African artists represent at the 51st, 2009 Grammy Nomination Ceremony
Africa was well represented at the 51st 2009 Grammy nomination ceremony. I witnessed African artists walk away with Grammy nominations and put us on the map musically.
Estelle leads the pack of Africans with the most nominations for “American Boy“, followed by the legendary Youssou N’Dour for “Rokku mi Rokka (Give and Take)” and the Soweto Gospel Choir for “Live at the Nelson Mandela Theater Album” under Best Contemporary World Music Album. And, finally, adding to the number of African hopefuls, is the world’s most loved African traditional group who have already won two Grammies in past years. » Read more…
Weekend Buzz
The Mercedes Benz Fashion Week had many celebrities come out to see what is new in fashion. Stacey Dash was spotted in the crowd.
The Toronto International Film Festival drew a large crowd including Idris Elba, Thandie Newton, Youssou N’dour (who performed to a jubilant crowd), Sophie Okonedo, and David Oyelowo. » Read more…
Weekend Buzz
‘RocknRolla’ premiered in London and Youssou N’dour was in Colorado at the 35th Telluride Festival. Celestina Aladekoba helped premiere a CD.
Estelle’s label, Warner, removed her album from iTunes, in a bid to force people to purchase the entire album. No word yet on whether it will help or hurt her. » Read more…
ThisDay Africa Rising Festival in Washington DC
The ThisDay Africa Rising Festival in Washington DC was a great affair. With appearances by Youssou N’dour, John Legend, and Jay-Z, and the wonderful fashions by Deola Sagoe, Momo, and Chris Aire, it was a night to remember.
The show started about 45 minutes late due to some technical difficulties. Emcees Washington Post columnist and Associate Editor, Eugene Robinson, and newscaster Paula Zahn, kept the flow going between performances. My only peeve was that, although this was called Thisday Africa Rising Festival, the emphasis was on Jay-Z and John Legend. I thought the idea was to present the talent that is rampant in Africa. I was surprised to note that the people seated around me (press, no less), were unaware of the fame and respect the African performers on the roster command. It appears that Eugene Robinson and Paula Zahn weren’t completely aware either. I wasn’t the only one who thought so. » Read more…
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.
An African Woman of Substance
Linord Rachel Moudou is well-known as the outstanding host of Healthy Living on Voice of Africa (VOA). However beyond this, she has had a diverse career in communication, with over a decade of experience ranging from broadcast and print journalism to Public Relations. She is also an astute businesswoman and a dedicated promoter of African culture and pan-Africanism across the globe. » Read more…
African Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
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April 18, 2009
Umoja Expo/Cultural Festival: Miami, Florida
USA - South East
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February 22, 2009
Race Across The World (RAW Africa) : Sossusvlei, Namibia
South Africa
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February 21, 2009
Auditions: Miss Africa Denmark 2009
West Europe
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February 1, 2009
Annual Boston African Film Festival:Boston, Massachusetts
USA - North East
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