Conversations with Felicia
King of Talk Larry King talks to
Africa's Queen of Talk Felicia. |
In 2005, Felicia will launch her new show, Conversations
with Felicia on The Africa Channel. The new,
upbeat show focuses on role models in Africa and internationally.
"Conversations with Felicia
is about celebrating successful role models who will help
in changing misperceptions about Africa," says Felicia.
It will also sample the sights, styles and music of modern
Africa.
Here are video previews of some of the personalities Felicia
has interviewed.
Actor Danny Glover
He is undoubtedly one of the best-known names in Hollywood.
He talks to Felicia about his days in the anti-apartheid
movement and his present crusades to change the perception
of Africa.
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Singer Miriam Makeba
She is also known as "Mama Africa." She used
her music to fight against apartheid. Today, she has
become an icon in her own right. Felicia admires Miriam
and calls her "my shero."
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Trumpeter Hugh Masekela
A recent article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution
rightfully calls him "the Nelson Mandela of the
music world." His trumpet sound is known all over
the world. He talks to Felicia about the influence African-American
musical greats have had on South African music.
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Author Bruce Wilkinson
Author of the bestseller, The Prayer of Jabez,
talks to Felicia about his new crusade in Africa to
work with those afflicted by HIV/AIDS.
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Activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
She is called the "mother of the nation."
The former wife of Nelson Mandela talks to Felicia about
her dark days of fighting apartheid, her life in solitary
confinement and the joys of motherhood.
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For more information, visit www.theafricachannel.com.
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