Get Familiar: Taio Cruz ft Ludacris – “Break Your Heart” Tops the number one spot.

Written by Prudence Chauke | March 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Born to a Nigerian father and a Brazilian mother, Taio Cruz is the newest African sensation to hit the U.S industry by storm, with his new video “Break Your Heart” featuring Grammy Award Winner, Ludacris.

This producerand singer-songwriter who is already a major brand in the UK, Taio Cruz has broken a seven-year-old record by taking the number one spot on the Billboard’s Hot 100 single chart in the U.S, a titles that belong to the Black Eyed Peas’ a for two-week straight. » Read more…

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‘My American Nurse II’ to premiere in Hollywood

Written by Ameyaw Debrah | March 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Tinsel Town will dazzle with glitz and glam when the premiere of the sequel to the hit African movie, ‘American Nurse II’ hits the Silver Screen Theatre of West Hollywood on March 27. The premiere will kick off with Elizabeth ‘LizMani’ Amani (former Miss America Nigeria contestant) interviewing celebrities on the red carpet, and the host for the Premiere would be celebrity BET/HBO comedian Shawn Harris.

The premiere will be a classic Hollywood experience as the cast comprising African King of Comedy, Michael Blackson from BET comedy and Ice Cube’s ‘Barbershop’, Aloma Wright from ‘Scrubs’ and ‘Days Of Our Lives’, Hakeem Kae Kazim, cast member of the Oscar winning movie ‘Hotel Rwanda’ with Don Cheadle and also of the new TV series ‘24’ appear on the red carpet event. » Read more…

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The count-down has begun for the “Face Africa’s 1st Annual Gala- A Clean Water Benefit

Written by Prudence Chauke | March 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment

“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water”, Loran Eisley once said whilst raising awareness for the importance of water. And FACE AFRICA couldn’t be more of a profound non-profit organization that carries forth exactly that message.

Face Africa is a Boston based non-profit organization which works to identify and bring innovative and effective non-profit programs and solutions to communities in Africa that have potential to address critical needs, by supporting programs connected to water and sanitation, education and training, health and nutrition and Economic empowerment. » Read more…

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Presenting Korto Momolu accessories collection for Dillard’s

Written by Prudence Chauke | March 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Ladies, ladies, sorry guys but this is for the ladies especially with summer coming into play, let me say I’m proud to share that season 5  “Project Runway”  first-runner up, Korto Momulo has teamed up with www.Dillards.com, to launch a signature accessories collection. » Read more…

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And the 2010 AMAA nominees are

Written by Ameyaw Debrah | March 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Hosts Kat and Segun Arinze

Stakeholders of the African movie industry were on tenterhooks on March 6, as all attention shifted to Accra, Ghana for the announcement of nominees for the 2010 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). The glitzy nominations party brought together some of the crème in the industry from all over Africa to celebrate the growth of African movies in the past year and to observe which movies, actors and technical players were deemed fit by the Academy for laurels this year. » Read more…

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2010 16th SAMA Award Nominee’s ARE?????

Written by Prudence Chauke | March 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment

ALBUM OF THE YEAR:

Big Nuz – Undisputed » Read more…

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Africology: Where Music meets Culture and Lifestyle

Interview by Prudence Chauke | March 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Get  Familiar!

Founded by Sirak Getachew and Kalab Berhane, “Africology” is a Brooklyn, NYC based entertainment venture  who’s main focus is educating the world about African descent, inspired music. The main mission behind  “Africology” is to “create a multimedia enterprise that elevates African musicians and it’s artistry into the limelight with the understanding that they are merely a conduit; transporting inspiration from Africa’s belly to the world.” » Read more…

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Christine Vaindirlis – Exclusive: “Dance Mama” in stores now!

Written by Prudence Chauke | March 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Christine Vaindirlis Exclusive right here on the Jamati podium as she walks us through her globetrotting journey, from London to growing up in one of the hardest South African eras (apartheid), to dreaming her way out of South Africa into the beginning of her life inspiring  journey. » Read more…

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