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OmniPeace For Africa!

Written by Prudence Chauke | November 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Alicia Keys, Jennifer Aniston, David Becham, Naomi Campbell, Jesica Elba, Zac Efrom, Courtney Cox, David Arquette, Common, Shaun and Marlon Wayans, Gabrielle Union, and Kimmora Lee Simmons. These are some of the celebrities rocking the OmniPeace wear, a clothing line with a profound movement behind it, created by Mary Fanaro. It aims to address vital humanitarian needs through the distribution and sale of branded consumer products.

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Seal and Aguilera to Perform at ThisDay Africa Rising Festival in London

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | September 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Christina Aguilera and Seal are scheduled to perform at the ThisDay Africa Rising Festival in London at the Royal Albert Hall. 2Face, Dbanj, and Asa are also scheduled to perform.

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This Day cuts Naomi Campbell, Local Acts from Program

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | July 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Why, oh why, can’t we be on time? This Day had it’s highly publicized show in Nigeria over the weekend and boasted a roster of great names. Unfortunately most of them were not showcased as the show started 5 hours late. Africans actually waited 5 hours to watch the show….we are incredibly tolerant.

Rihanna and Jay-Z perform at Thisday FestivalOr maybe it was the fact that each person paid up to 60,000 naira (about $580) to get a seat. Either way, I know I would be demanding my money back, a freebie, or a chance to go backstage and get autographs! Give me something! » Read more…

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Front and Center

Written by Kevin Johnson-Azuara | July 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Vogue’s at it again. Since receiving serious flak over the Lebron James King Kongesque cover stateside, we are presented with another issue that strives to highlight black models in fashion.

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Africa Rising - A Focus on Entertainment for Sustainable Solutions

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | June 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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.

Nduka Obaigbena, Naomi Campbell and Ozwald Boateng » Read more…

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