A woman who could be considered Africa's Oprah Winfrey launched an entertainment network yesterday that will be beamed into nearly every country on the continent with programs showcasing its burgeoning middle class.

Mosunmola "Mo" Abudu, who was born in the UK, wants EbonyLife TV to inspire Africans and the rest of the world, and change how viewers perceive the continent.

Because of the broadcast network, which is being produced by Africans for a global black audience, Mo says, "Everything you know about Africa is about to change."

(READ the AP story at the Washington Post – WATCH a trailer below)