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Jamati.com: Launches Summer Book Club!

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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!



Sheg Gave BIG on ABC & Shows Love For Jamati.com Readers!

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.

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VISIT HERE to read the exclusive interview and ENTER TO WIN!



Jamati.com: iPod Shuffles, Giveaways, Promotions & More!

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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…..



Addicted To Jamati.com: It’s Your Daily “Hit” For African Entertainment News!

Get Your DAILY Hit of AFRICAN Entertainment News - From Africa & The Diaspora!

Music, Film, Style, Books, Lifestyle, Sports, Gossip and much more
VISIT, JAMATI.COM, Africa’s Premiere Entertainment Portal
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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



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…



PLAYBOY Magazine Names Two African Women Sexiest

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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”

 



Jamati.com Celebrates 50 Years Of Literature With Chinua Achebe!

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Awo Shakes Hands With Mr. Achebe!

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!

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Awo grabs a final photo with Mr. Achebe -

for the road!

For more on exquisite literature inspired by The African Experience and this event, visit us here

 

 



Jamati.com Books: Is Bringing Sexy Back!

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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….



Malaak Compton Rock: Beauty From The Inside Out

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Mrs. Chris Rock, Malaak Compton Rock…..

You have got to love it when giving is so natural that it radiates from the inside out!

Comedian Chris Rock’s wife, Malaak is one such example. As a judge on Oprah’s Big Give she certainly practices what she preaches.

Read More About Malaak Compton Rock and her Love for Mama Africa on Jamati.com