The Africa They Never Show You : Episode # 1

Mozambique



Ethiopia


Smart Village: Egypt

BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL

It's an annual worlwide event, and made Rio one of the most entertaining cities in the world !
It's a four day long event where Samba Schools compete with their costumes, charriots, and dance choreographies. The colors and lights are a spectacle of their own !!
The Carnival tradition originated from South African country "Angola", which explains the numerous african influences in the event celebration !!

Marcus Samuelsson : A three star man !

Written by Teddy Tsegaye

Marcus Samuelsson (Kassahun Tsegie), Chef and Co-Owner of Aquavit restaurant in New-York, has certainly excelled in a highly competetitive gastronomy industry.

This 38-year-old Ethiopian Chef has received many praises and awards for his cuisine, but is also the youngest Chef having ever received three stars from the prestigious New York Times.

Adopted by a Swedish couple after his mother's death, Marcus has developed an early interest for the culinary art that will take him all the way to the kitchens of Aquavit Restaurant in New York. First promoted Executive Chef, and then co-owner, he has achieved tremendous success. He appears as a man of taste who enjoys painting , writing, or cooking.

Influenced by his swedish culinary heritage, Marcus' cuisine also has a strong african touch to it, and he always makes sure it does.
Samuelsson has helped bringing attention to an art that is too often ignored on the continent, and is also very active with charity work.

iActuate, Olusegun Aranmolate

Written by Babacar Niang

Olusegun is truly the essence of a leader. This young nigerian author who was recently casted on Oprah's Big Give show, has truly redefined the term of "renaissance man".
Actor, medical researcher, model, and author, he has put forth all the facets of his rich personality.
His first book iActuate is an interesting publication where the author uses some of his personal experiences to draw readers into a stream of inspirational thoughts.
Sheg is one of a kind , an innovator with a big heart, who wants to make the world a better place. Thank you Mr Sheg.

CULTURE: Barack Obama's Dreams from my father

Written By Babacar Niang

"Dreams from my father" is Barack Obama's first book ; it's Obama's identity quest in an America divided by race and politics. The story offers a wonderful insight on the man's character and his struggles.