Diaspora World Cup attracts great soccer talent

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | May 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment

The Diaspora World Cup is an opportunity for soccer teams to prove that they are indeed the best of the best teams out there.  Teams pit their skills against each other, playing several rounds of soccer to advance up the ladder to the knockout stage where the ultimate winner is declared.

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Ice Prince set to perform in Blantyre, Malawi

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | May 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Panshak Zamani, better known as Ice Prince, will be performing in Blantyre, Malawi this coming weekend courtesy of Black Rhino Entertainment. Ice Prince, one of Nigeria’s prominent hiphop artists, was the winner of Hennessy Artistry 2009. He is signed to Chocolate City music label.

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Meagan Good to host 7th Annual Ultra White Party

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | May 2, 2012 | Leave a Comment

In a very ethnic area with a nice mix of everyone, it is always heartening when we see people from different cultures support each other.  We often see John Legend and Jay-Z work with Arise Africa on different projects, as does Tyrese.

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M.anifest

Interview by Wanjiru Ndung’u | April 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment

M.anifest describes his music genre as noisemaking, rabble-rousing, soulful, African Hip-Hop and has created quite a following having just been part of the Rocket Juice + Tony Allen, Flea (Hot Chilli Peppers), Damon Albern & Erykah Badu album.

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Emmanuelle Chiriqui (Sloane from Entourage) set for Tribal Chic 2012

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 24, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Tribal Chic 2012 is a high-end fashion show that is scheduled to take place at Tribe Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya on May 5, 2012 at 7 p.m.

Tribal Chic 2011

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Things gearing up for the the ‘Top Gear Festival’ in Durban, South Africa

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Yes, I know……you cringed at the corny headline, but you have to admit that it is really exciting.  ‘Top Gear‘ is one of BBC’s most internationally popular shows ( quite surprising since it is about three guys who put cars to a challenge to see how much they can handle, how far they can go, and how creative you can be with one) and it’s hosts, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, and The Stig will be on hand to perform in their first ever stadium show.

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‘How 2 Steal 2 Million’ steals the show

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment

South African Charlie Vundla scooped Best Director and his debut, film noir thriller ‘How 2 Steal 2 Million‘, was named Best Film at the eight Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), held last night, 22 April 2012, at The Expo Centre, Eko Hotel & Suite in Lagos, Nigeria. South African actress, Terry Pheto was named Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film, which also won Best Achievement in Editing (Garreth Fradgely). With four awards, ‘How 2 Steal 2 Million‘ was the most awarded film on the night.

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Africa Movie Academy Awards feature strong film lineup

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment

The 8th Annual Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) will be held on April 22, 2012 in Lagos, Nigeria.  This professional production continues to provide a platform for people to gain access to some of the best and brightest minds in all aspects of film production in Africa today.  This year’s host will be Haitian, Jimmy Jean-Louis of Sinking Sands fame.

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P-Square release new song featuring Akon and May D

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment

It’s finally here!  P-Square, Akon and May D have come up with a new video for the song ‘Chop My Money‘.  May D, signed to the Square Records label, proves he has the talent to hang with the big dogs.

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Mosno Al-Moseeki, the rocker from Sudan

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Mosno Al-Moseeki, or the third world rocker as he calls himself,  is an international singer/songwriter from Sudan. He blends Arab-poetic lyrics with a pentatonic blend of acoustic alternative rock known as Eclectic Desert Rock.

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