Month: August 2016

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Meet the 14 Year Old Girl Who Is Africa’s Youngest Representative at Rio Olympic

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By: Wazobia Staff   Kaya Adwoa Forson is a 14 year old Ghanaian swimmer. Who represented her country at the Olympics in Rio, she is the first Ghanaian ever to swim at the Olympics. In 2015, when she was 13 years old , she represented Ghana at the World Championships in Kazan, Russia and placed 66th and 44th in the 200m freestyle and 200m backstroke respectively.. She was the youngest competitor in the world. She was born in Canada on March 19, 2012 .She lives in Malaga, Spain  . She is presently studying   at the Lycee Franqais International  de … Continue reading Meet the 14 Year Old Girl Who Is Africa’s Youngest Representative at Rio Olympic

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Dr.Yetunde Zaid Wins Fulbright African Research Scholar Grants

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By: Dayo Fasasi The head of the Readers Services Department at University of Lagos Library, Dr. Yetunde Zaid, achieved the remarkable feat and broke a new ground, by becoming the First Female Librarian in Nigeria to be awarded the Fulbright African Research Scholar Grants for the 2016/2017 Academic year. The grant beneficiary is expected to be available for a 10-month course in the USA, which commenced on August 1, 2016 ending on May 31, 2017 at the University of California, Los Angeles, United States of America. During this period Zaid, would research and produce a result for publication in Library … Continue reading Dr.Yetunde Zaid Wins Fulbright African Research Scholar Grants

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9 Year Old writes A book On The Plight Of Farmers

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By: Dayo Fasasi A 9-year-old Nigerian author, Bisola Lucas who recently completed her elementary education at the Temitope Elementary School, was born into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Lucas in the ancient town of Ilesa South West Nigeria. The only child of her parents, Lucas, has just released a book, titled “Farmers Agony”. The book which captured the pain a farmer undergoes, when his farm is been invaded by robbers and left with nothing to harvest. In a phone conversation with Lukmon Fasasi, for Wazobia Global Times USA, Lucas, said her elementary school teacher inspired her to write the book. … Continue reading 9 Year Old writes A book On The Plight Of Farmers

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Ghana Parade Council Hosts 7th Afro Cultural Parade and Festival

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By; Wazobia staff Bronx, NY – On Saturday, Aug. 13th the Ghana Parade Council and African Friends of NY invite all New Yorkers to come and celebrate the 7th Afro Cultural Parade and Festival at Crotona Park, Bronx. The Ghanaian community in the Bronx, which is thought to be the largest cluster of Africans in any metropolitan city in the US, will be coming together to showcase Ghanaian arts and culture with New Yorkers. The event will include performances by the Wassa Pan Africa Dance Ensemble, Zick Drummers, 2Shy, Jay Baba, SOB Dancers, Clam Binny, Jamaican Artist Dawn, Francis Akrofi – trumpet player and many more. Attendees … Continue reading Ghana Parade Council Hosts 7th Afro Cultural Parade and Festival

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Ghana Parade Council Hosts 7th Afro Cultural Parade and Festival

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By; Wazobia staff   Bronx, NY – On Saturday, Aug. 13th the Ghana Parade Council and African Friends of NY invite all New Yorkers to come and celebrate the 7th Afro Cultural Parade and Festival at Crotona Park, Bronx.   The Ghanaian community in the Bronx, which is thought to be the largest cluster of Africans in any metropolitan city in the US, will be coming together to showcase Ghanaian arts and culture with New Yorkers. The event will include performances by the Wassa Pan Africa Dance Ensemble, Zick Drummers, 2Shy, Jay Baba, SOB Dancers, Clam Binny, Jamaican Artist Dawn, Francis Akrofi – trumpet player and … Continue reading Ghana Parade Council Hosts 7th Afro Cultural Parade and Festival

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Nigerian Student Delivers Commencement Speech @ An American University

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By : Temitope Omotayo “We all have a story but don’t  allow your story to hinder you from what God wants you to be.My time here has shown me how important it is to be involved” These are the words of  Nigeria’s Kazeem Adekunle who beat all odds to become a  college graduate . He also delivered the commencement speech during the graduation ceremony. Please read on…       Why did you choose GGC? My journey to GGC was not without its challenges. Coming to the United States from Nigeria as a teenager, my dream was to play college … Continue reading Nigerian Student Delivers Commencement Speech @ An American University

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South African Cyclist Breaks Olympic Record

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Dayo Fasasi, A 24-year-old South African Cyclist Louis Meintjes, has broken new ground at the 2016 Olympics, as he emerged, the first South African to reach the 8th position in Olympics race. Meintjes, finished the race, coming 8th in this year’s Tour de France. According to reports, no South African has ever gotten above the 10 position. Though this may not seem close to a medal, but when one considers that there were 144 riders taking part in the event, then the magnitude of Meintjes’s effort is applaudable . Meintjes, alongside his team-mate Daryl Impey, did not enjoy the supports … Continue reading South African Cyclist Breaks Olympic Record

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Nigerian Bar Association Elects New President

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By: Dayo Fasasi Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has recently elected Mr. Abubakar Balarabe Mahmoud as their new President. Mahmoud, emerged victorious in eagerly contested election on Monday, after gathering 3055 votes to defeat contender Joe-Kyari Gadzama, who polled 2,384 votes. The Chairman of the NBA Electoral Committee, Ken Mozia SAN, announced the other election results as followed:           Dajan Gal and Monday Ubani, Office of the Vice President           Olagunju Isiaka, General Secretary           Ohagba Loe, First Assistant Secretary           Balogun Oyeyemi, Legal Adviser   Continue reading Nigerian Bar Association Elects New President

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OAU Graduate Develops Yoruba Talking Watch

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By: Dayo Fasasi ‎Software Engineer, Moyinoluwa Adeyemi has developed one of the rarest African inventions, an indigenous talking watch. A graduate of the department of Computer Science and Mathematics at Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife (OAU), Adeyemi developed a watch app that tells time in the Yoruba language. Not a novice to technology and software development, Adeyemi created a directory app for her students’ fellowship while on the campus of OAU and was among the 100 young Nigerians to receive the Ytech Award in 2015. When asked about what necessitated her watch app, Adeyemi had this to say. “I’ve been on … Continue reading OAU Graduate Develops Yoruba Talking Watch