safe-foodhandling/barbecue-and-food-safety/ct_index

Performing Arts Center For African Cultures (PACAC) Opens in Maryland

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The Performing Arts Center For African Cultures (PACAC) an initiative by Kwame Ansah-Brew will educate young and old about the richness of traditional Art forms and the joy that can be experienced in a shared community.

The rich traditional cultures of Africa could be lost if a cultural curriculum is not preserved.

With a rising interest in the Continent of Africa, and a special emphasis on the lifestyles of her peoples, there comes a considerable amount of confusion and misunderstanding.

The Performing Arts Center for African Cultures is knowledgeable, experienced, and strategically positioned to be the starting place for your journey into the various cultures and traditions of Africa.

Performing Arts Center For African Cultures is here to assist as you embark on your adventure through African cultures.

Kwame Ansah-Brew (Program Director ) and his wife Josephine

MCs: Miss Tanya Callander and Rev Samuel Brobbey who is also a member of the board

PACAC exists to promote a better understanding of the various African cultures in a fun and interesting learning environment.

The center is located on 8645 Lauradale road in Laurel, Maryland. The center was opened on Friday, June 27th with special performances by the host Kwame Ansah-Brew and various cultural dancers from the Washington Metro area.

Sarah Amoyaw, Adwoa Ansah-Brew, Yaa Boateng and Leticia English Thelma Ofosu-Mensah and Erica WashingtonMembers of the dance group

Dr. Rory Turner, A Member Of The Board Of Directors

Nana Akyea Ababio II, Nsakyehene and Baamuhene of Aburi Traditional area

Okyeame Kaakyire Kwame Damptey

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Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden Visits Sierra Leone the significance of this visit.

On Monday, July 7, Dr. Biden met with President Ernest Bai Koroma at the State House to discuss women’s empowerment; Sierra Leone’s participation in the Equal Futures Partnership and its efforts to promote women’s political and economic empowerment; the country’s work to crack down on corruption; and a range of other issues facing Sierra Leone today. Upon arrival at the State House, Dr. Biden observed a female quarter guard ceremony and then walked with President Koroma to the Cotton Tree, a historic national landmark and enduring image of Freetown.

Later, Dr. Biden visited St. Joseph’s Secondary School where she delivered remarks on the empowerment of women and girls through education and highlighted important moments from her three-country tour of Africa.

Afterwards, Dr. Biden travelled to the U.S. Embassy to meet with staff and families. While at the Embassy, she met with human trafficking survivors to discuss how local organizations and government officials are working to prevent trafficking and provide assistance to survivors.

Dr. Jill Biden arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone, her final stop on a three-country visit to Africa.

In Sierra Leone, Dr. Biden highlighted how her trip to Africa has focused on the importance of girls’ education and women’s participation in government, the economy, and civil society in accelerating economic development, improving

health and educational outcomes, strengthening democratic governance, and fostering peace and security.

On Sunday July 6, Dr. Biden attended a reception hosted by Second Lady Khadija Sam Sumana as part of Sierra Leone’s recognition of

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Ghanaian Wins Governor's Community Leadership Award

2. Central Region Citizen Advisory Board Award in 2003.

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3.City of Worcester Mayor (Hon. Tim Murray) Award in 2006.

4. 3G Media Award for Excellence in TV and Radio in 2009.

US President Barack Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)

5. Commonwealth of MA DDS Service Award (Central programme has admitted 18 Ghanaians to go through academic courseand Western Regions) work, leadership training and networking. in 2011.

Furthermore, Ken was presented with a proclamation on March 3, 2012 by the Mayor of Worcester; Honorble Joseph Patty.

3G congratulates Mr. Ken Asafo-Adjei, a member of the Ghanaian media fraternity in the US on his major achievement and making Ghanaians in America proud.

June 18th, 2014 was a historical day for Africans in the state of Massachusetts. On this day, Governor Deval Patrick, issued a proclamation officially declaring June 18th - June 24th, Africa Week. A ceremony celebrating this milestone also occurred at the State house.

Among the dignitaries in attendance were; Mr Tarek Ben Youssef, Senior Political officer at African Union, Ambassdor Daouda Diabate, Ivory Coast, Ambassador to the US, Chairperson of the African Diplomats in Washington DC and members of the State congress.

Many Ghanaian traditional rulers were also in attendance.

During the celebration, some members of the African community were recognized. Their accomplishments in community organizing, entrepreneurship and public service has advanced the social, economic and political aspects of society.

The winners of the Awards were; Congressman Jim McGovern, Friend of Africans Award, Hon. Ken AsafoAdjei, from Ghana - Community Leader Award, Mr Kaska Yawo - Liberia, Public Service award and Mr Asanterabi Malima - Tanzania, Entrepreneur award Ken Asafo-Adjei is a Media Practitioner who works with WordFM,(www.wordonlineradio.com) and WCCA TV. He is the producer of Sing Along, a multi-award-winning African Gospel music show, on WCCA TV. He is a Ghanaian resident in Worcester, MA, a true community leader who really deserves this award. He has dedicated his life promoting the African/Ghanaian culture in the state of Massachusetts.

Due to Ken's immensely contribution to the Worcester community and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, he has won many awards such as: 1. Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate Recognition Award in 2003.

The nominees we received for the respective categories are as follows: Community Leader Nominees Asafo-Adjei, Ken, Winner Kokusima, Lucresia Lomami, Francis Maina, Harrison

Martinez, Hannah

Tushiminina, Mireille Entrepreneur Nominees

Kasongo, Jeanne Dr. Malima, Asanterabi, Winner Mendy, Marie Claude Oyedele, James

Public Service Leader Nominees Ignegongba, Voury

Nubian United Benevolent International Association (NUBIA) INC. Muvawala, Bukenya Charles Mongo, Julia Yawo, Kaska, Winner Woya, Augustus

Source: www.3gmediaonline.com

The fellowship programme will provide outstanding young leaders with the opportunity to hone their skills at a US university, and support their professional development after they return home.

Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Linda Thomas-Greenfield at LiveAtState Virtual news Conference on Wednesday, said the future of Africa is in the hands of the youth.

“If you look at the statistics, 65 per cent of the population is 35 and under. That is a huge, huge youth bulge, and it is that population that will be the future of Africa,” she said.

She said the Obama’s administration has made it a major priority to help African countries prepare for the future, “to mentor young people, to support them, to train them to lead in the future."

Madam Thomas-Greenfield said leadership is not necessarily about political leadership but leadership in the private, public, communities and in civil society.

She added: “All of these areas need to have young people prepared to take over and to lead in the future. It’s our future that they’re leading for.”

About 500 young people are from Africa out of 50,000 applications received for the slots.

In all, there were about 80,000 who attempted while 30,000 did not get their applications completed.

The Ghanaians joining their counterparts would receive mentorship in entrepreneurship, civil society and public service and participate in the US - Africa Leaders’ Summit scheduled for August 4 to August 6 where President Obama will host 51 heads of state and government from Africa for the first ever in Washington.

Madam Thomas-Greenfield said the first day of the conference, will witness a series of signature events focusing on partnership with Africa in the past.

“We will be looking at the issues related to health… wildlife… and how we have improved and worked on these issues across the continent.”

The second day, she said, would be the actual Chief Executive Officer Leaders forum which will bring together about 200 companies.

The last and actual day of the Summit will centre on three themes, “Investing in the Next Generation, Investing in the Future” while the second theme will focus on “Peace and Security” and the third to look at “Democracy and Governance."

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“Yaa Asantewaa” Thrills fans on Highlife Radio Top US based Ghanaian gospel musician and one of the pioneers of Ghanaian home videos, Esther Afua Yirenkyi is now making it big on Highlife radio. She is the host of the hit program “Anopa Bosuo (Morning Dew) Kabibi Kyir3 Onyankopong" (Meaning Tell God Something). The program airs on Highlife Radio from monday through friday from 8am - 10am Est. After disappearing from the radars of the Ghanaian movie industry Esther resurfaced as a gospel musician in the United States and launched her first album titled “Ayeyo nwom “ in September, 2013. In her bid to give back to society she organised a Charity Concert in April, this year for the New Life Orphanage in Nungua Accra Ghana. She posted on her facebook wall “My vision is to help the needy back home in Ghana so I will organize such programs every year to help. I will extend the gesture to the rest of the country. I just started in Accra so next year if God permits, I will go to Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. Thanks”

Esther Afua Yirenkyi (Yaa Asantewaa)

Esther donated items worth several thousands of dollars to the New Life Orphanage in Ghana with proceeds from the charity concert held in April this year.

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12 Great African Inventions That Changed The World

The first words by humans were spoken by Africans.

''Using statistical methods to estimate the time required to achieve the current spread and diversity in modern languages today, Johanna Nichols — a linguist at the University of California, Berkeley — argues that vocal language must have arisen in our species at least 100,000 years ago. Using phonemic diversity, a more recent analysis offers directly linguistic support for a similar date. Estimates of this kind are independently supported by genetic, archaeological, palaeontological and much other evidence suggesting that language probably emerged somewhere in sub-Saharan Africa during the Middle Stone Age, roughly contemporaneous with the speciation of Homo sapiens.''

2. Writing

In 1999, Archaeology Magazine reported that the earliest Egyptian hieroglyphs date back to 3400 BCE which "...challenge the commonly held belief that early logographs, pictographic symbols representing a specific place, object, or quantity, first evolved into more complex phonetic symbols in Mesopotamia."

Who were these original Egyptians?

The Greek historian Herodotus.. described the Colchians of the Black Sea shores as "Egyptians by race" and pointed out they had "black skins and kinky hair."

Apollodorus, the Greek philosopher, described Egypt as "the country of the black-footed ones" and the Latin historian Ammianus Marcellinus said "the men of Egypt are mostly brown or black with a skinny desiccated look."

In his book 'Egypt', British scholar Sir E.A. Wallis Budge says: "The prehistoric native of Egypt, both in the old and in the new Stone Ages, was African and there is every reason for saying that the earliest settlers came from the South." He further states: "There are many things in the manners and customs and religions of the historic Egyptians that suggests that the original home of their prehistoric ancestors was in a country in the neighborhood of Uganda and Punt [present day Somalia]."

''Greek historian Diodorus Siculus devoted an entire chapter of his world history, the Bibliotheke Historica, or Library of History (Book 3), to the Kushites ["Aithiopians"] of Meroe. Here he repeats the story of their great piety, their high favor with the gods, and adds the fascinating legend that they were.. the founders of Egyptian civilization, invented writing, and had given the Egyptians their religion and culture.''

(1st century B.C., Diodorus Siculus of Sicily, Greek historian and contemporary of Caesar Augustus, Universal History Book III. 2. 4-3. 3) http://wysinger.homestead.com/blackegypt101.html

To summarise:

"Ancient Egypt was a Negro civilisation. The history of Black Africa will remain suspended in the air and cannot be written correctly until African historians connect it with the history of Egypt. The African historian who evades the problem of Egypt is neither modest nor objective nor unruffled. He is ignorant, cowardly and neurotic.

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their civilisation is to be counted among the assets of the Black world."

- Cheikh Anta Diop, The African Origin of Civilisation.

3. Medicine

''The earliest known surgery was performed in Egypt around 2750 BC.... The Ebers papyrus (1550 BC) is full of incantations and foul applications meant to turn away disease-causing demons, and also includes 877 prescriptions. It may also contain the earliest documented awareness of tumors..

Homer (800 BC) remarked in the Odyssey: "In Egypt, the men are more skilled in medicine than any of human kind" and "the Egyptians were skilled in medicine more than any other art".

The Greek historian Herodotus visited Egypt around 440 BC and wrote extensively of his observations of their medicinal practices. Pliny the Elder also wrote favourably of them in historical review. Hippocrates (the "father of medicine"wink, Herophilos, Erasistratus and later Galen studied at the temple of Amenhotep, and acknowledged the contribution of ancient Egyptian medicine to Greek medicine.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egyptian_medicine

4. Architecture

The African empire of Egypt developed a vast array of diverse structures and great architectural monuments along the Nile, among the largest and most famous of which are the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx of Giza

The pyramids, which were built in the Fourth Dynasty, testify to the power of the pharaonic religion and state. They were built to serve both as grave sites and also as a way to make their names last forever. The size and simple design show the high skill level of Egyptian design and engineering on a large scale. The Great Pyramid of Giza, which was probably completed c. 2580 BC, is the oldest and largest of the pyramids, and is the only surviving monument of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The pyramid of Khafre is believed to have been completed around 2532 BC, at the end of Khafre's reign. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egyptian_architecture

5. Mathematics

The invention of mathematics is placed firmly in African PREHISTORY

''The oldest known possibly mathematical object is the Lebombo bone, discovered in the Lebombo mountains of Swaziland and dated to approximately 35,000 BC. It consists of 29 distinct notches cut into a baboon's fibula. Also prehistoric artifacts discovered in Africa and France, dated between 35,000 and 20,000 years old [respectively], suggest early attempts to quantify time.

The Ishango bone, found near the headwaters of the Nile river (northeastern Congo), may be as much as 20,000 years old and consists of a series of tally marks carved in three columns running the length of the bone. Common interpretations are that the Ishango bone shows either the earliest known demonstration of sequences of prime numbers or a six month lunar calendar.

Also, Predynastic Egyptians of the 5th millennium BC pictorially represented geometric designs.

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''Numeral systems have been many and diverse, with the first known written numerals created by Egyptians in Middle Kingdom texts such as the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus.

The earliest uses of mathematics were in trading, land measurement, painting and weaving patterns and the recording of time. More complex mathematics did not appear until around 3000 BC, when the Egyptians and Babylonians began using arithmetic, algebra and geometry for taxation and other financial calculations, for building and construction, and for astronomy'' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematics

6. Mining of minerals

The oldest known mine on archaeological record is the "Lion Cave" in Swaziland, which radiocarbon dating shows to be about 43,000 years old. Much later on, the Africans of Egypt mined malachite....Quarries for turquoise and copper were also found at "Wadi Hamamat, Tura, Aswan and various other Nubian sites"..The gold mines of Nubia were among the largest and most extensive in the world, and are described by the Greek author Diodorus Siculus. He mentions that firesetting was one method used to break down the hard rock holding the gold. One of the complexes is shown in one of earliest known maps. They crushed the ore and ground it to a fine powder before washing the powder for the gold dust. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining#Prehistoric_mining

7. Iron Smelting

Iron smelting is a form of extractive metallurgy; its main use is to produce a metal from its ore. This includes production of silver, iron, copper and other base metals from their ores.

Smelting uses heat and a chemical reducing agent to decompose the ore, driving off other elements as gasses or slag and leaving just the metal behind.

Early iron smelting:

''Where and how iron smelting was discovered is widely debated, and remains uncertain due to the significant lack of production finds.. [but] there is a further possibility of iron smelting and working in West Africa by 1200 BC. In addition, very early instances of carbon steel were found to be in production around 2000 years before the present in northwest Tanzania, based on complex preheating principles. These discoveries are significant for the history of metallurgy.''

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smelting

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Greek historian Diodorus Siculus. From his own statements we learn that he traveled in Egypt around 60 BC. His travels in Egypt probably took him as far south as the first Cataract.He wrote about the ''Ethiopians'' south of Egypt.

"They further write that it was among them that people were first taught to honor the gods and offer sacrifices and arrange processions and festivals and perform other things by which people honor the divine. For this reason their piety is famous among all men, and the sacrifices among the Aithiopians are believed to be particularly pleasing to the divinity,"

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Stephanus of Byzantium, who is said to represent the opinions of the most ancient Greeks, says:

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"Ethiopia was the first established country on the earth, and the Ethiopians were the first who introduced the worship of the Gods and who established laws."

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10. International Trade

In 1825, Arnold Hermann Heeren (1760-1842), Professor of History and Politics in the University of Gottengen and one of the ablest of the early exponents of the economic interpretation of history, published, in the fourth and revised edition of his great work Ideen Uber Die Politik, Den Verkehr Und Den Handel Der Vornehmsten Volker Der Alten Weld, a lengthy essay on the history, culture, and commerce of the ancient Ethiopians, which had profound influence on contemporary writers in the conclusion that it was among these ancient Black people of Africa and Asia that international trade was first developed. He thinks that as a by-product of these international contacts there was an exchange of ideas and cultural practices that laid the foundations of the earliest civilizations of the ancient world. Heeren in his researches says: "From the remotest times to the present, the Ethiopians [ancient name for blacks south of the Sahara] have been one of the most celebrated, and yet the most mysterious of nations. In the earliest traditions of nearly all the..civilized nations of antiquity, the name of this distant people is found. The annals of the Egyptian priests are full of them, and the nations of inner Asia, on the Euphrates and Tigris, have interwoven the fictions of the Ethiopians with their traditions of the wars and conquests of their heroes; and, at a period equally remote, they glimmer in Greek mythology. When the Greeks scarcely knew Italy and Sicily by name, the Ethiopians were celebrated in the verses of their poets, and when the faint gleam of tradition and fable gives way to the clear light of history, the lustre of the Ethiopians is not diminished."

http://wysinger.homestead.com/blackegypt101.html

11. Philosophy

Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with reality, existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.

Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational argument.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophy#Ancient_philosophy

Philosophy in Africa has a rich and varied history, dating from pre-dynastic Egypt, continuing through the birth of Christianity and Islam. Arguably central to the ancients was the conception of "ma'at", which roughly translated refers to "justice", "truth", or simply "that which is right". One of the earliest works of political philosophy was the Maxims of Ptah-Hotep, which were taught to Egyptian schoolboys for centuries...Ancient Egyptian philosophers made extremely important contributions to Hellenistic philosophy, Christian philosophy, and Islamic philosophy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_philosophy

''Ancient Egyptian philosophy has been credited by the ancient Greeks as being the beginning of philosophy''.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egyptian_philosophy 12. Art

The oldest art objects in the world—a series of tiny, drilled snail shells about 75,000 years old—were discovered in a South African cave.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art

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air conditioning unit Frederick M. Jones July 12, 1949 almanac Benjamin Banneker Approx 1791 auto cut-off switch Granville T. Woods January 1, 1839 auto fishing devise G. Cook May 30, 1899 automatic gear shift Richard Spikes February 28, 1932 baby buggy W.H. Richardson June 18, 1899 bicycle frame L.R. Johnson October 10, 1899 biscuit cutter A.P. Ashbourne November 30, 1875 blood plasma bag Charles Drew Approx. 1945 cellular phone Henry T. Sampson July 6, 1971 chamber commode T. Elkins January 3, 1897 clothes dryer G. T. Sampson June 6, 1862 curtain rod S. R. Scratton November 30, 1889 curtain rod support William S. Grant August 4, 1896 door knob O. Dorsey December 10, 1878 door stop O. Dorsey December 10, 1878 dust pan Lawrence P. Ray August 3, 1897 egg beater Willie Johnson February 5, 1884 electric lampbulb Lewis Latimer March 21, 1882 elevator Alexander Miles October 11, 1867 eye protector P. Johnson November 2, 1880 fire escape ladder J. W. Winters May 7, 1878 fire extinguisher T. Marshall October 26, 1872 folding bed L. C. Bailey July 18, 1899 folding chair Brody & Surgwar June 11, 1889 fountain pen W. B. Purvis January 7, 1890 furniture caster O. A. Fisher 1878 gas mask Garrett Morgan October 13, 1914 golf tee T. Grant December 12, 1899 guitar Robert F. Flemming, Jr. March 3, 1886 hair brush Lydia O. Newman November 15, 18-hand stamp Walter B. Purvis February 27 1883 horse shoe J. Ricks March 30, 1885 ice cream scooper A. L. Cralle February 2, 1897 improv. sugar making Norbet Rillieux December 10, 1846 insect-destroyer gun A. C. Richard February 28, 1899 ironing board Sarah Boone December 30, 1887 key chain F. J. Loudin January 9, 1894 lantern Michael C. Harvey August 19, 1884 lawn mower L. A. Burr May 19, 1889 lawn sprinkler J. W. Smith May 4, 1897 lemon squeezer J. Thomas White December 8, 1893 lock W. A. Martin July 23, 18-lubricating cup Ellijah McCoy November 15, 1895 lunch pail James Robinson 1887 mail box Paul L. Downing October 27, 1891 mop Thomas W. Stewart June 11, 1893 motor Frederick M. Jones June 27, 1939 peanut butter George Washington Carver 1896 pencil sharpener J. L. Love November 23, 1897 phone transmitter Granville T. Woods December 2, 1884 record player arm Joseph Hunger Dickenson January 8, 1819 refrigerator J. Standard June 14, 1891 riding saddles W. D. Davis October 6, 1895 rolling pin John W. Reed 1864 shampoo headrest C. O. Bailiff October 11, 1898 spark plug Edmond Berger February 2, 1839 stethoscope Imhotep Ancient Egypt stove T. A. Carrington July 25, 1876 straightening comb Madam C. J. Walker Approx 1905 street sweeper Charles B. Brooks March 17, 1890 thermostat control Frederick M. Jones February 23, 1960 traffic light Garrett Morgan November 20, 1923 tricycle M. A. Cherry May 6, 1886 typewriter Burridge & Marshman April 7, 1885 http://www.blackinventions101.com/inventionslist.html

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Women In Enugu State Banned From Taking Handbags To Church

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The Bishop of Enugu Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Calistus Onaga, was said to have directed all parish priests within the Diocese to make the official announcement regarding the ban on female worshippers coming into the churches with handbag, during Sunday services.

The bishop, who appealed to the church members to cooperate with the ushers and security men charged with maintaining security in the churches, explained that the exercise was not meant to embarrass the women or anybody, but borne out of the present disturbing insecurity challenges facing the nation.

He assured that the security measures would be carried out with human face,and in a civilised manner, adding that the church did not want to take chances.

A worshipper who do not want his name preinted said, “I must tell you, the Bishop and entire Catholic faithful in Enugu, are apprehensive with the rumour of the insurgents infiltrating the east, especially the alleged recent escape of two buses conveying Boko Haram members in Abia state, during a security check.

“I support the development that henceforth, women will no longer be allowed to enter Catholic churches during masses with hand bags, apart from their purses, which will also be subjected to thorough scrutiny by church workers.

With the current spate of insecurity in the country the Catholic Diocese of Enugu, yesterday, conducted thorough screening of its members before allowing them into the Sunday services as part of of efforts to prevent attack on the church by Boko Haram insurgents.

The church also banned women from entering with hand-bags as part of the security measures.

Some Pentecostal churches within Enugu have also procured bomb detecting equipment with which they screened vehicles driven by worshippers into the premises of the churches within the state capital. Some churches have constructed iron barricades to prevent insurgents from hitting the church buildings with their vehicles.

This development is following the averted bomb attack by the Police in Winners Church, Owerri Imo state on June 15.

It would be recalled that on June 16, the soldiers arrested over 400 suspected boko haram insurgents at Aba, Abia State while two other buses allegedly containing suspected insurgents was said to have that fateful night successfully escaped.

“Before the announcement was made, our Bishop had already briefed all the parish priests under the Diocese, so that they can take the message down to their various parishes.

“Though, we known that if God did not guard a city, guard men will be guarding in vein; but there is also need for us as human beings to play our own part, while God plays his own part”.

According to Vanguard, some of the Pentecostal churches within Enugu capital visited yesterday that the worshippers were subjected to thorough security screening by the internal security men of the churches while some churches were being guarded by armed policemen.

Both cars and handbags were searched to ensure that no bomb was smuggled into the church while the premises were patrolled regularly to forestall attacks by insurgents who might target the places of worship.

Source: http://news2.onlinenigeria.com

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U.S. Congressional Visit to Nigeria

Picture & Story Courtesy Africa Update, June 2014 Edition Office of Rep. Karen Bass Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health & Human Rights

From June 12-16, Rep. Steve Stockman led a congressional delegation including Reps. Frederica Wilson, Sheila Jackson-Lee, Lois Frankel and Louie Gohmert to Nigeria. The purpose of the trip was to further investigate the kidnapping of nearly 300 female students from Chibok, in northeastern Nigeria and receive briefings related to the ongoing threat of Boko Haram throughout the region.

While in Nigeria, the delegation met with survivors of attempted kidnappings by Boko Haram, as well as parents of the girls who are currently missing. They all shared harrowing stories of escape and the daily struggles to maintain hope while they wait for their daughters to be found.

On June 19, the delegation held a press on conference on Capitol Hill to report on their findings and continue to raise awareness around the serious security concerns that result in ongoing violence in Nigeria.

During the press conference, Rep. Frederica Wilson called for members of Congress and the advocacy community to tweet every day between 9-10am using the hashtag “#BringBackOurGirls” to continue pressuring the Nigerian government for action on this issue and raise awareness around Boko Haram and the kidnapped girls.

Engaging Wall Street on Power Africa

Source: Africa Update, June 2014 Office of Rep. Karen Bass Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health & Human Rights

On June 13, Rep. Gregory Meeks organized the “Engaging Wall Street on Power Africa” conference in the Financial District of New York City. The purpose of the conference was to convene investors, lenders, developers and project sponsors to discuss opportunities for U.S. businesses in relation to President Obama’s $7 billion Power Africa Initiative, which seeks to increase electrification in Africa where currently two-thirds of the continent is without access to reliable sources of electricity.

The conference was attended by large numbers of investors from the United States and the African diaspora including General Electric, Goldman Sachs, Aeolus Kenya, Symbion Power, and the African Americanowned SEWW Energy. In addition, several high-level U.S. government officials from the State Department, U.S. Agency for International Development, ExportImport Bank, Overseas Private Investment Corporation and the World Bank attended.

The conference engaged thought leaders in several panel discussions that covered U. S. government assistance, public-private partnerships, private sector investment from companies, banks and investment funds in the U.S., Africa and Europe, and project linkages for American companies interested in doing business in Africa Source:amipnewsonline.org

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Afua Sam Wins High Fashion Designer Award 2014 Fashion Awards MD 2014 - Named Among the Best & Most Notable Fashion Events in Maryland* Baltimore, MD,

Exciting news and another feather added to the already colorful and fashionable cap belonging to Afua Sam of Studio D’Maxsi who wins the award for the ‘High Fashion Designer’ category at the recently concluded Fashion Awards MD.

Founded by Lana Raeto honor the growing fashion industry and talent in the DC,Maryland and Virginia metropolitan areas; the wellattended occurred on June 21, 2014. It took place at the Brown Center at MICA located at 1301 W Mt. Royal Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207. A red carpet event with, cocktails, VIP reception, lots of media presence, distinguished guests and lovers of fashion.

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*ABOUT FASHION AWARDS MD (FAMD)*

Fashion Awards MD aims to highlight, celebrate and recognize the talents of those who have made contributions to the fashion industry in the state of Maryland and beyond. Created in early Spring of 2011, its inaugural event was held in June of 2012 which brought out hundreds of fashion industry professionals, supporters, media, celebrities and lovers of fashion. With dozens of categories ranging from photography to makeup, media to wardrobe, from hair to models and beyond, FAMD embraces all corners of fashion- from the fresh emerging talent to the trail blazers who have directly influenced 0fashion over the years. For more info visit www.FashionAwardsMd.com

For more information about **STUDIO D’MAXSI, It was hosted by the winner of Cycle 8 America’s Next Top Model, contact:* Jaslene Gonzalez. Afua Sam, Chief Operating Officer of Studio D’Maxsi says; “The opportunity of coming to America came through Phone: 301-442-3977 my work as a fashion designer. Even though I did no have any family here at the time, I took a chance with the hope of making it work Email: pr@studiodmaxsidesigns.com regardless. *

Afua Sam

Website: http://www.studiodmaxsidesigns.com/ Having faith in God was and still is the reason for taking that chance.

The award was a big surprise to me because I have been a nominee Source: Studio D"Maxsi for 3 years in a row. My category is a highly competitive one. I want to thank the Fashion Awards MD Organization and Lana Rae, the founder, for this honor and everyone who has given me opportunities throughout my journey. Also family and friends who have been there for me and supporting me with prayers and all the fantastic team and clients that I have been blessed to work with. *

Last but not the least, never give up on any opportunity that comes your way, because you never know where it is going to take you, never give up on your dreams"*

Afua Sam is also the recipient of the 2013 African Fashion Awards USA as the ‘Best Designer of the year’ and she was also recently cast in the noteworthy DC Fashion Documentary *‘The Politics of Fashion DC UNBOXED’.* ABOUT STUDIO D’MAXSI*

STUDIO D’MAXSI is a fashion design house owned by Afua Sam. Celebrated as an innovative, sophisticated and edgy women's wear line for the modern woman, STUDIO D’MAXSI makes unique designs for the sexy, classy, funky, chic and confident woman. STUDIO D’MAXSI has featured in various fashion shows including Maryland Fashion Week, DC Fashion Week, Africa Fashion Week

NY, ‘Full Bloom’ Fashion Show at the Walter Art Museum, Crystal Couture Show; charitable fashion events like Steps to the Cure, Fashion Fusion, Fashion for World Peace, Pink Jams, Beyond Words Fashion Show For The ‘Lollipop Kids Foundation’ etc. Afua Sam also founded ‘Operation Prom’, a ‘win a prom dress’ competition open to deserving academically excellent high school female students. STUDIO D’MAXSI’s brand of elegant yet edgy collections has been seen at the Grammy's red carpet to the BET Honors, she has gained over time a diverse clientele that includes Jamie Foster Brown, Grammy nominated artist Carolyn Malachi, Grammy Winning RnB Singer Mýa, Glynn Jackson of the Golden Scissors Awards Show, Opera singer Abiodun Koya, Miss Ghana Universe, Miss China America First Runner Up, Miss Maryland, Miss Black USA DC among others. STUDIO D’MAXSI specializes in Red carpet looks, party dresses, casual chic (men & women), wedding dresses, prom dresses, suits (men & women) and accessories for all events.

For more info visit www.studiodmaxsi.com

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The King’s Highway Her Page

Dr. Miriam C. Gyimah

It’s a highway to heaven None can walk up there But the pure in heart It’s a highway to heaven Walking up the king’s highway.

“Highway to Heaven” is one of those rhythmic songs that one cannot help but to clap, tap and dance to at church or anywhere. It is a simple and very upbeat song. Recently, I was doing something at home when I remembered the song. I began to sing it enthusiastically and became so joyous acknowledging the great benefit the song reminds me of my future with Christ. So here I am singing the song literally thinking about a highway of gold, as the Bible tells us of the streets of gold in heaven. The more I sang it, the more I became happy, but then a different interpretation of the song made itself known to me and instead of being joyous, I became more thoughtful. Oh, I realized, there is a different meaning that the Lord wanted to impart to me.

The meaning that was being imparted to my spirit as I sang the song was that the highway is not necessarily the literal highway in heaven that we will walk on one day. The highway presently has to do with our experience here in this life as Christians. The highway is walking in the footsteps of Jesus, doing what He requires us to do, not bowing to the devil, but privileging the things of God in our lives. It is the choice we make in response to varying situations that come as a test and/or temptation. As these thoughts were flowing in my mind and impacting my heart, my singing of the song slowed down and so did the rhythmic pep in my step.

Thoughts of past situations came back to me, and as I began to learn what the Lord wanted to teach me, I became a little resistant also as a child who just wants to enjoy a moment without it being ruined by a parent or teacher with a lesson. I thought: why couldn’t I just be happy in my ignorance and continue to sing the song without getting a lesson? But as Christians would know, the Lord’s objective is to teach and cause His children to mature. So now I can’t say I don’t know better, because I have been taught.

All the thoughts that entered my mind had to do with making a choice to take the “highway.” That is, if there is a highway, then there must be a low way. And the lesson here was consciously taking the highway although the low way was more satisfying to the individual. As suggested earlier, the highway is the way of Christ, what God would want us to do, the decision He would want us to make as in turning the other cheek (Matt. 5:39), withdrawing ourselves from temptation, which will obviously and eventually cause us to compromise our Christian ideals. The highway is dying to the self, so that the devil will not have anything in us.

Of course, the low way would be quite the opposite. It is the way of the world, the common way and practice of mankind. It is satisfying our flesh and our pride. It is having the loudest, firmest, and the very last word. It is, in our minds, holding our own and not allowing another to think they can take advantage of us or hurt our pride. The low way feels good—very good and it hurts terribly when we do not take it. And because we do not want to endure the pain of hurting and/or foregoing the pleasure of self-satisfaction, we too often, almost instinctively, choose the low way.

The irony is that we are quick to sing and dance to songs such as “Highway to Heaven” without ever desiring to take that highway. It is just like the song “I live for Jesus day after day/ I live for Jesus and come what may/ the Holy Spirit I will obey/ I live for Jesus, day after day.” Sometimes, we can passionately sing this song and dance to it as if we are in heaven when deep in our hearts, we know we in fact obey our flesh more than the Spirit of God. I am not judging anyone. I am talking about myself, because I have been there and sometimes, I am there. I am there when I know the Lord is pressing on my heart to do something that I don’t want to do and I build a wall of resistance to His voice because what He is requesting of me is simply too hard for my pride to swallow and too painful for my flesh to endure. Yet I sing about taking the highway or sing that I will obey the Holy Spirit, forgetting or choosing to ignore the fact that I don’t intend to do so.

While the Lord was dealing with me about the meaning of the song, I recalled an offending incident that required taking the highway. Someone said something rude and disrespectful to me and it stuck with me. I became incensed and just wanted to retaliate.

I felt the Lord’s prodding that I should forgive the infraction, but then I didn’t want to do so. The Lord was prompting me to initiate a discussion and an apology to resolve the matter, but I resisted repeatedly, saying to myself that it is rather the person who should approach me and apologize because after all, she was the offender. Previously the Lord had been having His way with me,

where I would acquiesce to initiate an apology although I didn’t believe I was at fault. This time, I was tired of being the one to resolve the situation. I was beginning to feel as if I was being taken for granted and also that if I am always the one to initiate a resolution and/or apology, then I would be perceived as the one who had erred even if I hadn’t. Who wants that image of themselves? Not I. See how the flesh gets in and imposes itself as more important? And I was buying it. But God knows what we need. He knows that we need healing after a hurt; otherwise, a wound would just fester. Even if the injury was caused by another, the Lord wants us to resolve it even if it means that the victim has to initiate a discussion about it to bring it to a close, because after all, both parties are hurting and something has to give.

Finally, I relented and gave up the anger; communication brought about the healing needed between us.

The fact is that as imperfect beings, we will be offended and hurt often. We can’t escape it. We can only try to avoid some situations, but then, we have to remember that although we know how to walk well, we trip and fall inexplicably and we wonder how it could have happened. It is the same way when co-existing with others. But if we call ourselves Christians, then we ought to know how to resolve it properly. We are to forgive each other. But that is where the true test comes in.

We pray to God: “forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us” (Matt. 6:12), but do not want to forgive, while we want to be forgiven by God. My walk and experience with the Lord has taught me that to be in right-standing with God, it is best to do as He says. There is joy in knowing that you are free in the Lord. I have learned that it is better to be right with God and not have anything block your blessings than to be right among men.

Even when we have the above knowledge, we sometimes allow conflicts to linger too long because of our pride. I remember that one time I noticed that a particular individual would not speak to me until I spoke with her. I began to think about it and realized that this had been happening for a while. So I also resolved that I wouldn’t be the first to speak to her either.

After all, she wasn’t better than I, so why should I always be the first one to greet? So intentionally I wouldn’t greet her. I would see her, walk by her and if she didn’t say anything, I wouldn’t say anything either. This went on for quite some time. But my spirit was not at ease about it. Consequently, I began to become annoyed about it. I argued in my mind. I justified myself. What had I done to her and why did she think that I should be the one to always be the first to greet? My flesh got up on its pedestal and began boasting and justifying itself. “After all, I am older than she is; I am also more accomplished than her, so why did I have to belittle myself? Why do I have to be the one to initiate a greeting? Who does she

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think she is? Please! I won’t do it.”

One day, when I was entertaining such thoughts again, the Spirit of the Lord spoke to my heart: “why are you belittling yourself in this way?” Why are you bringing yourself down to her standard? Can’t you see you are more mature than she is? You know better.

You are better than this.” And right there and then, my heart grieved and I understood. I realized I was not only being childish, but I was also being stupid.

When I thought I was elevating myself, I was rather debasing myself. The next time I saw the person, I took the highway and was the first to greet. That was all it took, a little humility even if you don’t think you should be humble, and things were right again. I love the song, “humble yourself before the Lord and He will lift you up.” We don’t need people’s respect, praise or approval; we need God’s.

Some of these things seem petty and they are. But in the end, too much of it is petty and none of it is worth it. When we become upset with someone for one reason or another and hold a grudge, insult or respond in an ungodly way, we are not taking the highway as Christ desires. The fact is that the enemy wants such things to keep us apart, to keep us hurting and angry so that we become separated emotionally and spiritually from each other and from God. It also comes to eat us up and cause us pain. Further, when we are angry and hurt we fail to forgive and that failure to forgive imprisons us and gives the devil an opportunity in our lives. Our refusal to forgive, whatever the case may be, stands in the way of our blessings and our right-standing with God. Christ demonstrated to us that it is always important to take the highway.

Although He was blameless, Christ underwent verbal and physical abuse.

He underwent false accusation, but often went without defending himself.

He showed us how we should not please the self, but rather God. When we give preference to obeying God’s word by following the spiritual path and not the self-aggrandizing and self–satisfying path, we are walking in the King’s highway.

How The Rich Get Richer

A businessman walked into a New York City bank and asked for the loan officer. He said he was going to Europe on business for two weeks and needed to borrow $5,000.

The loan officer said the bank would need some security for such a loan. The business man then handed over the keys to a Rolls Royce that was parked on the street in front of the bank. Everything checked out and the loan officer accepted the car as collateral for the loan. An employee then drove the Rolls into the bank's underground garage and parked it there. Two weeks later the businessman returned, repaid the $5,000 and the interest which came to $15.41. The loan officer said, 'We do appreciate your business and this transaction has worked out very nicely, but we are a bit puzzled. While you were away we checked and found that you are a multimillionaire. What puzzles us is why you would bother to borrow $5,000?'

The business man replied: 'Where else in New York City can I park my car for 2 weeks for 15 bucks?'

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CHEMISTRY TEACHER: Stop this now or I’ll balance your equation with acid and base.

MATHS TEACHER: Please! Please!... Stop, before I divide and subtract your names from our teachers’ list.

CRK TEACHER: Oh God of Nazareth, forgive them cause they do not know what they are doing.

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ECONOMICS TEACHER: What a human behaviour, I’ll draw a scale of preference to know who’s at fault.

MUSIC TEACHER: Stop both of you lack voices to win an argument, your phonet is voiceless, your treble and your auto lack vocal sound.

HISTORY TEACHER: I’ll compare this fight with that of fight between the Greeks and the Persians in 245 AD.

BIOLOGY TEACHER: What a shame between these two species of Homo sapiens. The knot of your Medula Oblongata is loosing. I must get a Spanner to stop this Osmosis. Comment below on which Teacher nailed it.

Source:http://www.akposjokes.com

Teacher: Class, what is the chemical symbol for Sodium?

Where to Hide Money

Akpos: Na sir.

Teacher: What is the chemical symbol for Barium? AKPOS: Ba sir.

Teacher: What will you get if one atom of Ba is added to two atoms of Na?

Akpos was always stealing his mother's money any where she hid it. The mother, very confused about what to do, decided to talk to her husband about it: WIFE: I don't know where to hide my money from Akpos. He has discovered all the secret places I keep my money.

HUSBAND: It's very simple. I know where you can hide the money from him. He won't know where it is.

WIFE: (excited) Where? HUSBAND: In between his school books!

Akpos: Banana sir

Akpos Joke: Rare wife

Akpos and his friend, Ochuko go out for fishing.

See more at: http://www.akposjokes.com/joke/bestplace-to-keep-money Twitter: @akposjokes

Ochuko tells Akpos he is getting a divorce.

“Why,” Akpos asked.

Source:http://funnyakposjokes.com/

Teachers Argument

ENGLISH TEACHER: What a pugnacious and combatant fight! Teachers manoeuvring themselves in the presence of their pupils.

Chemistry class

Akpos was quiet for a long time as he gazed at the water. Then he said: “I would re-consider if I were you. Such wives are rare.”

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Two teachers were arguing in the class and the students were watching. Others teachers were trooping in one after the other to join in the feisty argument…

Source: Jokecenter.com

“Because my wife hasn’t spoken to me in 2 weeks!” he replied.

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Serious AdviseNever fight an ugly man, he has nothing to loose!

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er at international conferences, the author of over 60 books on altars, witchcraft, and deliverance, and a regular host on several television networks in the United Kingdom.

Dr. Samuell Addy of Maranatha Prayer Conference hosted the 3-day conference.

About Maranatha Prayer Conference

Source: www.maranathaprayerconference.org

Maranatha was birthed by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to provide a prayer forum and platform to meet the needs of many who are unable to attend local churches due to various reasons beyond their control. Realizing the need for the assembly of the saints, it has been an answer to our faithful community of prayer warriors who pray out of the convenience of their homes, work place and anywhere else in a congregation over the air waves through telephone technology. As Papa Morris declares, “All truths are parallel”. What is happening here on earth with technology is as a result of the truth and parallel events pre ordained in Heaven. Modern technology is a reflection of the Father’s mind and is a only manifestation of the agreement and covenants made in Heaven. Maranatha is therefore humbled and eager to be part of the divine order of our modern world.

Dr. Samuell Addy (Host- Left) with Rev. Dr. Jones Boateng (Guest-Right) Photo by Mike Addy McLean, Virginia June 26-30, 2014

By Frederick Nnoma-Addison

Prominent U.K. based African minister Rev. Dr. Jones Boateng has concluded a 3-day conference on Deliverance and Altars at the McLean Hilton Hotel in Virginia, United States.

Speaking to a group of mostly African-born Christian believers from across the United States and Canada, Rev. Boateng taught about the negative implications of evil covenants, traditional practices, animal sacrifices, rites and rituals, customs and festivals, on individuals, communities, and nations.

The testimonies of what the Lord is doing through this ministry are enormous and only reflective of the awesomeness of our God. The infirmed are being restored, the sick healed, afflicted released, oppressed freed and they that are in bondage are receiving their liberty.

We give glory to the Lord for what He’s doing in our midst and we invite you to be a part of this great conference. We strive to grow each day through prayer and the study of the word and to be flexible and attentive to the voice and leadings of the Holy Spirit.

Join us on our prayer line +1 218-548-1907 Pin 7000# Social media https://www.facebook.com/maranathaprayerconference

About Dr. Samuell Addy

Dr. Samuell Addy holds a Doctorate degree in Pharmacy from Howard University in Washington, DC and is a member of the Rho-Chi Honor society for excellence in academic merits. He migrated to the United States from Ghana in 1986.

In January 2013 he was ordained as a Minister by the Morris Cerrullo World Evangelism Ministry in San Diego, California after decades of Christian ministry and leadership in Christ Ambassadors Youth Ministry, Faith Assemblies Church, Faith & Victory Christian Church, and Gateway International Christian Church.

Using scriptures to back his teaching, he explained that much of Africa’s development challenges, and challenges encountered by individuals are a result of covenants and spiritual agreements made with spirits resident in shrines, amulets, water bodies and trees.

A terrible 1996 automobile accident that kept him in wheelchair for months and destroyed his finances consequently brought him closer to God and redirected his path to do the will of his father.

“Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” Genesis 1:28

Source:amipnewsonline.org

Making references to common practices in many African cultures where parents consult As founder of Alight My Fire Ministries and the Maranatha Prayer Conference, his international minshrines and false prophets in times of crisis, he explained that those consultations only istry now frequently takes him to Australia, Europe and Africa where he organizes crusades for deliverance and healing. Dr. Addy is a counselor, teacher, and deliverance minister. provided short term fixes in exchange for long term payback. Basing his teachings on the primary reason for which God created mankind:

He taught that trends like poverty, non-productivity, setbacks, evil cycles, evil dreams, disappointments, failures, bareness, strife, wars, and retrogression seen especially in African communities and nations are contradictory to God’s word, and therefore a form of bondage.

“Deliverance is to release oneself from captivity – any form of captivity, and fulfill God’s ordained destiny in totality. The only one who can bring deliverance is Jesus Christ, not a pastor prophet or witchdoctor, and with God nothing is impossible” He said

Rev. Boateng believes there is a place for culture but warned that culture and cultural practices that engages spirits other than the Spirit of the One True God is unbiblical and consequently counterproductive to human progress and development. He added that those who criticize deliverance especially in the church do so naively because they assume that ungodly covenants are automatically broken after one becomes a believer.

Rev. Dr. Boateng is the Senior Pastor of Deliverance Outreach Ministries in the United Kingdom http://www.domlive.org/. He is an authority on deliverance, a frequent speak-

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Special moments of Jesse and Hama

The couple joined by their relatives

The couple with parents and siblings of the bride

Relations of the couple after the engagement ceremony in Woodbridge

Jesse and Hama with Rev. Ossei Mensa-Sapong of the Word and Spirit Baptist Church

Jesse Nyamekye and Hama Wahye are residents of Woodbridge. Hama is the daughter of Kwaku Wahye of Kantamanto African Supermarket in Woodbridge, Virginia The couple had their wedding on Saturday June 15th, 2014 at the Word and Spirit Baptist Church in Woodbridge , Virginia. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Osei Mensa Sapong .

Congratulations to Jesse and Hama

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organization. Spear headed by ElisabettaGuadagnoli, an accountant at Impresa ING. Galbiati, QHA Italy comprises of key participants including Antonella Orlando, the Photographer who created all the QHA souvenirs that are trending all over the US and Italy, and Elena Sala, the architect behind the QHA Hospital design.

On June 21st, 2014, after receiving permission from the local government of Monza, a city north of Italy, QHA held a fundraiser which created awareness on the need to support QHA's mission. For a collaborative effort, the President of QHA joined in their persistent effort to raise awareness of this desperate need.

Erwin Boateng President and Founder Quality Health Africa (QHA) Washington DC

The 1st Annual QHA Reception, held in Washington DC on June 27th, brought together several young philanthropists from all over the world, including Italy and Canada, who were determined to restore the true value of Africa.During his speech, President and Founder Erwin Boateng, shared a story about the struggle his Aunt, Eva Bediako, went through before falling victim to breast cancer in 2010. Due to the lack of awareness, lack of medical supplies, passionate physicians, inadequate finances as well as many other factors, Eva’s daughter now yearns to one day become a doctor to improve the healthcare system in her homeland.

On Saturday June 28th, QHA members and guests who attended the reception went on a “Hike for Breast Cancer Awareness (HBCA)”, the newest initiative under Quality Health Africa. HBCA’s mission is to raise cancer awareness and community health education in the African communities in America.

Most Africans in the diaspora become overly engulfed in pursuing the American dream whereby theyneglecttaking the proper precautions to check the state of their health. This initiative also encourages constant exercise and fitness, which is one of the key ways to reduce the risk of breast cancer and many other diseases It has been less than one year since QHA’s inception, however the perseverance and hard work of these young professionals who are deeply in love with reshaping and reviving of Africa has erupted a campaign all over America to unite and change the state of Africa’s Healthcare System. QHA’s sole mission is to improve the quality of Africa’s Healthcare System. Fulfilling this mission will require maximum unity and efforts from the entire Diaspora and the rest of the world.

The primary focus of Quality Health Africa is to improve the quality of Africa's Healthcare System.

In order to achieve the success of this mission, QHA realized the need for global support and involvement. Since its inception in 2013, QHA has gained international presence in Italy.With deep passion and understanding of this need, QHA Italy has become a major support system for the entire QHA

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For Immediate Release Contact: Legal Committee, Ghanaians Against Bad Governance Phone:, (314)322, 8886 (571) 274-044, (571), 242 9795 Ghanaians Against Bad Governance will protest at the Ghana Embassy, Washington DC on July 23, 2014

Washington DC – Today Ghanaians Against Bad Governance, announce a protest in the United States of America, which will take place at the Ghana Embassy, Washington DC on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 9AM local time.

The protest is in response to the present economic hardship in Ghana, which is a result of, but not limited to, economic mismanagement, misplaced priorities, well-intentioned but badly planned and corruption ridden social interventions, and the blatant violation of the laws and policies of Ghana by our leaders. The aforementioned has resulted in a high cost of living, a currency in free fall, high interest rates, energy and water crisis, recurrent agitation by various labor organizations and a recent down grading of Ghana’s sovereign rating by Moody, just to mention a few.

Ghanaians Against Bad Governance will be protesting outside the Ghana Embassy in DC at 3512 International Dr NW, Washington, DC 20008, where a petition will be presented to the head of the Consular Affairs, in the absence of a substantive Ambassador, to be forwarded to the Government of Ghana. Any Ghanaian, and everyone who is interested in demanding accountability from leadership are welcome to join our protest.

“We demand a responsive and responsible governance to alleviate the plight of the good people of Ghana.” Ghanaians Against Bad Governance

Ghanaians Against Bad Governance is a non-partisan group of concerned Ghanaians living in the United States of America, but who are interested in the economic and social wellbeing of Ghana. It is a diverse group of professionals and academics who believe that the Government of Ghana has a responsibility to deliver on their own promises, and that we should not wait for the next election cycle to raise our voices to demand that our leaders work in the interest of the good people of Ghana. We cannot continue to sit on the fence whiles our families suffer the direct consequences of the ineptitude of our leaders.

For Further information about the protest, please contact Ghanaians Against Bad Governance @ (314) 322,8886, (571) 274-0444, (571), 242 9795

Second priest defies Church of England to marry his same sex partner

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over all properties belonging to Exclusive Events Ghana Limited in your possession within five (5) working days of receipt of this notice. “

It also reads: “Also, you are advised not to hold yourself or represent the MISS GHANA brand at any forum and please be informed that Management of Exclusive Events Ghana limited reserves to itself the rights to institute legal proceedings against you or any person holding herself out as such.”

Canon Jeremy Pemberton (left) and Laurence Cunnington on their wedding day. Pemberton was the first ordained priest to defy the C of E to marry his same sex partner. Photograph: Canon Jeremy Pemberton/PA

Rev Andrew Cain puts wedding pictures on Facebook as first cleric to marry same sex partner stripped of permission to work as a priest. Andrew Brown, The Guardian – A second priest has defied the Church of England’s official line to marry his same sex partner.

On Saturday, the Rev Andrew Cain, vicar of St James church in West Hampstead, London, posted on Facebook pictures of his wedding to Stephen Foreshew.

The wedding took place as the first priest to marry his partner, Canon Jeremy Pemberton, confirmed that he had been stripped of the permission to work as a priest in the diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.

Church authorities face difficulties if they try to prevent clergy from contracting perfectly legal marriages.

Both church law and employment law offer protections.

Cain, the London vicar, holds his job by the traditional freehold, which means it is almost impossible to dismiss him for doctrinal offences. If the matter goes to court, it will be difficult for the church to argue that its opposition to gay marriage is not doctrinal.

Pemberton, a former missionary, lives in one diocese but works in another, Lincoln, where he is employed as a hospital chaplain by the NHS. No hospital trust could legally sack him for his marriage. Nor does he require the permission of the bishop of Lincoln to hold the job.

He is also employed as a “lay clerk” or professional singer in Southwell Minster [cathedral] but his employment there is also protected by laws against discrimination. Despite the measures taken by the church, he can still work as a priest in Lincoln and as a church singer in Nottingham.

What will be hard for both men – and for any other clergy whose same sex marriages become public – will be to find another job. The archbishops have asked the bishop of Norwich, Graham James, to be available to diocesan bishops seeking advice on individual cases.

Priests in training or vicars who hold their jobs on time-limited contracts – as opposed to the older system

of freehold which protects Andrew Cain – are much more vulnerable. They can be dismissed or their contracts dropped without obvious redress. Clergy are free to enter into civil partnerships, with the official justification that these need not involve sexual relations, which the church officially condemns outside of heterosexual marriage.

The wrangling over homosexuality has continued without progress for 30 years.

Most evangelicals condemn it, and a large grouping of African churches has used the Church of England’s relative tolerance as an excuse to break away from the Anglican communion. They are threatening to extend their schism to this country, with the help of a network based in an evangelical church in Battersea, south London.

To ward off the possibility of a breakaway, the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has called for “facilitated conversations” between the two sides in this country. But while surveys show that the great majority of churchgoers are indifferent or liberal on this matter, the committed campaigners on both sides are irreconcilable and bishops are privately dismissive of the chances of reaching any agreement acceptable to hardliners.

• This article was amended on 24 June 2014.

It originally stated: “The bishops have appointed the bishop of Norwich, Graham James, to maintain a blacklist of clergy who will not be considered for any future roles.”

This is not the case. Rather, James has been asked to be available to diocesan bishops seeking advice on individual cases. This has been corrected.

Source: Nigerian Celebrity News Online Magazine

Exclusive Events Ghana, organizers of the Miss Ghana event, the longest running beauty pageant in Ghana, has with immediate effect relieved the reigning queen, Miss Giuseppina Nana Akua Baafi of her role as Miss Ghana 2013 Ambassador.

The decision, Exclusive Events say has been reached after Miss Baafi’s decision to stand down as Miss Ghana 2013.

A letter dated July 3, signed by the Chief Operating Officer of the company, Samuel Bokorvie, and sent to Miss Baafi reads:

“As you are aware, upon your crowning as MISS GHANA at the 2013 Beauty Pageant Contest organised by Exclusive Events Ghana Limited, the Franchise holders of the MISS WORLD GHANA PAGEANT you became the Ambassador of the MISS GHANA brand and as a result you were to be mentored and groomed for the MISS WORLD 2014 event.

“To facilitate this grooming and mentoring process, you were housed at an official residence and given a chaperone.

“In view of this elevated status as the Miss Ghana Brand Ambassador you undertook to behave and conduct yourself in a manner that would not bring the brand into disrepute and public ridicule.

“We regret however, that your conduct has not been consistent with your commitment to these values that you subscribed to, on becoming the Miss Ghana Ambassador at your crowning.”

The letter further implored her “to hand

The decision, Exclusive Events also adds was informed by Miss Baafi’s decision on Thursday May 22, 2014, that she was no longer interested in being the Miss Ghana 2013 Brand ambassador.

“We seemed to have been naive as we rather chose to remain optimistic of your character and role. However, your subsequent acts seem to suggest that you were serious about your decision not to continue with your role as the Miss Ghana brand Ambassador.

“Management has decided to accept your decision to stand down as MISS GHANA 2013.”

The company is to make another announcement in the coming days on who gets to represent Ghana at this year’s Miss World event, which takes place in the UK in December.

Source:ghanaweb,com

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By: SEM Contributor on July 2, 2014.

Acting they say, is not a most that you must be a graduate before you can delve into it. That is why the Nollywood industry is one of Nigeria’s highest employers of labour. The industry has been able to provide job for many people who would have been seeking white collar jobs in various organisations.

Recently, the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), endorsed Sani Danja, Francis Duru, Doris Simon and Chioma Chukuka, as Ambassadors of the institution.

Apart from being an ambassador of the institution, they were also offered scholarships to study in the institution. Sani Danja got a scholarship to study Peace and Conflict Resolution, while Doris Simo, picked English, Francis Duru, Picked Peace and Conflict Resolution, while Chioma Chukuka, is yet to pick a course.

This was made in light to create awareness to the public and encourage them to register with the online university at an affordable rate and have access to easy learning where no student is too old or young to partake.

Read more: http://news2.onlinenigeria.com/

Davido Wins Best African Act Award At 2014 BET Awards

The African voice was loud and clear during roll call at the 18th YMCA World Council opening in Estes Park, deep within the heart of the Rockies mountain range in Colorado, USA. Amidst the resounding vuvuzelas and jubilant cheers each time an African country was called, there was a sense that the African unity and pride we have built over the years is only increasing each time we meet as African YMCAs, whether it be on African soil or several plane trips away from our dear continent. (Photo: World Alliance of YMCAs)

Our participants from 14 countries joined nearly 1300 delegates to contribute to the total of 83 countries represented at this highlight on our shared global calendar.

Every four years, YMCAs from around the world gather at World Council. On the one hand, this is a constitutional pillar of the movement, and on the other hand, a time for learning, sharing and growth as YMCA staff and volunteers participate in dialogue and debate on issues affecting youth worldwide.

The theme for the 2014 World Council is ‘Empowering Young People’. Youth Empowerment is embedded deep within the DNA of YMCAs all over the world, and as such the different activities at the World Council are designed to strengthen the YMCA’s individual and collective ability to empower young people by using successful practical and innovative techniques shared by other movements.

When old colleagues and friends met each other yesterday at registration, it was with delight as well as determination to work together to ensure that the YMCA movement continues to reach new levels of impact for youth from community to global levels. At the same time, new meetings and friendships based on the common youth agenda were formed.

In an opening ceremony, which pulsated with youthful energy and dynamism, Change Agent Andreas Axelson from Sweden stated boldy that “we are here to change”. He echoed World Alliance President Ken Colloton in the call to continue to work against any injustice, especially Davido posted a picture with his statuette on his social media accounts youth injustice. saying, “Thanks to all my fans!!

Keynote speaker Gabriella Scrimshaw inspired the audience with her personal narrative.

Despite the hardships she has faced as an indigenous Canadian from a single parent household, she was able to draw strength from her mentors and her elders to make choices and live her life by embracing positive change.

WE WON @BETAwards BEST AFRICAN ACT 2014!! so happy!!

She encouraged the YMCA participants to continue to carve a path for others to follow, and to Time to party!” ensure that they “walk in a good way”. So for us, the path is long and fraught with challenges but our mission is clear: youth empowerment. And the path we walk, we walk together as elders and youth to create a better world for the youth who follow.

Congratulations! avido has claimed the award for Best International Act: African category at the 2014 BET Awards.

The Skelewu singer, who was nominated alongside African heavyweights like Sarkodie, Tiwa Savage & Mafikizolo, was handed the award at a pre-event taping before the ceremony holds tonight.

President Colloton presided over the signing in of new YMCA members: Armenia, Haiti, Rumania, Cambodia, Cayman Islands and Georgia. He also announced the reappointment of Johan Vilhelm Eltvik as Secretary General for the next term.

So the African voice was loud! We were heard. Now, as the next few days unfold, we hope to use the spaces provided by the World Council to ensure that we continue to add our voice as we shape the global YMCA agenda and strategy for Youth Empowerment.

By Gil Harper, Africa Alliance of YMCAs

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Algeria

Embassy of the Peoples Republic of Algeria 2118 Kalorama Rd, NW Washington, D.C 20008 Tel: (202) 265-2800 Fax: (202) 667-2174 Email: ambassadoroffice@yahoo.com

Angola

Embassy of the Republic of Angola 2100-2108 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 Tel: 202-785-1156 Fax: 202-785-1258 Benin

Central African Republic (CAR)

Embassy of the Central African Republic 1618 22nd Street, NW Washington DC 20008 Tel: (202) 483-7800 Fax: (202) 332-9893 Chad

Embassy of the Republic of Chad 32002 R Street, NW Washington DC 20009 Tel: (202) 462-4009 Fax: (202) 265-1937 E-mail: info@chadembassy.org

Congo

Embassy of the Republic of Benin 2737 Cathedral Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20008 Tel: (202) 232-6656 Fax: (202) 265-1996

Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo 1800 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington DC 20009 Tel: (202) 234-7690 Fax: (202) 237-0748

Embassy of Botswana 3400 International Drive, NW, Suite 7M, Washington DC 20008 Tel: (202) 244-4990 Fax: (202) 244-4164

Embassy of the Republic of Congo 4891 Colorado Avenue, NW Washington DC 20011 Tel: (202) 726-5500 Fax: (202) 726-1860

Embassy of Burkina Faso 2340 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington DC 20008 Tel: (202) 332-5577 Fax: (202) 265-6972

Embassy of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) 2424 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington DC 20008 Tel: (202) 797-0300

Botswana

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Embassy of the Republic of Burundi 2233 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 212, Washington DC 20007 Tel: (202) 342-2574 Fax: (202) 342-2578

Cameroon

Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon 2349 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington DC 20008 Tel: (202) 265-8790 Fax: (202) 387-3826

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Consulate General of Cape Verde 607 Boston St. 4th. Floor Boston, Massachusetts 02116 Tel: (1617) 353-0014 Fax: (1617)859-9798 E-mail: cgcvbost@aol.com

Republic of Congo

Ethiopia

Embassy of Ethiopia 3506 International Dr. NW Washington, DC 20008 Tel: (202)364-1200 Email: info@ethiopianembassy.org

Gabon

Embassy of Gabon 2034 20th Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington DC 20009 Tel: (202) 797-1000 Fax: (202) 332-0668 Gambia

Embassy of the Gambia 1155 15th Street, NW, Suite 1000 Washington DC 20005 Tel: (202) 785-1399 E-mail: gamembdc@gambia.com

Ghana

Embassy of Ghana 3512 International Drive NW Washington DC 20008 Tel: (202) 686-4520 Fax: (202) 686-4527 E-mail: consular@ghanaembassy.org

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Embassy of the republic of Guinea 2112 Leroy Place, NW Washington DC 20008 Tel: (202) 986-4300

Embassy of Djibouti 1156 15th Street, NW, Suite 515 Washington DC 20005 Tel.: (202) 331-0270 Fax: (202) 331-0302

Diplomatic Mission of of Guinea-Bissau 918 16th Street, NW (Mezzanine Suite) Washington DC 20006 Tel: (202)872 4222 Fax: (202)872 4226

Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt 3521 International Ct. NW Washington DC 20008 Tel: (202) 895 5400 Fax: (202) 244 5131 Email: embassy@egyptembdc.org

Embassy of Kenya 2249 R. Street, NW Washington DC 20008 Tel: (202) 387-6101 Fax: (202) 462-3829 E-mail: information@kenyaembassy.com

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Equatorial Guinea

Embassy of Equatorial Guinea 2020 16th Street NW Washington 20009 Tel: (202) 518 57 00 Fax: (202) 518 52 52 Email: info@equatorialguinea.com

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Lesotho

Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho 2511 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington DC 20008 Tel: (202) 797-5533 Fax: (202) 234-6815 Email: lesothoembassy@verizon.net

Liberia

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Washington DC, 20011 Tel: (202) 723-0437 Fax: (202) 723-0436 Email: info@embassyofliberia.org Libya

Fax: (202) 835 - 0245 Email: embamoc@aol.com

Namibia

Mission of Libya to the UN 309 East 48th Street New York, New York 10017 Tel: (212) 752-5775 E-mail: lbyun@undp.org

Embassy of the Republic of Namibia 1605 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington DC 20009 Tel: (202) 986-0540 Fax: (202) 986-0443

Embassy of Madagascar 2374 Massachusetts Avenue N.W. Washington, DC 20008 Phone: 202-265-5525 Email: malagasy@embassy.org

Embassy of the Republic of Niger 2204 R Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 Tel: 202.483-4224 Fax: 202.483.3169 E-mail: ambassadeniger@hotmail.com

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Malawi

Embassy of Malawi 2408 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington DC 20008 Tel: (202) 797-1007 Fax: (202) 265-0976 Email: embassy@malawi.org

Mali

Embassy of the Republic of Mali 2130 R Street, NW Washington DC 20008 Tel: (202) 332-2249 Fax: (202) 332-6603 E-mail: infos@maliembassy.us

Mauritania

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania 2129 Leroy Place , NW Washington, DC 20008 Tel: 202 232 5700 Fax: 202 319 2623 Email: info@mauritaniembassy-usa.org

Mauritius

Embassy of Mauritius 4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 441 Washington DC 20008 Telephone: (202) 244-1491 Fax: (202) 966-0983 Email: MAURITIUS.EMBASSY@prodigy.net

Morocco

Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco 1601 21st Street, NW Washington DC 20009 Tel: (202) 462-7979 Fax: (202) 265-0161

Mozambique

Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique 1990 M Street, NW, Suite 570 Washington DC 20036 Tel: (202) 293-7146

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Nigeria

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 3519 International Court, NW Washington, DC 20008 Tel: (202) 986-8400 Fax: (202) 775-1385 Email: umar@nigeriaembassyusa.org

Rwanda

Embassy of the Republic Rwanda 1714 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington DC 20009 Tel: (202) 232-2882 Fax: (202) 232-4544 Senegal

Embassy of the Republic of Senegal 2112 Wyoming Avenue, NW Washington DC 20008 Tel: (202) 234-0540

The Seychelles

Embassy of the Republic of Seychelles 800 Second Avenue, Suite 400 New York, NY 10017 Tel: (212) 687-9766 Fax: (212) 972-1786 Sierra Leone

Embassy of Sierra Leone 1701, 19th street, NW Washington, D.C - 20009 Phone : (202)-939-9261 Fax: (202) 483 1793 Email: slehoc@starpower.net

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Embassy of the Republic of South Africa 3051 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20008 Tel: (202) 232-4400 Fax: (202) 265-1607 E-mail: info@saembassy.org

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Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan 2210 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC 20008 Tel: (202) 338-8565 Fax: (202) 667-2406 Email: info@sudanembassy.org

Swaziland

Embassy of the Kingdom of Swaziland 1712 New Hampshire Avenue NW Washington. D.C. 20009 Tel: (202) 234 5002 Fax: (202) 234 82 Tanzania

Embassy United Republic of Tanzania 2139 R. Street, NW Washington, DC 20008 Tel: (202) 939-6125 Fax: (202) 797-7408 E-mail: balozi@tanzaniaembassy-us.org

Togo

Embassy of the Republic of Togo 2208 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington DC 20008 Tel: (202) 234-4212 Fax: (202) 232-3190 Tunisia

Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia 515 Massachusetts Avenue Washington DC 20005 Tel:(202) 862 1850 Fax:(202) 862 1858 Uganda

Embassy Republic of Uganda 5911 16th Street N.W. Washington DC 20011 Tel: 202 726 0416 Fax: 202 726 1727 Email: info@ugandaembassy.com

Zambia

Embassy United Republic of Zambia 2419 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington DC 20008 Tel: (202) 265-9717 Email: info@zambiainfo.org

Zimbabwe

Embassy of Zimbabwe 1608 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20009 Tel: (202) 332 7100 Fax: (202) 483 9326 Email: info@zimbabwe-embassy.us

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Youth from the United States branches of the Christ Pentecostal International Church gathered in Albany, New York from Thursday, July 10 to Saturday July 12, 2014. to seek the face of God under the theme “Redeeming the Time”. Elder Kenneth Appiah "The Music Rabi" an inspirational praise and worship leader and musician joined the youth and added fire to the camp meeting with nonstop praise and worship. Rev. Ebenezer Adarkwah, the general overseer of the ministry admonished the youth to live wisely and seek wisdom through the word of God. Minister Stephen Adarkwah, the youth Pastor commended his colleagues for availing themselves for such a time and used the opportunity to announce that the Youth would have a convention in Texas next year. He also expressed his appreciation to all the parents who made it possible for their children to attend the camp meeting. One of the attendees said “This experience taught me so much about God’s love for people and really what the purpose of my life is”. Chirst Pentecostal International Church is Headquartered in the South Bronx at 4262 Third Avenue, Bronx NY 10457

Minister Stephen Adarkwah, Youth minister of the New York branch giving a word of exaltation

Rev. Ebenezer Adarkwah the General Overseer praying for the youth

Elder Kenneth Appiah (Rabbi) leading praise and worship

The Youth in various sessions of praise, worship and word ministration

Youth group from the New York Branch

Virginia Branch Youth

Pastors from the various branches From left: Rev. Ntim Addae, Rev. Akomeah Kyei, Rev. Ebenezer Adarkwah, Rev. Kwabena Amoah and Elder Seth Dolley

Youth from Chicago

Rhode Island Branch

New Jersey branch youth

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Some coincidences could be planned, especially when they are not natural, but when natural incidents such as twins bringing forth at the same hospital on the same day occur, a miracle is the best description.

Martha and Mary Kuranchie, like most twins, attended the same schools— the Martyrs of Uganda Primary School in Kumasi, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) JHS, St Monica’s Senior High school at Mampong and the Cape Coast University where they both graduated with honours.

The miracle started when Martha and Mary had their engagement on the same day, September 6, 2013 and followed it up with their wedding the next day at the same church, Rhema Assemblies of God, in Atonsu.

In fact, their husbands to be were introduced to the family within less than a month’s interval.

Although their husbands were neither friends nor relatives, the two men are both Ewes.

On the fateful day of June 21, 2014 at around 5.30 a.m., Martha gave birth to a baby boy and six hours later on the same day, Mary was delivered of a baby girl.

As if that was not enough, because Mary’s breast milk was not flowing, her baby had to fall on Martha’s for some days.

God, Kumasi, the father of the twins, told The Mirror after a prayer session for the new mothers and their week-old babies at his Atonsu residence that “I prayed to God for blessings and miracles and these are some of them.”

“God is still in his miracle business,” Rev. Kuranchie, the father of seven (three boys and four girls) said while briefing The Mirror reporter.

Mrs Martha Amegatsey and Mrs Mary Amewuga Kumah were born on April 24, 1986. They got married on September 7, 2013 and gave birth on June 21, 2014 at the same Kuntenanse Hospital.

The mother of the twins, Mrs Cecilia Kuranchie, a nursery school teacher, was full of praise for the Almighty God for His blessings when The Mirror asked about her reaction to the situation.

“Caring for my grandchildren has reminded me of when I gave birth to Martha and Mary. This is a great excitement,” she added.

A visibly elated Rev. John Ewusi Kuranchie, District Pastor of Atonso Assemblies of God and www.thechristianjournal.com the Minister in charge of Rhema Assemblies of

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Timothy Ngwu(in yellow)and two of his concubines

The Police in Enugu State have arrested one Timothy Ngwu, the General Overseer of Vineyard Ministry of the Holy Trinity, located at Ihe/Owerre, Nsukka in Enugu State.Before his arrest on Friday, the self acclaimed Pastor, who said he was obeying God’s command, has put no less than 20 members of his church in a family way.

According to DailyPost ,the spokesman of the Enugu State Police Command, Ebere Amaraizu, DSP, disclosed that"the pastor claims to be obeying prophetic/spiritual injunction to do the will of God, which is to impregnate any one chosen and revealed by the Holy Spirit, irrespective of whether the woman is married or not.When the woman is delivered of the baby, the child remains in the ministry with the mother for life”

Vineyard Ministry of the Holy Trinity, located at Umudikwere, Ihe/Owere Nsukka in Enugu was not known until DSP Gloria Udoka and her operatives from the Anti Child Trafficking unit of the state criminal and investigation department, stormed the place based on the complaint they received from wife of the Pastor, Veronica Ngwu, bordering on sexual abuse of people in the ministry, which has brought about indiscriminate pregnancy among married and single women in the ministry.According to Veronica, her husband used to be a well known catechist in Nsukka Catholic.Some of the members’ wives are now living with him after he impregnated all of them” It was further disclosed that while acting under the same alleged will of God, the Pastor got his wife’s niece pregnant..

Reacting to the allegations against him, the General Overseer stated that he has about five wives with thirteen children, apart from other concubines, who came as a result of the prophetic will of God.He claimed that he does not do anything with any married woman until full consent and agreement is reached between him and the husband in line with the directives of the holy Spirit.

Two of the women, who had left their husband and are now living with the General Overseer, Calista Omeje, and Assumpta Odo confirmed that they left their husband and went to the General Overseer based on the prophetic injunction to do the will of God. Calista revealed that she is married to her husband with ten children, and that she was impregnated

by Timothy, though the baby later died.She further disclosed that she also gave her daughter out to the General Overseer to be impregnated in fulfillment of will of God.

Assumpta Odo also confirmed the development, pointing out that she is also married with eight children and that the pastor impregnated her as well as her daughter.

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Top African Artists to Headline Music Awards

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AFRIMMA will honour some of the world's top African celebrity music artists, managers, producers, DJ's, and cultural influencers. Guests from various cities throughout the United States as well as honorees from over 17 African Countries are expected to grace the red carpet.

Hosted by international renowned comedian, Basket Mouth, the funnyman will be teaming up with Nollywood beauty and actress, Juliet Ibrahim.

AFRIMMA will feature exclusive performances from some of the most sought after musicians, dancers and artist from Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, South Africa and more. Confirmed artists include Iyanya, 2face, Les Nubians, D3 Dancers, Stanley Enow, Flavour, Davido, Diamond Platinumz ,Fally Ipupa, Wyre, Miriam Chemmoss and more.

Multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning artist, T-Pain, has confirmed that he will be performing at AFRIMMA. T-pain will be performing with legendary artist, 2face Idibia, one of Africa's most iconic and globally successful artists.

Top artists from the continent are set to perform at the highly anticipated awards show celebrating the beauty of African music and artistry in Texas, United States.

The highly anticipated award show celebrating the beauty of African music and artistry, African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), is promised to be a star-studded affair on Saturday, July 26, 2014, taking place at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas.

Many Kenyan talents have been recognized for their successful year including: Wyre (Best male East Africa), Miriam Chemmoss and STL (Best Female Diaspora), Bahati and Emmy Kosgei ( Best Gospel Artiste), Ogopa DJ's (Best Video Director), DJ Joe Mfalme and DJ Crème de la Crème (Best DJ Africa), Ogopa (Best Music Producer), Avril and Victoria Kimani (Best Female East Africa), Sauti Sol (Best African Group), Wyre (Best Dancehall Artist), Sage (Best Newcomer), Octopizzo (Best Rap Act), Amani (Best Collabo), and Jaguar (Artist of the year). http://allafrica.com/

Stephanie Linus bags new role in American Western Movie

Stephanie is currently in Los Angeles, USA about to go on set an American Western Movie called Boonville Redemption where she would be acting in. She is also currently doing post-production for her soon to be released movie - DRY. Below are more details of her role in the movie.

How she feels about being back on set after being absent for quite a while I am very excited. It hasn't been a long absence. I just finished shooting some episodes for my upcoming Reality TV Show – "Make Me Fabulous". However, this is a Western movie and I’m very glad to be among the cast. It’s something different, it’s a faith based movie and it’s really something I’d love to do.

Her role in the movie I play the role of Doris, a lady from the second generation of slave trade in America whose parents came from Nigeria. Doris is no longer a slave and she lives with her Uncle in this community where people are not judged by their race or colour. She is a strong compassionate woman who forms a bond with a young girl, Melinda, who grew up not knowing her father. Doris plays the role of convincing her Uncle to reveal the truth to this young girl about her father’s whereabouts. She also helps take care of Miss Mary, Melinda's grandmother when she was ill and sheltered a young boy who had no place to stay.

Deeper Life Bible Church Pastor Kumuyi Bans The Use Of iPad And Android Devices Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi, the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church has banned the use of iPad and android devices for reading the bible.

According to Encomium Weekly, the ban was effective a few weeks back because members of the church use the devices pretending they are reading their bible but are surfing the web and not paying attention to the sermon.

Source: http://news2.onlinenigeria.com/

Where the movie being shot The movie is shot in Los Angeles,USA.

What else brings her to Los Angeles Not only am I acting in this movie, I am currently doing postproduction for my soon to be released movie, DRY which I’m also very excited about

Source:http://news2.onlinenigeria.com

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Kingslight Chapel International Ordain New Leaders

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The Kingslight Chapel Internatiuonal has now gained roots in the Washington Metro area as it enters its 5th year, On Sunday, June 29th, 2014 the Church elevated four stewards to the office of Deacons and Deaconess at a ceremony held in the Sheba Temble in Woodbridge, Virginia.

Rev. Dr. Robert Ampiah-Kwofie, the General Overseer of the Global Revival ministries and the President of Ampiah-Kwofie World Outreach preaching the sermon charged the new leaders to build a Godly character worthy of emulation in the service of God. Rev, Dr. Daniel Ahia Armah the General Overseer of the ministry expressed his appreciation to the new leaders for their dedication and service to the ministry. He therefore admonished them to remain strong in their effort to do the will of God and serve under his feet. Rev, Mrs Barbara Ahia-Armah presented the newly ordained leaders with their certificates of office . The ordained leaders were Samuel Jacobs-Abbey, Naa Kordee JacobsAbbey, Mrs. Emelia Ghartey -Attram, and Mr. Albert Quansah,

Kingslight Chapel which is based in Woodbridge , Virginia has a slogan: "KLC - Where all needs are met" Kingslight Chapel is a Word-based, Holy Ghost-filled, multi-cultural and racially diverse Church with a divine mandate to bring light to this dark world, hope to the hopeless and to equip the child of God for mission and victory.

Kingslight Chapel is located at 14348 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Woodbridge, VA 22191 Tel . 6023665326 kingslightchapelva@yahoo.com

The ordained leaders :From left. Samuel Jacobs-Abbey, Naa Kordee Jacobs-Abbey, Mrs. Emelia Ghartey Attram, and Mr. Albert Quansah

Dr. Robert Ampiah Kwofie leading in the laying on of hands and delivering a mega Word

The congregation

The ministerial team of Kingslight Chapel led by Rev. Dr. Daniel Ahia-Ahmah introducing the new Church leaders

The Springs of melody Choir

Youth and Professionals Interact at Washington Metro Area Career Workshop

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Youth in the Washington Metro area benefitted from another installment of Workshops organized and sponsored by the Edusei Foundation. The fourth in the series of workshops reached the Washington Metro Area on July 5th as young prospective college students and professionals gathered to interact on issues relating to their career paths.

Similar events have been organized in Toronto Canada, Hartford, Connecticut and London by the Foundation.

Dr. Bawuah Edusei, a diplomat, entrepreneur, medical practitioner and philanthropist opened the workshop with an admonition to the youth to persevere in their endeavors to achieve their cherished aims in life. He also advised the youth to stay away from social vices and also abstain from premarital sex. He said “This workshop would afford you the opportunity of acquiring life surviving skills that will equip you to withstand the storms in your career path.”

Professionals in the fields of Business, Medicine, Finance, Law, Information Technology, Engineering and Nursing were on hand to provide group and one on one counseling to the youth. Paul Kyei Ofori, a Georgetown University graduate and coordinator of the workshop took the youth

through diverse technological advancements and various fields of technology that captivated the attention of the audience.

Dr. Anna Minta, a pediatrician trained at the John Hopkins Hospital followed with a compelling presentation on professions in the sciences with particular reference to medicine.

Dr. Charles Osei Dankwah, a chemical engineer, industrialist and businessman educated the youth on the prospects of entrepreneurship and the skills to sustain the enterprise.

Annette Ofori, a Georgetown Law School graduate and tax expect with Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP and attorney capped the presentations with a briefing on ethics in the profession, accounting laws, careers in accounting and finance and jobs prospects in the field of study.

After the series of presentations they broke into groups according to professions for one on one and group sessions to enable the youth ask questions pertaining to their areas of interest.

Dr. Anna Mintah a paediatrician doing a presentation on careers in the sciences

Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei Founder of the Edusei Foundation giving a talk on life skills

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Kevin Bonsu, a prospective college student was highly elated and remarked “this is an awesome experience and I can’t believe it is all free” Priscilla Boamah, a Radford University freshman said “ I have found myself a mentor today and I wish there could be regular workshops like this in the community. ”

Mrs. Evangeline Bawuah-Edusei, a cofounder of the foundation presented certificates of participation to the over 150 young people who attended the event.

She then closed the workshop by expressing her profound appreciation to the parents of the young ones who paved the way for them to be part of the event.

Similar appreciation went to the Professionals who sacrificed everything within them to come and mentor the young ones as their personal experience and shared stories motivated the youth.

The next Dr. Bawuah-Edusei-sponsored youth workshop is scheduled to be held in New York on August 2nd, 2014.

Annette Ofori, an attorney and tax expert taking the youth through legal issues in business

Mrs.Bawuah Edusei presenting certificates to the participants

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Ex-Ghana Star Tony Baffoe Makes History as First African In World Cup Final as FIFA Rep.

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Correspondents Ex-Ghana defender Tony Baffoe made history on Sunday when he became the first blackman to lead out two teams in a World Cup final as he led Germany and Argentina onto the pitch in the final match of the tournament in Brazil. Baffoe, who was the FIFA general coordinator for matches at the Maracana in Rio during the 2014 World Cup, led the two teams onto the pitch minutes before the kick-off.

The entire world is looking at us and I am sure we have got it under control,’ Baffoe said. FIFA gave Baffoe the chance to be its general coordinator for Rio’s Maracana stadium knowing that he will be there to lead the proceedings in the final. His performance, delivery and attention to detail and diligence in previous tournaments in his work for FIFA as well as his fluency in seven international languages have catapulted him to the top.

The Ghanaian subsequently gave the directives to the referee to kick-off the match with millions of people watching the game worldwide in the world biggest sporting event. He becomes the first blackman and African to be handed such a big responsibility at the World Cup. ‘This is an incredibly exciting task.

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