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Passport To Africa: Poetry From The “Caverns”

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Nigerian Poet – DriFish, doing his thang….

The Jamati Entourage was in full effect for “Passport To Africa” in Washington, DC -this past week (May 18-25)!

We had so much fun, that it has taken a minute to re-group from the Week-long celebration of Africa.

If you missed it, stay tuned for EXCLUSIVE photos coming soon….
In the meantime, here are some pics captured by our Books Editor Awo Sarpong Ansu from last week’s Poetry Event……

Visit here for the in depth coverage from Bohemian Caverns….
Enjoy and visit Jamati.com for DAILY Entertainment news and information.

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Ethiopian Musical Diva Wayna–Is Always Poetry In Motion



Africa Representin’ @ BET Awards 2008

Find out who is reppin “Mama Africa” for the ’08!

See complete coverage and find out how you can support your favorites on Jamati.com!

And The Winner Is………



Ray Lavender: AKON Protege Is KONVICTED!

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AKON & Ray Lavender

Read Ray L’s Full Interview on Jamati.com!



Get Your Laugh On: Some African Comedy For Your Amusement!

LOL….Merkin!

For more African entertainment news, it’s Jamati.com!



Celestina Aladekoba: Hanging with J-Lo & Dancing Her Way To The Top!

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Celestina Aladekoba

To find out more about this Nigerian DIVA and how she is revolutionizing the Dance World with Her African Style & Flava, VISIT JAMATI.com



CLASS of 2008: We Want Your Event Photos!!


CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2008 from Jamati.com!

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We know you’ve worked hard and over the next few weeks will party even harder. As a celebration of your success, we want to see your special event pictures from proms, graduation parties, etc – to give you your CELEBRITY moment!!

Here’s what you’ll need to do:

Send in you best event photo
Let us know who is in it
Where you’re living in the African Diaspora
Where (Country) You are from originally
What graduation means to you, and where you’re headed next (professionally or academically)

The best stories, photos will be featured on our Jamati Crimson Carpet Section and maybe even a feature story for the WHOLE world to see.

So, hurry….send in your best candids to press@jamati.com from now until June 8, 2008!

And don’t forget to tell your friends….

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Jamati.com: Announces Winners of Putumayo CD Giveaway Contest
May 12, 2008, 5:22 pm
Filed under: Global Round-Up, JAMATI NEWS, MusiQ Entertainment, Rootz and Culture

Congratulations to the following readers for being the first to respond to our PUTUMAYO CD Giveaway Contest!

The Answer was indeed the Djembe Drum….and Winners, please look for your CD’s soon:

HERE ARE OUR LUCKY WINNERS….ENJOY your “AFRICAN PARTY”

1. Karin Aaberg – Tenstrike, MN
2. Eve Ferguson – Washington, DC
3. T. Zenobia Jeffries – Detroit,Michigan
4. Jeanene Thompson – Charlotte, NC
5. Louise Bezuidenhout – Capetown, South Africa

For more on our contest and this CD visit us on Jamati.com!



Samaritan’s Feet Founder Says: Go BareFoot For Mother’s Day!

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Emmanuel “Manny” Ohonme

With Mother’s Day this week-end (Sunday, May 11th) we are excited to learn that Nigerian born/Founder of Samaritan’s Feet Emmanuel “Manny” Ohonme is “stepping” up to the plate in a big way.

Mr. Ohonme wants us to go BareFoot to support African Mothers and Children and has convinced the TNT/Inside NBA Crew (Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith) to join in…

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS EXCITING INITIATIVE, ON JAMATI.COM!!



ODE TO LATA: Book Review Explores African Traditions & Homosexuality

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Interesting read from Author Ghalib Dhalla!

Go to Jamati.com for full review and read more about the Author…




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