Passport To Africa – A Bigger Treat This Year
I Dream of Africa Entertainment (IDOA), offers you this Wednesday, May 20th thru Sunday, May 24th Passport to Africa, a week-long celebration of everything Africa. Together with a host of partners, the team has embarked once more to enlighten, entertain and expose the willing residents of the Washington, DC metropolitan area to a little of what Africa has to offer. The ticket holds an itinerary of activities guaranteed to provide a taste of this rich culture. Jamati talks with Mr. Seward B. Cooper, one of the partners at IDOA Entertainment about their organization, his thoughts, and list of things you do not want to miss out on this year.
Akon Sends Condolences to Dolla’s family
Dolla, born Roderick Anthony Burton II, was shot and killed while waiting in the valet area of the Beverly Center mall in Los Angeles on May 18. The alleged shooter was apprehended at the airport later that day.
Kalasha Film and Television Awards
The Kalasha awards are in their first year and already have some heavy hitters on their nominee role. The brainchild of the Kenyan Film Commission (KFC), they are dedicated to recognizing the growing industry that is blossoming and thriving.
The Sierra Leonean community in The Gambia celebrates its 48th Independence Anniversary
The week-long celebrations started with a Mystical night which showcased the traditional mystical performance by the famous group commonly known as the Sembeh Cultural Group, currently based in The Gambia. This group has always been part of the Sierra Leone International Cultural Dance Troop, which won the International Cultural Festival that is always organized by President Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh of the Republic of The Gambia, in his traditional home town of Kanilai. The Sierra Leone International Cultural Dance Troop had won the mystical power performance in this festival twice consecutively (2007 and 2008 respectively).
On the 22nd April, the Mystical power night performance was held at the High Point ‘Ol Skool’ in Kololi Tavern, which was organized by ‘All Walks Of Life” (AWOL-The Gambia), a cross-section of Sierra Leone which represented different facets of the Sierra Leonean Community presently residing in The Gambia. The MC of the occasion, Mohammed Haddy Gabisi gave a brief breakdown of the weeklong events. » Read more…
Weekend Buzz
Akon helped Radio 1 celebrate their big weekend. Alek Wek was at a show titled “The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion”, hosted by the Costume Institute Gala.
Charlize Theron was spotted at the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Annual National Tribute Dinner. Amobi Okoye was spotted at the Kentucky Derby with Tom and Donna Joyner. Interested in possibly looking fly, Kenna helped launch Carrera’s new line of sunglasses. » Read more…
Ida Ljungqvist Now Playboy Playmate of the Year
Ida Ljungqvist, the Tanzanian playmate for March 2009 was named Playboy Playmate of the Year by Hugh Hefner. She was discovered at a Bebe clothing boutique in Beverly Hills by 2007 Playmate of the Year Sara Jean Underwood. She made history as the magazine’s 50th woman to hold the title, and the first African to do so. She is tri-lingual (English, Swedish, and Swahili), and has a degree in fashion design and marketing.
Under The Stars–Fashion For Peace
In its 2nd annual show the glamorous Fashion for Peace festival was held under a classic tent set-up under the stars at the Nairobi National park, the world’s only game park in a city. Organized by Festival for African Fashion and Arts (FAFA), the event brought together some of Africa’s top fashion designers and models on an interesting and attractive fashion show.
Weekend Buzz: Celebrity Sightings and Happenings
Capetown South Africa was treated to a wonderful performance by Linton Kwesi Johnson, a poet and musician. Selfridges celebrated its 100th birthday and brought out the stars including actress Tolula Adeyemi.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival hosted the members of the famed Crocodile Gumboot Dancers from South Africa. » Read more…
Celebrity Sightings
There are many celebrities that have shown up at the Tribeca Film Festival to celebrate film. Others were busy entertaining in their different fields, around the world.
Seal brought the house down at Radio City Music Hall in his inimitable style. Suzanne ‘Africa’ Engo took some time out to catch a movie screening, while Mel B. lent her celebrity status to the Invisible Children organization to draw attention to the abduction of children in Uganda to force into the army. Charlize Theron was at the 36th Film Society Of Lincoln Center’s Gala Tribute honoring Tom Hanks. » Read more…
Warner Brothers Fights HIV/AIDS
There is a great project that is being used in Kenya to combat the spread of the HIV/AIDS virus. The project, called the HIV Free Generation, is a game that children can play to learn how to implement positive behaviors and educate on HIV/AIDS.
African Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
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June 22 - 24, 2010
2010 Africa Business Conference and Trade Fair
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July 10, 2010
Talent-ED
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March 22, 2010
A “Tribute to Mama Afrika: Miriam Makeba”
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July 14 - 17, 2010
Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY) in New York
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