Sightings around Town
Akon has been running around town performing and promoting and collaborating (truly an African when it comes to multitasking). He was spotted at Spotlight Live performing. Ne-Yo, Busta Rhymes, Li’l Kim (she’s out??), and Ray Lavender all came out to show their support.
Celebrity sightings around town
Djimon and Kimora (looking mighty colorful) were spotted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala “Superheroes: Fashion And Fantasy” on May 5, 2008 in New York City. She doesn’t look pregnant to me. » Read more…
African Celebrity Sightings and News
Jabril Wilson moved from the New York Giants to the Oakland Raiders but that didn’t stop him from attending Selita Ebanks’ 25th birthday party in New York. » Read more…
Amazing Grace Premiere Was a Star-Studded Affair
Oris Erhuero, actor, (1st left), Sandra Izsadore, singer, songwriter (3rd left), Wilson Ebiye (4th left), film producer, James Jackson (5th left), Paradigm Talent Agency » Read more…
African Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
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July 26, 2008
African Summer Nights in New York City
USA - North East
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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
