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Cheering for Mary N’diaye in the 1st round of the Swedish Song Contest

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2015/11/092013/01/27

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 …

The Maisha Pioneer: Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Clementine Akuyo Brown

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2012/06/202012/06/27

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 …

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The Maisha Award for Newcomer of The Year goes to actress, director and producer, Josette Bushell-Mingo

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2012/06/202012/06/26

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 …

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2012 Maisha Award for Artist of the Year goes to Mary N’diaye

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2012/06/202012/06/25

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 …

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2012 Maisha Entrepreneur of the Year is Adrianne George Lind

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2012/06/202012/06/22

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 …

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Maishagalen Woman of the Year – Margaret Gärding

by B.W.I.E 2012/06/202012/06/20

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 …

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The nominees are …and we are so proud to be one of them.

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2012/05/052012/05/08

The nominees are … Maishagalan brings attention to women and enthusiasts who have made outstanding contributions in various fields related to Africa. During the …