Beth Teshome – Art as Clothing
Beth Teshome’s clothing takes the female form and helps it transcend into an elegant art form. The designs are unique and creative–puffs of chiffon, ruffles of rose petals, sinewy silk, and elegant linen.
Her style is both elegant and quirky, a difficult look that she manages to pull together so that the clothes can be worn off the runway. She created the now famous “Daddy Long Legs” legging bra that is very popular. You can read more about her on her Myspace page. » Read more…
FIFA World Cup Kicks off with a Musical extravaganza.
A day before the world witnesses the beginning on the one month FIFA soccer world cup that will be held on African soil for the first time ,a 3 hour concert that could feature performances from Beyonce,Jay Z among other artists will be held in South Africa. » Read more…
Stephanie Okereke and Linus Idahosa Bring the New York Film Academy To Nigeria
Stephanie Okereke, famous for her numerous Nollywood movies, is bringing the New York Film Academy (NYFA) to Nigeria to provide an intensive hands-on training workshop on film making, directing, screen writing, editing, broadcast journalism, 3D animation, and master classes exclusively designed for professionals, marketing communications executives, lawyers, advertising agencies and government institutions.
Stephanie Okereke
Top Ten Sexiest African Men 2009
Tall, dark and handsome, and oh so fine!! These men embody many women’s definition of sexy. Here are some of the finest men from the continent.
Great looks, great bodies, and a strong sense of determination and passion to make a difference in the lives of those around them. We had a hard time choosing the sexiest ones so we put them all there for you to enjoy in random order. Pick your sexiest man. Who would you make number one?
Top Ten Sexiest African Women 2009
Jamati Online has been running an annual highlight of some of the sexiest African women around the world today. Each year it gets harder to pick a handful from the large numbers that are out there. Our focus this year is on women who are either making a difference through the careers that they have chosen, or are using their fame and fortune as a platform to highlight the plight of others and help garner support for them. » Read more…
Idries Noah Omar – Vehicle Concept Designer
Art is a many-faceted thing, and there are so many angles from which one can approach it. While some dabble in the traditional mediums of paint and pencil, others turn to digital media. Africa has seen a rise in digital media productions.
BMW-M Concept by Idries Noah (courtesy www.idi3dblog.com)
DIGITAL, KENYA MUSIC WEEK
The Kenya Music Week (KMW) marked its 6th annual event this year with the theme ‘Embracing Digital’. » Read more…
MTV Staying Alive: Ignite Blazes with ‘Shuga’
MTV Staying Alive: Ignite launched an innovative campaign to fight HIV/AIDS in developing countries. Kenya’s show ‘Shuga‘, designed to teach people the consequences of different types of behaviors recently launched and it speaks in the language of the local youth.
Shuga
The Spirit Of Fela Kuti on Broadway
The musical Broadway sensation Fela! is the hottest ticket in New York City streets; as this one of a kind dancing extravaganza pays homage to the life of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. As one enters the doors of the Eugene O’Neill Theater you are leaving the environment of tall New York City skyscraper buildings for about three hours and entering into the famous Shrine.
Fela
USD 200 000 Richer! Kevin wins M-Net’s Big Brother Revolution
Nigeria’s Kevin was the big winner of M-Net’s Big Brother Revolution. After evicting Nigerian Nkenna, Malawian Mzamo and Namibian Edward, Angola’s Emma and Nigeria’s Kevin were the final two housemates left in the REVOLUTION.
Kevin
K’naan’s ‘Waving Flag’, is the official anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
Somalian-born Mr International hip-hop superstar K’naan’s song ,’Waving Flag‘ from his album “Troubadour” has been selected as the official 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem.
K'naan
African Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
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July 14 - 17, 2010
Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY) in New York
USA - North East
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March 20, 2010
FACE Africa 1st Annual Gala
USA - North East
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March 11 -15, 2010
Sixth Annual New African Films Festival
USA - North East
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April 10, 2010
RUNWAY LIBERIA: Silver Spring,MD
USA - North East
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