“Nairobi is buzzing! There is an energetic and innovative vibe in the city. A young generation has risen to take matters into their own hands. In 2007, the Ghanaian economist George Ayittey already talked about these so-called cheetah generation. One which unlike the older hippo-generation still being grumpy about colonialism and imperialism, is finding new …
CNN Feature: Stars Shine at Africa Oscars 2010 AMAA Awards (Video)
“Bayelsa, Nigeria (CNN) — The stars of African cinema graced the red carpet at the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), in Nigeria, showcasing the films that could make waves on the global festival circuit. The African movie industry gathered in Yenagoa, in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, for the fifth annual “African Oscars.”
HSN Partners with Mary J Blige for Exclusive “My Life” Fragrance Launch on July 31st, 2010
Interactive multichannel retailer HSN has partnered with Grammy award-winning singer and philanthropist Mary J. Blige and polyethnic beauty brand Carol’s Daughter, to debut My Life, the fragrance. My Life is the first fragrance to be launched exclusively through a multichannel retailer. Available July 31, My Life will be introduced to consumers via a comprehensive, 360-degree …
BET Co-founder Sheila Johnson Ashamed of the BET Network She Started
Sheila Johnson, the co-founder of Black Entertainment Television alongside her ex-husband Bob Johnson, was asked by The Daily Beast blog what she thought about her groundbreaking network since selling it to Viacom in 2000 for $1.3 billion. “Don’t even get me started,” says the 60-year-old Johnson, who has since divorced and remarried. “I don’t watch …
Barneys New York Dedicates 2 Windows to Supermodel Iman
On June 7th, 2010, Supermodel Iman will receive the Fashion Icon Award at the 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards. To celebrate her achievement, high end retailer Barneys plans to dedicate two of its windows in its Madison Avenue flagship store to the Supermodel. According to WWD, the project will be directed by Barneys New York creative …
Shopping and Goodies: Mother’s Day Edition Part 2
Our pre-Mother’s Day Celebration continues this week with our Shopping & Goodies Media partners. Don’t forget to check out the sexy Aya Morrison clutch Africa’s Supermodel Milen Magese rocks in this picture for your sexy mom. Enjoy! A Few Goody Gumdrops has another fabulous Giveaway! LA LA B’s Silver and Garnet Ring. Enter to Win! …