MAROCCAN SISTA SANAA HAMRI DIRECTED JOSS STONE LAST VIDEO!!

She did it again..la jolie go du Maroc Sanaa...
I will try to post every new video she directs.

Djaa les gos du Maroc sont more fiyaa:)
Eyee Wayee:)

JUNE SARPONG MADE MBE!!

** Feelin this cd..all those i love u songs....

During the ceremony..she must have been so proud of herself...great!!

Designer Oswald was there as well!

June and Partner

June & Mumsey

June and Tony B..homegal hangs out with majors celebrities hun

These boots are made for posing hun June..

The Ghanaian sista was made Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire...a great honor indeed...sistas are coming up hun!!

I've already talked 'bout June, but for those of you who may not know she's a 30 year woman evolving as a TV presenter in the UK, she's also involved in the Make Poverty History Campaign and she's also an ambassador for the Prince's Trust; a charity lead by the Prince of Walles.

June also owns her own production company , Lipgloss Productions which upcoming projects include a sitcom ...go gal!

You may recognize her brother Sam Sarpong if u were watching the silly show "Yo Mama" on MTV , he was the friendly brotha who would interview contestants before the show.

Anywhoo I'm sure there will be many more thangs to say about the sista, keep it here!
Oh and by the way for those like me, who've never seen the sista in action, click on the link below 2 see her:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_E12Owo1aY

Djaa my peeps from Ghana are making noise hun:)

Eyee Wayee:)

THE MYSTERIOUS MERIEM BOUDERBALA

** Feelin Mr Koffi Olomide...

The Artist Meriem B.

Use of sand in her work...this is actually supr' fun :)

Symbol of Pain & Purity

My fav' Piece!

Interesting Piece!

Veil!

Mmm??

It was so tough finding out more info behind the wonderful work of the Tunisian sculptor and painter Meriem Bouderbala. ...It was easier finding her work, than info about who she is as 1 woman...

But then again maybe that is who she is...maybe the truth about her resides in her work...ah eureka...lol!!

Anywhoo se was born 47 years ago of Tunisian parents..she studied at an Ecole des Beaux Arts in France and furthered her studies in London.... Of course being a woman in the Art Industry in an Islamic country qualifies her to being reknown and well respected by Art lovers...She was feautured in the early 2000's @ the Unesco for her outstanding work during a celebration of Tunisian Women...

Her themes centered around, water, fluidness of the tradional veil, wind, freedom, pain,dream, ....

She uses sand, canvas, gold powder, paint....she's very interesting....To me , her work is both accesible and distant......

I'll let u be the judge:
http://meriem.bouderbala.free.fr/index.htm

Djaa Tunisian Women are Fierce:)
Eyee Wayee:)

AWUOI MAC BULLEN!

*** Feelin my gal India...her first cd is a classic

for any woman on a quest toward herself

Interesting contrast btw/background/dress and her complexion

Looking like A Fulani Beauty

Very Bird Like...no??

LadyLike


Thanks mum for your encouragements..It was needed** mums are trully the best n'est ce pas?:)

Another Sudanese Sista reppin for her country on the runaway.

She's modelled for the like of Alexander McQueen,Julien MacDonald...etc...

I'll keep u posted on her work

Djaa Sudanese Sistas are bringing it, period:)

Eyee Wayee:)

DID U SAY FIERCE,NATTYDREAD, SIMPLE, PROUD OF HIS ORIGINS... U MUST BE TALKING ABOUT ALIOU DOUMBIA!

Aight so I've had the honour of interviewing a Multicultural brotha from the motherland!!!...

Multicultural yes!!!..The brotha was born in Guinea,lived in Senegal..Marocco,...ect...

He's a happily married brotha , father to beautiful son, and working in the broadcasting industry in France and all of that at 30!!. ...

*He's ambitious while still being simple and humble
*Fierce rocking his own stylo not confirming himself to the Zara or "Banana de la Republique look"

* Into arts & elevating his mind....

Let me stop here I'm not gonna tell you everything about him....

WELL ....COME INTO DOUMBS WORLD !!!

1-How would you define yourself as an African Man?

As someone with profound cultural backgrounds,.... as someone simply different!!!

2- How would you define yourself as a Senegalese Man particularly?

I do not define myself as Senegalese man rather as an African man with all what it means to me !

3- How would you define yourself as an African man living in the western world?

As a US soldier in Irak...... no choice but to survive!

4- What are some African Core Values your parents taught you? Furthemore being

hat u are a proud dada so what african values u find trully important to teach your children?

Love,Tolerance, respect, pride and patience.

5-If I say thiouraye...what comes to your mind?

Senegal, bin bin! All those sisters beauty & love secrets.

6-What do u miss the most of about your land?

The people, because the land itself.... without the people means nothing to me!

7- if I say Dakar...what comes up to your mind?

Gorée, with all the meanings that this place has: suffering, despair, beauty…

the beach, friends!!!

8- Do you feel that we are represented in the international media in a positive light?What efforts need to be made?

I believe that we Africans should present the News in a positive way, and I also believe that the time will come for that.I work in a TV company, and when I see a sister from Guinea presenting the news better than anybody else, it makes me proud and confident in the future, only if WE believe in ourselves and join hands to make our own circle.

9- It's my feeling that the Younger African Generations seem to be more liberated than us , would you agree with that statement? why?

NO I do not agree, I believe that they are more and more stupid, they tend to forget their origins and get too much into European, American values..The ones you are talking about are a minority, like u, me and some others!!

10- As an African man what's the best lesson your mum or father taught you in your dealing w/a women?

RESPECT, PROTECT AND LOVE (RPL) or LEAVE !

11- What do you respect the most about your fellow African Brothas?

Our COLOR!

12-Who are Famous African People u admire or respect the most?

I admire Alpha Blondy!

I Respect Nelson Mandela…

I mostly respect and admire each and everyone who puts his blackness in front without fuss, people who respect and admire themselves, LIKE you!

13- What african countries have u visited? Which ones would you want to visit?

I was born in Guinea, I grew up in Senegal, lived in Morocco, worked in Mauritania travelled to The Gambia, and I’d love to walk the entire continent!

14- Do u buy a lot of african made products and if so which ones?

I love art, most of my friends are artist so I buy stuff from them, clothing, paints, batiks, music…also I buy African food (I cook!), shea butter, palm oil…I am glad God made me black !!

15-Who are your fav' african artists?

Music It’s gonna be hard answering this question, I like most of them, Ali Farka Toure, Fela, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Naas Al Ghiwane, Ismael Lo, Bembeya Jazz, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Sekouba Bambino…and the young generation, I like all African musicians who make REAL music from their soul! And my favorite music is Reggae but as you see, every sound from the jungle is my favorite music.

16- Do u feel that we as african people enjoy the arts enough, museum, photography ect?How shall we go about it?

We have souls!! So we enjoy what is beautiful! But for most of us, it’s not part of our everyday issues to go to the museum. From the African perspective, peace and enough food on the table is the priority, it does not mean that we do not have the art value. I think there’s gonna be more and more African artists and that they will be the best in what they do, as long as “them belly full”!

17- As an African man do u feel that your fellow brothas are too macho in their dealing with women? Why aren't you guys more prone to showing your emotions? Would that ever change?

I think it’s not that we are macho, talking about real Africans, not African-American born “Africans”! , it’s just the weight of traditions of not being extravagant that do not fit in nowadays societies, but I believe that we all are not the same. Some of us show more or less their emotions to sisters in our African way, and also you sisters tend too much to act like white chicks and also to want your men to act like white men.

We are what we are ...and you sisters know it’s REAL (talking about what I know, there may be cases). I think the question should be reversed,... When would our African sisters stop acting like Paris Hilton and act like REAL AFRICAN QUEENS?

18-What do u do, what are your aspirations?

I am a Traffic Manager in a Media Company, I manage advertisement on TV and Web for an International News Channel. My aspirations are to live a descent life, take care of my little family, enjoy life and die !

19-In your own way how do u see yourself bringing help towards our continent?

I think that self-reliance is the future of our continent, we Africans should make our own future! I believe also that it starts in the mind. I would love to bring awareness through the media about international politics, governance, geostrategic to our African leaders who seem not to understand what is going on in the world.

20-Being that u were immersed in politics, does it make u wanna be a politician? How do u feel about politics?
I think politics are a good way of influencing people, the thing is that one has to be a good influence, I have not seen that politician yet. I do not like our African way of doing politricks, the European is not better and the American is not better too. You said POLITRICKS?? I say no no no!!

21-What are 3 things u can't leave without?

Music, friends and family.

22-What's your fav' african meal?

SUPUKANJA (I made a t-shirt with this word!!)

23-How do u feel about African women? Do u think that we tend to be too materialistic?

No I do not think that, I think you tend to forget your queendom, your pride and your love and start acting like the people behind the TVs want you to act so you can buy the cosmetics, the bags, the shoes, the fake hair…all that shitty stuff you buy when you go “shopping”. I think you should be more realistic and proud of your nappy hair, color and so on.

24-Do u think that there's enough union amoung us Young African, or are we too separated?

There was a separation, but we are getting closer to each other, sharing our thoughts and stuff…time will come, time will come!

Do u have friends from various African Countries?

Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania, The Gambia, Morocco, Algeria, South Africa, Benin, Togo, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Angola, Sieera Leone,Ivory Coast….and more !

25-Who's your fav' African Designer?

I like what Alfadi used to do, but I am not a "designer kinda person".

26-Who impresses you african wise?

Amadou Hampate Bah

27-How do u feel about the surge of quick marriages and divorces in our continent?

It’s all linked to the globalization, TV…you know what I think!

28-Who's your fav' african writter and why?

WOW! This is tough question, I’d say OUsmane Sembene AND Hampate Bah, can’t be the one without the other! The way the depict our society, I think all Africans who tend to forget who they are should read about their origins, it starts in the mind!

29-when did u realize that you were african and proud of it..think of a decisive moment in your life?

The first time I faced racism. I felt like superman when he discovered he’s got superpowers!

30-Can u tell me a bit about Sabador Production?

Wooow, Sabador has been always part of me, I love art and most of my friends are artists, that’s how I thought about creating something to promote what I like and at the same time try to help my friends. Right now I am creating a non-profit structure here in Paris with two other people, the aim is to make African artists (or whether they may be from…) join a Network where they can share their experiences, work together…The Sabador project is still going on, as I move from country to country all the time it’s difficult to keep the pace, but now with a wife, baby and a mortgage I think I will settle down a bit!!:)

31- Do u find it challenging to be married to someone from another culture? Do u feel it's accepted within our culture?

It’s trully something to be married to someone from another culture; it’s a real challenge within every society! Also I believe that it’s a proof of tolerance, acceptance of the other, but the love part has lot do with it too, most of it. Within our African culture it’s difficult for people to accept it but, I believe that there is nothing as personal as marrying someone. There are a lot of rewards to be married to someone really different when first of all you share the same values in life. When you think of how rich the life of the fruits of a mixed color, cultural union could be, ...it's just exciting!!

32-Last but not least what do u for sure in life?
You mean what do I “know” for sure in life ?”?? It’s who is my mother and that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

Well..well Doumbs thank you so much brotha for being real and honest in your answers..You are def' part of the "AFRICA IS THE FUTURE"movement...can't wait to see u shine brighter and brighter brotha :)

If you would like to know more about Sabador Production or Doumb's work:

www.sabador.com

Djaaa the mix Senegal/Guinea est dangereuxx dee:)

Eyee Wayeee:)

US AFRICAN PEOPLE @ THE FESTIVAL DE CANNES!

**Feelin "Sweet sweet Fanta Diallo"

Lovely Aissa

Looking Fab'

Djimon is like "oh boy this Naomi sure is beautiful even thu she's crazy"

A little ackward pose... nooo?? Djimon doesn't seem too comfi..

Much better !!!

Abderrahmane S.member of the jury ..give it up!

Did you guys know that the Festival Cannes was created in 1939, around that time Germany and Italy had a strong influence in the selection of the movies presented to the grandfather of all movie festivals"the Festival de Venice"....thus the need to create som' abit more liberal!!

Anywhoo it is what its 2day and this year marks the 60th bday of the Festival...

Well you know it ain't a party without us right...well ok we are still not represented strongly as we would like yet but hey Djimon H. was there, Aissa Maiga and Abderhamane S.was a jury member how about that??!!

Djaaa we African Peeps are doin' the damn thang at the Cannes Festival:)

Eyee Wayee:)

AJUMA NASANYANA

**Feelin "under my umberellla...ellla..e..e"

(reminds me of my nephew he loves it..lol:)

I love u Ajuma..but ouhh..... homeboy ain't that bad either:)

Sorry for the quality people...but um u get the picture..lol

She blends very well w/them ...doesn't she..but look they are trying so hard 2 be serious around and she nails it ..:)

1 of the boys hun!!

Ajuma for Vivienne V., 1 little out there ..oh well!

Ajuma for Vivienne W.fall 07

For those who visit sometimes, you should be familiar w/ mpy posts about missAjuma...

I try to keep track of her career....!!

I was glad to see the 23 year old kenyan beauty new shots in the last Vibe Mag' issue, the theme of the spread was" Army Life" , she's the only chick among 4 or 5 other male models....

Despite her short hair and her striking features, she managed to look very feminine..!!

She currently resides in NY & shares an apartment Rwandese model Honorine U.....

A suivre!!

Djaa Kenyan Women are Beautiful:)

Eyee Wayee:)

I RESPECT U ABD AL MALIK!!

** Feelin Gibraltar

His book "May Allah Bless France"

Love this man..he's the real deal!!

Yepp..Abd Al Malik tu as raison..

Trop de feeling

I always say that it takes a real man to be able to express his feelings

with / against his fear of ridicule..that may be 1 of the reasons why I am feelin Mr Malik...!!

Just 2 see him stroll around in his own singular style on stage, almost shaking ...feeling the depth of his lyrics, not caring wheter or not he's moving like 1 Snoop or whoever else...

It's him , his mike, and his lyrics...

it's safe to say that Abd Al Malik is before all a POET...his flow is slower than the regular MC but goes hand in hand w/the music...dude is deep period!!

He was born in Paris 32 years ago of Congolese parents...of family life he knows the regular , he was raised by a single mumsey w/his 6 other sibblings..

Of his life as a teenager french immigrant he learned quickly to husstle on the streets of Paris, but he also invested himself at @ an extreme level in the Christian faith....

As a student , he was x-tremely bright; he went on to study Philosophy and English Litterature @ the University of Strasbourg, no wonder why his texts are so deep today...

Education is important people!!!

It's not clear to me as when he discovered Islam in particular Soufisme but anywhoo in the early nineties he will convert to soufisme and being the passionate person that he is, he will give his whole to the religion, in 1999 he will become the discipline to the Maroccan Spiritual Minister Sidi Hamza Al Qadiri Boutchichi....

Abd Al Malik is not only a rap artist, a poet, he' s also a writter...well yes u kinda have 2 be to be able 2 do all these things, he wrote a book called: "qu'Allah Benisse la France" in 2004 as well as an album called "Le Face a Face des Couers"

His last album is called "Gibraltar" and won critical acclaim as well as awards .

For those of u living in France he'll be performing at l'Olympia on October 2nd 07.

Check out his webbie:

www.abdalmalik.fr

His webbie is great and what I found interesting is that he also talked about his fav' books, cds...great thinker this man!!

Here's him performing at an Award Show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK6DFTuzPKU&mode=related&search=

Here's his video for Soldat de plomb:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvmJ-hO4Xpg&mode=related&search=

Love me a Man with 1 Brain!!!

Djaa my African Brothas are Sexy within their depth:)

Eyee Wayee:)