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Led by our Book Section Editor, Awo Sarpong Ansu, this one is sure to get you talking. What is the Pick For the Summer?
You’ll just have to visit Jamati.com to find out!
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Olusegun ‘Sheg’ Aranmolate, was a top 5 contestant on the ABC reality show, hosted by OPRAH, “THE BIG GIVE.” Since that exciting time, he has published a new book and is working on some other exciting projects – he sits down to talk to Jamati.com, Books Editor Awo Sarpong Ansu!
What’s more? Sheg’s also giving away 10 autographed copies of his new book, iACTUATE: 100 Days Of Inspiration to our readers.
VISIT HERE to read the exclusive interview and ENTER TO WIN!
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Pictured here: apple iPod
Just in time for the season Jamati.com turns up “African Heat” with a bounty of Giveaways, Contests and More!
Stay tuned to “Africa’s Premiere Entertainment Portal” for updates on our special reader bonuses…..
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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.
Ethiopian Musical Diva Wayna–Is Always Poetry In Motion
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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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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”
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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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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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WOW…..
what an exciting ride this has been with all of you on the Jamati PR BLOG!
After much debate, suggestion and preparation- we have decided to move THIS PR Blog onto the Jamati.com site – where we will continue to be available to you 24/7 – 365!
So, in the future, if you want to find out all the News From “Africa’s Premiere Entertainment Portal be sure to stop by the new location of THIS BLOG:
JAMATI PR NEWS
Continue to send your information, commentary or team related information to: press@jamati.com!
About Jamati
The Jamati Online experience brings Africa’s best and brightest stars ranging from the latest Zouk King to Nollywood’s hottest actors-to the Diaspora’s growing audience worldwide. At Jamati Online we are on the pulse of Africa’s burgeoning entertainment industry. We strive to support the artistic endeavors of Africans world wide. Now more than ever we are witnesses to African talent becoming a part of popular culture in Europe and the United States. The time is now ripe for African entertainment to be at the forefront of popular culture. Jamati.com is the first content product launched by DIM Corp.
About DIM Corp.
Diaspora Interactive Media Corporation (DIM Corp.) is Africa’s newest content provider. DIM Corp is an Online, Print, Audio, Television and Mobile content producer for African and African Diaspora audiences. The company produces content on multiple platforms, for the continent of Africa and for providers in the Diaspora interested in adding value for their users and viewers. The company, founded by Elias Mageto, recently launched its first portal, Jamati Online, and has plans to launch four new brands in 2008. The new brands are expected to bring DIM Corp. full circle, producing a menu of content for platform owners to consider for syndication as well as compelling and cutting edge content for African and African Diaspora Audiences.
SEE YOU SOON!!!!