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Estelle is always working. I say we give her a hardest working woman in entertainment award. She was spotted singing at the Palms Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Idris Elba, Adewale Ogunleye, Bobby Simmons, DJ Clue, Angel Lola Luv, Usman Sharif, and DJ Beverly Bond were spotted at the premiere of the brand new movie, ‘Notorious’ which highlights Biggie Smalls’ life.
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Ubah Hassan – Vogue Italia Got It Right
Ubah Hassan, a Somalian model, was chosen to be part of the historic issue of Vogue Italia which featured some of the hottest names in the model world. She held her own among famous names like Alek Wek and Liya Kebede, and proved she has what it takes to be a model icon.
She signed with Click Management Agency in New York in 2007 and was the model of the week on Models.com in May of 2008. In July of 2008 she was one of the models in the black issue of Vogue Italia (not bad for a newcomer). She closed Ralph Lauren’s spring show in New York and is now part of a Ralph Lauren ad campaign. Busy lady, and we can see why!
Nazri Segaro – Hot and In Demand
Nazri Segaro, born Nazrawit Tamiru Segaro, is an Ethiopian model with a great look and wonderful poise. She was one of the more memorable models on Project Runway, Season 3 and is a favorite with people who love her natural hair style.
Weekend Buzz
Globetrotter Estelle was busy celebrating in Italy at the 13th Annual Capri Hollywood International Festival. Akon helped Tyrese celebrate his 30th birthday. Gelila Puck, Wolfgang Puck’s wife, celebrated the holidays in style.
Liyana, a group that won the 2006 Music Crossroads IRF performed in the U.S. This group is made up of students from the King George VI school, a school for the physically disabled, and the lead singer, Prudence Mabhena, has been described as a powerful singer with a voice like the late Miriam Makeba’s.
Gloria Mika, Perle du Gabon et star des podiums
Gloria Mika est née au Gabon, d’une mére Grecque et d’un pére Gabonais. Elle a vécu dans plusieurs pays comme le Sénégal, la France, la Grèce et les Etats-Unis.
Elle a débuté dans le monde du mannequinnat, après avoir été la première dauphine d’un concours de mode au Etats-Unis. Depuis, elle a travaillé avec des stylistes de renom tels que Ungaro, Escada, Pierre Cardin ou encore Alphadi.
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Camilla Barungi – A Project Runway Model
Camilla Barungi is a Ugandan supermodel who was featured on Project Runway, Season 3. Laura Bennett, considered Camilla her muse, and, looking at her clear complexion, legs that go on forever, and doe-shaped eyes, one can understand why.
Camilla Barungi’s past is one that was filled with sights related to the horrors of war and fighting in Uganda. In an interview with Project Rungay, she talks about seeing skeletons being piled along the side of the road so that the media would document it and make the West take notice. She has come a long way!
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Hommage aux artistes Africains qui nous ont quittés en 2008
Tout au long de l’année 2008, de nombreuses personnalités du monde du cinéma, de la musique ou encore de la littérature, ont tiré leur révérence. Qu’il s’agisse de katoucha Niane, Séverin Cécile Abéga, Laba Sosseh ou Miriam Makeba, leur disparition a ému l’opinion publique comme l’ensemble de la communauté des artistes.
Rendons hommage à ceux qui ont marqué de leur empreinte l’histoire, à ceux qui vont nous manquer, à ceux qui, à travers leur immense oeuvre musicale, leurs films, leurs livres ou encore leur travail, ont fait de l’Afrique une fierté. Que la terre leur soit légère. Ameen.
Weekend Buzz
Christmas is around the corner and the celebrities were out spreading joy and good cheer with good deeds and celebrations.
Tene Gaye, Une étoile montante en France
Tene Gaye, d’origine malienne, est à 28 ans, l’un des mannequins noirs qui monte en France. Il a débuté sa carrière de mannequinat depuis 4 ans, après une rencontre avec Ernest Collins, un célèbre photographe de mode.
Le titre de “Best model of the world” lui a été décerné en 2006 à Istanbul, en Turquie. Il est le deuxième noir à gagner ce célèbre concours, qui a lancé plusieurs mannequins.
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The 2008 Dynamix All Youths Awards
The Dynamix All Youths Awards 2008, is an initiative of Tunde “ Dynamix” Alade and powered by Zain (one of Nigeria’s biggest communication companies).
Honorine Uwera – A Rwandese Gem
Honorine Uwera is a Rwandese model who grew up in Canada. She currently lives in New York City and is signed to IMG Models.
A favorite on runways, she can be seen showcasing the clothing of, among others, Vivienne Westwood, Jason Wu, Thakoon, Antonio Marras, Dries van Noten, Baby Phat, and Issey Miyake. In September of 2006 she appeared in the Nordstrom Catalog, and on Elle Magazine.
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