In this special extended edition of Perspectives, host Ndimyake Mwakalyelye looks at how the world’s economy is rapidly changing withAfrica being no exception. We will focus on various natural resources and their impact on African industries. We look at the South African oil and wine industry, the lack of water in the Sahara desert and gasoline smuggling in Niger. Also we will look at an HIV/AIDS photo exhibit in Washington, DC and the rise of hip-hop music in Africa.