Emeka Okafor writes Timbuktu Chronicles, which describes itself as:
"A view of Africa and Africans with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, practical remedies and other self sustaining activities."
Lots and lots of good news stuff, from open source software in Africa to locally-produced wind generators in Kenya to village banking and information services like DrumNet designed to help rural farmers. Check it out.
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And he's your worst nightmare in the paint to boot.
Just in case that reference was lost on anyone
Based on what I've read in my research, Emeka Okafor the NBA player is a very intelligent man. He could definitely pull off a blog like this.
I have no idea if it's the same guy or someone picking a famous pseudonym. Regardless, it's a very interesting blog and I'm glad he emailed me to give me the heads-up.