Weekend Buzz
Africans were abuzz all over town meeting and greeting, and celebrating things in life.
Estelle was her usual social butterfly self, seen at three different events.
Dapper Djimon Hounsou and his girl, Kimora Lee, helped Calvin Klein celebrate, while Adewale Ogunleye lent his presence to a house party in New York.
Seal and Aguilera to Perform at ThisDay Africa Rising Festival in London
Christina Aguilera and Seal are scheduled to perform at the ThisDay Africa Rising Festival in London at the Royal Albert Hall. 2Face, Dbanj, and Asa are also scheduled to perform.
Ahmed Ahmed – A Comic with a Dramatic Side
Ahmed Ahmed is a stand-up comedian who was born in Egypt but raised in California. At the age of 19 he decided to do comedy, and act. His acting credits are extensive and include parts in JAG, IronMan, Executive Decision, Swingers, Tracey Takes On, Virtuosity, Steel Sharks, All In, Roseanne, and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. 
He has also been featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal (December 2001), and Newsweek Magazine. The list is impressively long, with appearances in Stand Up: Muslim-American Comics Come of Age on the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS), Fahrenheit 9/11, and Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights. » Read more…
It’s a Beautiful Baby Girl named Amaris at Diaspora Interactive Media Corporation!
Diaspora Interactive Media (parent company of Jamati.com) recently witnessed the birth of Amaris Akua Bangura Worae described as “Our First Jamati Baby.” Born to “Gorgeous Black Woman” Roxana Bangura ( Jamati Events Director). Amaris is already showcasing mom’s style and flavor. » Read more…
Weekend Buzz
‘RocknRolla’ premiered in London and Youssou N’dour was in Colorado at the 35th Telluride Festival. Celestina Aladekoba helped premiere a CD.
Estelle’s label, Warner, removed her album from iTunes, in a bid to force people to purchase the entire album. No word yet on whether it will help or hurt her. » Read more…
Memoirs From The African Day Parade………
“I have a dream for Africa, a united Africa!
Self sustaining and self reliant
Able to produce anything out of nothing
And trade within herself and with the world at large » Read more…
One Night With Grammy Award Winner – Anita Baker
50 has never looked sexier or hotter than the looks of legendary R&B/soul crooner, Ms. Anita Baker.
Angel Melaku a.k.a. Lola Lov
She is probably one of the most controversial models, and the most well known. You have seen her in music videos, enjoyed her as the May 2008 Playboy Babe of The Month, and drooled over her in her new movie, ” Crazy Like a Fox“. Angel Melaku, also known as Lola Lov and Angel Fershgenet has been the cover model on XXL Magazine, Black Men, and King Magazine, to name a few, and is an ambitious lady with big dreams. Vibe Magazine had her dress up in a Marilyn Monroe-style that was quite becoming.
Celebrities around town
Celebrating new movies, birthday parties, and new beginnings, here are your African celebrities.
Seun Kuti at Summerstage
Fiery. Commanding. Omnipresent–On stage that is. Seun Kuti, the heir apparent to Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s throne strutted his stuff this summer in NYC’s Central Park at the prestigious Summerstage 2008. His slim-flitting pants, receding hairline, physique, and two-fisted salute evoked memories of his father, as did the two dancers on stage. Their rhythmical movements drew constant “ooohs” and “aaahhhhs” from the large crowd on hand, and Kuti performed “Oil,” “Don’t Bring That Sh*t,” and “Many Things,”–the title of his debut album–amongst others while the tunes from his sax and the beautiful sunset complemented each other.
A Voyeur Africa: The Return of Big Brother
The most intrusive reality TV series in the world, Big Brother makes a glorious return to Africa. As the world said goodbye to the Olympic Games on Sunday August 24, Africa said hello to season 3 of Big Brother Africa (BBA3). For the next 96 days, viewers across Africa will intrude into the lives of 12 housemates selected from 12 African countries on DSTV.
For a reward of 100,000 US dollars, these 12 housemates will plot and scheme as well as let themselves loose under the watchful eyes of millions of viewers. Everyone’s favourite ‘shower hour’ will certainly have people up early and staying glued to their TV sets. The often steamy session of BBA has gradually created a voyeur continent out of Africa and in fact many people criticised Big Brother Nigeria for not showing housemates taking their shower. Nigerian legislators even tried to ban BBA in Nigeria this year but to no avail. By the way, doesn’t Nigeria have bigger and real problems to solve? » Read more…
African Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
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July 14 - 17, 2010
Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY) in New York
USA - North East
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March 20, 2010
FACE Africa 1st Annual Gala
USA - North East
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March 11 -15, 2010
Sixth Annual New African Films Festival
USA - North East
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April 10, 2010
RUNWAY LIBERIA: Silver Spring,MD
USA - North East
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