The count-down has begun for the “Face Africa’s 1st Annual Gala- A Clean Water Benefit
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“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water”, Loran Eisley once said whilst raising awareness for the importance of water. And FACE AFRICA couldn’t be more of a profound non-profit organization that carries forth exactly that message.
Face Africa is a Boston based non-profit organization which works to identify and bring innovative and effective non-profit programs and solutions to communities in Africa that have potential to address critical needs, by supporting programs connected to water and sanitation, education and training, health and nutrition and Economic empowerment. » Read more…
Meet the Rippest Cover Fitness Model, Obi Obadike
Standing at an impressive 6.2 ft and weighing 200 lbs with 2 to 3 percent body fat, world renowned cover fitness model, Obi Obadike continues to enjoy his status as one of the most ripped fitness models in the world. The Knoxville, Tennessee-born fitness cover favourite moved to Southern California at age 2 and has lived there for his whole life. Both of Obi’s parents were born in Nigeria and he has been there to visit family at three or four times in his life.
Fitness has always been a part of Obi’s life as he grew up playing basketball, football and running the tracks. He attended Cal State Fullerton on a track scholarship and while there, he broke every major track school record there. He was the school record holder in the 100, 200 meters and 400 relay. He also attained athlete of the year honors at the school and won all Big West Conference Honors two years in a row. “My love for fitness and staying in shape came from playing competitive sports in school. I enjoyed lifting weights ever since my senior year in high school and I got really addicted to working out,” says Obi. » Read more…
Meet Greg Odutayo, the King of Nigerian Television
Nigerian television is growing fast and one of the biggest forces to reckon with is Producer /Director, Greg Odutayo. Together with his wife, Debbie Odutatyo, their Royal Roots Production Company has made an impressionable mark on the Nigerian television landscape and continues to set the bar in quality TV productions in Nigeria and across West Africa.
Royal Roots has emerged from the early days of radio production and event management into a formidable force in television across Africa. Their first Television content was a cooking programme, ‘Global Cuisine’ and after that came the phenomenal comedy series, ‘House A-Part’ which won Royal Roots a lot of accolades. With their imprint of quality clearly becoming evident, they received some funding from the French Film Fund to produce a 26 episode series ‘Tides of Fate’. Soon came a much bigger break when M-Net commissioned them to produce the hit family drama series, ‘Edge of Paradise’. M-Net wanted to commission one programme but found Greg’s proposals too irresistible so they commissioned two programmes – ‘Doctors Quarters’ and ‘Edge of Paradise’. Fully aware of the huge potential of reaching thousands of homes across Africa via M-Net, Greg and his team gave Edge of Paradise all that they had. » Read more…
Royalty Lifestyle Group Uncovered by CEO Solo Nnanna
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The Royalty Lifestyle Group is a full service marketing and event planning New York based firm that has been redefining the African marketing and hospitality industry by consistently delivering a high-end revolutionary lifestyle and entertainment experience. The team behind this establishment are no joke, they mean business as the services they provide have proven that, by escalating them to new and unstoppable heights. » Read more…
Phamous People launches filming reality TV series
Renowned Ghanaian music video directors and multimedia company, Phamous People has launched its new reality TV series, Cinekrom Film Academy. The 13-episode, 45-minute reality show is aimed at training budding video producers and film buffs to sharpen their talent in video and film production. The experience would include one-on-one interactions and working experiences with renowned and award winning directors, Gerald ‘Ogee’ Gyimah, George ‘Gyo’ Gyimah of Phamous People.
(center) Gerald Gyimah (photo:ameyaw debrah)
A Juxtapower broadway experience not to be missed
New York based ‘Dance New Amsterdam’, presents one of Africa’s best choreographer Sduduzo Ka-Mbili and his dance company “Juxtapower”, featuring special guest Omar Edwards. This is going to be a four day stage production of song and dance blended with a high energy sketch offering the best of South Africa’s theatrical tradition.
The production will feature Zulu, Gumboot and Pantsula dances, performed by very talented and professional dancers and musicians from South Africa and the U.S, who promise to take the audience on a journey from the mines to the township, to green pastures of the country side. » Read more…
Washington DC’s African Celebrities
Washington D.C. is famous for it’s politicians and powerplayers, but there is another side to it…a creative side teeming with scores of artists, musicians, models and designers who are meeting incredible success in their respective professions.
Take for example Wale, who has had an incredible ride, landing Lady Gaga on an song BEFORE his first major album. Tabi Bonney is another rapper putting Washington DC on the map with his incredible lyrical skills while honing his design skills with his own clothing line, Bonney Runway. » Read more…
Top Ten Sexiest African Men 2009
Tall, dark and handsome, and oh so fine!! These men embody many women’s definition of sexy. Here are some of the finest men from the continent.
Great looks, great bodies, and a strong sense of determination and passion to make a difference in the lives of those around them. We had a hard time choosing the sexiest ones so we put them all there for you to enjoy in random order. Pick your sexiest man. Who would you make number one?
MTV Staying Alive: Ignite Blazes with ‘Shuga’
MTV Staying Alive: Ignite launched an innovative campaign to fight HIV/AIDS in developing countries. Kenya’s show ‘Shuga‘, designed to teach people the consequences of different types of behaviors recently launched and it speaks in the language of the local youth.
Shuga
The Spirit Of Fela Kuti on Broadway
The musical Broadway sensation Fela! is the hottest ticket in New York City streets; as this one of a kind dancing extravaganza pays homage to the life of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. As one enters the doors of the Eugene O’Neill Theater you are leaving the environment of tall New York City skyscraper buildings for about three hours and entering into the famous Shrine.
Fela
USD 200 000 Richer! Kevin wins M-Net’s Big Brother Revolution
Nigeria’s Kevin was the big winner of M-Net’s Big Brother Revolution. After evicting Nigerian Nkenna, Malawian Mzamo and Namibian Edward, Angola’s Emma and Nigeria’s Kevin were the final two housemates left in the REVOLUTION.
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African Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
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July 14 - 17, 2010
Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY) in New York
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March 20, 2010
FACE Africa 1st Annual Gala
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March 11 -15, 2010
Sixth Annual New African Films Festival
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April 10, 2010
RUNWAY LIBERIA: Silver Spring,MD
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