A Note on the Legacy of Laura R. Chasin.

As many of you know, we recently lost our founder and greatest champion, Laura R. Chasin. Even in this time of grief, we have been deeply..

UTI Freestyle LEAK

While we await the release of the much talked about new singles from Ruggedman featuring Ice Prince and Olamide, we got hold of this never before heard track from Ruggedy. 

The story is that he got a bit tipsy in the studio and pulled a Lil Wayne by voicing without putting a word on paper while under the influence.

We love the shout outs he gave Swagg News Africa, other bloggers, and other media houses 

To listen or download, Click https://www.hulkshare.com/uc6cs43hidxc

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TRIBUTE: Our PCP Founder Laura Chasin Passed Away.

LAURA CHASIN THE GREATEST ADVOCATE.

Celebrating a Founding Mother of American's Dialogue Renaissance

 "It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question." - Eugene Ionesco

Twenty seven years ago, after watching a televised debate evolve from "disrespectful to angry to chaotic," Laura Chasin asked a brilliant question. Posed to her family therapist colleagues at the..

DONJAZZY GIVES OUT N200,000, REVEALS ONOME, JUDGEJAZZY TV SHOW, AND MORE...

The Supreme mavin Dynasty Head, Michael Collins {DON JAZZY} who says his generosity & friendliness on social media isn't just a..

#TswFashionPartyNovember on Super sports at Ini Edo’s MIMZ Lounge?

Kennis music artist Joel and Super Sports soccer analyst Praiz are a few of the celebrities headlining Ruggedman's clothing line party for..

OBAMA TELL AMERICAN CITIZENS; MAKE SURE YOU'RE COVERED...

Since the Affordable Care Act has taken effect, more than 17.5 million Americans have gotten covered. That's a lot of...

Message from IREX President Kristin Lord..

Dear Friends of IREX,  
                                                                           
As I complete my first year at IREX, I  wanted to share with you some reflections on international development and the role that organizations like IREX can play in promoting just, prosperous and inclusive societies around the world. 

Let’s begin by honestly acknowledging the impediments: We live at a time of immense global challenges that strain the imagination and stain the conscience. Violent conflicts are creating the largest global refugee crisis in generations. Authoritarianism is on the rise and injustice persists. Corruption continues to distort economies and undermine public trust. Employment opportunities are being outpaced by the growing labor force, resulting in a 40 percent rate of unemployment for the largest youth population in human history. The marginalization of women and girls, ethnic minorities, and other social groups continues. In some regions, the grievances and alienation of young people are driving them to violent extremism.

In the face of these challenges, it is easy to be discouraged. But frustration will not create the positive changes we need to see in...

Former Mr Nigeria, Bryan Okwara explains why he stripped down at SilverBird Galleria.

Martini brand ambassador, Bryan Okwara, has revealed he is not just a super talented model but he is also a crazy weird guy.

He recounted his most embarrassing night to be, back in..

#AFROMUSICPOPPARTY RETURNS TO LAGOS WITH 9ICE ,TJAN, SEFIYA, SOJAY & AKINTUNDE POWERED BY MARTINI

International music and lifestyle channel, AfroMusic Pop, channel 326 DSTV in conjunction with Martini brings PopParty to Akoka.

Contrary to the previously announced date, the party is now slated to hold...

ChangeMakers: UNILEVER IS OFFERING €200,000 OF FUNDING TO ANY INNOVATIVE YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR!!

Greetings from Ashoka Changemakers!

My name is Isabela Carvalho and I manage the global outreach of the Unilever Sustainable Living Young Entrepreneurs Awards, a partnership between Unilever, the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, and Ashoka. As a follow up to previous communication, I would like to invite you to enter your project and be part of this network of sustainable leaders! And to help us invite other young leaders in sustainability to participate as well.

This year, we are looking for..

NEEDCSI Holds National Summit on Education for Peace & Development

New Era Educational and Charitable Support Foundation, in partnership with the Universal Peace Federation (UPF-Nigeria), organized the National Summit on Education for Peace and Development, on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at the Banquet Hall of Hill Station Hotel, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. The Summit was sponsored by the...

ODE TO GREATNESS: Daniel Dung Dalyop Jnr.

Daniel Dung Dalyop Jnr. A.K.A Darf-D

Born on August 28th 1978; Mr. Daniel Dung Dalyop Jnr. A.K.A Darf-D, is eight out of...

UNSDN: Building a sustainable future: Coming together to end poverty and discrimination

Photo: UNDPI

The 2015 Commemoration of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP) held last Friday, 16 October at United Nations Headquarters in New York, focusing on the theme “Building a sustainable future: Coming together to end poverty and discrimination”.

The 2015 occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is a special one, as it comes..

PHOTOS: Media Personality Kimani Adekeye [@cutekimani] Tours Kenya Courtesy #KenyaAirwaysNG

Kenya Airways recently collaborated with the beautiful & fast growing...

PHOTOS: EVENING WITH EMMANUEL NANLE THE DIRECTOR OF PRESS & PUBLIC AFFAIR TO PLATEAU STATE GOVERNMENT

EMMANUEL NANLE

Joe Ramadan the Founder/CEO of SAVE THE PLATEAU PROJECT, and his team organized a dinner for...

VIDEO: TIMAYA FT DON JAZZY; "I CONCUR"

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Ruggedman supports education scholarships for 500 children

SUPPORT A GOOD CAUSE BY POSTING ON YOUR SITE.

The yearly Celebrity charity football event tagged Football For a Cause aimed at creating awareness for Out-Of-School children in need of education intervention.

Funds raised from this year's event will be used in providing primary educationscholarships for 500 children under the StayInSchoolng Initiative

Celebrity players include, AY, SoundSultan, Rugged Man, Basorge, Mr Raw, Buchi, Elenu, Senator, Akpororo, Do2dtun, Bovi, Funnybone, Laf Up

Date: 18th October 2015.

Venue: Campos Mini Stadium, LagosIsland

Time: 2pm

Source: Rugged Records

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HERE IT IS! RUGGED TSW CLOTHING PARTY PHOTOS; JUST INCASE YOU MISSED IT!!

20th September is a very important date for Nigerians veteran, legendary award winning rapper Ruggedman. That is because it is his birthday and also the name of his clothing line. The line is called Twentieth September Wears aka TSW. In his words ''TSW is an urban line with...

UNSDN: Development A Matter Of "Life and Death".

Barack Obama, President of the United States of America, addresses the United Nations summit for the adoption of the post-2015 development agenda. UN Photo/Mark Garten

At the summit for the adoption of the new global development goals, the US President said that with a strong, collective effort, leaders could bring an end to extreme poverty worldwide.

Mr Obama said many of the conflicts currently taking place around the world, as well as the recent refugee crisis, could have been avoided had greater attention been paid to the need for more equitable development.
He has told the UN that supporting development is not an act of  ”charity” but rather an investment in the world’s common future.

To listen to the UN Radio, please click here.

Source & Copyright: UN Radio

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DKT BABA & OLAMIDE & MASTERKRAFT RELEASE NEW HOT SINGLE 'KILOFOSHI'.

DKT Baba is one of the fast-rising young talents in Nigeria. He is an 18 year old UK-based Nigerian artist known for his uniqueness and creativity.

On this track titled 'Kilofoshi', Baba teams up with Olamide on this Masterkraft beat to create one of..

Looking ahead at the UN Sustainable Development Summit.

From 25-27 September 2015, over 150 World Leaders are going to attend the UN Sustainable Development Summit at UN headquarters in New York. The new sustainable development agenda will..

Konga Promo: N200,000 Cash To Be Won!!

To be won by 10 lucky winners

 To qualify for this offer, register on the website by clicking:- "KONGA PROMO" ... then simply place an order.

                                                     Hurry now and starting shopping on Konga.
                                                     Offer is valid till 30th September, 2015.

                                                     Get started with bumper deals!

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Photos: 10th anniversary of the inaugural assembly of the Universal Peace Federation Nigeria

 

UPF Nigeria commemorated the 10th anniversary of the inaugural assembly of the Universal Peace Federation on September 12, 2015 in Abuja. Ambassadors for Peace and other peace activists gathered and read the...

Photos: Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Nigeria 3rd Anniversary of Rev. Sun Myung Moon's Seong Hwa.

30th August 2015, Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Nigeria had her 3rd Anniversary of Rev. Sun Myung Moon's Seong Hwa. Please watch more pictures below...

Re Cap: Neck up to Swagg News Africa team Uganda & Spyda of USA.

From the left we have Judith Heard, Tyra Liz (little Tyra holding the banner with our white t-shirt, but now shes a grown lady)

We want to say thanks and Neck Up to Judith Heard, Bonney, Grace Illah, Mosha Danze and Tyra Liz for making...

DREP CENTRE: PHOTOS: DREP PROGRAM MANAGER, MR. CHRIS OGBONNA RE...

DREP CENTRE: PHOTOS: DREP PROGRAM MANAGER, MR. CHRIS OGBONNA RE...: On Sunday 30th August 2015, DREP Centre Program Manager Mr. Chris Ogbonna received an...

Source: DREP Centre

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Will Smith transform into Dr. Bennet Omalu (Nigerian)

This December watch Will Smith transform into Dr. Bennet Omalu . Will Smith tackles...

Barack Obama: Women's Equality Day.

Barack Obama:- Ninety-five years ago, the 19th Amendment was certified to guarantee the right to vote for women. Today, we celebrate Women's Equality Day in honor of that milestone.

But today is also a day to reflect on how...

D'BANJ'S EPIC JOURNEY!

I love him so much, he's my mentor, I salute is energy and his commitment, he'd never looked back or gave attention to what...

Tinsels Uzor Osimkpa to co-host with IK of BBA on Ruggedmans TSW2015 Launch!

The buzz on Ruggedmans 2015/16 Twentieth September Wears launch just seems to be getting better.
Tinsel actress Uzor osimkpa has been confirmed to co host the event with IK of Big Brother Africa.

The artist performances and the fashion show to unveil 2015/16 designs from Ruggedmans TSW clothing line is set to start at 7pm prompt and end at 11pm. Then Ruggedmans birthday party will continue through the night.

It is definately going to be a star studded event with Denrele on the red carpet,while MI,Akpororo,Kcee,Mbryo,Emmaohmagod,Solidstar,Efe Warri Boy and more will be in the building.

 DATE: 20 09 2015

VENUE: Troy Lounge V.I.
[ Beside oriental Hotel 1st Lekki toll gate]

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ATLAS CORPS: Closing Retreat and Celebration of Service!

Do you remember the satisfaction of completing a big project? Or the exhilaration you felt after an exciting event?

We experienced that energy on Monday as 15 Atlas Corps Fellows participated in their Closing Retreat and Celebration of Service. The day is always bittersweet. We celebrate these inspired individuals and all they have done during their year of service. We also say..

PHOTOS: Olamide, Kiss Daniel, Juliet Ibrahim, Okey Bakasi , Sound Sultan, Falz , Praiz and more grace #NEANomineesBanquet and #AfromusicPopParty in Lagos.

In celebration of the 10th annual NEA awards, a stream of event have been lined up, part of which were the NEA nominees banquet held at the federal palace hotel in lagos on the 14th of August 2015 and the AfroMusic Pop party; the after party for the banquet held same day at D' Place V.I.

The two events were graced by a large number of nominees who came out en masse; Falz, Cdq, Simi, Dj spinall, Dj Nana, Dj Lambo, Dj Legend, Ghanian actress Sonia Ibrahim who was in the company of her delectable elder sister Juliet Ibrahim, Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo, Ruth Kadiri, Kehinde Bankole, Actor Wole Ojo, OAP Osi Dirisu, Tisan, Vj Ehiz, Kiss Daniel, Fashion stylist Tiannah, Sound Sultan, Ycee, Niniola, Tijan, Mr 2kay, TeeGee and many more.....check out more photos below

Ruggedman set for his TSW Clothing lines 2015 Launch ( Fashion - show - Birthday )

Comedian Akpororo confirmed & Ruggedmans TSW 2015 Launch looking good!

Ace comedian Akpororo has just joined the list of entertainers billed to perform at Ruggedman's clothing line launch/birthday event slated for the 20th of September at Troy Lagos, beside Oriental hotel, Lagos. Others to perform are Kcee,MI, Mbryo, Solidstar, Emmaohmagod, Seyi Law and more.

HOST: IK Osakioduwa of Big Brother Africa.

RED CARPET: Denrele

 

see more info below...

New Video: Black Reverendz (Ayangba Boyz) ft. Sound Sultan "Won ti Gboro"

Our 2GG of SwaGG, Mr Shobb 2 and Jojo Wesley know as Black Reverndz a.k.a "Ayangba Boyz" from AJ city roots in Lagos, are now..

South Africas Dj Clock follows Mbryo on twitter and instagram

Mbryo seems quite happy right now. Want to know why? It is because just a day after..

WAR OF WORDS!! SEASON 5!!!

You are invited to the final of War Of Words Season 5 #WarOfWords5 on Sunday August 16, 2015


The final of War Of Words Season 5, (Nigeria’s foremost Slam Poetry Competition), is...

ATLAS CORPS: We're in the Washington Post! (and other news)

From left, Atlas Corps founder and chief executive Scott Beale, Subecha Dahal of Nepal, Ifesinachi Sam-Emuwa of Nigeria, Hulu Chen of China (front), Dan Friday of Kenya (rear), Esther Pinnock of Jamaica, Samita Thapa of Nepal, and Saqib Riaz and Prem Sagar, who are both from Pakistan. (Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post)

Please read and share this wonderful article about Atlas Corps in the Washington Post! "In the 'reverse Peace Corps,' future leaders from abroad hone their skills." Please share this article with others so we can expand its reach: bit.ly/AtlasCorpsWashingtonPost. The article discusses the culture of the organization, the White House partnership, and...

Grab a Beach Towel, & Hit The Beach.

 To get a towel, click here: https://my.barackobama.com/One-Voice-Towel

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VIDEO:- REMIX OF "PERSONALLY" PSQUARE & "SKELEWU" DAVIDO

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PHOTOS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BABY MICHAEL IKECHUKWU EGEONU a.k.a SALVATION!! HE'S ONE YEAR!!

ON 16TH JULY 2015 MICHAEL IKECHUKWU EGEONU TURNED 1 YEAR!!

We want to thank God for Baby Ik's life as he turned 1 year!! Blessed be to God Almighty. Swagg News Africa 2GG baby Ik, we want you to know daddy and mummy love you so much. Daddy and Mummy said they  wanna use this platform to thank you baby IK for all the good things you have done for them, and yet to do for them! Bless you!!! Happy Birthday!! hip hip hip hurray!!....see more pictures below..

Ace Hotel, Lovebox, Clara Amfo, Neptunes vs Timbaland, Apartment Party, Rooftop Party...

 

Hey Supa Dupa Fly-ness! We're currently throwing in down in Croatia for Fresh Island Festival. Tonight we're warming up for Skepta on a beach! Check an insta video of our pool party yesterday here - vibes!

This Saturday 18th, Emily Rawson is djing at..