Ready, Set, Vote – African Heat Finalists Unveiled!

Written by Saba Kennedy-Washington | October 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Last year Jamati.com made its choice for Top Ten Sexiest African Men and Women. The public claimed they had better suggestions – some even proclaimed that there were “regular” people who looked better than the “celebs” on our list. So, this year we challenged everyone to show us “their motion” by submitting entries for The Sexiest African Man/Woman Alive – which could include our very own readers!
After a month of submissions – we are proud to unveil the contestants with the “most-est.”  Tell your friends and jump in on the voting. The Male and Female submission bringing the most African Heat will be the first winners in our annual; “ People’s Choice for Sexiest Male & Female,” to be unveiled alongside our  celebrity list of  “Top 10 Sexiest Men & Women” in October. The winners will receive a number of exciting prizes and awards as well as a year to reign supreme.
So, who do you think is Africa’s Hottest?  “ROCK DA VOTE HERE” ….
About Jamati
The Jamati Online experience brings Africa’s best and brightest stars ranging from the latest Zouk King to Nollywood’s hottest actors-to the Diaspora’s growing audience worldwide. At Jamati Online we are on the pulse of Africa’s burgeoning entertainment industry. We strive to support the artistic endeavors of Africans world wide. Now more than ever we are witnesses to African talent becoming a part of popular culture in Europe and the United States. The time is now ripe for African entertainment to be at the forefront of popular culture. Jamati.com is the first content product launched by DIM Corp.
About DIM Corp.
Diaspora Interactive Media Corporation (DIM Corp.) is Africa’s newest content provider. DIM Corp is an Online, Print, Audio, Television and Mobile content producer for African and African Diaspora audiences. The company produces content on multiple platforms, for the continent of Africa and for providers in the Diaspora interested in adding value for their users and viewers. The company, founded by Elias Mageto, recently launched its first portal, Jamati Online, and has plans to launch four new brands in 2008. The new brands are expected to bring DIM Corp. full circle, producing a menu of content for platform owners to consider for syndication as well as compelling and cutting edge content for African and African Diaspora Audiences. www.dimcorporation.com

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Gerald “Gee-Bee” Barclay: Talks African Entertainment, Wu-Tang Movie Deal With BET & More!

Written by Saba Kennedy-Washington | September 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The African Entertainment Industry has grown leaps and bounds with Nollywood  (Nigeria’s Hollywood) seen as Africa’s movie cash cow.  Nollywood signifies what is  possible in Africa and the Diaspora. According to published numbers and Nollywood experts, film revenues generated by this audience were estimated at $4 billion (US dollars) last year alone. » Read more…

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Jamati.com Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary!

Written by Saba Kennedy-Washington | September 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

It is hard to believe that on September 12, 2007, Jamati.com launched what we would later dub as The African Entertainment Renaissance Online. “There was and still is a multitude of African society and lifestyle magazines, but what you didn’t see was a focus on entertainment. So we took the vertical approach and said we’re going to be what BET was to African American artists who couldn’t get airtime, by giving African artists a platform and introducing them to the world;” said Elias Mageto, Founder & CEO of Diaspora Interactive Media (parent company of Jamati.com). » Read more…

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Jamati.com: Re-launch Of French Section with Managing Editor From Senegal

Written by Saba Kennedy-Washington | September 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

In a well-crafted email to the Jamati Management team, Diaspora Interactive Media Corporation’s Founder & CEO announced the appointment of Ms. Anta Sane as the newest addition to its Management Team. Mr. Mageto, commenting about Sane stated that “ You’ll notice that she’s very well educated with two Masters degrees, and has been nominated for the ‘Who’s Who Among Students in America’, has got a strong PR and Finance background, which I hope will help as she manages the rebirth of the French section, and brings us a whole new set of viewers.”

Anta Sane hails from Senegal and is a graduate of Pfeiffer University in Charlotte, NC. Her dual Masters degrees are in Organizational Leadership and Change with an MBA concentration in Finance. Her undergraduate degree is in Communication Studies from Suffolk University in Boston, Massachussetts, coupled with a minor in Black Studies.
Sane’s professional career encompasses a diverse exposure in banking sales and service, with performance evaluations that have searned her several “Play Like a Champion” awards. » Read more…

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It’s a Beautiful Baby Girl named Amaris at Diaspora Interactive Media Corporation!

Written by Saba Kennedy-Washington | September 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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…

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Filmmaker Leonard Abrams “ Quilombo Country” Live On Jamati Radio!

Written by Saba Kennedy-Washington | September 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Leonard Abrams discusses his legendary life and his most recent film “Quilombo Country”, a documentary film shot in digital video, which provides a portrait of rural communities in Brazil that were either founded by runaway African slaves or begun from abandoned plantations. This type of community is known as a quilombo, from an Angolan word that means “encampment.” » Read more…

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JAMATI.com: “Rocks The Vote” With The AFRICAN HEAT Contest

Written by Saba Kennedy-Washington | August 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Think You know and/or are the hottest African alive?

Last year Jamati.com made its choice for Top Ten Sexiest African Men and Women. The public claimed they had better suggestions – some even proclaimed that there were “regular” people who looked better than the “celebs” on our list. So, this year we’re challenging everyone to show us “their motion” by voting for, or nominating the Sexiest African Man/Woman Alive – which could include YOU!

» Read more…

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Jamati.com Announces: “iACTUATE:100 Days of Inspiration” Book Winners!

Written by Saba Kennedy-Washington | August 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Washington, DC – Olusegun ‘Sheg’ Aranmolate, was a top 5 contestant on the ABC reality show, hosted by OPRAH, “THE BIG GIVE.” Since that exciting time, he has published a new book and is working on some other exciting projects – he sat down with Jamati.com, Books Editor Awo Sarpong Ansu to talk about his journey. That feature can be found live at here.

» Read more…

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Welcome to Jamati.com PR News!

Written by Saba Kennedy-Washington | July 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Here is where you will find the latest news from our Jamati Network. Want to know what (really) happened at that last Jamati party, or what’s going on with our exciting writers, and/or our wonderful staff and partners? HERE is where you will get that information FIRST hand.

Since our launch in September 2007, our Entourage (complete with signature brown t-shirts) has grown tremendously. Along with our official Entourage members we now host 30K+ visitors per month from across the African Diaspora. This section is our way of providing instant news blasts and information about the dynamic people, places and experiences shared by our growing network. » Read more…

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Jamati.com: Launches Summer Book Club!

Written by Saba Kennedy-Washington | July 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Led by our Book Section Editor, Awo Sarpong Ansu, this one is sure to get you talking. What is the Pick For the Summer?

You’ll just have to visit Jamati.com to find out!

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Get Yours: The African Music Video Collection

Written by Saba Kennedy-Washington | July 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Introducing…..The Ultimate African Video collection from Gerald “Gee-Bee” Barclay, the man behind the videos of Master P, Snoop Dogg, Wu-Tang Clan and more!

Get Your Copy Today! » Read more…

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