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Audio: Nigerian-born producer and purveyor talk about Nollywood movies in America

Tuesday, June 03, 2008

By Corey Takahashi : Associate Producer

Bethels Agomuoh
Photo by Corey Takahashi

The Nollywood industry thrives on entrepreneurial zeal. Bethels Agomuoh is a film producer, director, occasional actor, and the owner of the online retailer http://africamovies.com. Hear him talk about the history and development of Nollywood:

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The xenophobic vibe in South Africa should have been a harbinger for recent violence

Thursday, May 29, 2008

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The forgotten crisis: A looming famine in wartorn Somalia

Thursday, May 22, 2008

High global food prices have pushed the country even closer to the brink of famine by exacerbating the devastating effects of violence, displacement and chaos. The United Nations has declared a wide swath of central Somalia a humanitarian emergency, the final stage before a full-blown famine.

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An update on anti-foreigner violence in Johannesburg

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

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Resentment of illegal immigrants fuels violence in Johannesburg

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Anti-immigrant attacks have led to 22 deaths and the displacement of 13,000 people in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Takeaway talks with a professor and a migrant in South Africa as violence escalates.

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Violence aimed at foreigners in South Africa

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

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"A Jihad for Love" director films the lives of gay and lesbian Muslims in documentary

Monday, May 19, 2008

Q&A: Send director Parvez Sharma your questions. Shortly after the Sept. 11 attacks, Parvez Sharma began paying close attention to the national discussion around religion. And the gay Muslim filmmaker said he felt the need to come out of the closet — as a practicing Muslim. Sharma has made a new documentary about the lives of other gay and lesbian Muslims.

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President Bush returns to Mideast on Israeli anniversary

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

President Bush is going to Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt for meetings with Middle Eastern leaders this week. Few are optimistic for major diplomatic results despite a schedule filled with world leaders.

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