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“Africa Must Produce or Perish”
Published on 13 May 2008 at 9:30 am.
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Filed under Africa, economy, international relations.
Africa Day is coming up on May 25th, celebrating the 45th anniversary of the creation of the OAU (Organization of African Unity) now known as the AU, or the African Union. Africa Must Produce or Perish is excerpted from a speech delivered by Philip Emeagwali to the African community in Valencia, Spain on May 11, […]
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Roc Nation: 150 Million Reasons to Leave Def Jam
Published on 4 Apr 2008 at 2:48 pm.
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Hip-Hop juggernaut/artist/mogul Jay-Z has stepped down as the President of Def Jam and is on the verge of signing a ridiculous partnership with Live Nation. The 10-year deal, which could include certain publishing and licensing rights, future touring, recordings, and other entrepreneurial ventures, will go down for no less than a whopping $150 million dollars. […]
