Sophie Okonedo to star in ‘The Secret Life of Bees’
Based on the 2002 best selling novel by author Sue Monk Kidd, the cast includes Sophie Okonedo, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Nate Parker and Tristan Wilds. The film is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love and Basketball, Disappearing Acts). » Read more…
Idris Elba and Thandie Newton in RocknRolla
Idris Elba and Thandie Newton will be in the new movie about a Russian mobster who orchestrates a crooked land deal, putting millions of dollars up for grabs and attracting all of London’s criminal underworld. A dangerous crime lord, a sexy accountant, a corrupt politician and a band of petty thieves are among those who work really hard to double-cross one another.
The movies features a star studded cast including Gerard Butler, Jeremy Piven, Ludacris (yes, Ludacris!), and Jamie Campbell Bower give their all to the movie. Thandie is the sexy accountant (in case you weren’t sure). Overall it will be interesting to see what the viewers think of the movie–A Guy Ritchie production in the vein of “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels“. The movie is slated to premiere sometime in September or October of 2008. » Read more…
Benu Mabhena’s Long Road To Stardom
She makes her screen debut in the Hollywood action drama Blood Diamond, as Djimon Hounsou’s wife. Living in exile with her father, Benu fled for her life from her native country Zimbabwe and came to the states.
Sophie Okonedo
Sophie Okonedo was born in England to a Nigerian father and a Jewish mother. Sophie’s father left the family when she was only 5 years old. Coupled with her multiracial makeup, she endured a rough childhood, therefore as she grew up, she found comfort and solace in art of performing. » Read more…
Lights, Camera, Action: Liya Kebede
According to AOL Black Voices, Ethiopian supermodel Liya Kebede has been tapped to play Somali model Waris Dirie in Desert Flower: The Extraordinary Journey of a Desert Nomad, a film based on Dirie’s successful autobiography about her experience with female circumcision. Kebede will start filming in Europe in June. » Read more…
Mirt Sost Shi Amit (aka Harvest: 3000 Years)
This powerful film written and directed by veteran filmmaker Haile Gerima (Sankofa, Bush Mama) will screen at the Tribeca Film Festival. » Read more…
Kassim The Dream
Kief Davidson directs the story of Kassim “The Dream” Ouma, a former junior middleweight boxing world champ. Kassim, born in Uganda, had been trained as a child soldier at six years old and forced to commit unspeakable atrocities until he was eighteen. Eventually, Kasim comes to the United States and tries to start a new life for himself, although the memories of his past continue to haunt him. » Read more…
The Narrow Path
What is admirable about Nollywood film is the ability by its filmmakers to put together films on moderate budgets with quick turnarounds. Kelani’s film, done on a moderate budget, pieces together a story with a very important message. The Narrow Path deals with such issues as rape, marriage, and innocence. » Read more…
Idris Elba talks about his role as a detective in “The Prom”
What attracted you to the film?
IE: It was just that I hadn’t done a thriller like this, and I like to play different parts, and I hadn’t played too many cops, and the script was decent.
From ‘The Reaping’ to ‘28 Weeks Later’, this film falls within the same genre like the others. Do you have a liking to this genre? » Read more…
“Steep” - A Film By Adetoro Makinde
A simple Saturday sales turns into an examination of character when an everyday experience is colored by a past event. » Read more…
Filmmaker Spotlight: Ousmane Sembène (January 1, 1923 - June 9, 2007)
Born the son of a fisherman, Senegalese film director, writer and producer Ousmane Sembène started off writing novels earlier in his career. His novels dealt with issues of racism and classism. Sembène’s third and most famous novel Les Bouts de Bois de Dieu (God’s Bits of Wood, 1960) is considered by most critics a masterpiece. The novel fictionalizes the real-life story of a railroad strike on the Dakar-Niger line and lasted from 1947 to 1948. » Read more…
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July 26, 2008
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USA - North East
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July 19
Performing Live Kenyan Artist Anna Mwalagho
USA - North East
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July 17, 2008
Multi talented Singing Sensation Malika Zarra in Concert
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Music
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Nas In South Africa For the Durban July Festival
Nas fans can look forward to a great performance
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Weez gives us a Verbal Massacre
This South African Rapper is moving people with his words
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Styl-Plus Crew - Smooth RnB sounds
I just stumbled on a group that is really great. Styl-Plus Crew is a group out of Nigeria that can really sing. They formed their names from the first names of the founding members, Shifi Emoefe, Tunde Akinsanmi, Yemi Akinwonmi, and Lanre Faneyi. Lanre Faneyi passed away in 1999 and Zeal Onyecheme took his place. […]
Film
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Idris Elba and Thandie Newton in RocknRolla
Idris Elba and Thandie Newton will be in the new movie about a Russian mobster who orchestrates a crooked land deal, putting millions of dollars up for grabs and attracting all of London’s criminal underworld. A dangerous crime lord, a sexy accountant, a corrupt politician and a band of petty thieves are among those […]
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Benu Mabhena’s Long Road To Stardom
Shining from exile to the big screen of an award-winning blockbuster movie.
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This is My Africa
Zina Saro-Wiwa shares prominent Africans’ memories of Africa
Style
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Ms. Black Florida Is All Brains Behind the Beauty
Beautiful and intelligent, Eunice Cofie is using both to make a difference!
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Front and Center
Vogue Italia’s use all-Black spread for July issue
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Africans in the News This Week
Africans were busy promoting, partying and supporting.
Lifestyle
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3rd Thisday Africa Rising Festival
Scores of big names performed at the Nigerian leg of the event
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This Day cuts Naomi Campbell, Local Acts from Program
The supermodel and other local acts didn’t get to perform
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Front and Center
Vogue Italia’s use all-Black spread for July issue
Books
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Jessica Mbangeni - Praise The Poet
Poetry is alive!
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Sheg Aranmolate: Inspiring Readers With Lessons Learned From Life and Oprah’s Big Give
iActuate: 100 Days of Inspiration, Volume One
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Reading the Ceiling
Every Decision Has A Consequence
Sports
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Kidnappers Release Joseph Yobo’s Brother
Relief as Everton star’s brother is returned unharmed
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MTN Soccer Academy auditions kickoff in Accra.
Who Will be the next soccer star from Ghana?
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Ethiopia Names Olympics Track Team
Long distance great Haile Gebrselassie included
Columnists
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Beautiful Ghana Girls Ready to Lean Back….
…..As Kingston and Fat Joe get set to shake Accra.
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Big hair, tight pants and bell-bottoms!
Stars of the Future goes classic!
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Miss South Africa Makes Top 15
Miss Universe 2008 had a good showing of African artists














