Taibo Bacar Africa Fashion Week 2012 Runway Collection

((  Written By:  Staff Writer  ))  There’s always a touch of glamour about Mozambican designer Taibo Bacar, whose garments have that indefinable quality that make them unforgettable.  Take a look at his 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa collection below.

Watch Freshlyground Take On Robert Mugabe's Presidency In Their Music Video "Chicken To Change"

Written By: Jamelia Mmari—Earlier this year, Afri-pop group Freshlyground made headlines, with what has to be the most talked about South African music video of the year, Chicken To Change, in which the group teamed up with ZA News to create a music video challenging Robert Mugabe's presidential reign. The video depicts Mugabe as a shining star, who somewhere lost his way, with scenes depicting an out of touch Mugabe riding in the back of a chauffeur-driven presidential car and reading a newspaper, “Bob's Times” with the headline: “Glorious victory for Zanu-PF.” Underscoring the political tone of the video, the Freshlyground chime in with pointed lyrics such as “An iridescent example of honour for the coming generation... You promised always to open the doors for us... Indeed it is you and only you who sleeps with the key... You are chicken to change!” In case you missed it, here's the video:

'Chicken to Change' Freshlyground / ZA NEWS music video from ZANEWS on Vimeo.

Freshlyground is comprised of seven members hailing from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Sarah Barnett, a spokeswoman for the group, said they “believe in freedom of speech and that people should be able to talk about topics that affect many civilians ... The video is not an attack on Mugabe at all. It is a tongue-in-cheek challenge for him to reflect on things and become the hero he used to be, to consider his actions and surprise us. We are not afraid of his reaction. Why should we be in a democratic world?”

Ghana, Botswana, South Africa, Tunisia And Egypt Among Top 100 Countries In The World

Written By: Jamelia Mmari—Newsweek conducted a study evaluating economy, politics, health, and quality of life, to determine the world's best 100 countries. Eighteen African countries made the cut.

Here are the African countries that ranked in the top 100, as well as their relative rankings (for purposes of comparison, Finland ranked as number 1, while Canada ranked as number 7, the US number 11, and the UK number 14):

65. Tunisia

67. Morocco

74. Egypt

80. Botswana

82. South Africa

85. Algeria

86. Ghana

87. Kenya

90. Madagascar

91. Senegal

93. Tanzania

94. Ethiopia

95. Mozambique

96. Uganda

97. Zambia

98. Cameroon

99. Nigeria

100. Burkina Faso

Explore the world's best countries by visiting www.Newsweek.com.

(Photo Credits: © Dreamstime / Milosluz)

Loide Jorge: Immigration Lawyer By Day And Jazz Singer By Night

Written By: MIM!—Washington, DC based jazz vocalist LOIDE (pronounced "Loy-deh") has roots in Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau but she was born in France and raised in California. Serving up a mix of contemporary jazz and warm African samba infused rhythms, LOIDE's music is reflective of her own diverse roots. An immigration attorney by day, LOIDE has spent the last 9 years honing her musical craft in some of the nation's hippest speakeasies and jazz clubs by night.

Her latest CD, Loide, Live at Bohemian Caverns, was released last Fall (impressive considering LOIDE released the CD just one month after she opened her immigration law firm). The CD is a live recording of original material as well as some old time favorites (such as a cover of Sade's Love Is Stronger Than Pride) ... perfect for our Sunday!

Learn more about LOIDE by visiting www.myspace.com/loidej.

MIMI Related Links: Loide Jorge: The Jazz Singer, October 2007 Mambo Preview: Loide Jorge

(Photo Credits: Lily Lily Images)

Mozambique Fashion Week

Learn more about Mozambique's bourgeoning fashion scene by visiting Mozambique Fashion Week's official website at www.mfw.co.mz