“Youssou N’dour: I Bring What I Love” opens in NYC Theaters!!
After 5 years of dedication, hard work, and an incredible journey with Africa’s most influential and talented artist of all time, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi ’s documentary, “Youssou N’dour: I Bring What I Love”, opens in theaters in New York city on June 12th, 2009.
Chai, a Princeton graduate in comparative literature, is the American director and producer behind the documentary that retraces the daily life of N’dour throughout a 2 year period in Africa, Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, following his controversial Grammy award winning album “Egypt”, which brought a lot of criticism and rejection in his native country, Senegal, due to his release and performances during the holy month of Ramadan. » Read more…
One Day In Africa – A Journey Through 6 African Lives
Africa is a mix of modern and traditional co-existing in a sort of uneasy existence. Many movies capture one aspect of the culture or the other, very well, but few capture both sides in their entirety as well as this documentary about life in Africa.
The film takes you through the lives of 6 Africans from different countries in Africa and lets them tell you their tale. Some tales are of living in poverty or chauvinism, while others highlight the opulence that is also Africa. Listen to the stories that they tell, understand the reasons behind the customs. There was some irony in the part of the film where a man stated that if “If we leave the farm work the women will just stay in the house and sleep”, while a man who is obviously in a deep sleep is stretched out in the background. Such are the ironies of Africa. » Read more…
Hakeem Kae-Kazim gets dream role on ‘24′
Nigerian-born, English-raised South African actor/producer Hakeem Kae-Kazim certainly gained international recognition for his role as Georges Rutaganda in Hotel Rwanda in 2004 and he continues to be on the rise.
Kalasha Film and Television Awards
The Kalasha awards are in their first year and already have some heavy hitters on their nominee role. The brainchild of the Kenyan Film Commission (KFC), they are dedicated to recognizing the growing industry that is blossoming and thriving.
Trailer: ‘Precious’ starring Gabby Sidibe and Mo’Nique
I did a post about this film sometime ago. This highly anticipated film has a tentative release date of Nov. 6 and is currently schedule to screen at the Cannes Film Festival.
Below is the trailer for the film. Warning: The trailer itself is a tearjerker. » Read more…
Ashionye Bares It All To Jamati Entourage
Singer, songwriter, actress, radio and TV presenter, entrepreneur, all define Ashionye Michelle Ugboh. In this interview, she takes us on a ride through her passion, works and experiences and also lets us into that childhood experience you’ve never heard of and will find surprising.
Faat Kiné
Faat Kiné will be playing at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) this Friday, May 8th at 2:00pm & 6:50pm.
The film revolves around Faat Kiné, a 40-year-old Senegalese woman, who refuses to accept the saying, “It’s a man’s world.” Kiné raises her two children alone while working as a gas station owner. Faat Kiné examines the role of women in modern, post-colonial Senegal. » Read more…
Jamati Announces Sponsorship of Film Night for Passport to Africa Week
Washington, D.C., May 6, 2009: Jamati.com is pleased to continue its partnership with Passport to Africa, which this year will include the sponsorship of a Film Night on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. The Jamati Film Section will introduce one of the most acclaimed African films of the year, “From A Whisper,” to a diverse Washington DC audience.
Celebrity Sightings
There are many celebrities that have shown up at the Tribeca Film Festival to celebrate film. Others were busy entertaining in their different fields, around the world.
Seal brought the house down at Radio City Music Hall in his inimitable style. Suzanne ‘Africa’ Engo took some time out to catch a movie screening, while Mel B. lent her celebrity status to the Invisible Children organization to draw attention to the abduction of children in Uganda to force into the army. Charlize Theron was at the 36th Film Society Of Lincoln Center’s Gala Tribute honoring Tom Hanks. » Read more…
Film Review: Nollywood Babylon
Filmmakers Ben Addelman and Samir Mallal (Discordia, Bombay Calling) showcase the Nigerian film industry in their first collaboration under their production company AM Pictures.
Nollywood Babylon is a documentary that details Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood, an industry whose impact stretches all through Africa as well as abroad. With over 2,000 films produced per year, Nollywood represents the third largest film industry in the world behind the United States and Indian film industries. Idumota Market, in Lagos, is one of the places where Nollywood films thrive. » Read more…
Warner Brothers Fights HIV/AIDS
There is a great project that is being used in Kenya to combat the spread of the HIV/AIDS virus. The project, called the HIV Free Generation, is a game that children can play to learn how to implement positive behaviors and educate on HIV/AIDS.
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