African Dance Exhibition – A Dynamite Charged Night
African Dance Exhibition is slated to have a phenomenal show at the George Washington University’s (GWU) Lisner Auditorium on September 26, 2009. If last year is any indication, this show should be as exciting and riveting and definitely more exciting.
African Dance Explosion
Blu3, Fally Ipupa To Rock the MAMAs
The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) promises to be even more exciting this year than it was last year with several exciting performers slated to on the performance roster.
Blu3
Will Smith and Jay-Z support Fela Kuti Musical
It is heartening to see that Will Smith and Jay-Z think that the Fela Kuti musical is worth shelling out millions of dollars to support. The musical is a tribute to the life of Fela Kuti, a musician who was not afraid to challenge the status quo and call out the corruption he saw in the government.
Sahr Ngaujah (AP Photo/Richard Kornberg and Associates, Monique Carbon)
Hotel Rwanda’s Sophie Okonedo to play Winnie Mdikizela-Mandela
It has been officially confirmed, Hotel Rwanda’s and the Secret Life of Bee’s British actor, Sophie Okonedo has been cast to play the leading role in a movie based on the life of the legendary Nelson Mandela’s ex wife, Winnie Madikizela -Mandela. Winnie Madikizela -Mandela is famously known for her profound role she played in the South African history during the apartheid times and most importantly she is well known for being Nelson Mandela’s rock and the first African first lady in South Africa.
Fahreed Khimani Says Vows in Kenya
Fahreed Khimani, a presenter on M-Net’s Studio 53, held a traditional Indian wedding for friends and family in Kenya. Fahreed had already tied the knot with his bride, Leah, in Switzerland at the end of June this year.
Fareed Khimani (source: M-Net)
2009 African Festival of the Arts gets Funked
The African Festival of the Arts, in Chicago, Illinois will be treated to a show by George Clinton, founder of the Parliament-Funkadelic MOB. The African Festival of the Arts in Chicago has been going on since Friday September 4, 2009 and has featured some very talented performers, both African and African-American.
Faga Dougou
Wangechi Mutu – An Artist Pushing the Boundaries
Wangechi Mutu is a Kenyan artist based in New York who specializes in painted and collage works of the female form. The art is vibrant and sometimes shocking. She uses various mediums to create a look and establish a mood and provides images that evoke strong emotions.
Wangechi Mutu
Yetty D: A Touch of Afro, Urban and Western Flavor
Despite piles of work and activities to attend to, including meeting deadlines, consulting with clients, keeping abreast of current trends, looking through fashion magazines, co-coordinating stylists, choosing models, organizing fashion shows, photography, sketching new ideas, and showcasing new designs for press, buyers and clients, Yetunde Ogunnubi, who prefers to be called Yetty Ogunnubi, took some time out to chat with Jamati Entourage’s, ‘Seun Johnson, about how her passion for arts and fashion inspired the creation of Yetty D . She is a UK-based Nigerian fashion designer, artist, CEO, creative director and DSPA Ambassador. Not to mention the uniqueness of her one-off piece designs, and her plans to open up her brand’s outlet back in her home country, Nigeria.
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‘Half of a Yellow Sun’ to Be Made Into A Film
Chimamanda Adichie’s novel, Half of a Yellow Sun is soon to be introduced to audiences on the big screen. Speaking at a recent book signing in Australia, Chimamanda noted that she would not be involved in any aspect of the movie production. She did note that she expects that the storyline will remain true to the book as the production team that produced ‘The Last King of Scotland’ will be producing this film.
Chimamanda Adichie
Jonathan Butler takes Fans On A Moonlight Cruise
The Spirit of New York Jazz moonlight cruise series brought on board the Grammy nominated songwriter, guitarist and singer Jonathan Butler to the stage at sea. The multi-level cruise ship was filled with an after work crowd rocking to the jazzy tunes of Butler and band on July 27th, a rainy Wednesday evening. The paparazzi were front and center as the audience listened to Jonathan’s melodies and remained engaged with his intrinsic guitar skills.
Jonathan Butler
Gabonese Presidential Candidate’s Ex-Wife on Welfare
Some of you may remember when Ali Ben Bongo Ondimba, son of former President Omar Bongo, was featured on VH1’s ‘Really Rich Real Estate‘ shopping for a 25 million dollar mansion in Malibu. It was met with some disapproval since Gabonese citizens were averaging about $6000 that year.
Ali Ben Bongo Ondimba
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Sixth Annual New African Films Festival
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