‘Mandela Day’ concert in New York rocks the world
Zain Telecommunications once again proudly sponsored the ‘Mandela Day’ to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday. The star-studded extravaganza, held at New York’s Radio City Music Hall on July 18, attracted a global television audience of over 1 billion.
The Green Lantern, Comics and Politics
Comic books have long been the stuff of fantasy.They have provided an escape into a world where evil gets punished and the good guy always wins. In recent years, comic books started to tackle social issues and give voice to situations that had long gone unnoticed. Batman and Superman helped teach children about the danger of landmines and the Green Lantern and Spiderman tackled drug abuse.
Kim Kardashian and BF Reggie Bush are off to Africa
Thanks to Twitter early this morning, model and business woman Kim Kardashian announced that she and her football star boyfriend are heading to Botswana and South Africa to visit a couple of schools and raise funds on behalf of Russell Simmons’ Diamond Empowerment Fund.
Visual Artist, Dawn Okoro, Chats With Jamati About Her Work
Dawn Okoro is an artist whose work has made such an impact that several celebrities have commissioned her to paint for them. These celebrities include Erykah Badu; Victoria’s Secret model, Nichole Robinson; and Shaun Robinson of Access Hollywood. She has won three Golden Keys and the American Visions Honor in the Scholastic Art Awards. By age 18, Dawn Okoro’s art was displayed in the Texas State Capitol building. Her brother’s autism has helped fuel her drive to use her art to help children with developmental disabilities. Jamati.com is excited to be able to share this talented lady with you.
Jamati: It’s wonderful to have this chance to interview you. I’ve been a fan of your work for some years now. Introduce yourself to our readers. 
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Pan-African Festival 2009 kicks off in Algeria
Algeria is currently abuzz with music and fashion from several African countries that are celebrating the culture that makes them so unique. The festival seeks to highlight the side of Africa that is rarely showcased around the world. In a bid to show that Africa goes beyond the illness, poverty and violence, African countries have come together to celebrate the best of the continent.
Malawi’s Top Musicians Come Face to Face
Malawian top song stars will come face to face in Lilongwe on Sunday as Malawi’s top arts group, Words Art and Pictures (WAPi), supports the launch of ‘Umayitha’ (you know how to do it), by Biriwiri, one of the rising Malawian hip hop groups.
According to event promoter, Qabaniso Malewezi, the Lilongwe Show that will be backed by Mizati band, will be a follow-up show of the successful launch in Blantyre some few weeks ago. » Read more…
Miss Africa In China Pageant
Vicky Michael is a computer science student at the University of Science and Technology who also happens to be a model. She was discovered her first year in China by a gentleman who approached her to ask if she had modeled before. Although she was apprehensive initially, she agreed to model and found that she was quite successful at it.
She is currently a part-time model, and is looking at the Miss Africa In China Pageant to help further her career AND make a difference for others.The Miss Africa In China Pageant’s aim is to have a regular, crowd-pulling, fund-raising, annual event selling Africa’s image in China and serving as a cultural link between Africans in China and Chinese friends. It also provides a venue for Africans in China to showcase their talents. » Read more…
M-net presents Vuzu TV
Today marks the launch of Africa’s new exciting television channel under the M-Net network, titled Vuzu TV. Vuzu TV comes into play after the announcement of the end of the GO channel, which for a long time was one of the most watched channels under the M-Net network.
18 July – International Mandela Day
A mention of his name is like a big wave to the history of the the world, and as his birthday approaches it is already guaranteed that a vast amount of celebrations will take place all accross the world, as this year marks the launch of the “International Mandela Day” which will be held on his birthday, July 18.
Jennifer Koranteng Crowned Miss Universe Ghana
Jennifer Victoria Koranteng, a 22 year old Psychology Major graduate of the University of Ghana, has been selected as Miss Universe Ghana 2009 in a closed-pageant held at the La Palm Royal Hotel in Accra. The beautiful and intelligent young lady will represent Ghana at the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant to be held in the beautiful Paradise Island in the Bahamas, on August 23 2009.
Beenie Man Set to Perform in East Africa
Beenie Man is going to be performing in East Africa in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania, and Kampala, Uganda. Unfortunately for the folks in Kenya, no shows are scheduled. His performance in Uganda is slated for June 30 2009.
Hemdee Kiwanuka, the CEO of No-End Entertainment is the person instrumental in bringing Beenie Man to East Africa. Although no shows have been scheduled for Kenya, there is still a possibility that he can perform in Kenya, if a Kenyan promoter would be interested in partnering with Kiwanuka. » Read more…
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July 14 - 17, 2010
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March 20, 2010
FACE Africa 1st Annual Gala
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March 11 -15, 2010
Sixth Annual New African Films Festival
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April 10, 2010
RUNWAY LIBERIA: Silver Spring,MD
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