Weekend Buzz
The Batonga Foundation had a fundraiser to raise money for children in Africa. Angelique Kidjo, one of the members of the Board of Directors, was on hand to entertain for a good cause. Ziggy Marley, Holly Robinson Peete, Melissa George, and Lisa Ling came to lend their support. » Read more…
Ajuma Naseyana – Sinewy Grace on International Catwalks
Born to a mother who the first woman of her generation in the Turkana area (Northern Kenya) to receive an education (she then went on to open and run the Women’s Center in Lodwar), Ajuma could not help but be destined for great things.
She won the 2002 World Junior Championship National Trials and was third in the World Championship National trials in Track. Ford Models took her under their wing and she went on to win the prestigous Ford Supermodels competition. » Read more…
Weekend Buzz
The Mercedes Benz Fashion Week had many celebrities come out to see what is new in fashion. Stacey Dash was spotted in the crowd.
The Toronto International Film Festival drew a large crowd including Idris Elba, Thandie Newton, Youssou N’dour (who performed to a jubilant crowd), Sophie Okonedo, and David Oyelowo. » Read more…
And the 2008 MOBO Awards Nominees Are……….
The Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) awards have grown to be one of the biggest awards in the music industry today. This London-based ceremony is dedicated to music of black origin, from urban to hip hop, R&B, gospel, and reggae. These awards are also a way to acknowledge artsits for their work around the world through their music.
Since their first year, these awards have officially made their mark, bringing together artists from the American, European, and African industry all in one stage. This year Africa is highly represented with more artists nominated. Some have been nominated in several categories. » Read more…
Weekend Buzz
Africans were abuzz all over town meeting and greeting, and celebrating things in life.
Estelle was her usual social butterfly self, seen at three different events.
Dapper Djimon Hounsou and his girl, Kimora Lee, helped Calvin Klein celebrate, while Adewale Ogunleye lent his presence to a house party in New York.
Waris Dirie – A True Desert Flower
Waris Dirie, a former Somalian model, wrote a book (Desert Flower, which is the meaning of her name) that highlighted the horrors she faced as a 13 year old child forced into a marriage to a 61 year old man. This after having had to deal with female genital mutilation at the age of 5.
Determined not to allow this to rule her destiny, she picked herself up and ran to her sister’s house where she was shuttled between her house and those of various aunts and uncles. One of her uncles moved to London and she went there to work for him. While in London, she stayed with an aunt who was a good friend of Iman’s mother. » Read more…
Weekend Buzz
‘RocknRolla’ premiered in London and Youssou N’dour was in Colorado at the 35th Telluride Festival. Celestina Aladekoba helped premiere a CD.
Estelle’s label, Warner, removed her album from iTunes, in a bid to force people to purchase the entire album. No word yet on whether it will help or hurt her. » Read more…
Akon Puts New Kids On the Block on “The Block”
The New Kids on the Block are back with a new album and Akon’s collaboration with them, ‘Put It On My Tab‘ is already being heralded as a smash hit-in-waiting. The song is very T-Pain in style and shows the smart choices the New Kids on the Block made in collaborating with some of the hottest names in music to create a comeback album.
The New Kids on the Block have definitely grown up. Their album is edgy, features Ne-Yo, Akon, Timbaland, the Pussycat Dolls, and Teddy Riley, to name a few. Not bad. ‘Single‘ is a collaboration with Ne-Yo, and showcases their vocal talent. ‘Grown Man‘ is a pretty hot dance piece in collaboration with Teddy Riley and the Pussycat Dolls. The album is in stores now. You can purchase their album here. » Read more…
Memoirs From The African Day Parade………
“I have a dream for Africa, a united Africa!
Self sustaining and self reliant
Able to produce anything out of nothing
And trade within herself and with the world at large » Read more…
Ziami – Custom Clothing Without the Price
Boris Kodjoe and Patrick Kodjoe launched their custom clothing line, Ziami, to ‘make the luxury of high quality, handcrafted, custom-made, clothing affordable for everyone. The grand opening was at Uptowns in Atlanta in March 2008. Custom-made shirts start at $29.95 and custom-made suits start at $99.95.
Might I add that those Kodjoe boys are mighty FINE! Not a bad way to start the day! Patrick Kodjoe is the CEO of the Ziami line. To learn more about this custom clothing, please visit their website. » Read more…
Angel Melaku a.k.a. Lola Lov
She is probably one of the most controversial models, and the most well known. You have seen her in music videos, enjoyed her as the May 2008 Playboy Babe of The Month, and drooled over her in her new movie, ” Crazy Like a Fox“. Angel Melaku, also known as Lola Lov and Angel Fershgenet has been the cover model on XXL Magazine, Black Men, and King Magazine, to name a few, and is an ambitious lady with big dreams. Vibe Magazine had her dress up in a Marilyn Monroe-style that was quite becoming.
African Events Calendar
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June 22 - 24, 2010
2010 Africa Business Conference and Trade Fair
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A “Tribute to Mama Afrika: Miriam Makeba”
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July 14 - 17, 2010
Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY) in New York
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