Ms. Black Florida Is All Brains Behind the Beauty
Eunice Eunekie Cofie, Ms. Black Florida, will be represented Florida in the Ms. Black USA Pageant in June 2008. Although she didn’t win, she made an impact with her wit, charm, and intelligence.
Former Model, TV-host and now Design Entrepreneur Lincoln Robin-Coker
DesignCode is an industrial design revolution that has been a long time coming. With innovative style and a keen eye for design, this store is putting the art into simple household furniture and accessories and making them fantastic, collectable art pieces. Heralded by many in the industry as a great design house, the owners are working to ensure that you enjoy each piece to the fullest.
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MTN Durban Fashion Week
The MTN Durban fashion week featured established designers like Gideon, Vino, Chimero, Karishma Karishna, Stephan Van Eeden, Craig Native, Lindiwe Khuzwayo, Leigh Schubert and Gavin Rajah. New designers also had an opportunity to showcase what they’ve got to provethey have what it takes to survive in this industry. This year’s collection was more fun , colorful, creative, and very impressively sophisticated. Watch out Jimmy Choo, Mark Jacob, Christian Dior, Keneth Cole and Michael Kors because these African designers are serious about taking over.
1000 Africans Partying for a Good Cause
There is a revolution going on in the diaspora where people are using entertainment to help build economic development on the continent of Africa. Omega Bugemebe Okello raises money for surgical beds by singing in benefit concerts and Riz donates money from some of his albums to raise money for a water charity. A new group of men has come up with an innovative way to raise money for different needs on the continent–partying for a good cause. Stephen Munabo and Kevin Ousman from the organization Men from Africa, granted Jamati an interview to talk about the creative way they aim to make a difference in the lives of Africans in the diaspora, and on the continent.
Côté Minou - Bringing Out the Paparazzi
Côté Minou has been making waves in the Washington DC area with their innovative styles and creative designs. Maryanne Mokoko and Stephanie Mouapi weave creative designs, and great colors into an elegant tapestry full of vibrant color and patterns. From Howard University’s Homecoming, to George Washington University’s Taste of Africa, they have made an impact in the DC Metro area’s fashion scene. With such a wonderful run of success, it is only fitting that they officially launch themselves in style. Jamati caught up with these busy ladies to find out more about them.
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Estella Couture provides Modern Couture with a Royal Flair
The brains and talent behind Estella Couture (EC) is a real life princess, from a Royal Family in Nigeria, West Africa, Estella Ogbonna. The designs are created and sewn by Estella herself. Her love for fashion began at the very young age of six, when she made herself a skirt from an old calendar cloth in her home. She knew then that her ability to do this could only be a gift from God.
HauTe Magazine - Exhibiting a Taste for the Culturally Tempered
Oluwadamilola Amolegbe, AKA Wadami A. or simply ‘Dammie’, “has garnered a lot of respect amongst her fashion peers in the industry, and is often called the “Anna Wintour of Africa”. At just 21, she has written for various print & online magazines in Africa, and the US. Including, HauTe Magazine, FashionAfrica.com, Bella Naija, GIANT Magazine, True Love (babe) Magazine, and Genevive Magazine“. » Read more…
Time to Get your Glossitude On!
Jamati: Hello Layo, thanks for talking with us at Jamati. Tell us a little bit about your background. Where is home for you; Where did you grow up?
My name is Layo Gbadamosi, I’m 22, originally born in Ibadan Nigeria, where I was raised till my family moved to London at the age of 8. We spent three years there till we moved to New Jersey at the age of 11, went to the University of Maryland, College Park for my B.A. degree, and I currently reside in Maryland, but getting ready to move to New York to start law school at Fordham Law, and fashion school at Parsons the New School for Design.
Jamati: Where did the interest of designing spring from?
I always had my head in my books, but my heart in fashion since I was a little girl. I however did not quite figure out how to channel my passion till I was about 18 when I knew I would love to own a clothing line one day. Since then, my plans revolved around starting my line and developing my business, and that is exactly what I did in 2006 when I started Gloss. » Read more…
Delphine Diallo shares with Jamati
Earlier this month, we featured the talented Ms. Delphine Diallo and her amazing work of art. We finally caught up with Delphine in Paris and she let us into the creativity, inspirations and love surrounding her work. Here is what she had to say: » Read more…
Passport to Africa: Your Itinerary Awaits
Africa is a dynamic continent with diverse peoples, rhythms, vibrant activity, sensual spices and an immensely rich culture. IDOA Entertainment is dedicated to sharing and highlighting the best parts of Africa with the Diaspora and they have succeeded in providing this experience through their highly successful event ‘Passport To Africa‘! Passport To Africa is a week long journey through the things that make Africa special. One gets to experience the culture of various African countries through their food, art, poetry, fashion, and music. » Read more…
Delphine Diallo: Director – Art Director - Photographer – Video Editor
Delphine Diallo, is an artist born in Paris, to French and Senegalese parents. She graduated from the Académie Charpentier School of Visual Arts in 1999 and worked as a designer and animator for clients in the music and other industries. » Read more…
African Events Calendar
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July 26, 2008
African Summer Nights in New York City
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September 7, 2008
First Annual Reggae Summer Fest Presents A Moment in Time
USA - North East
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July 19
Performing Live Kenyan Artist Anna Mwalagho
USA - North East
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July 17, 2008
Multi talented Singing Sensation Malika Zarra in Concert
USA - North East
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Recent Stories by Category
Music
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Nas In South Africa For the Durban July Festival
Nas fans can look forward to a great performance
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Weez gives us a Verbal Massacre
This South African Rapper is moving people with his words
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Styl-Plus Crew - Smooth RnB sounds
I just stumbled on a group that is really great. Styl-Plus Crew is a group out of Nigeria that can really sing. They formed their names from the first names of the founding members, Shifi Emoefe, Tunde Akinsanmi, Yemi Akinwonmi, and Lanre Faneyi. Lanre Faneyi passed away in 1999 and Zeal Onyecheme took his place. […]
Film
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Idris Elba and Thandie Newton in RocknRolla
Idris Elba and Thandie Newton will be in the new movie about a Russian mobster who orchestrates a crooked land deal, putting millions of dollars up for grabs and attracting all of London’s criminal underworld. A dangerous crime lord, a sexy accountant, a corrupt politician and a band of petty thieves are among those […]
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Benu Mabhena’s Long Road To Stardom
Shining from exile to the big screen of an award-winning blockbuster movie.
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This is My Africa
Zina Saro-Wiwa shares prominent Africans’ memories of Africa
Style
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Ms. Black Florida Is All Brains Behind the Beauty
Beautiful and intelligent, Eunice Cofie is using both to make a difference!
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Front and Center
Vogue Italia’s use all-Black spread for July issue
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Africans in the News This Week
Africans were busy promoting, partying and supporting.
Lifestyle
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3rd Thisday Africa Rising Festival
Scores of big names performed at the Nigerian leg of the event
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This Day cuts Naomi Campbell, Local Acts from Program
The supermodel and other local acts didn’t get to perform
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Front and Center
Vogue Italia’s use all-Black spread for July issue
Books
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Jessica Mbangeni - Praise The Poet
Poetry is alive!
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Sheg Aranmolate: Inspiring Readers With Lessons Learned From Life and Oprah’s Big Give
iActuate: 100 Days of Inspiration, Volume One
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Reading the Ceiling
Every Decision Has A Consequence
Sports
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Kidnappers Release Joseph Yobo’s Brother
Relief as Everton star’s brother is returned unharmed
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MTN Soccer Academy auditions kickoff in Accra.
Who Will be the next soccer star from Ghana?
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Ethiopia Names Olympics Track Team
Long distance great Haile Gebrselassie included
Columnists
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Beautiful Ghana Girls Ready to Lean Back….
…..As Kingston and Fat Joe get set to shake Accra.
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Big hair, tight pants and bell-bottoms!
Stars of the Future goes classic!
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Miss South Africa Makes Top 15
Miss Universe 2008 had a good showing of African artists












