Awilo Longomba & Jenny Ajland in Chup Chup - La langue de corps, a little tips of what to expect from their tour in Sweden.

RADI- AID, making a difference. There are different ways help can come and this is not limited to one side alone. The Unique contribution of RADI-AID to the Norwegian society in helping to solve problems makes them stand out. Read more about their work, and watch their video that is making a wave all over the world and ask yourself what you can do to contribute to the society?

Listen to music from some of Africas dancehall artists such as Coco finger, Daddymuss and Jerry Cee.

Harnessing the growing consumer sector in African market was part of the main plenary session of the Norwegian-African Business Association (NABA) Summit 2012, with the theme ”Play a part in African growth story”. His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, from Ghana was the special guest speaker at the summit. In his keynote speech titled “Africa`s growth story- seen from Ghana” He highlighted the importance of the traditional ruler in maintaining a balance between rural population which constitute the bulk of the population in the continent and governance in Africa. He also uses the occasion to laud NABA as one of the few organizations that believe in the prospect of trade in Africa and wealth creation for economic growth and development rather than Aid or charity

African Skank is a new single by JJC that is currently being aired on various radio stations in UK and Nigeria. The video features several celebrities including Ali Baba, Kate Henshaw, Weird MC, Goldie etc. African Skank is an eclectic blend of pop beats, Afro Rhythm techno and dirty Dutch. Watch the video and learn some popular dance moves across Africa countries like Alanta, Etigi and Azonto.

A true believer in the development programs in Africa, that creates jobs through his various programs and network like EmAC, EASEN, SocEntLab etc. He is also a bridge builder between the Scandinavian countries and the African continent by helping to facilitate for foreign investment in Africa. Skandik Afrik presents the exclusive interview with the Glow of the week, Svein Mork Dahl

The New Yam Festival was celebrated by the Igbos in Gothenburg, Sweden. “ Iri-ji Ohuru” meaning New Yam eating. It is a cultural and very important ceremony with strong identity among the Igbo people from Nigeria. Yam crop is the main harvest by the Igbo communities. The Igbo´s are the third-largest ethnic group in Nigeria, who are predominantly in the South Eastern part of Nigeria in the West Coast of Africa with a population of about 30 million according to CIA World Factbook.

Skandik Afrik would like to wish our readers a calm beginning to the weekend with Afro-soul singer Lira from South Africa. But for those that can’t wait and would like to start their evening with a more up tempo tune.Skandik Afrik would like to introduce some soulful house by Mi casa that consists of three members DR Duda, J´something and Mo-t all from South Africa

The follow up of developmental plan by Nordost Utveckling for the people that live in the North eastern part of Gothenburg was further extended to the Kortedala area, in seminar on Business Development plan between Sweden and Africa. The objective of the seminar was to bring together established institutions and individual African entrepreneurs in this region to share their wealth of experiences through their presentation. Some of the main speakers at the seminar were Nnaji Consult, Småföretagarcentret in Rymtorget and Angered, Tidnäsverket in Bergsjön, Global Picnic and Skandik Afrik.

Gothenburg Cultural Festival 2012, an all-inclusive festival that happened between 14th-19th August 2012 was categorized into Music, Culture, Kid & Family, Activity and Sport, Drink and Market. It is an annual event that recognized the strength and the rich cultural offerings which makes Gothenburg an attractive city to live, work or visit. The event also improves the numbers of tourists that visits the city and above all integrate everyone together within the municipality.