Author: Editor

Akon – artist, visionary and philanthropist. Having rose to fame in the mid-2000s with a string of Grammy-nominated records, his unique blend of hip-hop with West African vocals, fruit of his Senegalese and American upbringing, has led to collaborations with superstars like Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Michael Jackson. Over the past few years, Akon’s name has been more often linked to his philanthropic work, including Akon Lighting Africa, which provides electricity across the African continent and his Konfidence Foundation. More recently, he has been hitting the headlines with his multi-billion-dollar project to create Akon City, a futuristic and…

Once again, in this issue we meet up with a new citizen to find out why they’ve decided to become an Antigua & Barbuda passport holder. Mouna Ayoub, a French businesswoman, author and socialite of Lebanese origin, is one of the newest citizens of these paradise islands. Just as comfortable on the red carpet at events like the Cannes Film Festival as she is in one of Antigua’s local eateries during her recent visit to Antigua, we asked about her experience in becoming a citizen of the twin islands. You are certainly cosmopolitan and have lived in many places around…

Lauded as one of the best batsmen ever to have played in international cricket, Antigua & Barbuda’s national hero, Sir Vivian Richards, is currently the country’s tourism ambassador. His international cricket career began in 1973 and spanned two decades, including captaining the West Indies team and playing league cricket in England. He is now based back in his beloved Antigua but travels extensively promoting the numerous attractions of his home nation. You are regarded as one of the best batsmen of all time. What would you say was the highlight of your career?I’ve achieved many things and earned many accolades…