Anna Mwalagho and Afrofloetry to perform at Bossa Bistro
Anna Mwalagho will be performing with Afrofloetry tonight at the Bossa Bistro in Washington DC. For those who have not had an opportunity to watch Anna Mwalagho in action, this will be a treat. She is passionate in her delivery, eloquent in her prose, and enthusiastic in her dance. You will also leave a more socially conscious individual as she shares her views on social situations.
Nairobi Half Life fights to live for a few more nights
On March 21st 2013, one feature film will screen in cinemas across the USA. Audiences at each venue will be asked the question. Should this film receive one week’s theatrical release at this cinema? If the majority vote “yes” then that film will return to that cinema for a week’s theatrical release. We have the cinemas, we have the audience… the question is… do you have the film?
Nairobi Half Life
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International Reggae and World Music Awards is slated for May
The International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRWMA) are scheduled to be held in Fort Lauderdale, FL on May 4, 2013.
Searching for Sugarman nets an Oscar
South Africa’s movie, ‘Searching for Sugarman’ won an Oscar for Best Documentary.
The documentary received a lot of applause and seemed to be popular with the people at the Oscars. Swedish director, Malik Bendjelloul, and producer, Simon Chinn, were on hand to accept the Oscar.
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Lira, Kate Henshaw and Banky W to promote Samsung in 2013
Singer Lira, model/actress Kate Henshaw, and star musician Banky W have been appointed the 2013 Samsung Ambassadors.
Samsung Electronics West Africa's Brovo Kim with Kate Henshaw and Banky W (Photo: marketingworldmag.com)
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Gabourey Sidibey to host AfroPop Public TV series
Well, Gabourey Sidibe is not content to rest on her laurels since her phenomenal success in the movies, “Precious” and “Tower Heist“. She is now the new host of a television series “AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange”, an innovative documentary series highlighting contemporary life, art and pop culture in the African Diaspora.
Gabourey Sidibe
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DC Fashion Week boasts several African designers
DC Fashion Week will grace Washington DC from February 18 – 24. This Fashion Week is the 4th largest Fashion Week in the United States.
Keto Couture
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Ghetto FM DJs fast for peaceful elections
As Kenya ramps up for their upcoming elections in March, the DJs at Ghetto FM radio have elected to fast to promote peaceful voting. The participating DJs will be Mbusii, Solloo and Essie.
Every year Ghetto FM hosts an event called ‘Serious Request (SR) Kenya’, where they raise awareness around a social issue of great importance. The event has been running for 5 years now (every December 19th – 24th) and entails the DJs being locked in a Glass House where they broadcast nonstop for 6 days without food. The fasting is to show their dedication to the social issue at hand.
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Stand Up Africa – Comedy showcase of some of the best African comedians
Stand Up Africa is a comedy showcase that highlights some of Africa’s most entertaining comedians.
This year’s lineup boasts some seriously funny men from Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. In it’s second year, it has already garnered quite a following. The show will be held at the Lyric Theater in Johannesburg, South Africa and will start at 8 p.m. Show dates are February 1-2, 2013.
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GUBA awards recognize excellence in UK Ghanians
GUBA is a non-profit awards event that showcases exceptional achievement, talent and ability in the British Ghanaian community and, is also a platform to honor the extraordinary accomplishments of Ghanaians worldwide.
Liberian Awards celebrate Liberian achievement
The 5th Liberian Entertainment Awards will take place on January 19, 2013 at the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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