Time Magazine has a knack for effectively simplifying complex subjects and has done so this week (July 21 2008) with it’s cover article Mandela at 90 – The Secrets of Leadership. This is the 4th occasion that Mandela has graced the cover of Time.
The article was written by Time Managing Editor Richard Stengel who helped Mandela write his popular autobiography Long Walk to Freedom. He also wrote an interesting sidebar A Leader for the Ages in which he accounts his personal experiences working with Mandela and there is a great slide show which he narrates entitled Nelson Mandela: Modern Hero.
Anne Mwalahgo with special guest Atemi Oyungu, will be in New York for the Grand old man’s
Birthday with two shows one in Harlem, NY at the Shrine on Saturday and on Sunday, they head out to Brooklyn to the world famous Madiba’s restaurant to finish the festivities of right.
Come join them and celebrate this great weekend right! with African cuisine and great music.
Saturday July 19th, 2008 Doors 9 p.m.
The Shrine World Music Restaurant and Bar
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (133-134st) New York.
Sunday July 20th, 2008 Doors 6 p.m.
The famous South African Restaurant, Madiba!
195 Dekalb Avenue, Brookyln, New York 11205
For more info visit Madiba’s Website
I am posting some events to help you…rock in, this great weekend right…Happy Birthday Madiba!
As usual, the bimonthly series will be hosted by Somi and features New African artists that push the boundaries of African expression. This time, it will be held at the fabulousJoe’s Puband will feature both Ethiopian Soul singer Wayna and the Nigerian Jazz ensemble known as The Olatuja Project. Joe’s Pub is located at 425 Lafayette Avenue in New York City. The show begins at 9:00pm on Friday, July 18th. Tickets are $20 at the door, but check local newspaper listings for your chance at ticket giveaways.
After wards head over to Madiba’s in Brooklyn, where the celebration continues for this great African Icon! It’s a huge evening of live music, special performances by Juxtapower at 10:00pm, drink specials — the works!
Mandela the worlds states man was released from Prison in 1990, now we have the pleasure to celebrate his 90th birthday on Friday July 18th 2008.
Here, we look back at the extraordinary life and career of Nelson Mandela.
The man is truly a gift to all mankind.
Happy born day Tata!
The THIS DAY concert held on July 11th at Dome, looks like it was off the hook!.. all this stars in one day in the plush city of Abuja, Nigeria.
The Concert is the brain child of this man Nduka Obaigbena, who is the Editor in chief and founder of the Nigerian Newspaper.
This year the festival featured headliners like Usher and Rihanna who brought Jay-Z out for a duet, while the fashion part of the festival featured models Naomi Campbell, Tyson Beckford, Alek Wek, Oluchi, and designers Chris Aire and our favourite designer Ozwald Boateng. Mr. Obaigbena has held this mammoth summer concert since 2006, His goal is to “promote Nigeria’s economic and political progress” he elaborates to the NY TIMES.
This Year the festival will make it’s international debut with stops in Washington DC’s Kennedy Center on August 1 with Beyoncé and Seal as headliners, and in London on October 14.
Below are pics and video of Jay-Z and Memphis Bleek’s set from the show in Abuja,Nigeria enjoy.
Constantly brings his A game.
Jay-Z Roc boy was in the building.. Yes Sir!
Naomi Campbell Plants a tree for a good cause in Nigeria.
By public demand.. Yes we going in!
We have been getting a lot of request to translate Obama’s message to Swahili, which happens to be one of the languages his father spoke.
So here it is ladies and gents, we used Christopher Cox’s famed poster and customized it to read “Yes We Can”
In Kiswahili, we also tweaked the Obama rising “O” with Kenya’s National colors to show our support for
our galant Son!
Feel free to access the link and download the high resolution Poster and use it on you Computer desktops, foward to friends etc.. nothing but Upendo!
I have been raving about Ayo’s music for a while on this blog. Now since her move stateside she has been busy winning over fans with her fresh and varied musical style on tour supporting the likes of Mega producer/Singer Baby face, while promoting her (Interscope) album Joyful which has already sold an impressive 700,000 copies in Europe alone since its debut.
We are delighted to share this exclusive clip from Reelblack TV, where Angela Henry gets into a in depth chat, with the Nigerian Gypsy Ayo about her Love, pains and Joy.. but also peep the Jamhuri Wear ladies Mandela tshirt... big thanks to Ayo and our main dude Ibrahim.
Just for more kicks, here is a live performance on the Late Show with David Letterman.. Nothing but upendo Enjoy!
Fela! A New Musical, will be playing off-Broadway this summer for a limited engagement starting July 29th thru September 21st… This should make a great evening at the theatre…. It really warms my heart to see this production coming to fruition.. Fela to me is an icon and a great inspiration.. now onwards to the movie!
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New York, NY 10018
Phone: 212-560-8912 (Box Office)
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Wed-Fri: 8:00 PM-10:30 PM
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Mandela passes on the mantel…Yes indeed.
Emmanuel Jal performed at friday’s Nelson Mandela’s 46664 foundation celebration held at Hyde Park in London. His Album War Child is in stores now!
A OMG! Moment
Emmanuel Jal congratulates Nelson Mandela on his 90th birthday coming up on July 18th.
Its the Jamhuri Nation way.. the “I Africa NY” chapter continues…
Krukid rocked the house at the Zipper theater recently and we jacked the video from Afripop mag!
Love the music buy it on itunes.. Kru thanks for the shout on your album liner notes.
How the west was won.
Chris Goins sent us this pic of him chilling in California at the Fontana Music Fest… wicked enough, we see you Candice.
