Natalie Okri Wows Simon Cowell
Natalie Okri is a 10-year-old girl with a dream that may just be realized. At only 10, she already has Simon Cowell impressed with her ability to perform (and we all know how hard it can be to impress Simon).
Kirette Couture to host charity show in New York.
Kirette Couture, a clothing line by Cameroonian designers Anrette Ngafor and Kibonen Nfi will be showcasing their outfits, including the summer 2009 collection on Wednesday June 3rd.
Tinsel season 2 looking even more intriguing
After captivating viewers across Africa with the first season of the intriguing and well-crafted Nigerian-Ghanaian star-studded production, M-NET is gearing up for the launch of season two of the glamourous soap opera TINSEL. With season one running 65 episodes and screening twice a week on M-Net, season two will offer even more to viewers. Now running an impressive 156 episodes, TINSEL will be screened three times a week, every Monday to Wednesday at 21.00 CAT from June 1.
Renee Wilson to Participate in Sawa Sawa Festival
The annual Sawa Sawa Festival will take place from May 29 to 31. On Friday 29, Renee Wilson will perform at the Sarakasi Dome alongside Omar Arreola, a Mexican musician based in California and Damien Horne during the VIP opening event.
Ethiopian is Germany’s Next Top Model.
On May 20th 2009, 19 year old Ethiopian, Sara Nuru, was announced the winner of the wildly successful reality show that started in America and has now spread to Germany and Canada. The East African beauty beat 21,000 other applicants who auditioned for the show and was named winner at the end of the show that ran for three months.
Kenya Celebrates a Winner at the International Young Music Entrepreneur Awards 2009
Big Up to Big Kev (Kevin Ombajo), Director of Trueblaq Group, for taking home the award for second place in the International Young Music Entrepreneur (IYME) Awards 2009.
Akon’s hectic lineup
Akon is scheduled to perform live in Doha, Qatar tonight at the Doha Intercontinental Hotel to an audience of between 6000-10,000. This will be his first performance in the region.
Passport To Africa – A Bigger Treat This Year
I Dream of Africa Entertainment (IDOA), offers you this Wednesday, May 20th thru Sunday, May 24th Passport to Africa, a week-long celebration of everything Africa. Together with a host of partners, the team has embarked once more to enlighten, entertain and expose the willing residents of the Washington, DC metropolitan area to a little of what Africa has to offer. The ticket holds an itinerary of activities guaranteed to provide a taste of this rich culture. Jamati talks with Mr. Seward B. Cooper, one of the partners at IDOA Entertainment about their organization, his thoughts, and list of things you do not want to miss out on this year.
Akon Sends Condolences to Dolla’s family
Dolla, born Roderick Anthony Burton II, was shot and killed while waiting in the valet area of the Beverly Center mall in Los Angeles on May 18. The alleged shooter was apprehended at the airport later that day.
Kalasha Film and Television Awards
The Kalasha awards are in their first year and already have some heavy hitters on their nominee role. The brainchild of the Kenyan Film Commission (KFC), they are dedicated to recognizing the growing industry that is blossoming and thriving.
African Events Calendar
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July 14 - 17, 2010
Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY) in New York
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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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