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African American Lives 2

Written by Mwabi Murdock | February 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

This is a sequel to the 2006 PBS series “African American Lives.” Oprah Winfrey, Chris Tucker and T.D Jakes took part in the highly successful first installment which traced their roots back to Liberia, Angola, and Nigeria respectively. » Read more…

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Baby Z Sighting

Written by Mwabi Murdock | February 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I just love seeing Baby Zahara. She was spotted out and about shopping with her Daddy Brad recently. » Read more…

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New Samuel Jackson Movie Has Egyptian Connections

Written by Mwabi Murdock | February 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Jumper is an upcoming 2008 science fiction film based on the 1992 science fiction novel Jumper by Steven Gould. The film is directed by Doug Liman and stars Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson and AnnaSophia Robb. » Read more…

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Djimon Supports His Girl At Fashion Week

Written by Mwabi Murdock | February 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Kimora Lee Simmons showed her Baby Phat and KLS collection at the 2008 Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week earlier this week. » Read more…

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Will I Am and Yes We Can

Written by Mwabi Murdock | February 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Will.I.Am tapped friends and fellow musicians such as Nicole Scherzinger, Kate Walsh, John Legend, Scarlett Johansson, Common, Nick Cannon and many more to assist him in the song which is titled “The Yes We Can Song”. They recorded it on January 30 and 31 in a Los Angeles studio and Will.I.Am wrote on his website on how he got the inspiration. » Read more…

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IonCinema Names Film Starring African Newcomer as One of The Most Anticipated Films of 2008

Written by Mwabi Murdock | February 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Some of you saw Souléymane in the show Yama Afrika. » Read more…

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Hollywood Comes Out for Obama

Written by Mwabi Murdock | February 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Very few people thought Barack Obama would make it this far. » Read more…

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Mike Tyson Causing Quite a Stir in South Africa

Written by Mwabi Murdock | February 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Mike Tyson is in South Africa to help raise funds for a children’s charity at a gala banquet honoring him, where African National Congress president Jacob Zuma was supposed to be the keynote speaker. » Read more…

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Got Zulu? JuxtaPower Says Yes!

Interview by Prudence Chauke | January 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

JuxtaPower is a New York city based production of song and dance founded by both the artistic director and choreographer Sduduzo Ka-Mbili. JuxtaPower has been an important figure in promoting South Africa’s rich and diverse heritage of its country through theatrical expressions. They have traveled to multiple cities throughout the USA mesmerizing audiences with the showcasing of Zulu (warrior dance), ballet (now known as Zullet), gumboot dance (gold miners rhythmic movement) and adding a touch of the
American dance stepping.

This mind blowing, crowd pleasing production has graced multiple stages and recently they were the main opening act at The Black Ball, one of the most international acknowledged events in the fight against AIDS. They opened up the show for the one and only Alicia keys who was the musical director. Bono from U2 was also honored for his life changing work for those affected by AIDS.

For JuxtaPower, this is history in the making. It all began with a dream that is now redefining the way the African theatrical and the cultural exchange is being viewed by American society.

We caught up with the main man behind the birthing process of JuxtaPower and he walked us through the journey.

Jamati: Mr Ka-Mbili hope all is well and thanks for speaking with Jamati Online.

You are welcome.

Jamati: I understand that you are the man behind the birthing process of JuxtaPower. Please share with us how important it was for you to create such a theatrical cultural group.

Firstly it was a crucial decision for me because I had to give up a lot for a dream whose future was unknown but because of my love and the overflowing belief I had and still have for JuxtaPower, it was all worth it. It was also important for me to create such a group because I wanted to represent where I come from, my people and pave the way for the merely existing theatrical cultural stage production in the USA.

Jamati: How many members does the group have and what does each individual bring to the group? » Read more…