ASD Newswire: Adepero Oduye Shines for her role in “Pariah” edition vol. 2
The buzz from Adepero Oduye‘s breakout role in “Pariah” continues! She is featured on Vanity Fair‘s annual Hollywood Issue along with Paula Patton and 11 other actresses. Hot off a Golden Globe nomination and glowing reviews for her portrayal of Alike, a Brooklyn teen struggling with her sexual identity, we hope that this level of [...]
{Video} Whose afraid of Africa? Hip hop artists, it seems. Or, that is the word according to Nas. Because of the many misconceptions and false information, he feels many artists may not see Africa as a great opportunity. The interview is quite old, but the message is quite timely: we’ve now started to see more [...]
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England – Malik Sidibe, Hélène Amazou, Mohamed Camara, Aboubakar Fofana, Meschac Gaba, Romuald Hazoumè, Abdoulaye Konaté, Nii Obodai, Nnenna Okore, Emeka Ogboh, Abraham Oghobase, Amadou Sanogo, Malick Sidibé, Pascale Marthine Tayou and Barthélémy Toguo are the headliners for a new West-African themed exhibit in England. The exhibit, which is titled, West Africa, We Face Forward: Art [...]
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The President of Guinea-Bissau, Malam Bacai Sanha, died on Monday in a Paris hospital. The head of the state was in the country undergoing medical treatment when he passed away at Val-de-Grace hospital. Reportedly, in poor health since he assumed the role of president in 2009, Sanha leaves behind a country in a fragile and [...]
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In Diaspora. Africa Style Daily keeps you up on the news and goings-on in African fashion, entertainment and style across the diaspora. FASHION MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week kicks off next week in Lagos, while Africa Fashion Week kicks off later this week is South Africa. R. Kelly links clothing deal during London Fashion [...]
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For an Autumn/Winter collection, Sika Design‘s new “Blossom Collection” surely evokes Spring time with its bright colors, full skirts and vaguely floral patterned pieces. This ad campaign just conjures up longings for the long days and temperate nights of the perfect season, yet we can look forward to rocking these pieces right on into the [...]
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October 9th – October 30th will mark the second annual Lagos Photo Festival that is set to feature the work of over 40 Nigerian artists from within the country and abroad. Organized by the African Artists Foundation in conjunction with the European National Institutes for Culture, this year’s them will be “What’s Next Africa – [...]
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Great minds think alike, and that explains the cool gathering of some culturally aware artists and professionals who shared one thing in common: Their need to support the mission and inspiration of Star100 New York, and the team behind its conception. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share [...]
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“In the new Jinna Mutune directed flick, “Leo”, we meet young Bunmi, a boy coming of age in urban Nairobi, whose biggest fantasy is to be a high flying super hero, right out of a comic book.”
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Sophie Okonedo, NigeriaActress
Barack Hussein Obama, KenyaPresident of the United States of America
Flaviana Matata, TanzaniaModel/Miss Tanzania
Wale, NigeriaRap Artist
Gugulethu Mbatha-Raw, South AfricaActress
