Introducing…..The Ultimate African Video collection from Gerald “Gee-Bee” Barclay, the man behind the videos of Master P, Snoop Dogg, Wu-Tang Clan and more!
We are always looking to share events that represent for “Mama Africa”
Afrifest is one exciting event offering a mix of entertainment, fashion, food, networking and more:
Afrifest - Minneapolis, MN
Jamati.com caught up with CEO and Founder, Nathan White to find out a little bit more about his event and the over 5,000 people it currently attracts. Here are a few excerpts from our conversation:
Jamati.com: How has it changed over time?
NW : A NEW Business Expo and Int’l Soccer Tournament was added. A Brand New website was launched.
Jamati.com: Any Special “Treats” this year?
NW: Sunday, August 17th-Afrifest 2008 Gala…A Night With the Stars Featuring AWILO with special guests performers, A Pan African Fashion show, and Hosted by Michael Blackson. This event will be dedicated to showcasing some of the biggest Pan African musical acts and performers from around the world, along with a diverse cultural fashion show by the hottest up and coming independent Pan African fashion designers and models.
Jamati.com: Why partner with Jamati.com?
NW: Jamati.com is doing BIG things on the web with informative news about the entertainment, personalities, and going ons that has been missing for the African marketplace. It’s a guilty pleasure!
Jamati.com: Quotable tag line on behalf of your event –
NW: “Afrifest is a labor of love, it’s helped me find and be proud of my African heritage and culture. I hope it helps others like it’s helped me.”
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.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2008 from Jamati.com!
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!