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Uche Jombo Weds Puerto Rican Lover, Kenney Rodriguez

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There were rumors last week but it’s pretty certain now that Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo has married her Puerto Rican lover, Kenney Rodriguez in a secret ceremony earlier this month. It was attended by good friend, Desmond Elliot.

Uche Jombo had initially denied the rumors, but finally confirmed a few days ago that she is indeed married.

We wish them the best in the future and a happy married life.

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Dbanj Signs Davido To Newly-Formed Def Jam Africa

Posted on May 19, 2012 by africanstar in Entertainment | Leave a comment

K-Switch, Davido with Dbanj

This is another big move by Dbanj.

Dbanj starts up new label, Def Jam Africa, and immediately signs bright star Davido to the record label. Def Jam Africa will be the African arm of Island Def Jam.

Davido & Dbanj were spotted a few weeks ago at the Diamonds of Atlanta Strip club in Atlanta GA and little did we know that some things were in the world.

Davido will join Dbanj’s brother K-Switch on Def Jam Africa. Big move from Dbanj. One has to wonder how this will all play out with his Mercury Records UK deal and G.O.O.D Music. Anyway you slice it, it’s a good move for Dbanj.

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Video: SaraRhymes – Loke Loke

Posted on May 19, 2012 by africanstar in Entertainment | Leave a comment

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This is the official video to Samarhymes’ wave making song and second single ‘Loke Loke’. Shot in locations in Ikeja, Lagos, the video was directed by Jassy and produced by AKP Banger Visuals. Samarhymes has been dubbed as next rated and an artist to watch out for by most industry heads and OAPs in Nigeria.

The afro-hip hop artiste whose real name is Farinde Olusola Olufemi is from Osun state. The development of his unique style is the result of a lifetime of musical influence. Growing up in a talented musical family meant that Samarhymes was always surrounded by different forms of music. He is keen to point out that everything he listens to directs his musical development in some way. However, he would certainly include junior and pretty, Eedris Abdulkareem and 2face Idibia as amongst his biggest early influences.

Samarhymes is signed to RhymeSquad Entertainment in Amsterdam, a company owned by Rizzy Kelly.

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S. Africa to enforce special labeling of settlement products – Ynetnews

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The South Africa Trade and Industry Ministry announced Saturday that the government intends to ban local importers from selling products from West Bank settlements with a label indicating that they were made in Israel.

 

The decision came after a one year-long campaign launched by Palestinian organizations and South African human rights groups. While South Africa is not banning the sale of products from settlements, the decision will oblige merchants to apply a special label noting that the product originates from beyond the Green Line.

 

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If the decision is implemented, South Africa will become the first country to specially mark products from the Jewish settlements.

 

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies issued a notice saying the new directive would ensure that South African importers do not to “incorrectly label products that originate from the Occupied Palestinian Territory as products of Israel.”

 

 
חלק מהצו שעליו חתם שר המסחר הדרום אפריקני

Notice issued by Department of Trade and Industry

 

The notice also said that the government of South Africa recognizes the State of Israel only within the borders delineated by the United Nations in 1948.

 

The minister added that he received many complaint letters over soft drinks and tech companies, as well as Dead Sea cosmetics company Ahava, which distribute their products in South Africa as if they originate from Israel, “whereas they originate from the occupied Palestinian territories.”

 

The official notice, signed by the minister on May 1, calls on the public to send in their responses to the decision, which is scheduled to take effect on July 1.

 

‘Jewish radicals leading campaign’

The decision stirred controversy in Jerusalem, officials saying that South Africa’s ambassador to Israel will be summoned to the Foreign Ministry on Sunday for clarification.

 

The officials called the decision “racist,” saying “it’s a shame that South Africa, which suffered from racism for years, is the one leading this gambit.”

 

The officials added that the decision specifically targets Israel , and has not been issued against any other state, which proves that it is a politically-motivated move that can have detrimental consequences on Israeli exports as a whole.

 

Yesha Council chairman Dani Dayan also
responded to the announcment, telling Ynet that it is not surprising the decision was made by Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies, who he called “a radical leftist Jew.”

 

“This proves once again that Jews from the radical Left proudly lead the propaganda campaign against the State of Israel. The same goes for J Street in
the United States and Goldstone
in South Africa. We will prevail,” he added.

 

Meanwhile, the Palestinian Authority welcomed the decision, saying that it is a first step in the right direction.

 

Head of the Popular Struggle Coordination Committee Mohammed Khatib and a resident of the village of Bilin said the decision “stems from the recognition that the Palestinians were wronged by the occupation and the settlements, and that the de-facto annexation of our land is illegal.”

 

On Friday, Denmark’s Foreign Minister Willy Sondal said he is looking into allowing supermarkets to apply special labels to products made in the West Bank.

 

In an interview with a local paper, Sondal said he wants to give consumers the option to decide which products to purchase. “This move shows consumers that the products are made under conditions that are not only approved by the Danish government, but also by European governments,” he said.

 

Attila Somfalvi contributed to this report

 

 

 

 

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Africa: Obama Announces Multi-Billion Dollar Investments for Continent’s Agriculture

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Washington, DC — Over forty-five companies have committed to invest over US$ 3 billion in Africa’s agricultural sector as part of the G8′s New Alliance for Food and Nutrition Security initiative, US President Barack Obama announced today.

The commitments were developed in collaboration with Grow Africa, an innovative partnership led by the World Economic Forum, the African Union and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).

“Today, I can announce a new global effort, bringing together all global players for a shared effort – African governments and donor countries, which agreed to align their donations, and private sector players, international as well as non-governmental organizations,” said President Obama, speaking at the Symposium on Global Agriculture and Food Security in Washington DC, an event hosted by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. “We will stay focused on clear goals, boosting farmers’ income and helping 50 million people lift themselves out of poverty. We can unleash the change that reduces hunger and malnutrition. This is the new commitment we are making today.”

Heads of state and government from Ethiopia, Tanzania and Ghana also participated in the event.

The investments span different stages of the agriculture value chain across three African countries, offering the prospect of economic development as well as improvements to food and nutrition security.

Currently, the commitments comprise a total of 63 Letters of Intent, with African businesses making up 21 of the signatories. ”These investments, developed through the Grow Africa Partnership, represent a big step forward for African agriculture and offer further proof that today the handshake has replaced the handout as the principal partnership model for the region,” said Josette Sheeran, Vice-Chairman of the World Economic Forum.

“Private-sector investment can accelerate growth in a way that benefits Africa’s smallholder farmers,” said Jean Ping, Chairperson of the African Union Commission. “Through Grow Africa, we believe it is possible to build a platform that will benefit all of Africa.”

More companies are looking to Africa for long-term investing.

“We are making a major investment commitment to expand Africa’s agricultural productivity and food security by expanding its access to fertilizer,” said Joergen Haslestad, Chief Executive Officer of Yara International.

“Africa has become one of our strategic growth regions and our aspiration is to contribute to the transformation of African agriculture,” added Michael Mack, Chief Executive Officer of Syngenta.

The Grow Africa partnership, convened jointly by the African Union, NEPAD and the World Economic Forum, works to accelerate sustainable investment in African agriculture to improve food security. The Grow Africa Investment Forum, held on 9 May 2012 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, engaged over 270 leaders, including heads of state and government from Ethiopia, Rwanda and Tanzania, as well as leaders of African and global business, international organizations, donor agencies and farmer organizations. Seven countries showcased specific investment and partnership opportunities aligned to their national priorities for agricultural transformation.

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