Check out Ethiopian chef Marcus Samuelsson’s new restaurant, Red Rooster in Harlem, New York.
310 LENOX AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10027
BETWEEN 125TH AND 126TH • 212.792.9001
Introducing European based Kenyan Mc..Kage Sparks.
I had the pleasure of meeting him when he was in Kenya shooting this video “Shaka Zulu” he caught me as a very driven indivual and his grind is on point, visuals, website, branding..and the video is kinda something Cinematic.(also he managed to get this video featured on World star hip hop’s website! with 45,000 views) respect the grind!
You heard it here first.
Watch the Video for Shaka Zulu Click HERE!
Music Mondays- We will be sharing songs on Mondays just because we need good music to get over the blues that come with this day.
K’naan is probably the best way for us to Kick-start off this New Year..he had an amazing run in 2010 and he’s an artist to watch in 2011. “Take A Minute” is a new single off his successful Troubadour album, full of lots of truth and inspiration.
Never fear the truth!
Mad blessing to you and yours in the Twenty 11!
Watch Video CLICK HERE
Thank you for the support and i wish you and your family happiness in this holiday season and much success in the 2011!
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If Myron Christian Macauley’s 1st solo exhibition is anything to go by, it is an indication that it certainly won’t be his last. Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the opening reception at MCM Collective Holiday Pop-up Gallery, 362 West Broadway, NYC (between Broome & Grand Ave). (Full address provided so that the NY readers can have no excuse but to be there!) See flier below for dates and times.
The exhibition which showcases prints from Myron Christian’s work aptly titled Modern Man in Search of Soul, is partly sponsored by the Leblon Cachaca branded beverage, who had their lovely ladies in the house making the most delicious mojitos and caipirinhas on the house! (that means free yummy drinks for those of you who need the break down!) http://www.lebloncachaca.com/verify.html
Below are some of the pictures you can see at the exhibition.
Along with the exhibition prints, there is a coffee table book which has over 200 AMAZING photographs, taken over nearly 8 years as this modern man (Myron Christian Macauley) journeyed in search of soul from Asia to Africa to South America and beyond.
On the book and in the book…
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and therefore trying to do the book justice would be like writing a thesis over 20,000 words deep, and even then, I still would not capture the essence, the truth, the poetry, the chemistry, the love, the labor of love, the sheer genius that is behind each image, so serene in its stillness yet so loud in its message. Bottom line, be sure to catch this exhibition and support this talent!!!!!
If you are NY tonight here you go..
Tuesday, December 14
6 – 8:00pm
Hype Lounge NYC
243 East 14th Street
(bet 2nd- 3rd ave)
Donate. Support. Win!
Fresh prizes will be raffled throughout the event.
100% proceeds will go towards the film.
Sounds by DJ Rich Burroughs
Ger Duany was a child soldier in another lifetime. Now, at age 31, he lives and works in New York as a successful model (Boss Models) and actor (I Heart Huckabees). It has been almost 20 years since Ger last saw his parents and his siblings. This Christmas, Ger wants to return to Sudan to find his mother and vote for a stable South Sudan. Ger is not sure what to expect, if the country is plunged into war again, he does not know how he will save his family from it.
“My family is my Nation”
Sudan is the largest country in Africa. In January 2011, Sudan will be voting for a referendum to split the country in two or to keep it as one. For a country that has been plagued by war for so long, it has been the struggle of the inhabitants to find ways to ensure a peaceful country.
Over the last 10 years, Ger has lost 2 brothers in the war. With the rising tension as a result of the referendum, Ger is not sure if his other brother, a soldier in the South Sudan army will make it out. Ger wants to see his family while he can. He wants to be a part of the change before it happens. Like many others who have left as a result of the war, the ones left behind have found it hard to accept and include Sudanese from the diaspora. If they are not seen to be a part of the change now, then few will be readily accepted back into the society after the referendum.
Ger believes that his vote will help bring about the much needed change and stability in his country. His vote is a vote for his family. His vote is a vote for a peaceful nation and his journey is for the unification of his family. his vote and his journey remind us of the resilience of the human spirit and are a testament of true love.
about the director, Wanuri Kahiu
Kenyan director, Wanuri Kahiu is a vibrant figure in African culture’s new wave scene. A graduate of UCLA film school, she and her films have won numerous awards including Best Director for Africa’s version of the Oscars and Best Short for her film, Pumzi at 2010 Cannes!
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More dope stuff happening in Nairobi on Jamhuri Day!
After the party is the After party!
Benga Vs Bongo
Dan”Chizi” Aceda and Mzungu Kichaa in Concert on Electic Avenue in Westlands.
at Club Rezerous. Dec 12th 7PM TILL.
For fashion lovers worldwide, what seems perfectly reasonable to us may be completely unreasonable to others. Any shoenista will tell you that one can never have too many shoes… don’t hate on my 300 pairs just because you’re happy with your 10 and don’t understand why I need the extra 290. But let’s face it, fashion is as superficial as it is captivating. Bigger picture… there are those without clothes to wear or shoes to put on their feet. So it is always heartwarming when you can combine fashion with giving back. Next Friday will present such an opportunity when Street Children Alliance, www.iscainc.org hosts Fashion for Street Kids. The Fashion show will feature 3 local (to Nairobi) Fashion Designers; up and coming designer Babo Njuguini, Clara Githaiga of Mrembo Online, and Wambui Kibue of Angelsmile. The event will be at the New Muthaiga Shopping Mall on Thigiri Close on Dec 18th, from 7pm – midnight. Tickets are KShs. 400 in advance and KShs. 500 at the door. A percentage of the proceeds from the ticket sales will go towards the Street Children Alliance education sponsorship program. Come one come all and enjoy a night of fun, fashion and giving. Hope to see you all there! For additional information, please see the flier below {click twice on flier} or email sales@mremboonline.com {instead of .org per flier}
You asked for it.. and we finally managed to smuggle in Some Limited stock
Which will be available at the BBQ this Sunday in Nairobi.
For the First Ever and For one day ONLY! The Jamhuri Day BBQ and Jamhuri Wear sale!
Nyama Choma in Plenty!
Lets toast to a great Continent a Great country and great people!.
Pamoja!
