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A Name is a word or words, a particular person, animal, place or thing is known by. It is also a reputation a person or a thing has; the opinion people have about that person or thing. A man's name is his most valuable possession. It is his only possession that can survive death . Onomatologists had discovered that the study of names of a given people could reveal a body of knowledge about them that other sciences may not reveal. A good name is better than silver or gold, the Bible says. And Africa and Africans take this into consideration when choosing names for their new born.   In Africa, every person is identified in one form or another, usually by a first name given shortly after birth. Names given to people have definite meanings, and parents, relatives and well-wishers are very conscious when choosing the names of their children or of an individual.   Thus, names are not merely labels or simply tags which the individual carries along with him. They have ...

The rise of Afrobeats can only be attributed to one thing; Dynamism! Of its sound and craft. Today you hear a song that sounds like dancehall, next you hear a song that sounds like pop. Another time you hear a song with a bit of jazz, but having African rhythm and vibe. Afrobeats! That’s what it’s called. Afrobeats is a term for contemporary music made predominantly in West Africa and its surroundings. It is less of a style and more of a descriptor for the fusion of sounds and rhythm. Afrobeats is an offshoot of Afrobeat , a genre of music created and popularized by Nigeria’s Fela Kuti and Tony Allen , Fela’s musical director and drummer. Tony Allen Afrobeat is a music genre which involves the combination of elements from West African music styles, such as Fuji music and Highlife mixed with American funk and Jazz influences, with a focus on chanted vocals, complex intersecting rhythm, and percussion.  The name was partially borne out of an attempt to distinguish Fela Ku...

Africa over the past few years has become the center of attraction for major global businesses, travel and tourism enthusiast, music, food lovers, and the likes. This is as a result of her people’s determination to change the narrative and sentiments regarding her history, development and achievements. There is a shift in direction which is driven by a new found consciousness among Africans, that the job can only get done if it is accompanied with the will. As this consciousness spreads across the continent, more strides are achieved by Africans either Big or Small, Old or Young, virtually across all levels and facets of the African society. The African market In the world of business we see the Big boys in their field from across the world, compete for their share of the African market; A market of about 1.2 billion-person with a growing purchasing power, and is home to the world’s largest free trade area.   Africa’s economic growth is stabilizing and is expected t...