African Immigrant New Yorkers
By Isseu Diouf Campbell The African Business Roundtable hosted in partnership with Africa 2.0 its 5th Africa Investment Summit on September 24, 2014, at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan. Several leaders including Akinwunmi Adesina, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell Five months after opening the Tribeca Film Festival, Nas: Time is Illmatic, the film that “captured the essence, soul and history” of Nas’ debut album will open in theaters on October 1st, and be available on … Read More
Ibrahim Ceesay with Lamin Tamba By Isseu Diouf Campbell Gambian youth activist and filmmaker Ibrahim Ceesay premiered his latest film, Sarata, on September 25, 2014, at Mayles Cinema in Harlem. Several members of the Gambian community based in New York … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell Senator Bill Perkins and the Imbizo Host Committee welcomed South African president Jacob Zuma to Harlem during a reception held in his honor on September 25, 2014, at the State Office Building. Related Images:
By Isseu Diouf Campbell British actor of Sierra Leonean descent Idris Elba attended the high-level meeting called by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to highlight the urgent needs and required response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa on September 25, 2014 … Read More
Isseu Diouf Campbell President Obama urged world leaders to lead the fight against climate change, insisting that “every country must play its part” at the Climate Summit 2014 held, on September 23, 2014, at the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan. … Read More
Par Isseu Diouf Campbell The Africa-America Institute, a New York-based international organization which mission is to strengthen Africa’s youth capacity, will host its 30th Annual Awards Gala today, September 22, 2014, at Gotham Hall, in Manhattan. Held under the theme … Read More
Salif Keita at SOB’s in New York City on September 18, 2014 By Isseu Diouf Campbell Malian singer Salif Keita performed on September 18, 2014, at SOB’s in Manhattan, for albinism, a cause he knows all too well. To raise … Read More
Beyond the Lights stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Nate Parker at the Urbanworld Film Festival By Isseu Diouf Campbell The nation’s largest competitive multicultural film festival, Urbanworld Film Festival, opened with Beyond the Lights on September 18, 2014, at SAV Theatre in … Read More
Youssou NDour By Isseu Diouf Campbell Senegalese minister, singer and songwriter Youssou NDour performed two sold out shows on September 12 and 13, 2014, at BAM Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn as part of the 2014 Next Wave Festival. … Read More
Zang Toi Spring Summer 2015 collection By Isseu Diouf Campbell Malaysian-born designer Zang Toi, who attributes his success to a little talent and a lot of hard work, celebrated 25 years in the fashion industry on September 9, 2014 at … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell L’organisation United African Congress a organisé, en partenariat avec la fondation Give them a Hand Foundation, un forum sur le virus Ebola, au siège des Nations Unies, le 27 août 2014, pour sensibiliser le public et … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray hosted yesterday, August 27, 2014, a reception in celebration of the West Indian American and Caribbean Heritage at Gracie Mansion. Chirlane McCray who is of Barbadian and … Read More
Okapi de la Mode – Kinshasa Fashion Week Congolese designer Carine Pala behind the brand Okapi de la Mode presented her Spring Summer Collection 2015 in July 2014, at Kinshasa Fashion Week in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Photos Credit: Simon Deiner Related … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell Several women from diverse ethnic backgrounds were honored on August 15, 2014, during the ”Champion of Change Awards” hosted by the World Women Global Council at the United Nations headquarters. The honorees include: * Dr. Nasif … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell Harlemites had a lot of fun on Harlem day, which took place on august 17th, 2014, along 135th Street from St. Nicholas Avenue to 5th Avenue. The event featuring a children’s festival, a health village, an … Read More
Mandela Washington Fellow Fouzia Dahir talks about leadership and the U.S. Africa Summit. Video Interview with Mandela Washington Fellow Fouzia Dahir Related Images:
By Isseu Diouf Campbell Nigerian professionals, academicians, entrepreneurs, and government officials will discuss Nigeria’s education and security challenges, present leadership issues and ways the Diaspora can contribute to the country’s economic growth at the 5th Annual Nigerian Leadership Summit held … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell African heads of states were in Washington DC for the first U.S. Africa summit hosted by president Barack Obama in the nation’s capital on August 4-6, 2014. Themed “Investing in the next generation” and starting … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders ended this week with a three-day presidential summit attended by President Barack Obama who renamed the program in honor of Nelson Mandela during a town hall meeting with the … Read More
