Washington DC’s African Celebrities
Washington D.C. is famous for it’s politicians and powerplayers, but there is another side to it…a creative side teeming with scores of artists, musicians, models and designers who are meeting incredible success in their respective professions.
Take for example Wale, who has had an incredible ride, landing Lady Gaga on an song BEFORE his first major album. Tabi Bonney is another rapper putting Washington DC on the map with his incredible lyrical skills while honing his design skills with his own clothing line, Bonney Runway. » Read more…
Catching up with Nunu Wako
Ethiopian model Nunu Wako was named the winner of our 2009 Jamati sexiest female competition and we took some time to catch up with her and find out what she’s been up to since winning the competition.
Top 10 Sexiest African Women – 2008
African women carry themselves with grace and elegance and a strong sense of self. They exude a strong essence of self assurance, handle themselves with a dignity that is hard to deny, and still manage to ooze sexy.
Africans come from many races and, this year, the list embraces all the Africans that make us the diverse continent we are.
NuNu Wako
My name is NuNu Wako and I am an Ethiopian-born American-raised young African woman who has accomplished many achievements. As a model, I was the 2005 Nautica Jeans & Vibe Magazine National U.S. Model Search winner, I have been featured in magazines as such Blackmen 2005 April issue as the center fold as well as being named one of the 101 Sexiest Women of Color in America in the September 2005 Issue, gracing the Cover of W.E.T (Washington, Entertainment Tap) magazine, ShOW Magazine 2008 July issue to haven done very selective Videos such as Tabi Bonney’s ‘Syce‘ it to being one of the 8 faces for Kiss Make-Up 2006/2008 as well as being one of the faces for Vanessa Wigs. I have also been featured as a beauty in Hype Hair magazine, have done numerous fashion shows for clothing lines such as Baby Phat, Sean Jean, Roca Wear, to commercials for companies such as DTLR, as well as several others.
Despite my accomplishments, my ultimate endeavor is to bring Africa to the forefront through Africa in Demand a talk show on the internet (for right now). I am one of the hosts as well as my partners. As an African woman, it is my passion and duty to help educate the world on Africa, the continent and the diverse people and cultures encompassed in this vast continent. Being raised in America as a daughter of a political exile has opened my mind to the ignorance that the American society are faced with when it comes to the struggles, success and development of Africa. My ultimate goal through Africa in Demand is to educate those who are uneducated. I have my eye set on conquering the world and accomplishing my dreams while helping those that need help the most.
African Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
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July 14 - 17, 2010
Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY) in New York
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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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