So siked I was to cheer Mary on in Melodifestivalen, the Swedish Song Contest in the lead up to Eurovision. Here’s her performance in round …
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Cheering for Mary N’diaye in the 1st round of the Swedish Song Contest
I’ll admit that when I first moved to Europe I thought the EuroVision Song Contest was a bit strange. I didn’t understand the voting or …
Nice things happen to me in Sweden – ladies dinner at an extraordinary steak house
I’m looking forward to spending more time with friends this year and cultivating my relationships. I’ve been putting people together for the last year or …
Lola Akinmade Åkerström wins the IFWTWA 2012 Professional Journalism Scholarship Award
Source: IFWTWA International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association sponsors an annual writing contest for the best writer in the Professional Journalism category among the …
Mariam Osman Sherifay – Powerful Woman
Mariam Osman Sherifay Sherifay was a member of the Swedish parliament between 2002–2003, as a replacement for the Council of State, Björn von Sydow. She …
Loreen – Powerful Woman
Loreen Loreen’s performance in the Swedish selection to the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 was in several aspects dreamlike. Her vocals and stage performance had a …
Pickaninny character in children’s film and merchandise
HELP US STOP THE COMPANY “BROKIGA” SPREADING RACIST STEREOTYPES OF BLACK CHILDREN IN CHILDREN’RS BOOKS, ANIMATION AND MERCHANDISE WORLD WIDE! The pickanniny is a derogatory …
Sharon Dyall, singer and actor in Sweden
Sharon came to Sweden when she was 13, after growing up in London and Barbados, and has become an extremely versatile artist, in various genres …
The Maisha Pioneer: Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Clementine Akuyo Brown
She has proudly represented the African culture in Sweden since 1977. Together with her fellow countryman the passionate Bedu Annan, she became one of the …
The Maisha Award for Newcomer of The Year goes to actress, director and producer, Josette Bushell-Mingo
She is an Officer of the Order Of The British Empire (OBE) for her Contribution to the Arts. She is the artistic director of both …
2012 Maisha Award for Artist of the Year goes to Mary N’diaye
The phrase “Lead by example” comes to mind when one thinks of this Sene-gambian woman. She is the founder of Rock Africk which is an …
2012 Maisha Entrepreneur of the Year is Adrianne George Lind
She is the co- founder of the Women of the African Diaspora website and co-editor of BlackExpat.com She is also the founder of JobsInStockholm.com (and JobsinGothenburg.com), and …
Maishagalen Woman of the Year – Margaret Gärding
This woman is recognized for her great commitment and active participation in working to combat racism in Sweden, through her involvement in several organisations. She …
Kendra Williams-Valentine and the European Business Plan of the Year – Very tasty
Source: Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship SSES at European Business Plan of the Year Kendra getting up close and personal with the local butter at the …
Posh & Sass in Sweden and beyond
Posh & Sass is an online collection of fashion jewelry with a large focus on Hand-Made jewelry by some of New York’s most prominent designers …
Floid Gumbo is on a 3-year award-winning streak in Sween
Floid Gumbo is an artist sparkling from African energy and joy. Floid was born in Gwanda, Zimbabwe, where she also grew up. She moved to …
Loreen wins Eurovision 2012 bringing the 2013 contest to Sweden
Loreen from Sweden stormed to victory with 372 points. Russia and Serbia earned 259 and 214 points respectively. Loreen also won the second Semi-Final with …
Brand: Claire De Lune Chandelier has been awarded with the noteable Bronze A’ Design Award
Como, Italy, /DESIGNPRWIRE/ A’ Award and Competitions are pleased to share that the project Claire De Lune Chandelier by Claire Requa has been granted the …
The nominees are …and we are so proud to be one of them.
The nominees are … Maishagalan brings attention to women and enthusiasts who have made outstanding contributions in various fields related to Africa. During the …
Why did you choose female circumcision as the subject?
What do you think of the artist’s point of view of his cake and the Swedish Minister of Culture’s reaction? Does this make you feel …
Does Sweden have a race problem? Well we’re all human, so maybe it’s a problem with skin color?
By now I imagine that most if not all of you are aware of the actions of Sweden’s Minister for Culture and an Afro Swede …
Is this art to fuel the Female Genitalia Mutilation or just disturbing?
Link to Aftonbladet story: http://www.aftonbladet.se/senastenytt/ttnyheter/inrikes/article14690986.ab Rough Google translation: African Swedes requires departure Ministerial STOCKHOLM. Afro Swedes’ Association calls for Culture Lena Adelsohn Roth departs. This …
Germaine of Big City Poets singing Miracle
Here is a clip from the Big City Poets listening party in Stockholm. Download the Big City Poets