In Mabor, a dusty and neglected corner of Luanda, the sound of a catchy beat rising means only one thing to the area’s youngsters: time to dance the kizomba. The Angolan dance is gaining worldwide…
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#Conservation – From war to wildlife: fighting for Angola’s future
At dusk in southern Angola, former civil war soldier Elias Kawina leads a drill parade for 30 rangers who fight armed poachers in the country’s vast, little-explored interior. Kawina, 38, rose to the rank of…
Nicki Minaj goes ahead with Angola show despite controversy
Nicki Minaj has upset the Human Rights Foundation charity by going ahead with a concert in Angolo. The 33-year-old rapper headlined a Christmas festival in the capital of Luanda on Saturday (19.12.15), titled Show Unitel…
Angolan capital most expensive city for expats: survey
The Angolan capital Luanda has regained the top spot in an annual survey of the most expensive cities for expatriates, followed by Moscow and Tokyo. The survey by the Mercer consulting group is published annually…
Rapper Nas sued for $10 Million for a no-show
It seems the latest legal drama surrounding Nas is the result of him not showing up for a gig in Angola. Patrick Allocco, the concert promoter, who says he was kidnapped at gunpoint and helf…
US woman crowned Miss Universe 2012
American Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe 2012 late Wednesday, beating out beauties from around the world to claim the coveted title. The title of first runner-up title went to the contestant from the Philippines,…