Femi Emiola – If Looks Could Kill……..
Femi Emiola is a beautiful actress with an intelligent look at life and acting. She is talented and brings her charm and personality into each character that she portrays on the screen.
Mr. Bones 2: Back From The Past
Mr. Bones 2 is a follow-up to the wildly popular movie, Mr. Bones. This South African movie had a very successful sneak preview, showing to a sellout crowd. The story is about Hekule, the King of Kuvukiland who is given a gemstone by the dying Kunji Balanadin.
Nollywood Babyloon Premieres in Canada
Ben Addelman and Samir Mallal, present an electric vision of a modern African metropolis and a revealing look at the powerhouse that is Nigerian cinema.
Rogério Manjate’s short film ‘I Love You’ wins at Africa In Motion (AIM)
Film has the power to inspire by visually drawing us into the message. Rogério Manjate understands this and helps is feel the power throught his short film. Jamati.com caught up with him to learn more. » Read more…
Djimon Hounsou A Super Hero??
Djimon Hounsou is the voice of the Marvel Comics super hero, The Black Panther, an animated series which is slated to premiere in 2009. The series will be adapted directly from the first six issues of the Marvel Comic written by Reginald Hudlin (issues #1 – #6, “Who Is The Black Panther”).
The movie is the result of a partnership between BET and Marvel Animation. In a press release from BET Networks, Djimon Hounsou stated that, “It’s a blessing for African Americans and minorities to have a Super Hero they can identify with,” said Hounsou. “While the Black Panther is a powerful force for good, he is also a respected world leader who takes pride in his African heritage. He embodies the past and future of his culture, demonstrating the endless possibilities of an Africa that is truly free.” » Read more…
Shoot On Sight
‘Shoot On Sight’ is a movie that follows a muslim police officer, Tariq Ali (Naseerudin Shah), who works in Scotland Yard, as he investigates the shooting of a suspected Muslim terrorist on the London Underground.
Chiwetel Ejiofor up for Prestigous Theater Award
Chiwetel Ejiofor’s strong acting ability continues to get recognized around the world. He is currently in contention for the London Evening Standard Theater Award actor trophy.
The Human Contract
Idris Elba will be in Jada Pinkett-Smith’s debut movie, ‘The Human Contract’. The movie tells the story of a stuffy businessman who gets caught up in a torrid love affair with a sensual stranger, and the journey it takes him through. The road leads him further away from the life he knows and, gradually, his two worlds start to collide.
Skin- Shows the Dilemma that Apartheid Brings One Family
In 1955, Sandra Laing (Sophie Okonedo) was born to two white Afrikaner parents in rural South Africa. But thanks to a genetic throwback, her skin was dark and her hair tightly curled. The government’s rigid apartheid system was faced with a serious dilemma. Should Sandra be classified as white or black? For Sandra and her family, the complications ran far deeper.
Thandie Newton Discusses Role As Dr. Condoleezza Rice In ‘W’ and Role In ‘RocknRolla’
Jawn Murray from Black Voices recently sat down with the beautiful and talented Thandie Newton to discuss her role as Condoleezza Rice in the film ‘W’, as well as her role in RocknRolla as a stern financial advisor. » Read more…
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