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.
This is My Africa
What do Chiwetel Ejiofor, Colin Firth (he lived in Nigeria as a little boy), Yinka Shonibare, and Paul Boateng, have in common? They are all part of a movie that focuses on African culture and what it means to them. Zina Saro-Wiwa (daughter of Ken Saro-Wiwa), a presenter for BBC and Radio 4 also serves as adviser to both British Council’s Music Unit, and The Africa Center in London, explores the perceptions of 20 people, black and white, the African continent (interestingly, she also performs under the pseudonym, Copperqueen). » Read more…
On the Rumba River
On the Rhumba River is the story of an orphan, Antoine Kolosy, who found his calling in upbeat songs he made up on his battered old guitar. The church began to persecute him and the Belgian colonialists banned his songs. He started boxing but his heart was in the music. He released his first album in 1948 and was launched into stardom. His style was a sort of congolese rhumba that quickly caught on. » Read more…
Michael Obiora - Oh So Wicked in “Hotel Babylon”
Michael Obiora is Ben in the critically acclaimed BBC Drama “Hotel Babylon”. This talented young man plays a gay receptionist who tries to find his place in a world filled with mixed ideals and morals. » Read more…
African actors repping hard in The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
According to AOL Black Voices, the TV series, along with the two-hour pilot, will air on HBO. The series, which is adapted from the book series by author Alexander McCall Smith, follows the adventures of Precious Ramotswe (Jill Scott), the owner of the only female-owned detective agency in Botswana. Along with Jill Scott, the cast includes Lucian Msamati, David Oyelowo (’The Last King of Scotland’; HBO’s ‘Five Days’ and ‘As You Like It’), and the ever-so handsome Idris Elba (’28 Weeks Later,’ HBO’s ‘The Wire’). » Read more…
Carmen Ejogo
The Nigerian-Scottish actress is keeping busy with upcoming roles in the Spike Lee directed TV series pilot M.O.N.Y., and the films Pride and Glory and Farlanders. Ejogo is best known for such roles as Sally Hemings in the made-for-TV movie, Sally Hemings: An American Scandal and for her role as Alean, the unfit mother, in the HBO film Lackawanna Blues, starring S. Epatha Merkerson and Terrence Howard. » Read more…
Jaye Davidson - The Crying Game
Jaye Davidson, born Alfred Amey, is an American Oscar-nominated former actor who was born to a Ghanian father and an English mother. Although he was born in the U.S., he was raised in England. » Read more…
Stacey Dash - The Cape Verde Vixen
Stacey Lauretta Dash started her career as a child actress on Sesame Street and went on to act on The Cosby Show, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, TV 101 (with Matt LeBlanc and Sam Robards). On the big screen, she has been seen in Moving, Mo’ Money, Renaissance Man, Illegal in Blue, I Could Never be Your Woman, Nora’s Hair Salon II, Fashion Victim, Ghost Image and American Primitiveand Clueless (with Alicia Silverstone). » Read more…
Peter Mensah - Accomplished Actor
Peter Mensah is a Ghanian actor who has appeared in several films including 300, Hidalgo, Tears of the Sun, Jason X, Harvard Man, Bless the Child and has made television appearances in Star Trek: Enterprise, Tracker, Witchblade, Blue Murder, Relic Hunter, Earth: Final Conflict, Highlander: The Raven and La Femme Nikita. » Read more…
10 Days In Africa
Filmmaker Regi Allen journeys to Ghana, Senegal and Cote d’ Ivoire on a 10-day journey to explore his roots and the myths about black identity and culture. » Read more…
African Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
-
August 30, 2008
Nameless and Mr. Lenny Live at Zanzibar on the Waterfront
USA - North East
-
August 30
Kolo Concert Tour 2008 Presents Nigeria’s own Faze live in Maryland
USA - North East
-
August 30, 2008
Young African Professionals (YAP) presents a free tour of the National African Art Museum
USA - North East
-
August 30, 2008
2008’s Liberia Image Awards (LIA)
USA - North East
See more African Events | Submit Your Own
Browse by Region
- Australia (1)
- Central Africa (2)
- East Africa (1)
- South Africa (3)
- UK (9)
- USA - Mid West (3)
- USA - North East (70)
- USA - North West (2)
- USA - South East (13)
- USA - South West (4)
- USA - West Coast (4)
- West Africa (6)
- West Europe (5)
Recent Stories by Category
Music
-
Seun Kuti at Summerstage
His commanding presence is reminiscent of his father
-
Adina Wins Stars of the Future
Adina Ndamse wins season 3 of Ghana’s Stars of the Future singing competition
-
Blitz the Ambassador
Battling his way into the hip hop realm
Film
-
Gbenga Akinnagbe stars in RED
The film tackles environmental injustice
-
Apocalypse Africa: Made In America
The documentary, hailed by some as Africa’s Schindler’s List, screens at ABFF
-
‘Crazy Like A Fox’ starring Angel Melaku screens at ABFF
The film is shown in the World Showcase category
Style
-
Angel Melaku a.k.a. Lola Lov
Video Vixen, Angel Melaku has made waves everywhere
-
Atong Arjok - Her Beauty Shines Through
She is capturing hearts and designer’s eyes
-
Ebong Eka - Basketball Professional, Accountant, and Clothing Designer
A man of many talents, he maximizes them all
Lifestyle
-
Memoirs From The African Day Parade………
This well-attended event made an impact and showcased the African culture
-
One Night With Grammy Award Winner - Anita Baker
A gorgeous Anita Baker wows the crowds in South Africa
-
Angel Melaku a.k.a. Lola Lov
Video Vixen, Angel Melaku has made waves everywhere
Books
-
Jamati Summer Book Club: The Mrs Club, by Ekene Onu
Naija Babes Search for Love and Marriage
-
We Too Are Black In America
Exploring Our Common Ancestry Through the Story of an Enslaved African
-
Freedom
In Celebration of Those Who Continue to Fight
Sports
-
Osi Out For The Season
What does it mean for the Giants?
-
Olympic Glory Again….Or??
Nigeria Beats Belgium in Olympic Semi-Finals
-
Isaiah Washington trying to “Reach One Million”
His charity is aiming to make a difference in Sierra Leone
Columnists
-
Call to Fame
Fame Academy West Africa ready to make new stars out of the west coast
-
MTV Africa Music Awards, Finally!
Finally africa has its own MTV awards
-
Right to Dream wins 5th Position in Man United Championships
They showcased their talent at the
Events
-
2008’s Liberia Image Awards (LIA)
This year’s theme is to honor, embrace & inspire creativity in the Liberian Community and to uplift its global and positive image.
The LIA promises to deliver the biggest names in Music, Film, Education and more from the Liberian Diaspora. -
Africa Pearls Presents the International Modeling Competition & Fashion Expo
Notable fashion icons such as Alek Wek, Liya Keybede, Oluchi, Noella, and Iman have put African beauty on the map and become some of the industry’s most recognizable and sought after faces. For years African models have dominated the runway, graced the cover of high fashion publications and have been featured in major print and […]
-
The Tigerlily Foundation Presents a Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction
Tigerlily Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit breast cancer foundation, is having a Sizzling Hot Summer Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction Charity Event.
On August 28, 2008, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., join Tigerlily Foundation and friends for an event to benefit young women affected by breast cancer. Bid to “win” your favorite bachelor/bachelorette, enjoy some music and connect with […]
PR News
-
JAMATI.com: “Rocks The Vote” With The AFRICAN HEAT Contest
Think You know and/or are the hottest African alive?
Last year Jamati.com made its choice for Top Ten Sexiest African Men and Women. The public claimed they had better suggestions – some even proclaimed that there were “regular” people who looked better than the “celebs” on our list. So, this year we’re challenging everyone to […] -
Jamati.com Announces: “iACTUATE:100 Days of Inspiration” Book Winners!
Washington, DC - Olusegun ‘Sheg’ Aranmolate, was a top 5 contestant on the ABC reality show, hosted by OPRAH, “THE BIG GIVE.” Since that exciting time, he has published a new book and is working on some other exciting projects - he sat down with Jamati.com, Books Editor Awo Sarpong Ansu to talk about […]
-
Welcome to Jamati.com PR News!
Here is where you will find the latest news from our Jamati Network. Want to know what (really) happened at that last Jamati party, or what’s going on with our exciting writers, and/or our wonderful staff and partners? HERE is where you will get that information FIRST hand.
Since our launch in September 2007, our […]
















