Vogue Italia Showcases Some of Africa’s Finest
When Vogue Italia first let the word out that such an issue would be made, I was a little skeptical. How would the women be photographed? Was there some twisted agenda behind this? But I must say, judging from what I have been hearing (people pre-ordered their copies so I am patiently waiting for mine), the issue is fantastic. Among the models featured are Kenya’s own Liya Kebede, Somalia’s Iman and Yasmine Warsame as well as Sudan’s Alek Wek. Looking forward... Read More
Omarion and Fat Joe Perform in Ghana
Seems like Africa is the new hotspot for American based artists. Similar to their counterparts who performed at the Africa Rising Festival, Omarion (who finally cut off all that damn hair!) and Fat Joe performed at Exclusive Vista Entertainment’s show dubbed, “State of the Republic Concert” as part of activities marking Ghana’s 48th Republic Anniversary. Happy Anniversary Ghana! Sean Kingston was supposed to perform but ended up being a no-show, quickly replaced... Read More
CNN’s Black in America: Success or Failure?
If anyone has been around a TV at all in the last week, you would have heard about CNN’s documentary special entitled: Black in America, hosted by Soledad O’Brien. It was presented as a two part series, the first being on the black woman and black family and the second on the black man. Read More Read More
Obama Pulls 200,000 STRONG in Berlin
Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps. Barack Obama addressed 200,000 people…in a foreign country…and had them applauding, shouting approvals and believing: Yes, We Can! Read More Read More
Faith & Music (Outside Barbecue Concert)
Faith & Music Outside Barbecue Concert featuring NAAGA Voices, Tux’B, HOD and many more… Host: House of David Type: Music/Arts Concert Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008 Time: 5:00-9:00pm Place: CBMS Church Address: 404 Central Avenue, East Orange NJ Host Comments: We doing it big this time, OUTDOOR Barbecue Concert style.. Bring your folks, Your Friend, Your Loved ones for a good time..Lots of performances Contact for more info: houseofdavidclub@yahoo.com Want to... Read More
CGIM Youth Anniversary – 2008
Host: CGIM Youth Type: Festival/Anniversary Celebration Date: Friday, August 8, 2008 – Sunday, August 10, 2008 Time: 6:00pm on Friday – 1:30pm on Sunday Place: Christ Glory International Ministries Address: 1108 Grove Street, Irvington NJ Host Comments: You are cordially invited to attend C.G.I.M’s Youth Anniversary 2008! “The Future Shall Be Greater Than The Past” (Haggai 2:9) August 8th, 2008: There will be an open forum/discussion about the lives... Read More
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BellaNaija Covers African Fashions
Was searching around the net and found an hot blog about African fashions, published by BellaNaija. Loaded with great pictures featuring Africa’s finest and most fashionable people, BellaNaija is defintely a site to check out. Here are links and pics from a couple recent posts: NAETO Album Release THISDAY Africa Rising Festival – Personal Coverage and More Pictures! #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top:... Read More
African Beauties in the Top 20
AOL’s BlackVoices.com recently published a list of the 20 Sexiest Black Women over 40. Two African beauties came in the top 20- entrepreneur, model, and fashion aficionado Iman came in at number 19, while songstress Sade came in at 16. Read More Read More
The New Yorker’s Idea of Funny
Sometimes the jokes are obvious. Oftentimes they are a bit more complex and go over the heads of people. But then there are the “jokes” that are funny at all- the ones no one should laugh at and people should denounce. Like the cover of the latest New Yorker, depicting Michelle Obama as a militant Black Panther like person while Obama is dressed in traditional Muslim garb, burning the American Flag, with a framed photo of Osama on the wall. Is this supposed to... Read More
