So Do You Think She Can Dance?

Written by Prudence Chauke | July 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

20 year old Nigerian native Comfort Fedoko is one of the first Africans to make it to the reality show “So You Think You Can Dance“, after being eliminated then called back to replace fellow dancer King after a serious injury. Fedoke who admitted to not having as much dancing experience as the other contestants vowed to give it her all. Critics predict that her appearance on the show won’t last for long due to her lack of dancing history.

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From London to South Africa the celebration continues…….

Written by Prudence Chauke | July 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday celebration might have began early in London but today is actually the legend’s official birthday. At 90 year’s old it actually makes sense that there is only so little wishes that one can ask for themselves but a lot they can wish upon the world. For his birthday wish when asked Mandela said that his only desire is for people to come together and keep alive his Nelson Mandela Foundation, Nelson Mandela Children’ s Fund, and the Mandela Rhodes Foundation. » Read more…

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Iman, Sade, and Stacey Dash Are Sizzling Over 40

Written by Laura Adibe | July 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

AOL Black Voices posted a wonderful piece on “The 20 Sexiest Black Women Over 40,” and they really did their thing with this one!

To see which other ladies made the list, click here.

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3rd Thisday Africa Rising Festival

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | July 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

ThisDay’s Africa Rising Festival is a showcase of some of the best in Africa. Several notable artists showed up to perform at this growing annual festival including Chris Brown, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Fat Joe, Oluchi, Ozwald Boateng, Chris Aire, Faze, and Naomi Campbell.

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This Day cuts Naomi Campbell, Local Acts from Program

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | July 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Why, oh why, can’t we be on time? This Day had it’s highly publicized show in Nigeria over the weekend and boasted a roster of great names. Unfortunately most of them were not showcased as the show started 5 hours late. Africans actually waited 5 hours to watch the show….we are incredibly tolerant.

Or maybe it was the fact that each person paid up to 60,000 naira (about $580) to get a seat. Either way, I know I would be demanding my money back, a freebie, or a chance to go backstage and get autographs! Give me something! » Read more…

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Front and Center

Written by Kevin Johnson-Azuara | July 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Vogue’s at it again. Since receiving serious flak over the Lebron James King Kongesque cover stateside, we are presented with another issue that strives to highlight black models in fashion.

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Africans in the News This Week

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | July 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Former Model, TV-host and now Design Entrepreneur Lincoln Robin-Coker

Interview by Roxana Bangura | July 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

DesignCode is an industrial design revolution that has been a long time coming. With innovative style and a keen eye for design, this store is putting the art into simple household furniture and accessories and making them fantastic, collectable art pieces. Heralded by many in the industry as a great design house, the owners are working to ensure that you enjoy each piece to the fullest.
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Essence Awards 2008

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | July 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Essence Awards were in full swing this weekend and the stars were out in force to celebrate yet another year.

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1000 Africans Partying for a Good Cause

Interview by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | July 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

There is a revolution going on in the diaspora where people are using entertainment to help build economic development on the continent of Africa. Omega Bugemebe Okello raises money for surgical beds by singing in benefit concerts and Riz donates money from some of his albums to raise money for a water charity. A new group of men has come up with an innovative way to raise money for different needs on the continent–partying for a good cause. Stephen Munabo and Kevin Ousman from the organization Men from Africa, granted Jamati an interview to talk about the creative way they aim to make a difference in the lives of Africans in the diaspora, and on the continent.

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We are still together!

Written by Ameyaw Debrah | July 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Yes, the Hollywood styled love affair between Ghanaian movie superstar Nadia Buari and Chelsea footballer, Michael Essien is alive and brewing. The couple may not be Posh and Beck but they have certainly received their share of media attention for their highly publicised relationship. » Read more…

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