Miss Africa In China Pageant
Vicky Michael is a computer science student at the University of Science and Technology who also happens to be a model. She was discovered her first year in China by a gentleman who approached her to ask if she had modeled before. Although she was apprehensive initially, she agreed to model and found that she was quite successful at it.
She is currently a part-time model, and is looking at the Miss Africa In China Pageant to help further her career AND make a difference for others.The Miss Africa In China Pageant’s aim is to have a regular, crowd-pulling, fund-raising, annual event selling Africa’s image in China and serving as a cultural link between Africans in China and Chinese friends. It also provides a venue for Africans in China to showcase their talents. » Read more…
Celebrity Sightings
The 2009 Los Angeles Film Festival brought out some great talent including Jean-Marie Teno, the Cameroonian director who was screening his film, Sacred Places. Jonathan Amayo from Mode-HQ was on hand to answer technical questions during the Tech Talk segment of the festival. TV personality, Sal Masekela showed his support for musician Bill Withers during his performance with his wife, Kori.
Nollywood is making its mark in Hollywood with movies highlighting the making of Nollywood movies, and programs that celebrate the industry. Samir Malla, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen and Ben Addelman were in a photoshoot for Nollywood Babylon at the Sundance. » Read more…
Nollywood stakes its claim in Hollywood
Actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim was joined by Hollywood Celebrities for the “4th Annual Nollywood Convention’s VIP Banquet”. African actors Caroine Chikezie, Amanda Annan, Raz Adoti joined Hakeem to support this red carpet event for one of the biggest film industries in the world.
Attendees enjoyed Nigerian delicacies, a crowd stopping perfomance by soul singer “Sammie Jay”, Nollywood Films which were followed by Nigerian music. Also enjoying the evening were Alice Amter (The Big Bang Theory), Treva Etienne (Terminator Salvation), Ed Gale (Howard The Duck) and Julio Hanson (Angels and Demonds).
The banquet was a culmination of a 3-day Nollywood Convention at the Palomar Hotel in Westwood to raise awareness of the Nollywood industry to Hollywood. The Nollywood Foundation’s president, Professor Sylvester Ogbechie, shared that the Nigerian film industry has grown rapidly to become one of the largest film producing industries in the world. » Read more…
“Arise Africa” Semaine de la Mode
La semaine de la mode de “Arise Africa” s’est déroulée du 12 au 20 juin 2009 avec un grand prix pour le gagnant, qui obtiendra une chance de montrer ses créations lors de la semaine de la mode de New-York.
Cela va être une grande occasion pour les stylistes émergents d’avoir leur travail présenté sur l’un des défilés les plus prestigieux dans le monde. » Read more…
ARISE Africa Fashion Week
The Arise Africa Fashion Week went on from June 12 2009 to June 20, 2009 with a grand prize winner getting a chance to showcase their designs in New York’s Fashion Week. This was a great opportunity for the budding designers to get their work showcased on one of the most prestigious catwalks in the world.
The designers that participated came from South Africa, Madagascar, Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, Cameroon, Guinea, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Angola, Ivory Coast, Namibia, Martinique, Mozambique, Egypt, Botswana and Morocco. This is probably the most eclectic fashion show that the world has ever seen with a sampling of some of the best Afronista couture one could hope to find anywhere. » Read more…
Kadra Ahmed Omar: Beauté Ethiopienne
Née en Ethiopie, de parents Somaliens, Kadra Ahmed Omar est un mannequin célébre, qui multiplie les défilés et séances photos de Paris à New-York en passant par Londres, Milan et Tokyo.
Sa rencontre à Addis Abeba avec l’ animateur Francais, Nicolas Hulot changea le cours de sa vie. Ainsi, elle sera persuadé par cet homme de le suivre à Paris ou il l’a présenta à l’agence Elite. Ce fut le déclic et le début de son aventure dans le milieu du mannequinnat. Elle est avec Elite Model Management de New-York et Chicago et Model Management de Hamburg. » Read more…
L’Afrique célébré au Bonnaroo Festival de Tennessee
Traditionellement, le festival de Bonnaro recoit des invités de jazz, blues et de comédie, mais cette année, l’accent a été mis sur l’Afrique. Avec une liste impressionnate d’artistes de renommée mondiale, ils ont dédiés une tente exclusivement pour la performance des artistes Africains.
La liste des artistes a inclus: Vieux farka Touré, Bela Fleck et Toumani Diabaté, Toubab Krewe, Amadou et Mariam, King Sunny Ade et “African Beats”. La vedette était Fémi Kuti, le fils du légendaire Féla Kuti. » Read more…
Weekend Buzz
Estelle and Busta Rhymes shot a video for “World Go Round” in New York….hmm….I think we should start to call this segment Estelle watch. She is everywhere. Lemar took some time out from fatherhood to take in a premiere movie–”Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”. Ozwald Boateng was at the same premiere with his children (they are adorable).
King Sunny Ade was one of the feature artists at the Bonnaroo Music Festival, and he also performed at the Playboy Jazz Festival. Jamie Foxx and Prince Ade Bamiro were also at the jazz festival celebrating the great music. » Read more…
Africa rocks the Bonnaroo Festival in Tennessee
The Bonnaroo Festival has traditionally hosted jazz, blues, and comedy, but this year, the focus turned to Africa. With an impressive roster of world-renowned artists, they dedicated one tent solely to the performance of African artists.
The list of artists included, Vieux Farka Toure, Bela Fleck and Toumani Diabate, Toubab Krewe, King Sunny Ade and the African Beats, and Amadou and Mariam. The headliner was none other than Femi Kuti, son of the legendery Fela Kuti. » Read more…
Yaya DaCosta: Actrice et Mannequin
Yaya DaCosta est une jeune actrice et mannequin, née à New-York, d’origine Afro- Américaine, Brésilienne et Africaine. Elle a été finaliste de la saison 3 du célébre show Américain “America Next Top Model” de Tyra Banks.
Elle a étudié à Brown University, à Rhodes Island. Yaya est diplomée en relations internationales et études Africaines. Elle parle plusieurs langues dont l’Anglais, le Francais, le Portugais et l ‘Espagnol. Yaya DaCosta a signé un contrat avec Ford Models et Models 1 London. Elle a fait des publicités pour Olay, Garnier Fructis, Target et Séphora. » Read more…
African Celebrity Sightings
Well, looks like Wale was partying and performing at the same party as L’il Kim while Tunde Adebimpe was performing at Central Park Summerstage in New York.
Of course we have to mention Estelle who was spotted at the Oceana, Nautica & Vanity Fair Celebrate World Oceans Day. She was also spotted at the National Best Friends day hosted by BFF Entertainment at Times Square Alliance Building in New York City, and at the HOT 97 Summer Jam. Angel Melaku a.k.a. Lola Luv was also in attendance at the Summer Jam. » Read more…
African Events Calendar
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August 6, 2009
Korto Momolu Presents Fall Collection : Charlotte, NC
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July 18, 2009
Concert Celebrating Nelson Mandela’s 91st Birthday: New York, NY
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July 16, 2009
Celebrate Ethiopia @ Lincoln Theatre: Washington, DC
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July 10, 2009
Miss South Sudan Beauty Pageant: Washington, DC
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