Passport to Africa: Your Itinerary Awaits

Interview by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | May 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Africa is a dynamic continent with diverse peoples, rhythms, vibrant activity, sensual spices and an immensely rich culture. IDOA Entertainment is dedicated to sharing and highlighting the best parts of Africa with the Diaspora and they have succeeded in providing this experience through their highly successful event ‘Passport To Africa‘! Passport To Africa is a week long journey through the things that make Africa special. One gets to experience the culture of various African countries through their food, art, poetry, fashion, and music. » Read more…

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Where is Estelle this week?

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | May 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Estelle, Estelle, Estelle, she is like the American Express Card…everywhere you want to be! This week alone she was spotted at several different events.

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Kukuwa Nuamah - Dancing into Fitness African Style

Interview by Roxana Bangura | May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Jamati Online: As the title mentions you once worked for the World Bank which as we know is a prestigious institution. Why did you decide to start your dance company? » Read more…

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June Sarpong

Written by Grace Yama | May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I would like to introduce us (Africans in the Diaspora) , especially in the U.S, to an amazing lady. I just happened to stumble on her name in something I was reading. At first I thought of ‘shooting her an email’, you know, invite her for an interview, and then as I go0gled her name, I thought, maybe not an interview…not just yet. I will settle for doing a profile on her for now! Her name is June Sarpong. » Read more…

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Arthur Simeon: The Bishop of Comedy

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

When you listen to Arthur Simeon, you expect to get the usual run of the mill African-comdey fare–people asking dumb questions, comparing Africa to the diaspora, etc., but Arthur Simeon brings the topics up with a unique twist. Therein lies his strength as a comedian. » Read more…

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Celestina Aladekoba - A Dancer Divine

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

She has appeared in feature films Norbit, Alvin and the Chipmunks, That’s So Raven, The Game, Smith, American Dreams, to name a few; National Commercial Campaigns for Ipod, Crystal Light, Ford, and so on. » Read more…

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Damon Dash at the Agent Provocateur “White Wedding” Party

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | May 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Damon Dash, the former CEO and co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records with Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Kareem “Biggs” Burke, was spotted at the Agent Provocateur “White Wedding” Party to celebrate the launch of their bridal wear. » Read more…

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Celebrity sightings around town

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

Djimon and Kimora (looking mighty colorful) were spotted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala “Superheroes: Fashion And Fantasy” on May 5, 2008 in New York City. She doesn’t look pregnant to me. » Read more…

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Charlize Theron attends Stella McCartney screening of ‘The Party’

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

Charlize Theron was spotted at the Stlla McCartney’s (daughter of Sir Paul McCartney and his  first wife) screening of  her latest design  line, ‘The Party‘.  She has been designing since 1995.

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50 Cent Does Africa

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | May 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I don’t know what it is about 50 Cent’s trips to Africa but they seem to be full of interesting situations. Take for instance the time in Nigeria in 2004 when he had a scuffle with Idris Abdulrakeem over plane seats. » Read more…

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Playboy Hosts Benefit for US Doctors for Africa

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | May 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Playboy mansion made another contribution to the African continent in its own inimitable style (is it me or are there more and more African playmates showing up??) by hosting a benefit for the US Doctors for Africa Foundation (USDFA). » Read more…

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