Soul:ID Showcased in Elle Magazine in Belgium

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | August 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Elle Magazine, Belgium, recently showcased the talented Soul:ID to find out what they are up to. In the interview and photo shoot, they talked about their trip to Rwanda, and their reception in New York. Made up of 4 members from 3 African countries and one European country, their recent invitation to a radio station to be the feature of a show that famed DJ OhSoKool put together to prove that you can find good soul music outside the US, helped launch them further forward.

‘Gala Africa’ A Hit in China

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

‘Gala Africa‘ was a celebration of African fashion, art, and music. Put together by Li Yayuan, the choreographer of the China Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble, the show had more than 10 African musical troupes, and included the dance, ‘Black is Beautiful’ and ‘On the Other Side of the Cloud‘, performed by the National Dance Company of Cameroon. » Read more…

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Afrifest: A Celebration of Africa and her People

Interview by Kevin Johnson-Azuara | July 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Every year, usually during summer, we stumble upon hidden jewels in parks and various open places across the globe. Call them what you will: Concerts, musical jamborees, celebrations of humanity. This year is no different as a surfeit of African artistes and designers converge on Minneapolis, Minnesota in a few weeks to commemorate the joy and uniqueness of being African. Under the stewardship of Nathan S. White, Afrifest has grown from strength to strength, and in recognition of such, Jamati cornered the 33-year-old Liberian to help explain Afrifest’s growing popularity.

Thanks for having us, Nathan. » Read more…

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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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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…