Film Screening: “Sabar;Life is a Dance”
SYNOPSIS
An African American hip-hop girl resists the ancestral call of the Senegalese dance “Sabar”. When she finally gives in, she discovers more than a dance – she finds herself.
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – PRESENT DAY
AISHA grew up dancing; all she knows is hip-hop and cannot understand the craziness about African dance. On a dare, she goes to an African dance class “just to see her friend” but when she leaves, the dance follows her and haunts her. Soon this hip-hop girl becomes a much talked about future “Queen of Sabar”. But life has a way of dealing us cards that will test our very core and Aisha’s cards were waiting in the wings. » Read more…
Meet Africa’s Jay-Z, Smalls
With 10 mix tapes to his credit, US-based Ghanaian rapper Smalls certainly is perfecting his rapping skills for a gradual emergence on the hip-hop scene. Born Joseph ‘Nakwesi’ Andoh in Worcester, MA, Smalls has been rapping since age 15 when he did his first ‘show’ at an outdoor battle of the bands showcase.
Smalls
Weekend Buzz
The Tribeca Ball was in full swing at the New York Academy of Art, and Alek Wek, lent her beauty to the occasion.
Design Indaba showcased phenomenal designers in South Africa, including Soulchild, Carducci, I Love Leroy, Hip Hop, and Craig Native. » Read more…
Lisa Amenya: Radio Personality, Activist, Proudly African
Lisa Amenya has been active on the Kenyan music scene for a while. She is also passionate about building up the African scene by promoting the best in Kenyan entertainment. Jamati caught up with her to find out what makes her tick. » Read more…
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