Serena Williams opens Another School in Kenya
In November 2008, Serena Williams opened a secondary school in Kenya in her first visit to the country. While addressing the press back then, Serena said she would be doing more of this kind of work in the future. Well the future is here, and she has lived up to her promise. The tennis champ opened another secondary school in Makueni District, Eastern Kenya.
The young and old who turned out for the opening of the school had permanent smiles curved on their faces for they could not hold back their joy of the gift from Serena to a remote area where education is almost a luxury. Serena Williams Wee Secondary School was developed with support from Serena, Hewlett Packard (HP), and Build African Schools, a non- governmental organization dedicated to building and equiping schools for African children. Serena now has two schools named after her in the same region. » Read more…
Crafts from the 2010 Johannesburg Audi Fashion week
It was that time of the year again when all the who’s -who’s of South Africa gathered together all in the name of Audi Johannesburg Fashion Week 2010. Here are some crafts that were showcased at this four day event held at the Sandton Convention Center featuring some of South Africa’s greats in fashion.
» Read more…Washington DC’s African Celebrities
Washington D.C. is famous for it’s politicians and powerplayers, but there is another side to it…a creative side teeming with scores of artists, musicians, models and designers who are meeting incredible success in their respective professions.
Take for example Wale, who has had an incredible ride, landing Lady Gaga on an song BEFORE his first major album. Tabi Bonney is another rapper putting Washington DC on the map with his incredible lyrical skills while honing his design skills with his own clothing line, Bonney Runway. » Read more…
Beth Teshome – Art as Clothing
Beth Teshome’s clothing takes the female form and helps it transcend into an elegant art form. The designs are unique and creative–puffs of chiffon, ruffles of rose petals, sinewy silk, and elegant linen.
Her style is both elegant and quirky, a difficult look that she manages to pull together so that the clothes can be worn off the runway. She created the now famous “Daddy Long Legs” legging bra that is very popular. You can read more about her on her Myspace page. » Read more…
Top Ten Sexiest African Men 2009
Tall, dark and handsome, and oh so fine!! These men embody many women’s definition of sexy. Here are some of the finest men from the continent.
Great looks, great bodies, and a strong sense of determination and passion to make a difference in the lives of those around them. We had a hard time choosing the sexiest ones so we put them all there for you to enjoy in random order. Pick your sexiest man. Who would you make number one?
Top Ten Sexiest African Women 2009
Jamati Online has been running an annual highlight of some of the sexiest African women around the world today. Each year it gets harder to pick a handful from the large numbers that are out there. Our focus this year is on women who are either making a difference through the careers that they have chosen, or are using their fame and fortune as a platform to highlight the plight of others and help garner support for them. » Read more…
Oh Mama, Those MAMAs!
The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) with Zain were off the chain this year. Wyclef Jean was in the house with several of the best artists in contemporary African music today. Akon was one of the guest performers and the audience was treated to a class-A performance.
For some reason though, Akon and Wyclef stripped to their skivvies. Guess it was all in good fun, but I wonder how many parents made their children turn off the television. It is also a surprise that there was no uproar in the local media about it. Kenya must be getting more permissive. » Read more…
Celebrity Sightings
African people have been busy, as have the celebrities that participate in activities to help Africans. Here are a few pictures to help share their activities.
Liya Kebede was in attendance at the White Ribbon Alliance Dinner (the White Ribbon Alliance is an international coalition bound together by a common goal: to ensure that pregnancy and childbirth are safe for all women and newborns in every country around the world), attended the U.N. General Assembly Conference, and attended the sneak preview of ‘Amelia’ at the Museum of Modern Art. » Read more…
Weekend Buzz
Seal and Heidi Klum were spotted looking fabulous as usual at the Governor’s ball (and look, she is with child) in Los Angeles, California. How does she stay looking so fabulous?
Goapele sported her unique hairdo and sang at the Women Behind The Music: The Lipstick Lounge event. Speaking of hairdos, Ledisi had a pretty fancy do as she performed in honor of Lionel Ritchie this weekend. » Read more…
Yetty D: A Touch of Afro, Urban and Western Flavor
Despite piles of work and activities to attend to, including meeting deadlines, consulting with clients, keeping abreast of current trends, looking through fashion magazines, co-coordinating stylists, choosing models, organizing fashion shows, photography, sketching new ideas, and showcasing new designs for press, buyers and clients, Yetunde Ogunnubi, who prefers to be called Yetty Ogunnubi, took some time out to chat with Jamati Entourage’s, ‘Seun Johnson, about how her passion for arts and fashion inspired the creation of Yetty D . She is a UK-based Nigerian fashion designer, artist, CEO, creative director and DSPA Ambassador. Not to mention the uniqueness of her one-off piece designs, and her plans to open up her brand’s outlet back in her home country, Nigeria.
Jamati: Can we meet you? Tell us about your family and educational background. » Read more…
Celebrity Sightings This Week
Cherif Ndiaye was at model Chanta Patton’s Bikini Swim Club Pool Party. Not a bad deal Cherif.
The Arise Africa Fashion Week in Capetown, South Africa was a hit, as have the other shows. » Read more…
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July 14 - 17, 2010
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March 11 -15, 2010
Sixth Annual New African Films Festival
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April 10, 2010
RUNWAY LIBERIA: Silver Spring,MD
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