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Inspired: Sudanese Model Akuol de Mabior Covers Annabelle Magazine
May 18th, 2012Sudanese model Akuol de Mabior is a vision of beauty on the latest cover of Annabelle, a Swiss magazine, for their spread on African-inspired fashions from Prada and Burberry.
See more pics at Beauty is Diverse
YOU WILL LOVE: Alek Wek and Ajak Deng in Spring 2012 Kenzo Ad
We Love You Mama: 7 Songs for African Mothers
May 11th, 2012One thing’s for sure, no matter which corner of the world you’re in this weekend, you’re celebrating the most amazing woman you know, your mother. Here’s how African artists celebrate their mothers:
Brenda Fassie: “Mama”
South African singer Brenda Fassie (RIP) offers a sweet tribute to mothers
Prince Nico: “Sweet Mother”
One of the most celebrated (and remade) songs out of Nigeria, “Sweet Mother” celebrates the strength and courage of mothers
Khadja Nin: “Mama”
Burundian singer Khadja Nin sings the praises of mothers in this classic
Asa: “So Beautiful”
“Everyday I pray for you, Queen of my life, You’re so beautiful mama,” sings British-Nigerian singer Asa
Deep Level: “Thula Mama”
South African hip hop group Deep Level pay tribute to their mother’s in this modern twist on a South African classic
Mimmo: “Muciari”
They may not have always gotten along, but Kenyan singer Mimmo knows her mother’s love s eternal
[Photos] Keri Hilson Travels to Mozambique
May 2nd, 2012R&B songstress Keri Hilson recently visited Kanimambo, Mozambique, and kept a photo diary of her travels, via Twitter.
“SoOoo glad to be back on African soil. I love it here!” she tweeted last week.
Click through for a look at what looked like a great trip for Keri.
DJ Edu Monday Mash-up Mix (Listen+Download)
April 23rd, 2012Airis-Without You / Nicki Minaj-Right By My Side ft Chris Brown
Fanny-Lontan Map Tan’ / LaTocha-Bad Timing
Céline Rétory-Pli Bel / Sway-Level Up ft Lady Leshurr
Bela-Perdida / Trey Songz-Heart Attack
Mika Mendes-Tell Me Baby ft Chachi / Dj Fresh-Hot Right Now ft Rita Ora
Kaz-Run Run Run / Whitney Houston-One Of Those Days / Beyonce-Love On Top
Jaguar-Kigeugeu / Chiddy Bang-Ray Charles
Event Recap: Columbia University African Economic Forum (Photos)
April 20th, 2012Some of the African diaspora’s greatest young minds recently gathered at the 9th annual Columbia University African Economic Forum in New York City to discuss opportunities and strategies for a prosperous Africa. This year’s theme “Africa Reclaiming Africa: Changing The Rules of Engagement” focused on how Africans are taking back their own narratives, whether in business or fashions.
Here’s a photographic look back at the event attended by Helene Faussart of Les Nubians, Enyinne Owunwanne of Heritage 1960, and or recent featured fashionista Joy Adaeze.
Watch Trailer of “Alekasam” Documentary on Hugh and Sal Masekela
April 18th, 2012Former ESPN and E! host Sal Masekela explores his complicated relationship with his father, South African jazz legend Hugh Masekela, in the new short, “Alekasam.”
Conceptualized when Sal was working on a new album, the short documents how Sal dealt with feeling of abandonment by his famous father, who moved back to South Africa in the 90s.
The film debuts at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City this Thursday. Stay tuned for an exclusive AfriPOP! interview with Sal Masekela soon.
Click here for more on the documentary.
AfriPOP! Debut: Tehn Diamond’s ‘The Sweet Life’ featuring Simba Tagz
April 17th, 2012Friends and long time collaborators, Simba Tagz produced The Sweet Life for Tehn Diamond’s current mixtape SOTG3: The Pursuit of Amazing.
Shot in Harare, visuals are by Zambian director Mandiva Syananzu.
Look for a follow-up interview with our favourite Zimbabwean star on the rise, exclusive to AfriPOP!
Download #SOTG3: The Pursuit of Amazing
Check out Tehn Diamond’s official site.
Our 5 Picks To Win At The 2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards
April 16th, 2012South African and Nigerian films dominate the 26 categories at this year’s Africa Movie Academy Awards taking place in Lagos on April 22nd, with Jimmy Jean-Louis as the host and musical performances from Asa and 2Face expected. Who will win? Here are 5 sure shots.
AMAA 2012 BEST DIASPORA FEATURE – KINYARWANDA
Already a Sundance 2011 winner, this feature gave us an idea of just how entangled and complicated the stories of the Rwandan genocide are.
Nominees:
Toussaint Louverture – France
Ghetta Life – Jamaica
High Chicago – Canada
Elza – Guadeloupe
Better Must Come – Jamaica
Kinyanrwanda – USA
AMAA 2012 BEST SHORT FILM – MWANSA THE GREAT
Since winning three Greek Naoussa International Film Festival Awards, two Tarifa African Film Festival in Spain, and being nominated for a 2012 BAFTA Mwansa ‘the Great’ is already up for participation at 30 film festivals.
Nominees:
Jamaa – Uganda
Look Again – Kenya
Maffe Tiga – Guinea
Braids On A Bald Head – Nigeria
Hidden Life – South Africa
Mwansa The Great – Zambia
Chumo – Tanzania
The Young Smoker – Nigeria
AMAA 2012 BEST ANIMATION – THE LEGEND OF NGONG HILLS
You’ll remember this animated flick from our post 7 African animators you should know and their creations.
Nominees:
The Legend Of Ngong Hills – Kenya
Oba – Nigeria
Climate Change Is Real – Kenya
Egu – Ghana
Nauliza – Kenya
AMAA 2012 ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUNDTRACK – OTELO BURNING
What better way to plug a film about youth culture than with a mixtape. The makers of Otelo were on to something teaming up with 340ml and Tumi and the Volume’s musical director Tiago Correia and Alan Lazart to score this soundtrack. In this song new kid on the block Reason rhymes over a distinctly 80s South African pop beat to match the era in which the film is set.
Nominees:
Otelo Burning – Alan Lazart & Tiago Correia
Alero’s Symphony – Chibuzor Oji
Adesuwa – Daniel Uwadiea & Henry Edo
How To Steal 2 Million – Trevor Jones
Somewhere In Africa – Bennie Anti
AMAA 2011 BEST FILM – OTELO BURNING
We’ll go out on a limb and say for the most coveted award for the night, expect Otelo Burning to add this to a collection of at least three. This film will be this year’s Viva Riva.
Nominees:
State Of Violence – Khalo Matabane (South Africa)
Adesuwa – Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen (Nigeria)
Otelo Burning – Kevin Fleishcer & Zanele Mthembu (South Africa)
Rugged Priest – Bob Nyanja (Kenya)
How to Steal 2 Million – Mfundi Vundia (South Africa)
Ties That Bind – Theo Baidon & Julia Djansi (Ghana)
Man On Ground – Rosie Motene (South Africa / Nigeria)
Check out all the African Movie Academy Award nominations here
DJ Edu’s Monday Mash-up Mix (Listen+Download)
April 16th, 2012R2bees-Ajeeii ft Sarkodie Vs Keyshia Cole-Love
Mafikizolo-O Tswa Kae Vs John Legend-Save Room
Castro-African Girls ft Baby Jet Vs Change-Glow Of Love Vs Labrinth-Let The Sunshine
Wande Coal-Kiss Your Hand ft Ikechukwu Vs Childish Gambino-Heartbeat
Madtraxx-Big Shot Vs Alison Vs Patrice-Girl Scout Riddim
Ice Prince-Oleku ft Brymo Vs Labrinth-Last Time
Liquideep-Alone Vs Coldplay-Paradise
Catch DJ EDu in his new slot on BBC 1Xtra every Sunday night from 22h00.
This week he had Ice Prince as co-host. Listen again to Destination Africa here.
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DJ Edu’s Mash-up Mix (Listen+Download)
April 11th, 2012Usually we do this on a Monday but these holidays had us all over the place. Still it’s here and it’s banging as ever.
DJ Edu in a new slot at BBC 1Xtra. From now on you can synchronise watches for Sunday nights from 10pm to 1am GMT. Listen to the latest episode here.
Also, our Ethiopian readers can catch him spinning at The Hub of Africa Fashion Week and at Club H20 on April 27th
Calú Di Brava-Preciosa ft Philip Monteiro Vs Jason Derulo-It Girl
Nelson Freitas-Sem Bo Amor Vs Rudy Currence-The O.T.H.E.R.
P Jay-Love Of My Life Vs K Jon-Bad Gurl
M3nsa-No One Knows ft Asa Vs Chris Brown-Strip
Os Originals-Lé Dá Vs Whitney Houston-Fine
Jaguar-Kigeugeu Vs Suai-Stronger