Nenna Yvonne is consummately a ‘Model Citizen’
Watch out world, Nenna Yvonne, an incredibly driven artist, has earned her title as the first female Nigerian-born, independent, electro-pop artist from New York City. The proof is in over 3 million website views, 2.5 million myspace song plays and countless online blog mentions from such notable sources as Forbes Magazine, Who Mag, Business Weekly, and a 5 page cover spread on Urban Socialites. Nenna Yvonne is shaping her future into that of an icon.
Nenna Yvonne
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Fela gets 11 TONY nominations.
The exhilerating broadway play ‘Fela‘ has been nominated for 11 Tony awards including “Best Musical”. According to a Press Release via their newsletter, the play which is executive produced by Jay-Z and Will and Jada Smith, is in the running for Best Performance (Lillias White), Best Direction, (Bill T Jones), Best Chereography (Bill T Jones), and 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.
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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
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L’homme derrière Jamhuri Wear fait la Une du Magazine “Arise”
Depuis son arrivée en 2003 dans le monde de la mode à New York, Jeffrey Kimathi s’est avéré être une force irrépressible qui est en train de gagner beaucoup plus d’ampleur dans le milieu, que ce qui a été prédit 7 années auparavant quand il venait tout juste de commencer sa carrière.
Des années plus tard, la carrière de Kimathi est indiscutable et a connu une forte croissance allant d’une ligne de t-shirts à une marque qui a de plus en plus à offrir avec des “hoodies” et des accessoires. C’est un homme dont la détermination et l’effort ont attiré l’attention de P-Diddy, Ludacris et Jay-Z qui est un grand fan de la marque. Nos représentants d’Afrique à savoir K’Naan et Akon, ont été vus à plusieurs reprises porter la marque Jamhuri.
Où que vous pouvez aller dans tous les faubourgs, dans toutes les différentes régions du pays, vous êtes sûr de trouver des fans jeunes et moins jeunes, qui portent les vêtements Jamhuri et les incorporent dans le monde de leur mode.
Cet homme n’est pas un suiveur, mais un chef de fil en ouvrant la voie aux arts africains à New York et au-delà. Récemment, Kimathi a fait la une du magazine ARISE, qui a représenté sa marque. La présentation de Jamhuri est brillante et une premiere dans l’histoire!
Will Smith and Jay-Z support Fela Kuti Musical
It is heartening to see that Will Smith and Jay-Z think that the Fela Kuti musical is worth shelling out millions of dollars to support. The musical is a tribute to the life of Fela Kuti, a musician who was not afraid to challenge the status quo and call out the corruption he saw in the government.
Sahr Ngaujah (AP Photo/Richard Kornberg and Associates, Monique Carbon)
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Africa Rising – A Focus on Entertainment for Sustainable Solutions
Africa Rising is the brainchild of Thisday’s Editor-In-Chief, Nduka Obaigbena. The premise of Thisday’s Africa Rising is to celebrate Africa’s achievements and reflect the culture and positive attributes of Africa’s social, political and economical progress. It also seeks to reach out to the continent’s diverse population as well as the diaspora and international communities.
Hip Hop Pantsula – Mr Jabba man
This two-time SAMA award winner whose name is one of the most respected in the SA music industry makes hit after hit, never disappointing and always exceeding his fans’ expectations. Jamati caught up with the man himself and this is what he had to say:
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