| Alpha Blondy moves Summerstage
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Written by Mariama Keita
Sunday, 26 July 2009 21:27 |
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 A sea of energetic fans from all over the world welcomed Alpha Blondy, known as the “African Bob Marley” to New York City’s Central Park Summerstage on Sunday, July 19th. The opening acts included performances by Lee “Scratch” Perry, identified as the “father” of reggae and Dubblestandart Sound System.
The Ivorian reggae artist branded for his activism ignited this eclectic audience with his strong political lyrics that convey global peace and unity.
The origins of the crowd ranged from Brooklynites, to people from Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Diaspora of Africa. The celebration and dancing to the rhythms of his dynamic 12-piece band, the Solar System was non-stop. Alpha’s poignant songs for the evening where Cocody Rock and Peace in Liberia.
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| Project Fame West Africa returns
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Written by Ameyaw Debrah
Sunday, 26 July 2009 00:42 |
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 The second season of the hit singing competition, Project Fame West Africa, has begun and this time the talent is even bigger.
After several auditions in major cities in Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, 18 contestants were shortlisted for possible entry into the Project Fame Academy in Lagos, Nigeria.
However there was only room for 15 in the academy and the opening gala last Sunday saw the elimination of three contestants at the Ultima Studios, Omole, Ogba, Lagos. |
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 Sometimes it seems as though the stars align when a couple gets married. Aishetu Fatima Kolo and Ngozi Dozie appear to have towed very similar lifepaths and now they have come together and tied the knot as one.
The bride is a graduate of Cornell University and worked as a financial analyst for several years. The groom is a graduate of Oxford University and Imperial College - he also worked as a financial analyst for several years. It doesn’t end there - she graduated with an MBA from Harvard Business School while he graduated with an MBA from rival Wharton.
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M-Net’s star-making model search, Face of Africa, is back after the gorgeous Ghanaian, Kate Tachie-Menson, strode into the spotlight on her second attempt in the series, and walked away as the newest African catwalk sensation last year.