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Nigeria Wins Under 17 World Cup
by tapmedia|10 June 2014|Sports
Today, Nigeria’s Under 17 National Team, the Golden Eaglets, became the first team ever to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup (four times) when they defeated Mexico. The Golden Eaglets are indeed the “Brazil” of the FIFA Under 17 competition...
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Emmanuel Jal on the South Sudan crisis
by tapmedia|02 June 2014|Politics
On December 15th 2013, the world woke up to the news of a supposedly “coup” in the worlds youngest nation. Violence immediately broke out in Juba and thousands of civilians; men, women and children were put to the sword. While...
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East African Integration: Githeri And Matooke
by tapmedia|24 May 2014|Politics
East African Integration: Githeri And Matooke I consider myself a true East African, I have lived in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda, and all the nations are special to me. I grew up eating Githeri, matoke and groundnut sauce, pilao...
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What Is FIFA Not Telling You About The 2014 World Cup?
by tapmedia|22 April 2014|Sports
A few years back, when I first learned that the greatest sporting event in the world would be coming to South Africa, I went into ecstasy. I still remember exactly where I was at that particular moment because I almost...
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EPL Black Players Refuse To Wear A”Kick it Out”
by tapmedia|22 February 2014|Sports
The worldwide popular English premier league was this weekend in the spotlight not for it's usual global entertainment, goals or the quality of football on show rather for various incidents where black players from clubs such as Manchester Uniter, Manchester...
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Sir Alex Ferguson Retires
by tapmedia|22 January 2014|Sports
The legendary Scottish coach/manager shocked the football world this morning by announcing that he will be stepping down from his position as Manchester United Football Club manager at the end of the current season. Sir Alex is both the longest...
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Fashion by Iman Nakhala
by tapmedia|20 January 2014|Fashion
Fashion by Iman Nakhala Iman is not your typical African designer. Matter fact, she’s not even African. What she is though, is a young, extremely talented and passionate designer who is slowly making her mark in the fashion industry. That...
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The Brutality Faced By Saudi Arabia’s Migrant Workers
by tapmedia|15 November 2013|Politics
As Saudi Arabia curbs its vital but "illegal" migrant population violently this week to appease high unemployment, I cannot help but reflect on my moment with such destitute citizens a few years ago. As the Kingdom announces deaths of its migrant population as...
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Gordon Koang Duoth – The Beacon Of South Sudan
by tapmedia|26 September 2013|music
Gordon Koang Duoth - The Beacon Of South Sudan The legendary Gordon Koang Duoth landed in Calgary, Alberta on September 18, 2013. It was an emotional moment for the South Sudanese community here in Alberta. Many of the people have...
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Kenya Attacked; How Will You Respond This Time?
by tapmedia|25 September 2013|Politics
I was in denial this weekend: as much as I care about my brothers on the continent, I did not want to hear news reports about what had happened in Kenya. Headlines were discouraging. I did not want to see...
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