Memorable Images and Time

The enigmatic and a man of unstated charisma, Patrice Lumumba, Prime Minister of the Congo Republic, leaves the Idlewild Airport in New York, July 24, 1960, and escorted by United States Federal agents. Six months later, he will be toppled in a coup and murdered in the most brutal way. Photo: AFP/Getty Images


Osagefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, President of Ghana and his wife, Fatima, pays homage to WEB Dubois. The pan Africanist was overthrown by a group of youngish military juntas led by Emmanuel Kotoka in an alleged CIA plot.


The greatest Muhammed Ali faces off against George Foreman, twice his size, for the heavyweight title belt in "Rumble in the Jungle" October 30, 1974. Ali floored Foreman in the eight round as he predicted.


From left: Nnamdi Azikiwe, Ahmadu Bello and Obafemi Awolowo, founding fathers of the Nigerian republic as fabricated by the British Empire.

Noella Coursaris, Super Model and Superb Humanitarian

Who is more courageous than Congolese-born Noella Coursaris of Congolese mother and Cyprus father whose father passed when Noella was just five years old? Without a doubt, she was a girl with destiny.

She is doing stuff and the world is grateful for what she has put together to help children in her native land the opportunity for a better education. Starting the Georges Malaika Foundation (GMF), in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a cause worthy for humankind, many disadvantaged Congolese girls have been able to attend school on the goodwill of GMF and the project is quite becoming.

Women of Coursaris magnitude are really a source of inspiration and she should be adored. With her and many others of that nature, Africa certainly will be a better place in a matter of time. According to the African Path website, Olivier Smekens ran the ING New York City Marathon on behalf of Round Table New York in support of the GMF.

The Courageous Andrea Mvemba and Miss Africa USA

We probably will be seeing one of the most in-demand in the global world of fashion and modelling based on the African context when the winner of the 2008 Miss Africa USA is announced at the Clayton County Performing Arts Center in Jonesboro, Georgia on Saturday, November 1, 2008.

The festivities is coming much closer and exciting. It is becoming more engaging especially when all the contestants are looking forward to a sound and progressive future with either their academic pursuits or dedication to improving their lives and helping others.

For Democratic Republic of the Congo contestant, 19-year-old Andrea Mvemba is showing it's anybody's game when it comes to unique events like the one that will be unfolding on Mt Zion Parkway. Standing at five-feet seven inches tall and weighing 125 Ibs, no question, she has the statistics to make it.

Andrea is currently a shophomore majoring in psychology at Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia. She aspires to obtain a PhD in Clinical Psychology by the time she is through with academics. Hang in there and Goodluck!

Go Africa Go!