Nearly three million years ago, a massive explosion tore apart an enormous statovolcano in Eastern Africa s Great Rift Valley to form the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the true wonders of the world. Today, the Ngorongoro Crater is a microcosm of African life enclosed in one unique place. From grasslands, wetlands and lakes to forests and slopes, the crater provides habitats for Africa s creatures both great and small. This Living Eden is a glorious stage where lions, hyenas, cheetahs, jackals, vultures, servals and wildebeest act out a dramatic story of life and death that was set into motion so long ago.

About movie: BBC documentary series on science, showing landscapes and wildlife of the East African Great Rift Valley. Supporting the diversity of wild life, fauna and different habitats, Rift Valley became the basis for some very important ecosystems in Africa. The film shows the formation of the valley 30 million years ago, especially highlighting the many creatures, evolving and adapting to life in this unique place.

Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) in English, and Waka Waka (Esto es Africa) in Spanish, is a song by Shakira featuring Freshlyground. The song will be performed by Shakira and South African group Freshlyground, at the Closing Ceremony before the World Cup Final on July 11 in Johannesburg Soccer City Stadium. The song is officially available for download through digital retailers the week of May 11. It also will be included on Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album to be released the week of May 31 by Sony Music Entertainment. The Spanish version is as well available in selected markets.

GET READY FOR THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME!
Discover the adventures of Alex and Emma as they explore the African continent in this thrilling adventure game.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup is the 19th FIFA World Cup, the premier international association football tournament, being held in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July. It is the first time the finals of the tournament have been staged in an African host nation. South Africa were selected as hosts in May 2004 over Morocco and Egypt, following a bidding process open only to African nations. Held every four years since 1930, the previous World Cup finals were held in 2006 in Germany, while the next World Cup is due to be held in Brazil.

MAGIC JOURNEY TO AFRICA is a film that combines real images with animation and visual effects, enhancing the spectacle of the three dimensions. It is based on an inspirational contemporary tale addressed to audiences of all ages around the world, a story that has reminiscences of The Little Prince and Alice in Wonderland, and that inspires fantasy, emotions and entertainment. Inspired by a young bushman boy that she meets on the streets of Barcelona, Jana, embarks on an imaginary journey to the Namib desert. Accompanied by her magical winged horse she encounters many animals and meets magical beings, such as the Spirit of the Fire and the Guardian of Stories, who teach her traditions and beliefs of the African people. With the help of a singular Fairy who will teach her some of the secrets of life, Jana discovers that her heart and imagination are essential in order to overcome the many obstacles that she may face in life.

This episode looks at the growth of football in Africa. It covers how the game was first introduced and the changes it has undergone over the years. It looks at the
North African Cup which began in the ‘40s, the politics of the region and their effect on the game and the exclusion of South Africa due to apartheid.

Tiken Jah Fakoly is a star. A magnetic presence, he’s mobbed everywhere he goes. A celebrated reggae singer from the Ivory Coast, he was born into a family of traditional West African griots, wandering musicians and social commentators. So it’s not surprising that for him the personal and political are both something to sing about.

Tiken Jah Fakoly is a star. A magnetic presence, he’s mobbed everywhere he goes. A celebrated reggae singer from the Ivory Coast, he was born into a family of traditional West African griots, wandering musicians and social commentators. So it’s not surprising that for him the personal and political are both something to sing about. He enjoys all the trappings of stardom: lucrative recording contracts, wildly successful albums, and fiercely loyal fans who pack his stadium concerts across Africa and abroad.