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Seal and Heidi introduce their new baby.
Nigerian “Kiss from a Rose” singer and his wife, Victoria’s Secret model, Heidi Klum, have finally given the world a glimpse of the latest addition to their family, Lou Sulola Samuel.
Weekend Buzz
Seal and Heidi Klum were spotted looking fabulous as usual at the Governor’s ball (and look, she is with child) in Los Angeles, California. How does she stay looking so fabulous?
Goapele sported her unique hairdo and sang at the Women Behind The Music: The Lipstick Lounge event. Speaking of hairdos, Ledisi had a pretty fancy do as she performed in honor of Lionel Ritchie this weekend. » Read more…
Weekend Buzz
We haven’t heard anything about Estelle for a while. She has been a little under the weather. Maybe she was still shaken up by the fact that she was in the same area where Dolla got shot. Anyway, she is none the worse for wear, and busy marketing herself in true Estelle style. She performed at the Museum of Modern Art, helped H&M highlight Fashion Against AIDS, and performed at the Grammy Celebration Concert Tour. Yup, she’s back!
Rapper, Wale, performed at the Sway and .Tel Pre Movie Awards Celebration and Korto Momolu helped aspiring designers realize their dreams at the 1st Annual African Fashion Designer’s Competiton. Alek Wek looked fabulous in yellow but was sporting an orange cast at the 2009 Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic. Seal was in Turkey at the Mardan Palace Hotel in Antalya, Turkey to perform at the grand opening. Overall, it was not too hectic a weekend. Let’s see what next weekend brings.
Celebrity Sightings
There are many celebrities that have shown up at the Tribeca Film Festival to celebrate film. Others were busy entertaining in their different fields, around the world.
Seal brought the house down at Radio City Music Hall in his inimitable style. Suzanne ‘Africa’ Engo took some time out to catch a movie screening, while Mel B. lent her celebrity status to the Invisible Children organization to draw attention to the abduction of children in Uganda to force into the army. Charlize Theron was at the 36th Film Society Of Lincoln Center’s Gala Tribute honoring Tom Hanks. » Read more…
Celebrity Couples We Love to Watch
Loving couples in the limelight are usually surrounded by drama and controversy, so we thought we would highlight some of the great couples out there. They are both accomplished and comfortable supporting each other’s endeavors. Here are the couples that we think model what it is to be successful in ALL aspects of your life.
Nominees for 40th NAACP Image Awards Unveiled
The nominees for the 40th NAACP Image Awards were announced on January 7th during a press conference held in Beverly Hills, California. Among those to be honored is Dr. Wangari Maathai, who will be presented with the Chairman’s Award, along with her fellow Nobel laureate, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore. Africa was also represented in the entertainment categories, were various Africans were nominated in recognition of their achievements and performances in the arts, including Estelle, Sophie Okonedo, and Seal.
Weekend Buzz
Prince William and Prince Harry exercised their passion for a good cause by racing in the Enduro Africa 2008. This race raises money for Unicef, Sentebale, and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund.
Estelle was at it again with an appearance at Love Sessions in Los Angeles, California. The Africa Rising Festival in London was a big draw and went well. Colin Powell got on stage with Olu Maintain and performed (yes, he did…just look at the picture). Alek Wek, Liya Kebede, Tyson Beckford were on hand to model and Seal, Christina Aguilera, 2Face, and Youssour N’dour performed. » Read more…
Seal and Aguilera to Perform at ThisDay Africa Rising Festival in London
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.
Sade, Fela Kuti, and Seal among artists with most memorable album covers
Music icon and creator of Afrobeat (Yoruba music, jazz, Highlife, and funk rhythms, fused with African percussion and vocal styles), Fela Kuti’s 1975 album cover Expensive Shit is featured on slide #7.
Seal Performs at the 50th Grammy Celebration Tour
Seal was on hand at the 50th Grammy Celebration Tour to perform his hits and show the world why he is a consistent grammy nominee and winner. Terrence Howard was backstage to congratulate the singers. » Read more…
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June 22 - 24, 2010
2010 Africa Business Conference and Trade Fair
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July 10, 2010
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March 22, 2010
A “Tribute to Mama Afrika: Miriam Makeba”
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July 14 - 17, 2010
Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY) in New York
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