Posts Tagged ‘Nigeria’
Philadelphia Eagles sign Nnamdi Asomugha to $60 million five-year contract
Philadelphia Eagles signs Nnamdi Asomugha to million five-year contract Philadelphia Eagles signed Nnamdi Asomugha, the hottest player on the free agent market, to a stunning $60 million five-year contract with $25 million guaranteed. Some analysts are saying Asomugha could [Read More]
Serge Mouangue blends African fabric with Japanese Kimono
Born in Yaoundé, Cameroon, the Tokyo-based concept-car designer, Serge Mouangue is an industrial designer and interior architect from Renault who is working in Japan with Nissan Motor Co. He is also the talented fashion designer and brainchild behind the project – [Read More]
Aliko Dangote – how did he become Africa’s richest person overnight?
According to Forbes, Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and Nigeria’s first billionaire is worth .8 billion. Forbes reports that the Nigerian businessman's fortune surged 557% in the past year; making him the world's biggest gainer in percentage terms and Africa's [Read More]
Edward Okpa for Mayor of Dallas
Edward Okpa, is the only black or minority candidate running for the mayoral seat. He is a Harvard graduate and a successful entrepreneur with a background in commercial real estate and international business. This will be Okpa's third run at the office. May 14th is the [Read More]
Nigerian-born John Abraham Godson becomes Poland first Black MP
Nigerian-born John Abraham Godson becomes Poland first Black Member of Parliament John Abraham Godson (Godson Chikama Onyekwere), a 40 year-old Nigerian born naturalized Polish citizen has become the first black Polish Member of Parliament and a member of the Civic Platform [Read More]
ObiSoulStar electrifying performance and album release concert
ObiSoulstar with Nick Jaffe on lead guitar.ObiSoulStar, the hottest new performing and recording artist coming out of the Windy City has released his second, highly anticipated and long awaited album, SoulRokinRolla; for your immediate listening pleasure. ObiSoulStar's [Read More]
Happy 50th Birthday Nigeria but why are you celebrating?
This is a re-post of Chocolate City's article from last year, the 50th birthday celebration of Nigeria. Sadly enough, nothing has changed since Nigeria's 50th birthday of last year! Instead of bringing out the champagne, this 50th birthday should be one of somber [Read More]
Chocolate City’s exclusive interview with singer ObiSoulStar
Obisoulstar discusses his soon to be release CD, SoulRokinRolla, with Chocolate City.Born in the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois and raised in Nigeria, West Africa, ObiSoulStar is an explosive singer whose time has come. Influenced by a wide breadth of sounds – from [Read More]
Nigeria’s Self-destructive use of Text Messaging
Muslins and Christians casualties in Jos, Plateau state, NigeriaWith the proliferation of cell phones in Africa, the access to text messaging is becoming an inexpensive and affordable means for communicating with family, friends, and love ones around the world. Like most [Read More]
Ex-congressman William J. Jefferson Gets 13 Years
Ex-congressman Jefferson and family Photo source: Michael DeMocker / The Times-PicayuneTo say it’s a sad day for us at Chocolate City is an understatement. We have always held the ex-congressman in very high esteem and regarded him as a true champion in the struggle [Read More]
