African Children’s Choir perform at ONEXONE Conference
The African Children’s Choir was a big hit at the ONEXONE conference. Ben Affleck was the evening’s ambassador, hosting in his inimitable style to help raise money for the foundation.
Kelly Rowland Live In SA
From being a part of one of the most successful music trio of our time ” Destiny’s Child”, to pursuing a new career as a solo artist. Kelly Rowland exceeded people’s expectations by proving herself as a solo artist, still making hit-tracks and definitely not loosing her sexy swagger.
Moscow Ballet pays tribute to Nureyev in Cape Town
Plies and pirouettes were in endless supply as the Stars of the Ballet Moscow celebrated the 70th anniversary of Rudolf Nurayev. The performance took place at the Artscape Theater in Cape Town and was part of a simultaneous celebration of the life of Rudolf Nurayev that took place around the world.
Ishmael Beah attends Global Insight Summit
Ishmael Beah, a UNICEF advocate for children affected by war, and the author of the book, A Long Way Gone ; Memoirs of A Boy Soldier was a panelist at the 5th Annual Jackson Hole Film Festival’s Global Insight Summit. The Jackson Hole Film Festival organized this summit for the first time this year in an attempt to bring United Nations dignitaries, and entertainment celebrities together to focus on issues that are critical in the international realm. This will be an annual event to ensure that critical international issues are highlighted.
Nelson Mandela Hitting Broadway
Well, a musical featuring the struggles of the celebrated leader is. According to AOL Black Voices, a Broadway musical will depict the legendary events taking place in South Africa during apartheid and the struggle for freedom from that oppressive system. Influential leaders of that movement, like Nelson Mandela, will be featured. The musical, set to hit Broadway in May 2010, will be based in part on a memoir by Nelson Mandela’s daughter Zindzi Mandela who will be working with Welcome Msomi.
Sightings around town this week.
Alek Wek was busy showing her support for the 2008 World Ocean Day. » Read more…
Chris Rock - “No Apologies” in South Africa
Chris Rock spends quite a bit of time in Africa and is currently in South Africa on his “No Apologies” tour. South Africa has been hit by violence in the last few weeks as native South Africans take their frustrations out on the immigrant African and other foreign populations. » Read more…
Passport to Africa
Jamati was in the house for the Passport to Africa Poetry Showcase. The event was held in Washington, D.C. at Bohemian Caverns, a famed club where jazz greats such as Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Billy Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, Thelonius Monk and Winton Marsalis have performed. It is now a prime spot for local music, poetry and entertainment from around the world. » Read more…
And the BET 2008 AWARDS Nominees Are…………
It is that time of the year again for the biggest event in the entertainment industry, the BET 2008 awards, scheduled to take place, live, on June 24th. Today the stars came out to celebrate the nominees and to everyone’s suprise Africa’s very own Estelle made it in the category of “Best New Comer”, up against Chrisette Michelle, Flo -Rida, Soulja Boy and the Dream. » Read more…
Delphine Diallo shares with Jamati
Earlier this month, we featured the talented Ms. Delphine Diallo and her amazing work of art. We finally caught up with Delphine in Paris and she let us into the creativity, inspirations and love surrounding her work. Here is what she had to say: » Read more…
African Sightings around the World this Weekend
Olympique de Marseille’s forward Mamadou Niang enjoys lunch at the ‘Village’, the VIP area of the French Open at the Roland Garros arena on May 26, 2008 in Paris, France. » Read more…
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