Ogum Chijindu is a player in the Lingerie Football League and she is serious about football. Known as the “Nigerian Knockout”, she plays for the LA Temptations as a wide receiver and a safety.
It has always been a pet peeve that many of the African designs we are seeing pop up on international runways are designed by western designers. It is even more disturbing that when magazines and newspapers want to showcase African designs, they talk to non-African designers who they quote as ‘experts’. I always wonder if [...]
While most of us just like Wendy Kimani start by singing along to music on TV and radio, very few of us actually break out of that to become a star.
The What’s Up Africa vlog crew came calling to Kenya on a 10 day tour to meet with the people, shoot some new sketches on location and popularize the show. Jamati, who have previously highlighted the What’s Up Africa vlog, got the chance to speak with Ikenna Azuike and sought to find out the buzz on What’s Up Africa – in Kenya.
Ikenna Azuike - What's Up Africa
It was a great year at Jamati, this past 2011. We got the chance to celebrate with great African personalities both in Africa and the Diaspora.
Nicolas Anelka
Legendary African Musician Cesaria Evoria, from Cape Verde died on Saturday, December 17th, 2011. The singer who had been suffering from various health problems retired early this year and she died peacefully in Mindelo in her native island of Sao Vicente in the Baptista de Sousa Hospital.
Cesaria Evoria
The Discovery Channel Global Education Partnership’s ‘Inside Story‘, is produced by Curious Pictures with the support of PEPFAR, USAID, Chevron, Discovery Communications, Access Bank, The South African Department of Trade and Industry, SEACOM and UNAIDS.
Kevin Ndege and Hakeem Kae-Kazim
BBC recently announced the five candidates for its African Footballer of the Year award and they are as follows:
Gervinho
Senait Gidey is a model who moves with fluid grace on the catwalk. Her phenomenal eyes and great bone structure are making her a common feature on many a catwalk. She has walked for Issey Miyake, Rachel Zoe, Nanette Lepore, Elie Tahari, DKNY, Rebecca Taylor, and Charlotte Ronson, to name a few.
Her versatile looks make her a great fit for both high fashion and girl-next-door photo shoots…..but don’t take our word for it, look at her pictures and draw your own conclusions. You can follow her tweets on Twitter. » Read more…
Well folks, the Washington DC area is again going to be honored with yet another hot Nigerian artist–Flavour. He is famous for his controversial song, ‘Ashawo (Nwa Baby)‘ which has already been banned in Malawi for not being up to their standards. Nevertheless, his infectious dance tunes have garnered him a strong following across Africa, including Kenya, South Africa, Cameroon, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania.
Flavour
Ghanaian newcomer, Katou is a multi-talented young lady not only exploring her singing abilities but acting and modeling as well. Her music style is primarily one of Neo-Soul in which she focuses on the contemporary styles of t soul, R&B, Zouk and Afro-pop. » Read more…
Maffé Tiga which mean Peanut butter stew is a popular West African dish served with rice, but NO, this is not a recipe for it but actually about a new romantic ‘dramedy.’
Maffe Tiga
Keri Hilson and Brandy performed for South Africa’s Sports Minister’s 40th birthday party on October 29, 2011 in Centurion. New South African artist, Zahara was also on hand to celebrate.
Zahara (Photo: Lefty Shivambu)
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