Back in the winter, we brought your attention to thirty-three year old Adepero Oduye, the Nigerian-American actress who was winning rave reviews for her daring performance in Pariah, where she plays a teenager, struggling with her sexual identify while trying to live with the consequences of her chosen lifestyle as an American of Nigerian heritage. [...]
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“Damage” Makes Star-Studded UK Debut In Diaspora. Damage, the high-voltage drama about the devastating consequences of domestic abuse starring Uche Jumbo and Kalu Ikeagwu premiered to a glitter array of stars in London this past weekend. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe [...]
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In Diaspora. Its back! South Africa’s answer to the Grammy’s, Channel O Music Video Awards, has just rolled out their roster of nominees for 2011. And the list is quite impressive and a perfect representation of the progression of African artists as of late. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via [...]
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We’ve spotlighted over 14 fabulous African Events for the weekend happening globally from Nairobi to London. Enjoy!
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It’s going to be another busy weekend filled with fab African events, read on to find out where you should be hanging out this weekend!
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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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In Diaspora. Get ready all you aspiring hip-hop stars of Nigerian descent! The genie in a bottle is about to grant your wish! Roc Da Mic, a new hip-hop show will be focused on one goal, and that is to produce the next Nigerian Hip-Hop star. The music reality show sponsored by Zara Productions, is [...]
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There is a new reality show on the horizon that promises to [be] the perfect medium to showcase your talent. The only catch is…you have to be African!
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Nollywood starlet Genevieve Nnaji just may pop up in the next Angelina Jolie film. Read about that, and much more in this week’s edition of ASD Newswire!
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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
