IKEA Foundation Donates $62 Million to Dadaab Refugee Complex

UNHCR is pleased to announce today that we have received a $62 million donation from the IKEA Foundation geared towards expanding emergency relief for the thousands of people at the world’s largest refugee complex in Dadaab, Kenya.

Country of the Day

Benin
(Republic of Benin)

Benin is located in West Africa.

We're Beyond The DMV

These are our page views so far today.

We want to thank our supports from outside the United States!

From Canada to Australia!

We appreciate everything.

Just As Much Mine...

FANCY Jollof Rice

Yes. It was delicious!

Generations

Gala. Snack of Champions

The Scholar

Rogue

Ghost Town

Ecote Architectural Wedges

Urban Outfitters is selling these cute ankara wedges for $59.

I thought I made a post about these earlier, but apparently I just posted two separate posts.

Anyway, these wedges are not only comfortable; they're segzy and scream "Look at me!"

Purchase them here!

Featured Supporter: Fennella

Men's Fashion: Ankara Bow Shirt

Africa

Mooz-LUM The Movie

Afrique Fundraiser For Change : 4 Missions, 3 Countries, 1 Goal

Please RSVP on the Facebook Event Page Here

When: Saturday, September 17 2011

Where: Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center

3300 Briggs Chaney Road
Silver Spring, MD

Time: 8:00am - 7:00pm

This Event is brought to you by L'Afropolitan PR and Special Events

AFROFUSION is a networking event; the featured designers will be displaying their pieces. During our showcase models will modeling their pieces, and our featured photographer will also be giving complimentary headshots.

L'Afropolitan will be celebrating afro trends,hairstyles, music and fashion and also the accomplishments of certain desginers, photographers, stylists, models and djs!

Bishop Sakyi

Representing Ghana!

Name: Bishop Sakyi
He's a native of Riverdale, Maryland.Bishop a recent graduate of The University of Maryland (College Park). He was the former president of the African Students Association at his university.

DJ Smooth

DJ Smooth (Maryland, USA)

DJ SMOOTH has one of those rare talents that captivates and excites listeners as soon as he blesses the Tables. He has the style, energy, and the ability to move the crowd in ways you won't soon forget.

You are cordially invited to join Riyo Public Relations and friends for the “Somalia Now” happy hour fundraiser.

Can't Believe It Tenor Sax Cover by Daniel Azu

Jupiter Love Tenor Sax Cover by Daniel Azu

Little Miss Jocelyn: Episode 3 - Season 2

N-dub City

Group Name: N-dub City
Artist: C.woke, Fresh-T, Neydu, Showbiz
Location: USA. Maryland
Hometown: Nigeria
Genre: Rap

"We Are The Horn - The East Africa Project" is a new non-profit organization.

Their mission is to raise awareness and funds to allocate them to all the problems back home, specifically the famine/drought that is headlining all news stations right now.

We love the idea of an organization solely dedicated to help our brothers and sisters in the Horn of Africa. We urge all of our supporters to encourage and support this organization in order to better the lives of many Africans.

Follow them on Twitter here

'Like' them on Facebook here

The Signature All African Party II

African Recipes: Bismati Rice

Stewed Beef on Mixed Basmati Rice

Ingredients
2 cups long grain Basmati rice 1 cup mixed vegetables ( defrosted)
1/4 cup groundnut oil
2 cups stewed tomatoes (you can buy it canned in any grocery store)
1/2 medium size onion (chopped)
1tsp chopped garlic
1tsp chopped ginger
1tsp curry + 1/2 tsp thyme leaves
2 bullion cubes ( Knorr or maggi)
~1tspn salt *to taste*

BOSHOK Clothing

BOSHOK by Victor Umeh is a t-shirt clothing line aimed at educating people on countries in Africa and the political and cultural problems Africans deal with.

It is meant for people from Africa to represent where they come from and to give people who aren't African the opportunity to identify with countries in Africa.

BOSHOK stands for Blood Of Slaves Hearts Of Kings.

Boshok is the OFFICIAL clothing line for African Pride

Check out the full clothing line here
Check out their FB fan page here

Follow Victor Umeh on Twitter here

DJ KL Oong Alias Suya Swagger

DJ KL Oong is a man of many hats; a DJ of almost all musical genres, an amazing suya maker, and an engineer in the making.

For almost two years he has kept the DMV dancing and well-fed.

More of DJ KL Oong can be found here

The Afropolitan Collection by Eniola Hundeyin

The Afropolitan is as much an idea as it is a way of life. Fusing a rich and vibrant African fashion legacy with a contemporary metropolitan style, the result is an innovative, yet timeless concept, highlighting the self assured individuality of the modern African woman.