There are artists and then there are artists’ artists. Blitz the Ambassador is an artist’s artist. His range and diverse skills knows no boundaries. In a barbershop in Ghana, lucky travelers were sent abroad with blank tapes to record whatever they could of hip hop culture. On these tapes might be a week or maybe …
Edi Gathegi Fierce Actor & Ladybrille Man of the Month
When Edi Gathegi walks into a room, the room itself, independent of its occupants; takes notice. Gathegi, from his posture to the way he navigates a room, oozes a strong sense of self and charisma that is hard to miss. When he does open his mouth to speak, what he has to say is in …
Mbong Amata, Trailblazer & Ladybrille Woman of the Month April 2011 (Exclusive Interview)
Nollywood emerging Actress Mbong Amata who is also a trailblazer is our Ladybrille Woman of the Month for April 2011. In this exclusive feature story/interview, Amata discussed in-depth with us about her foray into acting, her work with Hollywood actors in her upcoming political suspense and controversial film Black Gold, the Nollywood industry and need …
Editor’s Note: African Cinema, Celebrating the Rebirth of Africa’s Image Through Africa’s Eyes!
Happy New Month Ladybrille Readers! I am so happy writing you this note. Spring is here and it remains my favorite time of the year. Nope it has nothing to do with the fact that I have a birthday during Spring. *Coughs* (Mumbles) Cinco de Mayo. 🙂 I am happy because for us at Ladybrille, …
Taboo Fallin’ Up: Black Eyed Peas’ Rapper Ruminates about Life (Interview)
Jaime Luis Gonzalez, aka Taboo, was born in the barrio of East Los Angeles on July 14, 1975 to parents of Latino and Native-American ancestry. But he credits his beloved grandmother, Aurora, with nourishing his dream of becoming an entertainer from an early age. In 1995, Taboo was approached by will.i.am to form the Black …
March is Women’s History Month: A Tribute to Ladybrille Women of the Months
This month has been a celebration of women, globally, marked by the International Women’s Day celebration on March 8th, 2011. In the USA, the first public celebration of women’s history month began in 1978. Back then, it was called “Women’s History Week” and took place in Sonoma County, California. The week included a celebration of …