Famous Africans are celebrated in the Great African Personalities calendar. The 14-month calendar, which runs from December 2004 through to January 2006, is produced by BIS. Nelson Mandela, Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, former emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie, Nigerian novelist Buchi Emecheta and Morrocan middle-distance runner Said Aouita are featured. Each month of the A4 calendar features a black and white photo, biography, historical information and a map of Africa. The backpage of the calendar also has a list of useful weblinks and books. As well as the usual calendar dates, African dates of celebration, civil rights events and significant birthdays from the African diaspora are featured. Great African Personalities is available from BIS Publications, price Pounds 6.99.

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