Kate Menson, a new Face of Africa
The striking 23-year-old was discovered in the Accra casting earlier in the year. Her progress throughout this year’s season of M-Net’s Face of Africa has been a constant inspiration to viewers, who discovered earlier in the month that although Kate had auditioned for the search in 2006, she hadn’t qualified at the time because she needed to hone her talent and work on developing her physique.
Presenting Ms Fierce: Fumi “Trinity” Desalu
Not only is Fumi “Trinity” Desalu, all beauty and brains intertwined together but she is a “female warrior”, a true representation of what a dreamer is a all about. A name to be reckoned with in the high profile modeling industry and she is no stranger to the silverscreen. It is no wonder she has been compared to great warriors like Iman, Grace Jones, and Naomi Campbell. This is a women who bears a lot of lessons to share for all the young dreamers. We at Jamati.com were very fortunate to have such a woman of her class, to share her journey with us. Hope you are inspired!
Jamati: First, welcome, and we thank you Africa’s queen-dome for sharing your journey with us. » Read more…
Sera Lubowa – Miss Uganda 2007
Sera Lubowa was born in Kampala, Uganda, moved to Paris, France when she was 6 years old, and then moved to Texas to live with her mother who had moved away earlier. At age 7, she enrolled in Kendal Dance Studio to learn Ballet and Jazz. She helped create the L.D. Bell Steppers at L.D. Bell High school, led them to the Legacy of Champions, and enrolled in the KD Studio Actors Conservatory while she was in high school.
She was discovered during a club photo shoot and introduced to modeling. Crowned Miss Uganda 2007-2008, she has gone on to use her fame to draw attention to foundations like Invisible Children, Children on a Mission, and KACI&I. To learn more about her, visit her website.
Hawa Ahmed – Winner of Next Top Model Sweden 2007
Hawa Ahmed competed in the Swedish Next Top Model competition and walked away the grand prize winner. It is no surprise that she won, as she is beautiful, graceful, and intelligent.
Originally from Somalia, she moved with her family to Sweden to get away from the unrest in her homeland. Her humility is refreshing, and her style unforgettable. Enjoy these pictures of her.
Next Top Model is Coming To Africa
StatsMedia Group an international production company owned by Tope Esan and Martin Fayomi has been granted the exclusive rights by CBS Paramount International Television to bring the nationally syndicated TV show, ‘Next Top Model‘, to Africa in 2009. Supermodel Oluchi Onweagba will host the West African series.
StatsMedia Group owns the franchise rights to ‘Africa’s Next Top Model‘ – a format franchise right to America’s Next Top Model. This right was acquired in early 2008 from CBS Paramount and is set to start production in December 2008 » Read more…
Aminata Niaria
Aminata Niaria, a rising star in the model field has been busy. She is good friends with Kinee Diouf, her fellow model from Senegal. She was discovered by Alber Elbaz of Lanvin and signed to Viva Models in Paris in 2006.
She has walked for Roberto Cavalli, Dries Van Noten, Louis Vuitton, and Vivienne Westwood, to name a few, been featured on French Glamour magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Russian Vogue, and German Vogue. » Read more…
Meet Cherif Ndiaye, Jamati Top Sexiest African Male
Born in Dakar, Senegal, country of the “Teranga” (hospitality), a term that he loves to use when referencing his native land, Cherif Ndiaye constitutes a symbol among models. He is among the sexiest models in the industry, for those of you who don’t know him. With his faith in God and his dedication to hard work, he broke through this niche and gained visibility in the world of modeling. » Read more…
Kinee Diouf – Senegalese Siren
Kinee Diouf first exploded on the scene in 2006 when she signed with Nathalie Paris. She moved on to New York Models the same year and, in March, debuted at the Givenchy and Vivienne Westwood shows in Paris. She has also walked for Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, and Yves Saint Laurent, and been part of the 2006 Gap campaign.
She has been on several magazines, including Italian Flair, French Revue de Modes, Italian Vanity Fair, Times T Style, Numéro, Another Magazine, and German Vogue. Her campaigns include Benetton and M.A.C. Cosmetics.
Antoinette Ataro – Kenya’s Fashion Model
Antoinette Ataro is a favorite of fashion magazine and has been featured in Kenya’s Cosmopolitan magazine (2004) and Singapore’s Elle Magazine (2005). She has also been on Glamour Magazine’s cover page.
A very versatile and photogenic model, she is sure to rack up more photo shoots through the years. She has been voted Urban’s Best Model for two years in a row. Popular on the Asian catwalks, she is considered one of the most graceful models in the industry.
The African Kimono- Bridging Africa and Japan in Fashion
Japan is known for its beautiful kimonos, and Serge Mouangue, a Cameroonian, is interested in celebrating the similarities between Japan and Africa through this traditional outfit. He studied applied art, interior design, and industrial design in France. He went to work for Nissan Motor Company as a concept car designer and then moved back into fashion design.
OmniPeace For Africa!
Alicia Keys, Jennifer Aniston, David Becham, Naomi Campbell, Jesica Elba, Zac Efrom, Courtney Cox, David Arquette, Common, Shaun and Marlon Wayans, Gabrielle Union, and Kimmora Lee Simmons. These are some of the celebrities rocking the OmniPeace wear, a clothing line with a profound movement behind it, created by Mary Fanaro. It aims to address vital humanitarian needs through the distribution and sale of branded consumer products.
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March 11 -15, 2010
Sixth Annual New African Films Festival
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