This Day cuts Naomi Campbell, Local Acts from Program
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.
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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!
Front and Center
Vogue’s at it again. Since receiving serious flak over the Lebron James King Kongesque cover stateside, we are presented with another issue that strives to highlight black models in fashion.
Former Model, TV-host and now Design Entrepreneur Lincoln Robin-Coker
DesignCode is an industrial design revolution that has been a long time coming. With innovative style and a keen eye for design, this store is putting the art into simple household furniture and accessories and making them fantastic, collectable art pieces. Heralded by many in the industry as a great design house, the owners are working to ensure that you enjoy each piece to the fullest. Read more »
Essence Awards 2008
The Essence Awards were in full swing this weekend and the stars were out in force to celebrate yet another year.
1000 Africans Partying for a Good Cause
There is a revolution going on in the diaspora where people are using entertainment to help build economic development on the continent of Africa. Omega Bugemebe Okello raises money for surgical beds by singing in benefit concerts and Riz donates money from some of his albums to raise money for a water charity. A new group of men has come up with an innovative way to raise money for different needs on the continent–partying for a good cause. Stephen Munabo and Kevin Ousman from the organization Men from Africa, granted Jamati an interview to talk about the creative way they aim to make a difference in the lives of Africans in the diaspora, and on the continent.
We are still together!
Yes, the Hollywood styled love affair between Ghanaian movie superstar Nadia Buari and Chelsea footballer, Michael Essien is alive and brewing. The couple may not be Posh and Beck but they have certainly received their share of media attention for their highly publicised relationship.
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Isaac Gets Hired!
After 18 weeks of the Apprentice Africa, Isaac Kwabena Dankyi-Koranteng one of Ghana’s representatives to the business reality series was the one to hear the renowned catchphrase “You are hired” from the CEO, Biodun Shobanjo. Isaac beat the eloquent and clever US-based Nigerian born Eunice Omole for the enviable prize package including a $200,000 annual salary job at Bank PHB and a luxurious car.
The Union Of Hollywood’s A-List Celebrities In Honor Of Nelson Mandela..
The biggest hype about the month of June has to be the “46664 -It’s In Our Hands” concert which is scheduled to take place this coming weekend in London. To kick start the concert itself , Hollywood’s A- list celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Bill Clinton, Denzel Washington, Robert de Niro, Will Smith, Kim Cattrall, Forest Whitaker, Pierce Brosnan and Richard Branson, were there to join in the celebration of Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday.
Africa Rising – A Focus on Entertainment for Sustainable Solutions
Africa Rising is the brainchild of Thisday’s Editor-In-Chief, Nduka Obaigbena. The premise of Thisday’s Africa Rising is to celebrate Africa’s achievements and reflect the culture and positive attributes of Africa’s social, political and economical progress. It also seeks to reach out to the continent’s diverse population as well as the diaspora and international communities.
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5th Annual African Women’s Empowerment Workshop
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The Unlikely Secret Agent
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