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.

Tickets for this production of which will be held at 290 Broadway,2nd floor, New York-NY,are recession affordable, starting from $10-$17 . For more information on the tickets or the production its self, go to www.juxtapower.org or www.dnadance.org.

Fela

This Lagos nightclub on a New York City Stage is filled with authentic African décor, beautiful men and woman dancing to the Afro-beat rhythms and the spirit of the ancestors. As an audience member you are immediately pulled in and engaged by the star of the show, Sahr Ngaujah, a first generation Sierra Leonean who plays Fela Kuti on most shows. His stellar one-man band performance accompanied by the dynamic choreography of his dancers educates, enlightens and highlights poignant periods of Fela’s life as a legendary artist, revolutionary and political activist.

Fela is recognized as a hero to many although in western culture the genre of Afro-beat music has never become mainstream. His political activism through his music remains unknown to the general American public. Since the star-studded grand opening on Monday, November 23rd of this African masterpiece, many theater critics have given unfavorable reviews as a result of expecting more of a detailed biopic storyline of the true essence of Fela’s life. Well, everyone is entitled to their opinion and, as I watched the audience shake their hips, dance in their seats and chant with the music, the true critics have spoken and the hard work of Tony Award winner director/choreographer Bill T. Jones, and producers Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith has paid off. This show is simply powerful and an honor to African music. Welcome na de Shrine and to Fela’s legacy.

Canoe

The 8th edition is spearheaded by a beautiful tribute to Mama Africa, Miriam Makeba; the story of the King of Afrobeat, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti; and their relevance to today’s music culture. In the midst of these icons that used their music as weapons for social change and new movements in music, is Ghana’s originator of hiplife, Reggie Rockstone. Reggie talks about his musical journey and sounds off on various issues including Payola ad patenting the word ‘hiplife’.

The GOAT edition also acknowledges a new generation of flag bearers in the African music renaissance by highlighting the works of Youssou N’dour, Rocky Dawuni, Salif Keita, M3nsah, Sena Dagadu, Nneka, Kaysha, and Jozi among others.  There is an interview with Panji Anoff, the head of production house and record label, Pidgen Music, where he talks about the making of a musical titled ‘Cos Ov Noni’ which stars M3nsa and Wanlov.

Jane Awindor of  Ghana’s ‘Stars of the Future’ singing competition, and Irene and Jane fame, graces the cover of the magazine as she prepares to launch her solo career as Efyah.  She returns to the music scene with more than a new moniker but also a refreshing style and a new musical direction.

Canoe Quarterly Magazine is sailing rapidly through the rest of Africa and beyond with distribution in Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Botswana and Zambia; and a subscription base in the UK, USA, Canada and other parts of Europe.  And it would soon be introduced in Kenya and Egypt.

Liya Kebede was in attendance at the White Ribbon Alliance Dinner (the White Ribbon Alliance is an international coalition bound together by a common goal: to ensure that pregnancy and childbirth are safe for all women and newborns in every country around the world), attended the U.N. General Assembly Conference, and attended the sneak preview of ‘Amelia’ at the Museum of Modern Art.

Alek Wek was looking fancy in a white gown  at the AmFar’s inaugural Milan Fashion Week Event. Iman was at the 26th Annual Night of Stars in New York City. Meanwhile, Wale tore it up on the BET Hip Hop Awards.

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Presently it is the best movie-ticketing destination around to source for movie tickets and movie times. It provides theater listings, and detailed information about new and upcoming films. Kilonshele platform gives fans the opportunity to secure their tickets before going to the theaters. It takes it’s responsibility very seriously  to provide consumers with a thoroughly satisfying online shopping experience. From the moment you log on to the site till the day your tickets arrive safely at your door,every aspect of your transaction is professionally handled,ensuring your complete satisfaction.

Kilonshele,powered by Asheville Services Limited, is set to contribute its quota to the revolution in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry.The company’s unique online marketplace provides event promoters the opportunity to showcase their events, whilst affording major brands a platform to reach their target market. They will also be serving a growing number of clients in Nigeria across multiple event categories. The clientele include, but are not limited to, leading event promoters, multinational corporations, showbiz agencies, event place managers, performing arts venues, and cinemas.

Come Friday 30th of October, Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island will play host to industry heads, showbiz players, celebrities and the general public at an elaborate and colorful ceremony designed to launch the online ticket sales outlet.

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She is a lawyer-in-the-making and an environmentalist with thoughts of her fellow man at heart.This was actually evident during our conversation,as I almost lost track of time talking to her.She takes us on a journey through her non-governmental organization,her passion,her plans for the future and why she decided to take this “solo course”.She is no other person than Doyinsola Ogunye of Kids Clean Club.

Jamati: Can we meet you? Give us your family and educational background.

My name is Doyinsola Ogunye. I’m from a family of six(6), I have three sisters and my parents.I went to primary school in Rhodes Nursery and primary school, Aunt Ayo International school,then I finished my secondary school education at Federal Government College,Lagos.And I am presently in the University of Lagos,a law student and in my 4th year.

Jamati: You initiated the Kids Clean Club?

Yes.

Jamati: What were the reasons for venturing into this aspect of life and when exactly did you officially establish it?

OK,It all started when I moved from Ikoyi to Ajah.My area in Ajah is really dirty and the children run around in pants and stuffs like that.And I thought to myself, how can I change this,what can I do to change my environment.So I started talking to people,OK don’t throw things on the floor here and there,but their response was “they couldn’t help it”.So I started telling the younger children,and it was easier for them to adapt to the change.So I said,OK why don’t I tell a lot of children this thing so that when they grow it will be innate in them,they won’t do it subconsciously anymore.So that’s how it started.I actually wrote down my goals in November 21st,2007.I went out with some children to clean once in December 2008.Then it was full-fledged July this year when we planted trees for the Governor Babatunde Fashola initiative here in Lagos.

Jamati: You’re presently working on a project to construct the 1st Kids garden at Ajah(in Lagos).Can you tell us more about it?

The name of the project is “4,000 for 1,000″.This means that 4,000 people will donate N1,000 (a Thousand Naira) for the construction of our 1st garden which cost about 4 million Naira. The reason why we are doing this is because we want a lot of people to be “shareholders” in this 1st garden project.You know it’s easier to meet a philanthropist and collect N4 million and the person takes most of the accolade.But we want everybody to join hands in nation building.

Jamati: To achieve this dream you’ve solicited for donations,what has been the response so far?

Basically, the response has been very good.I could say 80%,because a thousand Naira is something anyone can easily give out to people,especially when it’s for a noble course.People actually even want to give more than a thousand Naira,but sometimes we’re like,we just want a N1,000,so that other people can also have a chance to contribute to this course.

Jamati: What do these donors get as a return to their donations?

They have benefits.First of all,donating a N1,000 to this course gives you access to the garden for three months and the garden has internet facilities.It’s like a haven for children,it’s a beautiful place that anybody would want to be in.And you can also be accompanied by two people within the three months access so that you don’t get bored.Also,there is a book called “4,000 for 1,000″ dedicated to the 4,000 people that donated a thousand Naira to this course and this would contain their names and pictures,and why they donated.So that when people see the book in 20-30 years from now,they will know that certain persons contributed to this course.There is also going to be a celebration of the 4,000,which is going to be marked alongside my birthday on the 26th of November.We are commissioning the garden on the 21 of November,but just a few people would be able to be there,so on the 28th I will host the 4,000 people.So basically,that’s it.

Jamati: You said something about registering and paying to your representatives.Where and how can people access them?

Well,my church has been supporting me – Guiding Light Assembly.So every Sunday we are always in church from 12 noon – 4 p.m.So, you can come in to church,fill the form,take your picture and donate a thousand Naira.The church is located at Layi Ajayi-bembe street,Parkview Estate,Ikoyi Lagos. Then we are also on facebook (KIDS CLEAN CLUB) and twitter(kids clean club),so where ever we are you can always get updates.You can also listen for updates on Inspiration FM News.

Jamati: So,basically to donate and register,donors have to appear personally?

Yes,personally.

Jamati: Is this your 1st major project at Kids Clean Club?

Yes,this is the first major project.

Jamati: How many gardens of this nature do you intend constructing in Lagos?

We’re looking towards constructing another 56 more gardens around the Local Government Areas in Lagos.

Jamati: You are one of,if not the 1st young environmentalist Nigeria has ever witnessed.How come you didn’t tread sectors like showbiz,entertainment,fashion,business and the likes?

Well,basically I have a passion for Nigeria,that’s one.And I don’t like dirty places,so it actually made me more of an activist.Because when I see people throwing things on the floor and the likes,I get upset. So this is one of the things that drove me into the environmental sector.And again,areas like entertainment,showbiz,fashion,business and the likes,are filled with a lot of youths.

Jamati: Why did you decide to involve kids?

Well,kids because it’s easier to teach them…..I’m not saying the elderly one’s are unteachable,but I have tried talking to one or two elderly ones,not to throw things on the ground,but they say “they can’t help it”.So to teach somebody that has been on earth for about 18-25 years could be actually difficult.

Jamati: The club is actually for kids,so does that leave adults and youths out of it?

No,it doesn’t because the children need a mentor, people to look up to.The teenagers,ages 13 – 17 play supervisory roles to the children.They come to the garden,tell the children stories and so on.The teenagers also go for motivational classes to make them the best they can be.The adults too serve as matrons and patrons to the children and they also bear financial responsibilities as well.

Jamati: Any future plans of taking Kids Clean Club projects outside Lagos State?

Yes.When we’re done constructing 57 gardens in Lagos,we will now expand,meaning that even in one local government area,we might have over 20 kids gardens.Then we will leave Lagos for Abuja,Kwara,and other states in the country.Later on,we’ll move outside Nigeria like Ghana,Togo,South Africa,Canada and the likes.

Jamati: What best describes Doyinsola Ogunye?

(Smiling)Energetic,fun-loving,emotional,passionate and lots more.

Jamati: Any challenges so far and how have you been able to cope?

Yeah,there have been challenges.Financial constrains most especially,because the funds are not coming in like  they’re suppose to.Like if they come in bulk,we will know we’re doing this and that.And also a lot of discrimination here and there.Some people say it’s child trafficking,child labor and things like that.And some other people are like it can’t work in Nigeria and I’m like,”don’t say it can’t work in Nigeria.If it can’t work,it can’t work.If it can work in any other part of the world,it can definitely work in Nigeria.

Jamati: What has the support from home been like?

Well,my father donated a plot of land and that is the land  we will be using for the 1st garden.My mom is giving her support every step of the way,she has done so much in my life,physically,emotionally and the like.She prays for me everyday.And my sisters,some of them are not here,but they always call and get updated via facebook.

Jamati: How do you combine this with school?

Well,school is on strike right now,so I’m using this opportunity to get the structure running.And I’m working with a team of graduates and undergraduates from ages 18 – 30.So when I’m back in school,I have graduates who don’t run 9 – 5,who don’t have white-collar jobs.I have them running this project while I’m in school.So,when I’m back I just do administrative work.

Jamati: So,does that mean you have people on your pay-roll?

Yes I do pay.

Any other thing you would like to let us know?

Hmmm,well I don’t wanna say too much.But apart from the garden,there’re other projects we’re seriously working on.There’s the “Action Figure”,”Squeaky The Squirrel” – Squirrel,because it’s the ckeanest ruddent from the mammalian family and male because a male squirrel finds time out to groom itself than the female.So there’s so much fun stuff.

Jamati: Favorite quote.

My favorite quote is something I composed myself.”The first law of integrity is don’t  make a promise you can’t keep.If you know you can’t do it,don’t say it.”

Jamati: Words of advice.

Everybody,I’d say be passionate about your country.This is our father land.And to the people who have been messing up the environment ,please for the love of God and for our sake don’t pee on the streets,don’t throw things on the floor and don’t insult the children.They are our future.And lastly,be positive!

Jamati: Marital status.

I’m single,but in a relationship.

Jamati: Anybody you wanna send shout outs to?

(smiling) I want to send a shout out to my mom.I wanna tell her she’s been the best thing that has happened to me since she gave birth to me.To my friends in school and outside school,that have been supporting this project,’cos really I didn’t do it on my own. And also to my boyfriend,Godwin Tom,he’s always been there for me and Abiodun Kassim,he’s been a pillar,supporting me all the way.

Jamati: Thank you Doyinsola for hanging out with us on Jamati Online,wish you all the best in your endeavors.

Thank you very much,God bless you.

For inquires,kindly call any of this numbers:
-Doyinsola Ogunye (Nigeria) 08033788641
-Abiodun Kassim (Nigeria) 07034646139
Malvina (UK) +447834523872
Abayomi Ayoola (Finland) +358445185730

For donors outside Lagos or who can’t make it to a KCC representative,
You can also pay to:(please keep your tellers)
Any GTBank branch-
Acct Name:Bag of ideas Limited

Acct No: 208751027110
…………………..because we love NIGERIA!!!

Tigerlily Foundation Gala Invitation

In what promises to be a star-studded event there will be live entertainment, a silent auction, a live auction, a VIP press reception, entertainment, and dancing. Among the honored guests scheduled to appear will be Sarah Fraser, on-air Personality at Hot 99.5; Julie Parker,  a reporter with ABC 7 News; Beverly Kirk an Anchor with News Channel 8; and Chick Hernandez,  an Anchor/Reporter with Comcast SportsNet.  Kathy McMahon, Vice President of Affiliate Relations, Comcast Sports Group will be Honorary Chair, and  Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton will be an Honorary Guest at this event.

The proceeds will go towards benefiting young women affected by breast cancer.  To purchase tickets, visit the Tigerlily Foundation website and go to the Events page.  The Gala will take place on October 22, 2009 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Goapele sported her unique hairdo and sang at the Women Behind The Music: The Lipstick Lounge event. Speaking of hairdos, Ledisi had a pretty fancy do as she performed in honor of Lionel Ritchie this weekend.

Edi Gathegi was spotted at the GBK 2009 Emmy Gift Lounge in Beverly Hills, California. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje showed up  at the BAFTA LA’s 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards TV Tea Party at InterContinental Hotel in Century City, California.

Model Liya Kebede attends The New York Times Style Magazine 5th anniversary issue celebration. Alek Wek walked the runway at the Zac Posen Spring 2010 fashion show and Oluchi attended the New York Collection by Harry Winston launch party.

Waris Dirie’s new movie, ‘Desert Dawn‘ is out in Europe. Liya Kebede, and actress Soraya Omar-Scego attended the premiere in Berlin, Germany. Estelle  was busy as usual. She attended a cocktail party benefitting FFAWN at Gucci Fifth Avenue in New York City, and visited Bloomingdale’s  in New York City in support of Carolee Rocks.  Seems like there is no weekend that she isn’t doing something.

African Dance Explosion

The are several teams slated to perform this year; live performances by different artists; a fashion show featuring designers from Cameroon, Sudan and Ethiopia; and a performance by Les Belles D’Afrique, last year’s winners. It promises to be an entertainment-packed evening, highlighting some of the best in contemporary African entertainment.

The competitors will be Afro1, an all boy team; the Burundi Drummers of Atlanta, a phenomenal group made up of former refugees; the Karene dancers; and WaSaNiFu, the group that came in second in the African Dance Exhibition last year.

The show’s format is very simple: African dance teams from all over North America will be battling to be crowned America’s Best African Dance Crew. The teams will face off in 2 main dance categories: Traditional and Contemporary, during which they will show their best choreographed African dances moves to an accredited panel of judges and audience.

Les Belles d'Afrique

The African Dance Exhibition was designed for an audience that enjoys Africa and seeks to experience some of its cultural beauty.

This show will give you a beautiful taste of Africa. It is definitely a show not to be missed. To purchase tickets, go to Ticketmaster (keywords: Lisner Auditorium or African Dance Exhibition) or visit Eventbrite.

Blu3

Ugandan R&B divas Blu3 have been booked to rock the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA), the annual celebration of African contemporary music, in Kenya on 10 October 2009.

Also added to the lineup of performers at the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain are Lizha James from Mozambique – a hot contender for the Best Female trophy – South Africa’s Da L.E.S (Best Male, Best Video nominee), A.Y. from Tanzania (Best Hip Hop nominee) and Congolese soukous king, Fally Ipupa.

All gal trio Blu3 is riding high as Uganda’s hottest female group, riding high in the Ugandan charts and a regular feature on radio, MTV base and BBC Radio 1Xtra.  The group comprises singer/songwriters Mya Baganda, Jacqui Chandiru and Lillian Mbabaz who effortlessly blend Luganda, Swahili and English and melodious vocals into a sophisticated and harmonious R&B sound.  As well as performing at the Awards, the trio are also nominated in two key categories in the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain – Best Performer and Best Group.

Blu3, Fally Ipupa, Da L.E.S, Lizha James and A.Y. and join previously announced performers Wyclef Jean, Wahu, Lira, M.I. and Samini at the second annual MAMA awards, taking place at the Indoor Arena, Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, airing to a potential TV audience of 1 billion viewers around the world.

The MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain, Road To MAMA and What Went Down TV shows will be aired on MTV base and partner TV stations from 17 October 2009.