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THE MAGAZINE THAT PROMOTES UNION AND COOPERATION OF AFRICANS AROUND THE GLOBE, ENCOURAGING AN INFORMED, THINKING AND QUESTIONING AFRICAN SOCIETY.

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MISS AFRICA USA 2010:WHO WILL BE THE NEXT QUEEN?

SPOTLIGHTSINTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE

HUGO MILLION

THE ENDURING STRENGTHOF AN AFRICAN WOMAN

SEXUAL AFFAIRS:TO TELL OR NOT TO TELL?

WORLD CUP 2010:RANDOM MEMORIES.SPAIN: CHAMPIONS

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EntertainmentMISS AFRICA 2010:Who Will Be The Next Queen? Check Out the Finalists.From Lady Kate Njeuma

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THE ENDURING STRENGTHof an African Woman. Exclusive Story. By Ruth Omanya

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AFROTAINMENT:The African Portal. The first and only North western TV channel dedicated to the broadcasting of African movies and music. By Staff Writer

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SEXUAL AFFAIRS:To Tell or Not To Tell? How Honest can we be in our relationships when striving for intimacy?By Krisanna Jeffery

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AFRICAN CULTURAL FESTIVALUpcoming events in Sacramento, CA on September 25 & 26, 2010. Learn more about the ACF event. By Staff Writer

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SpotlightsEXCLUSIVE Interview with: HUGO MILLIONHip-Hop artist/producer

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ON THE COVER:HUGO MILLION, Hip-Hop artist/producer

HULU VIDEO STREAMINGComing to iPhone/iPad, “with a cost.” By Kenneth Ugbo

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THE FUTURE OF TABLET COMPUTING:Find out why the iPad is the hottest tablet computer in the market.By John Trodey

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FIFA RANKINGS:Spain is Back on Top. By Staff Writer

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NELSON MANDELA:Greatest African Political Figure celebrates his 92nd birthday. Learn more about his contribution to South Africa development. By Staff Writer

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For some people, choosing what to do as part of their society is more grueling than wandering the desert for 40 years. But it doesn’t take a miracle. If you are looking for some basic guidelines, just follow these signs:

Your talents

Talents are your entrusted abilities inherited at birth and nurtured throughout your life. These are abilities that you excel at without putting out a sweat. Some individuals are gifted in Music, sports, talking, etc... Basically you name any verb and you are guaranteed to find someone talented for it.

Your talents are your tools for the society. Use them for the benefit of the society. Can you imagine our world today if people such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Albert Einstein, and George Lucas - just to name a few - ignored their talents? The world would be a different place; no fine classical music, no advanced universe exploration, and no Star Wars.

Your struggles

Believe it or not, your struggles build confidence and adaptability. When we go through hard times, we are more susceptible and concentrated on defining new ways to overcome. We are pushed to the limit of our abilities; and that’s when new unknown abilities will emerge. We can use these moments to define our place in society.

What drives you Crazy

Ever had something that just drives you crazy the way it works or behave? Well, fear not. The rejection feeling that you sense in your heart is pretty much another way for your conscience to agree that “there is a better way.” Take that opportunity to find innovations, new ideas; use it to think outside the box.

TRUE CALLING:

Instead of stopping at just complaining, go further. Ask yourself why you don’t like the current product or service, and what will make it better for you.

What excites you

This last one is the easiest of all, and sometimes may be related to the first point (your talent). What excites you most should be considered as well as your true calling. It’s better to get paid miserable while doing what you love than to be paid well doing what makes you miserable. Do you love writing? Become a writer (We’re seeking writers!). Love drawing? Become the next Picasso - Better yet, become the next Best thing that has ever happened to Arts: You! - Define yourself from your dream boosters. Society is waiting.

In conclusion, all these signs will help you define your true calling; your mission in this planet of ours. Not finding your true calling is pretty much just existing. There is more to life than existing; there is the “living” part of it as well.

Best regards,

What Only Matters is Your Mission

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Born in a very musical oriented family, David couldn’t help it but fall in love with music at a very tender age. David Tshibambe is singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, and an accomplished piano player. As a preacher’s kid and child of a mother who participated in the church’s choir, both avenues introduced him to the beauty and magic of melodies.In his album “The Road to Somewhere” (R2S), the journey of David has laid out for every listener to hear, feel, and see through the pictures painted in the genuine words written within each and every song. The stories in the “R2S” record are fueled by heartache, healing, life battles and striving for success with a God-given talent.Every song is a new experience, every experience came from a lesson, and every lesson came from a day in this life you and I can relate to.

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The Miss Africa USA Pageant is the biggest and the most publicized pageant that features African Queens in the USA today. The pageant has evolved into one of the most highly anticipated community events in America. The Miss Africa USA Pageant is grooming a new generation of African women leaders to impact their communities in Africa, America and the rest of the world.

The list is composed of 32 finalists representing 18 different African countries in the event that will take place on July 24, 2010 in Washington DC. The pageant will air on AFROTAINMENT on Saturday July 31 at 9:00 PM EST.

AFROTAINMENT is the first and only channel in North America dedicated to broadcast African Movies, African TV Series, African Reality and Comedy shows for the highly coveted African Diaspora in the USA.

As the Official Media Partner of Miss Africa USA, AFROTAINMENT will bring all 32 finalists into your living room prior to the pageant. Viewers will be able to view each contestant profile on Television and cast a vote for their favorite delegate through an SMS nationwide campaign in advance of the pageant.

Eric Noue from AFROTAINMENT said: “This latest collaboration with the Miss Africa USA organization confirms AFROTAINMENT’S commitment to the North American Market and reinforces a business strategy that believes in a Corporate Social Responsibility in support of the various communities that represent the rich diversity of the African continent. “

AFROTAINMENT is available on channel 751. To subscribe to the AFROTAINEMENT family of channels (Afrotainment on Channel 751 and Afrotainment Music onChannel 667) customers can call DISH Network™ at 1.866.267.7805 or contact their local Dish retailer for more information.

To learn more about The AFROTAINMENT Family of channels visit: www.afrotainment.us

To learn more about the Miss Africa USA organization visit: www.missafricaunitedstates.com

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AFROTAINMENT (also referred to as Afrotainment Movies) is the first and only TV channel in North

America exclusively dedicated to the broadcasting of top quality African movies and TV Series mainly from Nollywood (the prolific Nigerian film industry) and other major African motion picture houses. Owned by Soundview Africa, the channel is currently available via Dish Network.The channel presents programs in English and in French. Every day on AFROTAINMENT Movies, viewers can watch 5 award-winning African TV series and 4 movies from the best African producers and directors, starring the most popular African and Nollywood actors.

Recognizing that Nollywood is the third largest film industry in the world (only behind Hollywood and Bollywood), and the fact that its growing popularity is now a global phenomenon with Nigerian films becoming major hits in international film festival across the world including Europe and America, it was easy to recognize the opportunity to fill a void that had yet to be closed in the untapped North American market”.

HistoryAfrotainment was created by a team of television professionals headed by Yves Bollanga, one of the founders of 3A Telesud, a French Pan-African channel. It is owned by Soundview Africa, a production company from Africa that

creates Afro centric content. Soundview Africa produced Ya Ma’Afrika, a popular drama series that revolves around the lives of 4 African women living in Brooklyn, New York and highlights the cultural experiences, contradictions and challenges of Africans living in the West.

ProgrammingAfrotainment airs top rated films from the best African producers and directors, as well as award-winning African TV series such as Dear Mother, Rough Edges, Cyberia, Family Ties and Ya Ma’Afrika.

Afrotainment MusicIn June 2010, Soundview Africa launched a second channel- Afrotainment Music, a music service featuring the best in music from the African continent. Proramming includes music videos, live performances and entertainment programs.

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Model, Entrepreneur, and Aspiring Actress Ruth Omanya shares her story to encourage, inspire, and empower others by sharing her childhood dreams, discouragements, and disappointments while pursuing her dreams in the United States. She was a victim of physical abuse, loss and a survivor in a terrible car accident that she truly believes was a wake-up call that God had bigger plans for her than she actually realized. “I have endured pain along the way, but I know that with God’s blessing, I’m still strong and will remain strong as long as I believe that He has bigger plans for me”.

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Ruth was born to Isadora Akeyo Omanya, a banker who worked for Standard Chartered Bank in Kisii,

Kenya. Isadora worked for Standard Bank for over twenty- one years until her tragic death from a car accident on Christmas Eve of 1993. Her father Richard Omanya Adongo, a retired county clerk of Homa-Bay, Kenya became an entrepreneur (businessman) and politician, also passed away from natural causes several years after her mother’s death. Ruth come from a fairly well off family; she is the third to last born of her ten siblings. “As a young girl, I remember when I was growing up, and with whatever little exposure I had of American life through TV shows such as ‘Different Strokes’,’ Good Times’, or ‘Three’s Company’, somehow it made me feel connected, and I always imagined that someday I would live in this great country. I did not know when or how it would happen that I would end up in the USA someday - it was just faith at the time”. Over the years and during her secondary schooling, she recalls almost losing this faith and possibly going through the most depressing time of her life. Ruth remembers grieving throughout the entire four years of high school. Ruth’s grandmother passed away suddenly from a cardiac arrest on my first year of high school. Her first born brother George Omanya passed away on her second year of high school. Her mother passed away on a

tragic road accident on her third year of high school and, as if that was not enough grief three years in a row, Ruth lost yet another brother, her favorite brother Hanisch Omanya right after she graduated from high school. “I really miss them so much! Not a day goes by without me thinking of my late parents, brothers, and sisters. I shed a tear every time I think of them.” After High School, and despite all the grief around her, Ruth was determined to move on with her life. Her dream of travelling to the United States had not completely died as she thought. She was determined to keep pushing. Ruth applied to several U.S. colleges, received a few rejections, but was finally accepted to join a university in Baltimore, Maryland. With everyone still grieving at home, her father completely lost and confused from her mother’s tragic death, her brother’s deaths and financially strained from paying for funerals year after year; feeling discouraged and hopeless, Ruth reluctantly decided to seek help from close friends and relatives to help her raise money to travel to the U.S.A.

Although this did not work out as she hoped, a close family friend, Mr. Wanga came through and made arrangements with her father for her travel and a place to stay while she was in the U.S.A. during her studies. “This was an unexpected miracle for me, with all that was going on in my life at that time. I felt blessed and hopeful that despite all the pain, loss, and grief, there was still a God and He really cared. Most importantly, I’m

forever grateful for Mr. Wanga and my father. It is true

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people who influence my life!” All was set, and Ruth was able to travel to the United States as planned. Ruth hoped to further her studies while pursuing modeling on the side. Life was not particularly what she hoped it would be. It was not quite all roses as she imagined it. Adjusting to a new country was a major struggle. Her first year in the U.S.A. was probably the toughest time she faced. As an international student who was not allowed to work in the U.S.A, she was financial strained with no income except when her father would occasionally send her money. During this tough time, Ruth was also in an unfortunate situation, a victim of physical abuse from her boyfriend at the time who also happened to be Mr. Wanga’s son! The abuse went on for a period of a year until one day, Ruth decided to leave after saving just enough money to afford a bus ticket to Chicago where her uncle Richard and Aunt Reba lived. “I have not told many about this part of my life; only select few know this part, yet as I speak with a heavy heart about it now, I’m reminded of how these wounds would never heal. I particularly felt betrayed because the perpetrator was someone I trusted and his family was trusted by my family as well! ”. Life in Chicago, though, was completely different. It was the beginning of a healing process and time to let go of the pain, betrayal, and grief that Ruth never really quite put to rest. With her Uncle and Aunt’s assistance, things were looking up. Her uncle immediately enrolled her in a local college. Ruth also pursued agency representation in modeling, although faced some obstacles and discouragements along the way. She was determined to make her dreams of becoming a model come true. Her focus would be rudely broken by the death of her brother Clifford Omanya. Just when she was just getting back on track, she was yet again grieving. “It literally felt like the world was closing in on me!

What did my family do to the world to deserve this much pain? What did I do to go through so much pain? Clifford’s death was tougher to me because it took place at such an inopportune time of my life. I was just picking up the pieces of my life. I had no money to travel back to Kenya to attend his funeral. I never had closure because I never attended his funeral. I still don’t have closure today”. The pressure was mounting. Ruth’s father was not getting any younger and often needed her financial support. Ruth had to make a tough decision to put her modeling dreams on hold, and worked two jobs while attending college part-time to support her aging father and youngest sister Janet who took care of her father. Ruth was constantly on the road to work or school. She barely got much sleep and was constantly stressed. One stormy day after school, she was involved in a terrible accident, but miraculously she was unharmed even though her car was a total loss. It was from this accident that Ruth had a major wakeup call and decided to turn her life around. “All I can remember was how overwhelmed I felt before the accident. I was barely making it, and everyone back at home was looking to me for financial assistance that I knew I was sacrificing sleep in order to give. I did not want my father to worry any more than he already had. I wanted to reach out so badly I forgot to take care of myself. I remember the best way I knew how to deal with all the pressure was to go out drinking with friends excessively or chose to stay away from everyone at my uncle’s home to avoid what at the time I thought was meddling in my life when they questioned what was going on in my life. On the other hand, I’m grateful I went out drinking with friends when I was feeling down. Through during one of those outings is how I met my husband Corey. He really rescued me. I don’t think he knows or realizes this even though I have mentioned it to him many times


over the past seven years, but he did rescue me”. After the accident, Ruth found herself evaluating her life, her accomplishments, and her goals. What had she done to be proud of, and what was preventing her from doing what she had not done that she wanted to do? Ruth always had a passion for education and fashion, but most importantly she liked helping others succeed, especially in situations she could relate to. At age 23, Ruth decided to start a business (Ideal Perspective International, Inc.) to help other college-bound international students attain admission in universities within the USA. Of course this decision followed strongly after she began to grow more and more discouraged in the modeling industry, as well as its demanding nature of travels that she could not afford since at the time she lacked a strong support system while trying to pursue modeling. “I had to evaluate quickly where my life was headed. I had to rationalize everything. I knew that at the time a career in fashion modeling was probably going to end by the time I was 24, which would give me nothing to show for in return. However, starting a business would be something I could do for a long time and might even carry on to many generations down the road. Besides, I needed to make a better life for myself and to continue reaching out to my father”. Today, even after all the tough times, Ruth is very optimistic about life and what it has brought and continues to bring. As any struggling entrepreneur, Ruth has worked odd jobs on the side along the way to keep her business afloat .Today she runs her business full time in Chicago. She has made many partnerships with accredited universities and other international partners with whom together they reach out to consult international students globally. Ruth never gave up on her dreams

“Never take God for granted.

Acknowledge HIM for the gift

of life HE has given you and

the talents you possess.”

- Ruth Omanya


of pursuing modeling, and today is represented locally as she pursues lifestyle, commercial modeling, and acting. In lieu of helping other aspiring talents make it in the entertainment business, Ruth once again launched another business (Portfolio Fusion Magazine), a magazine which fuses education and fashion while helping aspiring and professional talents gain exposure in the business. “My businesses are my own. I’m so blessed to be able to say that I’m doing what I love. Running both businesses can be challenging, but

that is what I enjoy most about them because it does not feel like work. It is fun, it is my creation, and I am my own boss. My mind is constantly racing with ideas and I don’t mind it at all. It is what drives me. Every now and then I don’t mind staying up all night working. I keep a pen and pad on my night stand to record my ideas when my mind races with ideas at night. I love every aspect of my businesses, and in many ways I feel like I’m paying it forward when I reach out to prospective college students through my global educational

consulting agency and aspiring talents through the magazine. I want to empower and inspire everyone in my path, letting everyone faced with any difficult time know that:

1. Whatever tough situation you maybe going through are only life lessons that are passing through, but will leave you stronger to face the future with confidence. 2. Never let any negative situations in life keep you down. Keep your head up and don’t be afraid to follow your dreams despite any obstacles that may come along the way. 3. Remember always that ONLY YOU know best who you are and what you are capable of accomplishing. Therefore strive to shine and aspire for excellence even when others doubt your abilities.4. Never take God for granted. Acknowledge HIM for the gift of life HE has given you and the talents you possess. 5. Stay inspired and empowered. The rest will fall in place.”

In 2005, Ruth tragically lost another brother, Cornel. Robert Omanya, who was ambushed by thugs in his car in Kahawa Sukari, Nairobi. In the same year her father also died from simply losing the will to live as Ruth thinks it. A few months later, her elder sister Orpah Omanya died from Typhoid. “I have grieved over the course of 12 years, and at some point I found myself feeling immune to all the sorrow. I learned to build a wall around myself to help me cope with all my family losses. Four family members died while I was in the United States, and up to this day I still don’t have closure because I never said goodbye. How does one best cope with death especially if it involves people one is close to? My way of coping has been to keep their memory alive. I talk about my late family members as if they were still alive. It keeps me from feeling sad that they’re gone. It helps me to let them know in my own way as they watch over me that I think of them and love & miss them so much!” AM

“My mind is constantly racing with ideas and I don’t mind it at all. It is what drives me.” - Ruth Omanya


How honest can we be in relationships? This is a common concern among couples striving for

intimate relationships.

Couples often discuss the importance of being honest and truthful within their relationships. A common question I’m

asked is: “Should I tell my partner about a sexual affair”. While dealing with the issue of affairs is a common theme in couple counselling, I would not advise a client to tell their partner about an affair, even if I believed that to be the best course of action. However, I will always give them the following information to help them make their choice.

First of all, secrets are very destructive, whether the topic is abuse, addiction, or sexual affairs. Secrets within families are responsible for many of our psychological and emotional problems. With secrets in the way, family problems do not get addressed. And when they don’t get addressed, they fester from one generation to another. They also have the potential to make people ill and create neurotic behaviors, simply because of the worry of being “found out”. In specific regard to sexual affairs there are of course other factors to consider. The fact that the affair occurred in the first place, often indicates a lack of intimacy in the relationship. One hopes to find missing closeness by going outside the relationship. One rarely does find it because the capacity for intimacy lies within our own ability to be open and honest with ourselves and others. So searching for another partner to meet this need, rarely works. Adding another secret to withhold only creates more distance in the relationship. I would then go on to help a client see the consequences of either continuing on with the secret or becoming honest about their behavior. For example, it’s important for people to understand that telling about an affair can cause the end of the relationship. Obviously, this is a very difficult choice to make, especially where children and finances are involved. On the other hand, I don’t believe the relationship can become healthy with secrets in the way. Usually, people already are aware of this. That’s what brings the subject up to the counsellor in the first place. Deep down, most of us know the destructiveness of secrets and lies. Sometimes, when this information has been shared, people decide in favor of truth and are willing to face the consequences of their behavior. They don’t do this because of what I’ve said, but because living with secrets and lies is simply too difficult.

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At other times, people opt to stay trapped in their secrets. They accept that the consequence of this will be a more distant relationship. They decide to settle for less intimacy in order to reduce the risk of ending their marriages. I honor both courses of action because my goal is to help people make more informed choices in their lives.

Signs of infidelity Most people don’t realize that there are literally hundreds of signs of infidelity. During Ruth Houston’s early research back in the 90’s, she identified 21 major categories of infidelity signs. Each category contains multiple telltale signs. Some of the signs are quite obvious. But most of them are subtle and easy to overlook. These signs are documented in Ruth Houston’s Is He Cheating on You? – 829 Telltale Signs. Despite the title, most of the signs apply to both cheating women and cheating men.

Krisanna Jeffery, Registered Clinical Counselor, B.S.W, M.Ed1348 Gabriola Dr. Parksville, BC V9P 2X2, Canada.

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The 21 categories are listed above. Each category is comprised of multiple telltale signs.

Infidelity StatisticsBelow are compiled statistics on infidelity and marriage:- Percentage of marriages that end in divorce in America: 53%- Percentage of “arranged marriages” (where parents pick their sons or daughters spouses) that end in divorce: 3%- Medical field(s) with the highest divorce rate: psychiatrists and marriage counselors- Percentage of marriages where one or both spouses admit to infidelity, either physical or emotional: 41%- Percentage of men who admit to committing infidelity in any relationship they’ve had: 57%

- Percentage of women who admit to committing infidelity in any relationship they’ve had: 54%- Percentage of men and women who admit to having an affair with a co-worker: 36%- Percentage of men and women who admit to infidelity on business trips: 36%- Percentage of men and women who admit to infidelity (emotional or physical) with a brother-in-law or sister-

in-law: 17%- Average length of an affair: 2 years- Percentage of marriages that last after an affair has been admitted to or discovered: 31%- Percentage of men who say they would have an affair if they knew they would never get caught: 74%- Percentage of women who say they would have an affair if they knew they would never get caught: 68%


TECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGY written by Kenneth Ugbo | e-mai l feedback at editor ia [email protected]

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Being able to Stream web videos has always been a selective experience in the world of Apple Devices, though there have been limited development of apps and HTML5-enabled Web sites. On June 29th Hulu Officially announced Hulu Plus, a premium subscription service that gives its users an all-you-can-watch access to streaming TV sitcom and movies for just $9.99 per month which is a pretty nice deal for Movie addicts. The announced Hulu Plus does not fully resolve the Web video streaming problem, with its high monthly subscription cost.

The manufacturers of PlayOn which is a helpful media streaming program designed for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, have a new solution in the structure of an iPhone edition of the PlayOn app. The iPhone edition of the PlayOn became available on July 15th, but there is a catch to getting this service free on your iPhone, you have to own the PC based PlayOn software which unfortunately

moved from a one-time purchase to an annual subscription model, with a price tag running from $5 to $40 per year. PlayOn streams and transcodes Web video content, from Hulu, Comedy Central, ESPN, PBS, and other sources to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The ability to get Hulu running on a big-screen TV via your game console makes it a must have app.

The new iPhone application works basically the same way as the Hulu

Plus, streams contents from Hulu and other sources from a PC within your network to your iPhone. Simply download the application from www.playon.tv/playon and install the PlayOn software on a desktop or laptop, and it runs in the background. Once the PlayOn application is installed on your iPhone/iPad it will be able to read the PC connection, this allows you to select between different media sources. Navigation within the app is as gawky as it is on the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, and there is a lot of scrolling within Hulu to find a program of your choice.

The resolution on the iPad seems to be of a poor quality compared to that on the iPhone, a rep at PlayOn stated “the company is working on adding support for higher iPad-resolution streams in the very near future”.

On July 15th PlayOn for the iPhone hit the iTunes App Store, and it is free to download, but keep in mind that it requires the sold-separately PlayOn media server software. One major inadequacy with PlayOn is the lack of transport controls while watching a video. The onscreen controls are limited to volume, pausing, and rewinding to the start of the episode. Hulu is the main attraction here, especially if paying $20 or so per year sounds preferable to the $10 per month Hulu Plus plans to charge.

Play On S cre ens h o t .

S cre ens h o t o f “ Justi f i e d” on Hu lu vi a th e Play On i Ph on e app.

Kenneth Ugbo, ADUNAGOW MagazineTechnology Columnist

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People are always intrigued by fresh new technological enhancements, and it seems like in today’s society technology is constantly progressing and improving on a regular basis. It is rare to walk into a household that does not have a laptop computer, let alone a desktop computer, so it has become apparent that keeping up with today’s electronics craze is a growing trend among people of all ages, who branch out from all walks of life. Whether you are a distinguished businessman, a teenager going away to college, or an avid online gamer, you are going to want to invest some time and effort into the selection process of what type of computer will be best for your individual circumstances.

One of the most eye-catching products on the market today is the Apple iPad tablet. Seeing how much of a hit the Apple iPhone has been, it came as no surprise that the iPod Touch would be much loved product that was soon followed by the iPad. The iPad is a lightweight electronics device that is ideal for traveling because it is easily transported

and highly entertaining for trips. It is great for saving data, listening to music, and browsing the web. Additionally, the Apple iPad is a head turner because it looks just like a larger version of the iPod Touch or the iPhone. Leave it to Apple to push the boundaries of a device that already pushes society’s technological boundaries to begin with. The Apple iPad does just that by providing people with the beautiful, sleek, and elegant design that people are falling head over heels in love with.

Reviews are leaving marks all over the internet with people’s feedback pertaining to the iPad, and it’s features

that are making society stir. People seem to love that all of the iPad applications that are available to download in the catalog are tested by Apple prior to being released to the public. Such enhancements give people the satisfaction and peace of mind of knowing that their devices are safe and that all of their methods of personalization, involving applications, has been held to rigorous security standards. In general, people love the ability to represent themselves through their personal appearances and coinciding accessories, ranging from jewelry to electronics. Everyone wants to exude a sense of individuality, and with the Apple iPad tablet, people have an open ended deal with customization and personalization. You can change the colors, themes, and sounds of your iPad touch, and when your iPad in use draws attention from those around you, they will be able to get a sense of your personal attributes.

One of the most effective ways of assessing what type of electronics devices are best for you as an individual, is to use the internet as an effective research tool and look at various products under a more meticulous lens. Another successful way of determining which products are most suiting for you is to head down to your local electronics store and personally explore different products. When you have the chance to personally investigate an iPad in use, you will get a feel for the product that will help you to draw the most probable and practical conclusions. For students, frequent travelers, executives, and webmasters, the Apple iPad seems to have something to offer in offer to enhance everyone’s personal technological experience. Whether you want to immerse yourself in something extreme and develop your own software for the iPad, or you want to make the most of something simple such as extended travel time, the starting point of your journey is embraced by the simple, happy medium where research meets individuality and technology.

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Spain’s 1-0 defeat of the Netherlands last Sunday earned them membership of the exclusive club of FIFA World Cup™ winners and also took them to the top of the FIFA/

Coca-Cola World Ranking for the third time since its inception.

Brazil, the previous top ranking team, falls down to third position, as they fail once again to validate all the expectation attributed to the team’s past experiences as being the best team in the world. France suffers a blow as they move down to 21st position (from 9th) as they failed to qualify for the second round of the 2010 South Africa world cup tournament.

On the African side, Egypt is still maintaining the top position for the African continent, followed by Ghana, now on the second position after showcasing their skills in South Africa, being the only African team to move to the secon round.

The next update of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking is scheduled for August 11th, 2010.

FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings - For the entire list, please visit FIFA.com

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The 2010 FIFA World Cup is now just the stuff of memory, with only stocktaking left to be done. Records were set and

broken both on and off the pitch - there was a new winner of the golden trophy for the first time since 1998 and the second time in 32 years (since Argentina won it in 1978). A European country won it for the first time outside Europe on the eighth attempt. And for the first time, the final match of the tournament did not involve any of Argentina, Brazil, Italy or Germany. For many, South

Africa has indeed put up a show with memories to keep for a lifetime. So while we obviously will remember the vuvuzela, Paul the psychic octopus, the farcical French team, etc, here are a few more things also worth remembering from World Cup 2010.

A dirty beautiful gameOne of the most enduring images from the 2002 World Cup is the sight of Brazil’s Rivaldo clutching his face in

mock-agony after an opponent kicked a ball that clearly hit Rivaldo’s knees back to the Brazilian player who was about to take a corner kick. Throughout the 2010 World Cup there were similar ridiculous instances of players showing utter disrespect to the game and their own fellow professionals by feigning victims of foul play. It was not limited to only the European and South American players as Ivory Coast’s Kader Keita showed in the group stage match with Brazil by throwing himself down with the force of a small boy tossed off with a

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swing of an angry elephant’s trunk.

The Chileans did it very well against Switzerland while Spain’s Juan Capdevilla got a Portuguese player sent off by half getting up after a clash with the player only to sneak a look in the referee’s direction and then go down clutching his face. And as was blatant in the final match between Spain and Holland, the Spanish managed to get to the final of the tournament as perhaps the most fouled team and the team with the least number of cautions simply by outwitting

all of their opponents in the game of dirty tricks.

Even Brazil, the team from the land of jogo bonito riled a few people by resorting to ‘teasing’ football to the disrespect of their opponents in the 3-1 win over the Ivory Coast.

Pantomime villainMany players or even coaches qualify for this accolade. Luis Suarez of Uruguay comes to mind, as do perhaps Ivory Coast’s Keita, Nigeria’s Sani Kaita, or maybe even the Uruguayan officials in charge of the match between England and Germany. Holland’s Mark van Bommel also deserves a mention. But somehow, Brazil’s Felipe Melo deserves it more. Having failed in his job of keeping the creative players in the Holland team quiet as he repeatedly gave the ball away needlessly and mistimed several tackles in their quarterfinals encounter, Melo then went from bad to worse by inadvertently nodding the ball into his own net to bring the scores to 1-1 early in the second half. As if that was not enough, he also lost the ball from which a cross was delivered for Wesley Schneider to nod into the Brazilian net for 2-1 to the Dutch. To cap his villainy, a little afterwards, Melo inexplicably jabbed his studs into the midriff of Dutch winger, Arjen Robben after clumsily losing the ball to Robben in the first place. Of course, Melo got his matching others, and so also did Brazil’s hope of a sixth world cup triumph.

Fine marginsIt was not the most exciting World Cup ever but South Africa 2010 certainly provided fans with more than its own fair share of edge-of-the-seat moments. There were several what-if, if-only and

it-could-have moments that got many mouths hissing, teeth gnashing and a few hearts beating a little faster – the moments and decisions which, if scripted some other way, would perhaps have altered the fate of some of the participating teams and maybe even the destination of the trophy. There was the Frank Lampard ‘ghost-goal’, as there was Asemoah Gyan’s last minute penalty miss against Uruguay as well as Diego Forlan’s last-kick-against-the-bar act against Germany. Many people will also remember Yakubu Aiyegbeni’s ‘fair play’ miss in front of an open Korean net.

But in terms of a single game, the margins were much finer in the quarterfinal encounter between Spain and Paraguay. First Paraguay’s Nelson Valdez’s goal was wrongly disallowed in the first half and then came the crazy 95 seconds of two missed penalty kicks in the second half - Uruguay’s Oscar Cardozo missed a penalty only for Spain’s David Villa to ‘draw’ a penalty from a Paraguayan defender less than a minute later. Xabi Alonso missed the the penalty after being ordered to retake initial successful attempt. Even when the goal eventually came for Spain, Andres Iniesta had to hit the right woodwork first only for Villa’s follow-up to come off both woodworks before trickling over the line.

A triumph for the basicsIf the world cup taught us anything, it is the fact when all is said and done, the simple things often bring forth the richest rewards. Football matches have often turned on the blunder or skill of one individual player but it is still a team sport in which long term plan, team work, individual and collective hardwork, experience as well as youth, desire, technique and simplicity of approach have often led to success. The 2010 World Cup emphasized this even more for all to see. With prima donnas like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Ricardo Kaka, Didier Drogba, Wayne

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Spain wins the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa.


Rooney and the rest of his air-castle ‘world class’ England team mates all failing to ignite the occasion, the tournament proved that the game is a sport in which team work matters more than star quality, where hardwork triumphs over weekly wages, where technique surpasses media hype.

The tournament proved to us all that division of labour and identification of the simple often negligible details looms larger than gong ho approach to issues, that desire to win doesn’t even begin with turning up for a match. This is why the teams which won more hearts at the tournament where the likes of New Zealand, Uruguay, Spain, Germany, Holland, Ghana, Paraguay, Slovenia, Slovakia, rather than England France, Brazil, Portugal, Nigeria, Italy, etc. For these reasons players like Thomas Mueller, Forlan, Bastian Sweinsteigger, Iniesta, Carles Puyol and Vincent Enyeanma won more plaudits than Rooney and co could dream of.

Moment of the tournamentDecisive moments in the 2010 World Cup were by the truckload – Suarez ruining Africa, albeit Ghanaian hopes with his hands, Siphiwe Tshabala thumping that opening goal into

the Mexican net on June 11, Holland knocking out pre-tournament mega-favourites, England’s dreams unraveling in six sick second half minutes against Germany and so on. But I rate the moment when Uruguay’s Sebastian Abreu’s ‘Panenka’ penalty kick nestled in the net during the shootout against Ghana in the quarterfinal as moment of the tournament. Ghana had given many Africans and romantics elsewhere candy joy all the way to that stage and even after Suarez stopped that ‘goal’ from being and Gyan missed the penalty, something somehow in millions of heart still echoed the “it’s time for Africa” line from Shakira’s Waka Waka song in prayer and optimism that it was written in the stars for an African team to get to the semifinal of the World Cup this time. But that cheeky, nonchalant kick by Abreu finally rested those prayers, slumping millions of shoulders, drawing litres of tears and causing a few heart attacks in the process. That single kick was as ludicrous and audacious as it was fatal, literally, in its impact.

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This event is meant to stimulate benevolence and favorable exchanges among all Africans outside of the ancestral continent.

This two-day event will feature the best and brightest of African cultural festivities, an opportunity to address challenges problems facing Africans through the exchange of information,

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This past years “CHANGE” has been the fundamental unifying slogan in our society, and our new President, Barack Obama has become an icon of “CHANGE,” by bringing, people of all races and religions together, and an inspiration to reestablish peace, love, and unity with the outside world. He

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In as much as President Obama is a great advocate for change, he is also a great source of inspiration. He has encouraged our organization to reach out to our community and think about what we do, and not what our community can do for us. All these “CHANGE” have been great motivational factors that have inspired us, Uche Ozoh (film Producer/Director) and Shabbir Jiwa (TFLSafari.com, Managing Director) to form “The African Cultural festival”(ACF), and explore ways that ACF can contribute to our community.

The ACF will not only serve as a medium for bringing all Africans together, from all its diasporas, as one voice, but will also focus on promoting and enhancing African businesses in tourism, arts and crafts, restaurants and hospitality, and entertainment, as well as the industrial and manufacturing sectors of heavy machinery and import/exporting of natural resources and raw materials.

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About AFCThe African Cultural Festival (ACF) was founded by Uche Ozoh, Nigerian born Film Producer and Director, and Shabbir Jiwa, Kenyan born President and CEO TFLSafari.Com, with one objective: create an unprecedented experince that will promote our various cultural heritages and to bring all of us together from our different diasporas as one voice.

ExecutivesEdna Simbi - Born in Nairobi, Kenya and has been involved in the media for the past 12 years. Before relocating to the United States, she worked in various capacities in the media as a news reporter, news editor, did commercials and voice overs, advertising, and finally settled on Public Relations as a carreer.

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Sid Akbar was born in Kenya, East Africa and has been making videos for the past 12 years. His work has been shown on all major networks, including ABC, CBS, and NBC. He now teaches the art of Cinematography at Grant High School in Sacramento, CA. He believes that media empowerment can

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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, born 18 July 1918, served as President of South Africa from 1994 to

1999, and was the first South African president to be elected in a fully representative democratic election. Before his presidency, Mandela was an anti-apartheid activist, and the leader of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC). In 1962 he was arrested and convicted of sabotage and other charges, and sentenced to life in prison. Mandela served 27 years in prison, spending many of these years on Robben Island. Following his release from prison on 11 February 1990, Mandela led his party in the negotiations that led to multi-racial democracy in 1994. As president from

1994 to 1999, he frequently gave priority to reconciliation. In South Africa, Mandela is often known as Madiba, an honorary title adopted by elders of Mandela’s clan. Mandela has received more than 250 awards over four decades, including the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize.

ImprisonmentNelson Mandela was imprisoned on Robben Island where he remained for the next eighteen of his twenty-seven years in prison. While in jail, his reputation grew and he became widely known as the most significant black leader in South Africa. On the island, he and others performed hard labour in a lime quarry. Prison conditions were very basic. Prisoners were segregated by

race, with black prisoners receiving the fewest rations. Political prisoners were kept separate from ordinary criminals and received fewer privileges.

ReleaseOn 2 February 1990, State President F.W. de Klerk reversed the ban on the ANC and other anti-apartheid organisations, and announced that Mandela would shortly be released from prison. Mandela was released from Victor Verster Prison in Paarl on 11 February 1990. The event was broadcast live all over the world. On the day of his release, Mandela made a speech to the nation. He declared his commitment to peace and reconciliation with the country’s white minority, but made it clear that the ANC’s armed struggle was not yet over when he said

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“our resort to the armed struggle in 1960 with the formation of the military wing of the ANC (Umkhonto we Sizwe) was a purely defensive action against the violence of apartheid. The factors which necessitated the armed struggle still exist today. We have no option but to continue. We express the hope that a climate conducive to a negotiated settlement would be created soon, so that there may no longer be the need for the armed struggle.” He also said his main focus was to bring peace to the black majority and give them the right to vote in both national and local elections. Following his release from prison, Mandela returned to the leadership of the ANC and, between 1990 and 1994, led the party in the multi-party negotiations that led to the country’s first multi-racial

elections. In 1991, the ANC held its first national conference in South Africa after its unbanning, electing Mandela as President of the organisation. His old friend and colleague Oliver Tambo, who had led the organisation in exile during Mandela’s imprisonment, became National Chairperson. Mandela’s leadership through the negotiations, as well as his relationship with President F.W. de Klerk, was recognised when they were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. However, the relationship was sometimes strained, particularly so in a sharp exchange in 1991 when he furiously referred to De Klerk as the head of “an illegitimate, discredited, minority regime”. The talks broke down following the Boipatong massacre in June 1992 when Mandela took the ANC out of the negotiations, accusing De Klerk’s government of complicity in the killings. However, talks resumed following the Bisho massacre in September 1992, when the spectre of violent confrontation made it clear that negotiations were the only way forward.

Presidency of South AfricaSouth Africa’s first multi-racial elections in which full enfranchisement was granted were held on 27 April 1994. The ANC won 62% of the votes in the election, and Mandela, as leader of the ANC, was inaugurated on 10 May 1994 as the country’s first black President, with the National Party’s de Klerk as his first deputy and Thabo Mbeki as the second in the Government of National Unity. As President from May 1994 until June 1999, Mandela presided over the transition from minority rule and apartheid, winning international respect for his advocacy of national and international reconciliation. Mandela encouraged black South Africans to get behind the previously hated Springboks (the South African national rugby team) as South Africa hosted the 1995 Rugby World Cup. (This is the theme of the 2009 film Invictus.) After the Springboks

won an epic final over New Zealand, Mandela presented the trophy to captain Francois Pienaar, an Afrikaner, wearing a Springbok shirt with Pienaar’s own number 6 on the back. This was widely seen as a major step in the reconciliation of white and black South Africans.

After assuming the presidency, one of Mandela’s trademarks was his use of Batik shirts, known as “Madiba shirts”, even on formal occasions. In South Africa’s first post-apartheid military operation, Mandela ordered troops into Lesotho in September 1998 to protect the government of Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili. This came after a disputed election prompted fierce opposition threatening the unstable government. Commentators and critics including AIDS activists such as Edwin Cameron have criticised Mandela for his government’s ineffectiveness in stemming the AIDS crisis. After his retirement, Mandela admitted that he may have failed his country by not paying more attention to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Mandela has since spoken out on several occasions against the AIDS epidemic. Mandela became the oldest elected President of South Africa when he took office at the age of 75 in 1994. He decided not to stand for a second term and retired in 1999, to be succeeded by Thabo Mbeki. After his retirement as President, Mandela went on to become an advocate for a variety of social and human rights organisations. He has expressed his support for the international Make Poverty History movement of which the ONE Campaign is a part. The Nelson Mandela Invitational charity golf tournament, hosted by Gary Player, has raised over twenty million rand for children’s charities since its inception in 2000. This annual special event has become South Africa’s most successful charitable sports gathering and benefits both the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and Gary Player Foundation equally for various children’s causes around the world.

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Olive oil has been widely used in your salads as well as many other things. It is one of healthiest components

to make your food taste better. This oil comes directly from the Mediterranean Region and it has become so famous that it has been used in all the continents. It is a favorite among all the health conscious people. Due to the immense number of benefits, it has been ranked among the top nutrition provider. It has been widely used in soaps making it mild and very skin friendly. It also helps to moisturize

your body by the use of this oil in the soap.Home Made RecipesIf you want to have smooth and fine nails olive oil is the best solution. Dowse your nails in a cup of olive oil for 30 minutes and find the best results.Apply Olive oil liberally on your hands. To avoid spreading it elsewhere wear cotton gloves. This method helps you to get a smoother and softer skin.Olive oil is the best solution for chapped lips. It does wonders to your lips.To have beautiful, lustrous, shiny, silky

and dandruff free hair, olive oil is the best bet. You can apply good amount of oil on your hair and cover it with a shower cap for 30 minutes, later shampoo it.It is great moisturizing solution which makes your skin softer and smoother.To make yourself an interesting bathing solution you can add 3-4 tbsp of olive oil with a few drops of essential oil.You can make an excellent night cream by using 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup water. This helps to lighten your skin, kill bacteria and makes your skin smooth and clear.It can work as a cleansing cream if you have dry skin.Apply olive oil and then scrub with good amount of sugar. Later, wipe the sugar off your face with wet and warm cloth. One of the easiest ways to get facial done.Soften your feet by applying olive oil on your feet.Mix in bowl 1 egg, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp olive oil and few drops of rose water. Use this as a mask for dry skin. Once applied keep it for sometime, later rinse it off with warm water. Dab it dry.Make a paste by mixing some mashed apricots and warm olive oil. Apply this paste all over your face and leave it for 10 minutes. Wash it off with water.Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautions while following instructions on the recipes from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.

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* 10 long red chillies, split, seeded, roughly chopped

* 80ml olive oil

* 1 tsp salt

* 2 bay leaves

* 2 tsp whole white peppercorns

* 2 tsp fennel seeds

* 1 tsp cumin seeds

* 1 tsp coriander seeds

* 1 large garlic clove

* 1 tbsp brown sugar

* Extra olive oil

* Vegetable oil

* 12-16 king prawns, peeled and deveined

We’ve been using some amazing fresh king prawns caught on the east coast, a great example of a product that doesn’t need much doing to it. Harissa originated in North Africa and is customarily made with dried red chillies.

Method For the harissaCook the chillies, olive oil, salt and bay leaves in a frypan over a medium heat until chilli is soft and starting to brown; about 12 minutes.

Dry fry white pepper, fennel, cumin and coriander seeds to refresh, then grind in a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle. Pass through a fine sieve, add to chilli and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and discard bay leaves.

Add garlic clove and sugar and blend to a paste with a stick blender, add extra olive oil if needed. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

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Here are some tips to help you stick to your healthy lifestyle for life.

Common Mistake That Keeps You from Living a Healthy Lifestyle #1: Live for todayHere’s one of the most common rationalizations you’re probably told yourself. If I cheat a little today, I can always get back on my diet tomorrow. True, you can, but the big question is will you? Experts agree that you only have to do something twice for it to start developing into a habit, and in this case it would be a bad habit.You have to stop thinking beyond today. This will be hard to do at first because society is always bombarding us with ads, telling us to have for the future and plan ahead for any disasters. The next time you and your brain start having the conversation above ask yourself what

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Common Mistake That Keeps You from Living a Healthy Lifestyle #2 Don’t do it all by yourselfYou don’t have to feel alone in your resolve to stick with your healthy lifestyle. You can find yourself a friend whose going through the same problem as you, one who you can lean on for support and who can lean on you for support. If you don’t have such a friend then go find one or you can read inspirational books or watch films. The options are limitless. If you can think of a way to help you better stay focused and inspired to stay healthy, then take it and run with it.

Common Mistake That Keeps You from Living a Healthy Lifestyle #3 Don’t punish yourselfJust because you’re decided to live healthier does not mean you have to be a complete and total saint all of the time. Life was meant to be lived and enjoyed. You shouldn’t look at your healthy lifestyle as a device making you miserable, but instead as something that will allow you to live longer so that you can enjoy yourself. Don’t be afraid to splurge and have a piece of cheese cake or some other desert occasionally. In fact, there is nothing wrong with rewarding yourself once a week for sticking to your diet. If anything, it will help reinforce the new habits you’re trying to instill in your life.

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Thank you HUGO for taking the time to respond to our interview questions.

[PERSONAL]

AM: Tell us a little bit about yourself. Where are you originally from?HM: “I’m originally Congolese.” I was born in Angola Africa, my parents are Congolese born in Congo. We traveled to the states when I was about one year old. Spent the majority of my childhood in Queens and Long Island, NY.AM: When you’re not working, what are your favorite things to do? HM: I’m always looking to create something new, whether that be a new song or a new “look.” Other than that, I like playing video games, breakdancing, white water rafting.AM: Currently, where is home?HM: Currently home is Atlanta, GA USA.AM: How many languages do you speak? Which ones?HM: I speak two-and-a-half languages:

English, Lingala, and some French

[PROFESSION]

AM: How did you get started in music?HM: Got started DJ’ing in NYAM: Have you always dreamed of being an artist since you were young?HM: First, I dreamed of making it as a music producer. But as time progressed, I had my own views that I wanted to express lyrically and emotionally -- because Hip-Hop is not all about lyrics, it’s the embodiment of the artist and his emotions; his persona. And there’s so many different types of artists, so much variety in Hip-Hop. And that’s what I love about the genre -- being able to push the envelope.AM: Can you tell us about your breakthrough to the music moment? HM: Breakthrough music moment: reaching #1 on Billboard (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Single Sales Chart) under my former alias, TRESOR HUGO.

AM: When and where did it happen? HM: In summer 2008, me and my street team toured the US (CA, FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, DE) selling my first project “According to My Flow.” We sold over 30,000 units...At that point, after being in the music business for six years, touring, and reaching #1, it felt like “FINALLY,” all this work hasn’t been in vain, there’s a bright light at the end of the tunnel -- and I want to reach even higher levels of success as Hugo Million. AM: In your opinion, what are the advantages and disadvantages of being a singer?HM: As a Hip-Hop artist/producer (not a singer) disadvantages: people try to stereotype you into rap cliches. like you have to be a drug dealer or street millionaire who makes his money by some ill-gotten means. I understand entertainment, but the line between entertainment and reality is severly blurred.

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“You’ve never seen or heard creativity like this before…Lingala and English? Its history in the making...” says Hugo Million as he prepares to tour Kinshasa, Congo with his new album Muana Ya Amerique. Hugo Million is an Atlanta-based Hip-hop artist and producer with ties to Africa; he was born in the country of Angola but his family is from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.


Advantages: i get to inspire others the same way I was inspired to do what I do. The freedom to do what I love, and all the ladies go crazy when they see me! -- Nah, just kidding!AM: “Matche Eza Wo.” Tell us about this hit song. What was the inspiration?HM: I was watching LINGALA FACILE (which is a Kinshasa/Congo-based online news broadcast) and the founder of the program, Zacharie Bababaswe, frequently uses the term “matche eza wo” when reporting a positive change for the people of Congo -- victory for the Congolese people. AM: Singing in Linguala and English: How hard is it?HM: Not hard at all to rhyme in Lingala and English. I speak both languages fluently -- I’m just doing what hasn’t been done. I want to create a niche market with this album. Part English, part Lingala. I purposely did this to narrow in on my niche, to do something never done before, and at the same time widen the market to include America, Canada, Europe, and Congo/Africa -- international. So far, the response has been overwhelimingly positive. Just can’t wait to put out the album. Right now my team is deciding whether to charge for the album or make it available for free... I’m just focusing on performing.

[NEW ALBUM]

AM: When is your new album coming out?HM: New album coming out mid-late-August 2010AM: If you have to pick one song in your new album, which will it be and why?HM: I pick “Matche eza wo” because matche eza wo -- victory is mine/ours.AM: Can you tell us what artists have influenced you most in your career?HM: Inspirations: off the top of my head -- Nas, Big, Lauryn Hill, T.I. -- I’m sure there are more because I listen to everything including rock music.

AM: What are you currently working on? What’s coming next from Hugo Million?HM: Currently working to finish the album. then the tour. Working to expand on this niche market. also working on a hip-hop/rock record for my US audienceAM: What is the source of your inspirations?HM: Source of inspirations: music and movies. I feel like music is the soundtrack to our lives and watching movies lets me know what soundtracks really are. Seeing a dramatic movie scene, I hear music and I musically translate it to how I would produce it or I think to myself “how could I do this song differently?”AM: Have you ever considered acting (movie) as well in your future?HM: Yes. I want to start out doing short films, maybe through my music videos. We’ll see where it goes.AM: By this point I know there are many people who would like to know where and how to obtain your music. Any special place to go?HM: Hugomillion.com -- one stop shop for all things Hugo Million. Those who join, become members, I call them my millionaires.

[AFRICA]

AM: In your opinion, what’s the number one issue to deal with in Africa? What’s your take (solution) on it?HM: I’m just an entertainer, but if it was up to me, government would be higly regulated and education for everyone would be top priority, especially in business development so we can take care of ourselves. AM: About Africa: what will you keep? What will you change? HM: Again, I’m just an entertainer, but I would keep our strength and change the ignorance.AM: Do you often visit the motherland? HM: Honestly, it’s been a while for me.

But I stay abreast of current events and I stay immersed in the culture. You know, I rarely eat anything other than loso na madesu (rice and beans), plantins, and makayabu (tilapia fish)! Because of what I do, it hasn’t always been easy to up and go with all the writing, recording, producing, and perfoming...but that’s all changing soon...AM: You’re planning a tour in Africa for your new album? When and Where will you go? HM: Later this summer/fall I’m touring Congo initially -- Kinshasa, Brazzaville, Lubumbashi -- and then South Africa -- just waiting on some confirmations.

[THE MIC IS YOURS]

AM: Something about you that people will never guess? HM: Something about me... I love comic books and I’m bougsie when it comes to food -- if it’s not rice and beans, I’m asking many questions!AM: Any words of wisdom for all our aspiring artists out there? HM: Words of wisdom: Find something in you that hasn’t been done before and do it. There’s something inside each of us that hasn’t been expressed. God didn’t create a bunch of clones -- Do something different and be great at it.AM: Thank you HUGO for taking the time to chat with us. We wish you plenty of success and wisdom in your career.

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land of his fathers. Born in Luanda, Angola AFR and raised in Long

Island, NY USA, Hugo Million has seen his share of independent

successes as his former alias Tresor Hugo. Performing as Tresor

Hugo, he toured the states, reaching #1 on the Billboard Charts (Hot

R&B/Hip-Hop Single Sales Aug 2008) and sold over 30,000 copies

of his debut albumin the first two months. Now Hugo has his sights

set on the Congo for the release of his latest project "Muana Ya

Amerique."

Literally meaning "child of America" in Hugo's native

Congolese language Lingala, "Muana Ya Amerique"

boasts of Congolese pride and the pride of African

people in general. The album tells the story of

growing up African in an American society. "My

parents used to tell me that outside is America, but in

THIS house is Africa," Hugo says, adding, "when

going out with my friends, I'd listen to Nas and Jay-Z,

but in the house, it was always Papa Wemba and

Koffi Olomide."

Hugo Million's eccentric lyrical style delivers an air

of fun and wit commingled with stark truths. Hugo

effortlessly maneuvers between issues relating to God

and faith, to the allure of money and power. This

album also displays more of his raw singing ability as

he croons melodies over his anthemic production. The

lead single "Matche Eza Wo!" is Hugo's rendition of

the winner's anthem - his signature sound and favorite

style of song to produce. "Even though I was raised in

America, it wasn't easy to get to where I am now."

The road to Congo has been paved with adversity,

hope, and ultimately victory.

As the Congolese are known for their rich musical heritage, Hugo endeavors to add a new level of sophistication to the

Hip-Hop scene. "I want to bring a high quality of production and set the bar musically for what people should expect

from a Hip-Hop artist. Lyrically, I want to introduce a new way of thinking that enriches the Congolese people and the

youth culture - but not just as an artist." With the eyes, ears, and hearts of his fellow Congolese, Hugo intends to be a

role-model figure, exuding national pride and a triumphant spirit that is characteristic of many "children" ya Amerique.


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