Quincy Opts For Birmingham
Ghana international Quincy Owusu-Abeyie has moved to English Championship side Birmingham City from Russian giants Spartak Moscow. The 22-year-old moves to St. Andrews on an initial loan deal worth about $3 million, which will run until January 2009. The Blues will then have the option of extending the deal to run through to the end of the season. » Read more…
Former Sudanese Refugee to Carry American Flag
When he was 6 years old, Lopez Lomong ran for his life in Sudan. Now, he is running for Olympic glory. Now he’ll be carrying the flag for his adopted nation, leading the U.S. Olympic team at the opening ceremonies Friday night.
Lace ‘Em Up!!
There’s this old adage amongst African footballers that “The player makes the boot, the boot never makes the player.” We learned this early on as most of us played with our bare feet in the streets or on rocky hard surfaces. Presently, in this age of globalization and marketing, most African players want shoes similar to Samuel Eto’o’s Pumas or John Obi Mikel’s Nikes. The color of a footballer’s boots supposedly reveal what type of player he is according to a leading British sports psychologist. Dr Martin Perry and football boot website www.Footy-Boots.com have joined forces to classify footballers according to their choice of footwear. Though Barcelona’s workaholic pair of Seydou Keita and Yaya Toure both wear white boots, they are definitely not the flashiest of players. Hopefully you find the guide below somewhat interesting, and we at least have another explanation for El Hadji Diouf’s petulance over the years - his awful looking orange boots. Dr Martin Perry and Footy Boots have joined forces to classify footballers according to their choice of footwear. » Read more…
Let The Games Begin
Euphoria swept the continent of Africa following Nigeria’s dazzling triumph in the men’s football competition at Atlanta 1996. This feeling was further cemented four years later as Cameroon repeated the feat. Africans—God bless us—have come to regard winning the competition as a birthright of some sorts. With less than 24 hours to the kick off of the men’s soccer competition at Beijing 2008, Jamati takes an in depth look at Africa’s hopes for Olympic gold: Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, and Nigeria
Super Falcons Lose Olympic Opener
Kim Kyong Hwa scored a first-half goal Wednesday as North Korea beat Nigeria 1-0 to lead Group F of the women’s Olympic football tournament. The victory puts North Korea top of the group after title contenders Germany and Brazil drew 0-0 in the first match of the day at Shenyang Olympic Stadium.
Ghanaian Boxers back to winning ways
It seems Ghana is back to taking its glory on the international boxing scene. And this past weekend went a long way to boost the nation’s morale as two new champions were created out of Ghana. Joshua Clottey beat American, Zab Judah, after nine rounds to win the IBF welterweight title in Las Vegas, and 27 year old Isaac Nettey triumphed over Togo’s Galley Cudjoe to become the new International Boxing Federation (IBF) Intercontinental Super Bantamweight champion at the Lebanon Club House, Accra. » Read more…
South Africa Win First English Series in 43 Years
Under heavy, overcast skies and playing a wearing pitch that looked as though it might provide some uneven bounce for the taller bowlers South Africa’s Graeme Smith hit a magnificent unbeaten century as they won the Third Test comprehensively and claimed a first series win in England since 1965. » Read more…
South Africa Win 2008 Cosafa Cup
South Africa won its third Cosafa Senior Challenge Cup title by beating Mozambique 2-1 in Sunday’s final in the South African town of Bushbuckridge. » Read more…
South Africa to play Mozambique in Cosafa Cup Final
South Africa will meet Mozambique in the final of the Cosafa Cup regional tournament. Bafana Bafana, who are represented by their development team, beat Zambia 1-0 in Wednesday’s semi-finals.
Diouf Makes Sunderland Switch
El-Hadji Diouf has moved to Sunderland for $5 million as the Black Cats continue their rebuilding plans ahead of the new Premier League season. Diouf leaves Bolton Wanderers, and has inked a four-year deal at the Stadium of Light after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms. The Senegalese international had been seeking a move away from Bolton since the end of last season and Sunderland have now taken him to Wearside.
CECAFA Ban Young Africans
Tanzanian champions Young Africans have been banned by the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA).
African Events Calendar
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August 30
Kolo Concert Tour 2008 Presents Nigeria’s own Faze live in Maryland
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August 30, 2008
Young African Professionals (YAP) presents a free tour of the National African Art Museum
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August 30, 2008
2008’s Liberia Image Awards (LIA)
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Africa Pearls Presents the International Modeling Competition & Fashion Expo
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Recent Stories by Category
Music
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Blitz the Ambassador
Battling his way into the hip hop realm
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Akon makes Forbes’ Hip Hop Cash King
Akon makes the list for the first time this year
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A-Plus’ Letter to the West
A call for an end to bad leadership in Africa
Film
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Apocalypse Africa: Made In America
The documentary, hailed by some as Africa’s Schindler’s List, screens at ABFF
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‘Crazy Like A Fox’ starring Angel Melaku screens at ABFF
The film is shown in the World Showcase category
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Fresh Talent Alert: Gabourey Sidibe
The newcomer is generating much Hollywood buzz for her acting role in the Lee Daniels film, Push
Style
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Ebong Eka - Basketball Professional, Accountant, and Clothing Designer
A man of many talents, he maximizes them all
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Virgin Mobile Cape Town Fashion Week
The Virgin Mobile Cape Town Fashion Week featured some great designers including LaLesso, Goat Clothing, Freshwear, and Tart.
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Celebs Around Town
Concerts, launches, and other fun stuff
Lifestyle
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Seun Kuti at Summerstage
His commanding presence is reminiscent of his father
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A Voyeur Africa: The Return of Big Brother
Big Brother Africa III promises to be very exciting
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Keba Armand Konte
The “Father Storyteller” brings 888 pieces of his life’s work to the Oakland Art Gallery
Books
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Jamati Summer Book Club: The Mrs Club, by Ekene Onu
Naija Babes Search for Love and Marriage
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We Too Are Black In America
Exploring Our Common Ancestry Through the Story of an Enslaved African
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Freedom
In Celebration of Those Who Continue to Fight
Sports
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Olympic Glory Again….Or??
Nigeria Beats Belgium in Olympic Semi-Finals
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Isaiah Washington trying to “Reach One Million”
His charity is aiming to make a difference in Sierra Leone
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Ohenewa Akuffo - Wrestling for the Gold
This Ghanian lady is representing Canada
Columnists
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Call to Fame
Fame Academy West Africa ready to make new stars out of the west coast
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MTV Africa Music Awards, Finally!
Finally africa has its own MTV awards
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Right to Dream wins 5th Position in Man United Championships
They showcased their talent at the
Events
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Africa Pearls Presents the International Modeling Competition & Fashion Expo
Notable fashion icons such as Alek Wek, Liya Keybede, Oluchi, Noella, and Iman have put African beauty on the map and become some of the industry’s most recognizable and sought after faces. For years African models have dominated the runway, graced the cover of high fashion publications and have been featured in major print and […]
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The Tigerlily Foundation Presents a Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction
Tigerlily Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit breast cancer foundation, is having a Sizzling Hot Summer Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction Charity Event.
On August 28, 2008, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., join Tigerlily Foundation and friends for an event to benefit young women affected by breast cancer. Bid to “win” your favorite bachelor/bachelorette, enjoy some music and connect with […] -
Jine Expo Career Fair
On August 15 and 16, there is going to be a career fair featuring recruiters from top Nigerian banks and financial institutions including:
UBA
Oceanic
Fidelity Bank
ARM Financial
Nigerian Stock Exchange, and
H R Pearson (Risk Management firm).
These organizations are looking to hire a wide range of talent to fill management and experienced hire positions including
Finance Positions
The banks are looking […]
PR News
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Jamati.com: Launches Summer Book Club!
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
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!
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Jamati Featured Event: Afrifest - Minneapolis, MN
We are always looking to share events that represent for “Mama Africa”
Afrifest is one exciting event offering a mix of entertainment, fashion, food, networking and more:
Afrifest - Minneapolis, MN
