Idris Elba’s aka “Driis” official album – “High Class Problem Vol 1- In stores now!
I am so super excited to share that “Driis”, the alter ego of actor Idris Elba and DJ Driis has finally released his awaited album titled “High Class Problem Vol 1″. The album was recently released in England where Driis calls home and so fare it has been well received as it paints a different picture from the Idris Elba, the actor.
For those in the loop Driis first love has always been music, he started out as a DJ and an MC in East London before his career as an actor took off yet still despite his success in acting he always remained true to his first love. » Read more…
Ghana shows big love to Haiti
A galaxy of Ghanaian stars lent their support in the fun-packed tribute concert dubbed ‘Ghana Loves Haiti’, for the victims of the Haiti earthquake disaster. Several thousands of Ghanaians gathered at the Accra Conference Center last Saturday to witness world class performances from the best entertainers Ghana has to offer; from music to comedy and from highlife to hiplife all in solidarity of Haiti.
African Love Tunes
In the spirit of Valentine’s day and and its week, what is a better way to kickstart the week than to share with you some of Africa’s most-loved songs from it’s kings and queens.
Happy “Feel Good” Monday Family
It is no secret that the American industry has, and is, embracing African artistry in a massive way. Just this weekend I had a pleasant surprise of seeing one of Africa’s songstresses, Lira, have her hit single “Feel Good“ played on VH1 Soul. The song is a very mellow yet energy boosting, with a very motivational, smooth, jazzy tune that carries a profound message that needs to be heard in today’s society.
Lukando Nalungwe: The new Face of Africa
This past weekend, 22 year old Zambian-born Lukando Nalungwe was crowned the 2010 new Face of Africa, at the Eko Hotel Exhibition Centre in Lagos, Nigeria.
Chris Deshield Opening For Melanie Fiona: Washington, DC
Liberia’s Own Chris Deshield – Opening For Melanie Fiona!
BROAD STREET ENT, CAPITAL ICON, STOCKHOLM, MAURICE ROSE, & DEVLON PARIS Exclusively presents:
“AN R&B LOVE AFFAIR” » Read more…
Scarlet- A Valentine Art Exhibition: Ikeja, Nigeria
Deji Ogunnubi -Art Strokes Presents » Read more…
African Screens:Celebrating The African Sense of Self Through Cinema
From his passion for telling stories through cinema, Donald Dewale Omope, an accredited NUJ journalist, skilled photographer and filmmaker has co-established a first of it’s kind platform to celebrate the African Identity. As he points out in this interview with Jamati Entourage ‘Seun Johnson, his African Screens, an online film publication creates a forum for articulating ( in a robust discourse) the plurality of views. This platform facilitates a better understanding of Africans via cinema while garnering respect for African stories and her peoples.
Jamati: Your background (Family and Education). » Read more…
NNEKA: “CONCRETE JUNGLE” – In Stores Now!
It would be a sin of I don’t share the intoxicating artistry of one of 2010 artist to be reckon with, Nneka. A Nigerian-German singer-songwriter who has currently taken the U.S music industry by storm.
Nneka’s latest album was released early this week, accompanied by her first U.S tour, which kick started her official release party in New York City at the S.O.B’s. Nnneka’s meets Bob Marley, meets Nina Simone, meets Erykah Badu’s, hard core yet sultry sounds, has left a big mark within the U.S and its industry. Just last night Nneka made her first US television debut on “The Late Night Show with David Letterman”. The Rolling-Stone magazine gave her album 3 and half stars and SPIN.com voted Nneka the number 8 artist to watch out for in 2010. » Read more…
New Akon featuring Keri Hilson – “Oh Africa”
In Partnership with Pepsi, Africa’s very own Mr Konvict has teamed up with Keri Hilson, Soweto Gospel Choir and 16 aspiring music artists from around the world, in the execution of his new hit single titled “Oh Africa”. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this Rocky City written and Prettiboifresh produced song, will go towards helping underprivileged African youth, through Akon’s “Konfidence Foundation”.
This song is now available for download now at www.konfidence.org . » Read more…
Suzie Wokabi, Kenyan Make-up Artist Revolutionizing The Fashion Industry
Suzie working on a model at FAFA
After a 10 year stay in the US, Suzie Wokabi moved back to Kenya in 2007, with a career as a make up artist. Suzie had graduated with a degree in International Relations but went on to pursue what her heart had desired the most, a career in the fashion industry. Her interest in fashion had not just sprung up, but it’s something she had really wanted to do from her late teens, where she actually, modeled. » 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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