Hurricane In A Rose Garden
Hurricane in the Rose Garden is a family comedy about what happens when a married couple’s life is turned upside-down during an unwelcome visit from their in-laws, who decide not to leave until the wife is pregnant, per their Nigerian custom. The movie stars Tangi Miller (”Madea’s Family Reunion”), Pascal Atuma (”Only in America”), Aloma Wright (”Scrubs”), Oris Erhuero (”Sometimes in April”), Tanjareen Martin (”Johnson Family Vacation”), Karri Turner (”Heroes”), Hakeem Kae-Kazim (”Hotel Rwanda”), and Yun Choi (”Barbershop” - Series). » Read more…
Thato Rantao Mwosa Makes Botswana Proud With Her Films
Thato Rantao Mwosa started her own production company called SaBantu Productions, which in translation means “for the people of the African Diaspora” in 2005. She won the coveted “Emerging Filmmaker Award” at the 2005 Roxbury Film Festival for her film, “Don’t tell me you love me,” which addresses the issue of domestic violence within the immigrant community. Her first film, “Don’t leave me,” a short narrative on HIV/AIDS, was the official selection of the New York Shot Film Festival early 2005. In early 2007, she produced her third film, “The Day Of My Wedding,” which was the official selection of the 2007 Roxbury Film Festival in Boston and the Independent Film Festival in Florida. The film was broadcast on The Education Channel of Tampa, Florida in the summer of 2007. In August 2007, “The Day Of My Wedding” was selected for broadcast on The Best Shorts program on BETJ (Black Entertainment Television). Thato makes films because she loves the power of film, the power to reach into people’s emotional realms, to educate, enlighten, inspire and move them. Jamati caught up with the busy wife and mother and she filled us in on her journey as film maker. » Read more…
Malooned - (Love Brewed in a Public Loo)
“Malooned” is a great film by Bob Nyanja that explores what happens when two people get stuck in a public bathroom and are unable to get out. They are a male and a female from two ethnic tribes that have a history of not getting along. As they spend time together, they learn more about each other and share the things that they have heard about each other. Nyanja builds up the scenes well and uses a great storyline to expose the issues that are behind the tribalism that is perpetuated in society. The characters are as stuck in their minds as they are in the bathroom, and it is not until they have opened their minds to take an objective view of each other that the door to freedom opens. » Read more…
15th Annual African Diaspora Film Festival
The 15th edition of the African Diaspora Film Festival took place in New York on November 23 through December 9. The festival screened at Anthology Film Archives, the Teachers College at Columbia University, the Thalia Theater, and other venues. » Read more…
Tusamehe “Forgive Us” - A film about betrayal and consequences
Bilantanya Moses Bakeyemba, a successful individual from Bongoland living in the United States, marries Salome, also a successful career woman, from Bongoland. Soon they’re expecting their first child. Enter his ex-girlfriend, a lady who doesn’t particularly like his wife. She seduces him and he succumbs to the temptation. In a little while he realizes that he is HIV positive and has to face his wife with the truth.The film explores the choices that are made, the ways HIV can be contracted, and focuses on the ill-conceived notions people hold about how HIV is contracted. It is a sad but informative account of the devastating effect of AIDS as experienced through one victim’s harrowing journey on a very narrow one way road. » Read more…
Gerald Barclay - Wu: The story of the Wu Tang Clan
Gerald Barclay has been making music videos for Snoop Dog, Master P, and Nona Hendrix, to name a few. He has also made a great award-winning documentary about Liberia that is still hailed as monumental in the telling of the war that ravaged that nation. He has also produced and directed a movie, Bloody Streetz, that can be found in DVD stores around the nation. His crowning achievement, though, might just be the documentary of one of the most talented hip-hop pioneer groups from the 90’s, the Wu-Tang Clan. The group’s first album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) propelled the legendary group to infamy and clinched their position as a strong hip-hop group from the east coast of the United States. They basically shifted the balance of power that had been dominated by west coast rappers, and changed the way the game was played. » Read more…
Ya Ma’ Afrika
Thato Rantao Mwosa was born in Botswana. She created, wrote and directed Ya Ma’ Afrika. Ya Ma’ Afrika is a fictional drama show that fuses the lives of four African women living in New York City and highlights the cultural experiences, contradictions and challenges of African women living in the West. » Read more…
Darfur Now
Don Cheadle is the perfect example of someone who refuses to let human crisis go unnoticed when there are means to end it. His Oscar nominated role in Hotel Rwanda put him the position to know first hand how serious conditions in Africa, especially Darfur are. » Read more…
Nollywood’s Cross Over Appeal
Hollywood laughed at the idea - how could a movie made with a few thousand dollars and a digital camera make any real money? The Nollywood film industry is having the last laugh - a $250 million laugh. The Nigerian film industry (Nollywood) has quickly become the third largest film industry in the world behind Hollywood and Bollywood. » Read more…
Talk to Me
Academy Award nominee Don Cheadle portrays the one and only Ralph Waldo “Petey” Greene Jr. in this funny, feel-good and inspiring true story. Ex-convict Greene talks his way into an on-air radio gig with program director Dewey Hughes (Chiwetel Ejiofor), and his unprecedented “tell it like it is” style breaks all the rules while electrifying a city (DC)and bringing a nation together when it needed it the most. » 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 […]
