Nollywood Multimedia Merit Award For USAfrica Founder Dr. Chido Nwangwu From Los Angeles Film Association

On August 9, 2014 near the historic bowels of Hollywood in California, the board of the Los Angeles Nollywood Film Association awarded its MultiMedia Merit honor to USAfrica's Founder Chido Nwangwu.

According to the Association, “Dr. Chido Nwangwu is the person who has done and continues to produce outstanding body of works for almost 22 years of mainstreaming African artistes, conveying the authentic message and images of dignity about our heritage, news and the diaspora.”

He established in 1993 in Houston, Texas, the influential USAfrica multimedia and public policy networks -- including the first African-owned U.S.-based professional newspaper published on the Internet USAfricaonline.com.

The New York Times of September 23, 2003 and the CNN noted that USAfrica is America's largest African-owned multimedia company; and arguably the most influential platform for African and American issues.

Dr. Chido Nwangwu who has been profiled by the CNN International for his pioneering leadership roles is completing the 2014 book titled 'MANDELA & ACHEBE: Footprints of Greatness.'

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