Posts tagged My Africa Is

Yves Bollanga could be the next Bob Johnson or Kathy Hughes

Yves Bollanga founded the entertainment channel “Afrotainment” in 2008.  The channel produces Afro-centric content for diverse black backgrounds including African Americans, Black Hispanics, mixed racial heritage, Carribeans and African Immigrants. He wants his channel to be a cultural bridge and it features diverse programming ranging from Nollywood movies and African talk shows. He recently launched a music channel and fifth channel last year. 

Nigerian born actor Dayo Okeniyi lands role in "Endless Love"

Dayo Okeniyi was raised in Jos, Nigeria and lived there until he was 15. Recently, he has been seen in his breakout role as “Thresh” in the mega-popular “Hunger Games” franchise. Now he’s just landed another huge role in the Universal Pictures film “Endless Love”, he will play the best friend of Alex Pettyfer (“Magic Mike”, “In Time”) in a movie about a thrilling and dark love triangle. He will also be seen later this year in “Runner, Runner” featuring Ben Affleck! Congrats Dayo! 

10 Hottest Rappers in South Africa

Take a look at the list that XXL Magazine published yesterday online of the hottest rappers  in South Africa. 

My Africa Is: Seeking a social media intern

Do you have a passion for knowledge, a genuine curiosity about Africa, and documentary film making. Well we would love to hear from you. My Africa Is seeking a social media intern, and we want the best. If you think you have what it takes respond to this ad: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/tfr/3546105877.html

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Happy Holidays! We're rounding out 2012! @MyAfricaIs on Buni TV+ Our first official sponsor+ A year in MAI videos

MAI Webisode One: Sonic Diaspora

My Africa Is— Webisode One: Sonic Diaspora from Nosarieme Garrick on Vimeo.

Sonic Diaspora is a party that has created a space for lovers of African music to convene in Chi-town and the Nation’s Capital. We dropped in for the DC edition for some dark & stormies, a quick chat with Brotha Onaci and Beshou Gedamu who play DJ and host to the DMV crowd.  

The DC even takes place every first and third Wednesday of the month. You can also keep up with the crew on Facebook and Twitter!

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We're super honored to have been shortlisted at the Global+5: Global Governance Festival in Geneva. Pictures to come!

Global +5 Finalist selection

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The Wait is over….Official “My Africa is” poster by the uber talented Sindiso Nyoni

The Wait is over….Official “My Africa is” poster by the uber talented Sindiso Nyoni

Marijo Monteiro: The Cape Verde singer and model talks to us about what her Africa is. Follow her on twitter: @MarijoMonteiro

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My Africa Is x Assiya for Thank You Thursday!!

It’s Thursday so you know what that means! We have an amazing giveaway for one lucky backer! In this edition of Thank You Thursdays we will be giving away custom made My Africa Is kicks from Assiya. Each design on her sneakers are hand drawn, making each of them unique. She will be creating a special shoe for My Africa Is, and they are going to be insane. All you have to do is back us on Kickstarter with a $15+ amount before midnight ET. Check out her tumblr: Assiya.tumblr.com. Ready, set, go! Assiya for My Africa Is

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