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Check out Akon on the Orange carpet at the Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards 2008. Who are all of those kids with him?
Disclaimer: What you are about to read is purely rumor and is based on tips and industry whispers.
Senegalese-American Hip-hop and R&B star Akon is rumored to be releasing a secret country western album. Akon wants to be the first Black man to really break it big into country music. Akon won’t be using his real name for this project and will go under an alias. Akon has told reporters that he is a big fan of country music and wants to show the world that he can make it big in that genre. “I’m about to break into a genre that no black artist, writer or producer has ever broken into,” Akon said while appearing on The Hook Up at BBC 1Xtra Live. “The funniest part is I’m going in under an alias and I’ve already got my first hit record.”
Well we don’t know the alias he might be going under or if this story is even true but if we find out more info on this make sure to check out Jamati.com for the latest.
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Last year when we named our Top Ten Sexiest African Women , we challenged the stereotypes of African Beauty. Contrary to Comedian Eddie Murphy’s famous routine poking fun at “Umfufu,” we proved that African Sistahs are Fly!
Now, PLAYBOY Magazine has got the bug and unveils two SEXY African Women in their upcoming May Issue, and the current March Issue.
Visit Jamati.com for a look at the two “Playboy Bunnies”
Disclaimer: What you are about to read is purely rumor and is based on tips and industry whispers.
So Kimora Lee has finally turned in her divorce papers and is ready to move on with her life. Kimora Lee and Russell Simmons have been married for 7 years. Now you didn’t hear this from us but there have always been whispers that Russell Simmons is gay and that their marriage was only a marriage for show. Kimora Lee has turned herself into a successful business woman and has taken the Baby Phat brand to great heights.
Then enters African born (Benin native to be exact) Djimon Hounsou, who many consider to be the sexiest man in Hollywood. Djimon and Kimora Lee have been spotted all over LA. They where seen at Mr. Chow’s, the popular restaurant in LA where just about everyone dining there is famous, and eyebrows where raised. Then photogs spotted them again getting romantic by holding hands at Il Sole and kissing at Hollywood hot spot Winston’s. Russell even said told the press that “He is a wonderful guy. A very sweet guy. I want her to be happy no matter what.”
The ink isn’t even dry on the papers Kimora Lee filed on Tuesday and there are rumors that Djimon and Kimora could be the next super hot Hollywood couple. And you can tell they will have some BEAUTIFUL babies together.
Check out more on Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee on Jamati.com
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Yesterday, the world celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Chinua Achebe’s Book “Things Fall Apart.”
The event was sponsored by PEN/Faulkner and The Washington Post. For this historic event, Jamati.com Books Section Editor Awo Sarpong Ansu was on hand to shake the hands of the Master.
Thanks for making African Literary History…Mr. Achebe. We honor you and thank you for laying a foundation that is second to none.
We at Jamati.com, pay homage to Mr. Achebe and celebrate the Author in us all!
For more on exquisite literature inspired by The African Experience and this event, visit us here
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With the past week-end, many contemplated the concept of renewal and re-birth….
the wonderful story of the children from
Kipp Ways Academy in Atlanta, Ga
shows what can happen when young people are connected with their African rootz and culture
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It’s been a long week….and while you’re making those entertainment plans…. we thought we’d get you in the mood with a little Emerson: Tutu Party
After All We Are Africa’s Premiere Entertainment Portal!
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pictured above, Chris Abani…
Hey, special shout-out to our new Book Section Editor:
Ms. Awo Sarpong Ansu
who was cited yesterday by Michael Dirda,Washington Post Book World Columnist for her selection of must – read African Authors – which was then featured on his on-line book discussion forum.
When you get a moment stop by the Jamati Books Section, say hey to Awo and maybe even upload your own book reviews!
Welcome aboard Awo…..we look forward to your wonderful insights..and showing the world how African inspired literature can truly be “Sexy”
This month’s exclusive interview: Chris Abani, whose book was picked by Walter Mosley as a “Today Show” bookclub selection….
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Talk about a party J-A-M!
Now, y’all know that when this joint is played at any African Party….the people still get up on the floor…..
Yes, that is The Honorable, Nelson Mandela jammin’ to this!
Enjoy……Brenda Fassie, Vulindlela.….A Jamati Top Ten Selection!
RIP…Ms. Fassie!
