Social entreprenure . kingsley Bangwell, inspiring the Nigerian youth

 A glance at the political landscape in Nigeria confirms that young people are not encouraged to participate in decision making.This is an age long problem as Nigeria has a sad history of poor governance occasioned by widespread corruption by both the military and civilian rulers.To some people this seems like a huge and insurmountable problem but for Kingsley Bangwell,it is not. Although, Bangwell believes that disengaging youths from public life and decision making spells doom for a nation,he also believes that there is a solution.In search for a lasting solution,kingsley founded young star foundation.Young stars Foundation is a  youth organizations operating in Abuja, Nigeria and  Ghana. From a weekly youth club in a local barber shop in 1995, Youngstars Foundation has grown to emerge as one of the foremost youth platform that is building young people and strengthening youth organizations across Africa..
 young star foundation has succeded in engaging the  Nigerian youth in the democratic process in addition to keeping them abreast with the political tales of the land scape and equiping them to become informed citizens

Kingsley has gained international recognition for his leadership and innovation. Beginning from a weekly youth club in a barber’s shop in 1995 to the present, YFI continues to reach out to rural and urban youth in Nigeria with the message of self-actualization, and strong participation in democracy and political discourse.

Entertainment Express; 9ice goes back to school

After dishing out  numerous hit tracks and carting home prestigious awards, 9nice has decided to go back and pursue his career as a lawyer.It should be recalled that the konga sou crooner attended Abule Okuta Primary School and CMS Grammar School, and dropped out from his Law course at the Lagos State University to concentrate on music.Now he is proving that it is  never too late to go back to school.9ice is currently studying  Public Safety and Common Law at Capella University. 

Invention innovation; Adebola Omololu and his Bamboo Tablet

 Until recently,Africa used to be a continent where not much was  known by the rest of the world about what goes on in technology invention and innovation.However this has changed as inventions after invention has shown that Africa's emergence in the technological scene is not a fluke. A Nigerian is in the news again  for inventing a bamboo tab specially designed to solve problems associated with people living in the emerging markets.The sleeky phone is sure to give established  brand a run for their money and popularity too as it boast some unique features .Some of the phones unique features includes

 i.- Female Edition –  The female edition would be able to help women track their menstruation cycles and also enable parents to track their teenage daughters’ menstrual period as well. It also comes with a feature that can help women to monitor their fertility period. One other interesting feature is colour management that helps women know the perfect outfit for them. 

ii.Long lasting battery life.The tablet is developed to provide a long lasting battery life and it allows about 44-hours talk-time on 2G networks, 25-hours on 3G networks and about 1048 hours stand-by time. This therefore gives the device an edge in a country with poor electricity supply.

iii. TV on the go.

iv Bamboo books ,movies and news.

Destination Africa.Serengeti National Park Tanzania

.  If you ever dream about an exotic tropical  holiday or you're intrested in having the beauty of nature around you,then look no futher..Serengeti National Park Tanzania is what you have been searching for.Your stay in 

the Serengeti is definetly going to be an unforgetable experience with Giraffes walking next to you,driving through the lions’ area and having them a jump away from your car,watching the wildebeest migration,walking with Maasai,watching the sun set...the lits is indeed endless.And did I mention balloning in the serengeti? Its an amazing experience!Here are some pictures to whet your appetite

African in diaspora.Meet Zuriel the 10-year-old who enjoys interviewing presidents, business tycoons

  Zuriel Elise Oduwole is a 10 year old girl, but not just your regular 10-year-old.While other girls her age are occupied with thoughts of their favorite cartoon characters,Miss Zuriel is strutting the turf reserved exclusively for accomplished and seasoned TV personalities.

 . At the tender age of 10, Zuriel possesses an amazing talent that has made her rub shoulders with''kings''. She has successfully interviewed world renowed celebs including tennis super stars Venus and Serena Williams,business moguls like Africa’s richest person, Aliko Dangote and eight African presidents and ex Presidents some of which includes current president of Tanzania, Mauritius, ex-Presidents Jerry John Rawlings and John Kufuor of Ghana and President Joyce Banda of Malawi, who is one of Africa’s only two female national leaders, and most recently, she interviewed President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria. Currently, she is being globally celebrated as the youngest person ever to be interviewed by Forbes Magazine. Zuriel who lives with her family in  America hopes to retire at 19!

 Zuriel with the president of south sudan.

 Zuriel with the president of nigeria

Mauritius...the real Gods own country

   Are you ready to be blown away by breath taking beauty? Then, pack your stuff and book a flight to Port  Louis, capital of Mauritius. A little advice for you though. Travel heavy because the beauty of this city would  enchant you and you would spend more time than planned.

   Port Louis is the capital and also the economic centre-point of one of Africa’s paradise island, Mauritius. It is the largest city of the island with approximately 200,000 inhabitants.

  There are plenty of tourist attractions in and around Port Louis. Some of them are cultural sites like the vibrant Central Market, while others are of a natural bent, such as the Royal Botanical Gardens of Pamplemousses. The Domaine Les Pailles, a combination of the two, is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon in the Port Louis area and shouldn't be missed.

  Then there are the beaches of Mauritius. Certainly the highlight of any trip to the island, Mauritius boasts a large number of spots with squeaky white sand and inviting blue sea. You can choose from bustling destinations like Grand Baie, where there is great dining, nightlife and shopping to go with the amazing beach and variety of water sports. Tourists looking for peace and quiet should try the long stretch of sand at Flic en Flac Beach. Both of these attractions are just minutes from Port Louis and easily reached by bus or car.

ad placement.