Five years since their last project, Les Nubians, the Paris-born/ Chad-raised sister duo return with Nu Revolution, an album inspired by life as they currently know it, and kick off a preview tour on the 20th of this month. We caught up with Celia Faussart, discussing the new album, the internet, and what it means for their African fans.
Since she blew our minds with her televised Byrant Park debut in 2008, “Project Runway’s” Korto Momolu has left us aching for the bright and beautiful West-African inspired designs we fell in love with. Though it’s still winter in New York, Korto brought a little sunshine to the lives of the socialites and Bravo-lebrities who crowded the Union Square Ballroom for the unveiling of her new line. By incorporating knit, jersey, and [...]
Fela! officially opened on Broadway Monday night and by most accounts it was spectacular (check out the NY Times’ review of the show’s move to Broadway since its debut last year). Stars like Ben Stiller, Jay-Z, Spike Lee, Jeffrey Wright, Danai Gurira and more came out to fete opening night. Playbill.com has some great flicks. Society HAE also put up a dope review that also features behind-the-scenes footage. Check it [...]
We’re obviously jazzed about Fela! coming to Broadway. Our friends over at Move Forward Music (they also rep Blitz The Ambassador) have hooked up kids in the know with a special code to get a discount for the show. These are nearly 50 % off the regular ticket price. Here’s your savings with the code: FE4NFP9 10/19/09 – 11/21/09 $52 (reg. $99) 12/1/09 – 01/31/10 $67 (reg. $112-$122) You can [...]
Nigerian, by way of Brooklyn, producer Dot da Genius is behind the platinum single, Day n Nite by Kid Cudi. He spoke to AfriPOP about his Nigerian upbringing, working on the smash single and how he thinks Africans will be represented in the future of hip hop. You’re behind Day N Nite, one of the biggest hip hop and club records this past year. How did that record come about? [...]
