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Angelique Kidjo performing at the Ordway on January 21

Guy Western — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 04:05:00 EST

This Friday, Jan. 21, St. Paul will be privileged to receive, from her birthplace in Benin, a very special international visitor. At 7:30 p.m., on the main stage of the Ordway Music Theater, 345 Washington Street, there will be an appearance by Angélique Kidjo with her quintet.

Director Jarreth Merz of �An African Election� on the making of the Documentary

IndieWire — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:16:00 EST

In a world plagued by stolen elections, secret government agendas, and a renewed interest in the exploitation of African natural resources, what value does democracy offer, particularly in the tumultuous region of West Africa? For Ghana, a nation that has been Africa�s barometer of political stability, democracy may mean the difference between peace and prosperity�and murderous chaos under military coup.

Sade opens up

News Agencies & Mshale Team — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:47:00 EST

Posing for cameras at a red-carpet event is an everyday occurrence in the entertainment world, an almost mandatory requirement for Celebrity 101.

The legendary Hugh Masekela thrills Minneapolis

Guy Western — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:28:00 EST

Legendary South African trumpeter, songwriter and singer, Hugh Masekela, played four shows at the Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant in Minneapolis on Oct. 20-21.

Jabali Afrika makes return to Minnesota

Susan Budig — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:48:00 EST

October 16th was National Boss Day. Playing at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis on the 16th of this past month was a band that played for the Boss of the United States when Barak Obama was inaugurated in January of 2008.

Hugh Masekela at the Dakota in Minneapolis on October 20-21

Guy Western — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:13:00 EST

On Oct. 20-21, the legendary Hugh Masekela will perform four shows at the Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant at 1010 Nicollet Ave. in downtown Minneapolis.

Jabali Afrika to perform at the Cedar in Minneapolis

Susan Budig — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:20:00 EST

The country first heard them on January 20, 2009, when Jabali Afrika performed at President Barack Obama�s inauguration. But this polyethnic band has played to Minneapolis audiences before, most recently at the Blue Nile.

A warm and intimate Meklit Hadero performs at The Cedar

Susan Budig — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:14:00 EST

Friday evening, September 24th, at the Cedar Cultural Center, an invitation handed out to hundreds of the Cedar�s real - time neighbors brought in dozens of residents - a 10% response rate�to hear Ethiopian-born Meklit Hadero perform for the first time in Minnesota.

Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars: All about love, peace and brotherhood

Guy Western — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 05:38:00 EST

Sierra Leone's Refugee All-Stars brought a musical message of love, peace, and brotherhood to Cedar Cultural Center, Sunday, Sept. 26. The extraordinary part was that they brought their message from a place called Freetown, capital of a nation reeling from the aftermath of civil war. Each of the members of this eight-piece ensemble has been hit hard by the ravages and hardship of war.

Meklit Hadero to perform in Minneapolis

Susan Budig — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:36:00 EST

Her music defies categorizing. Like a diamond with many facets, Meklit Hadero offers an array of musical genres. For someone so young, she has a polished, yet diaphanous sound.

Cheptaab to headline Kenyan Diaspora Queens concert

Mshale Staff — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:44:00 EST

Barbara Chepkoech, popularly known by her stage name Cheptaab, was raised in Nairobi, Kenya. She started singing at a very young age with various groups before joining the popular Kenya Army band Maroon Commandos as one of their singers and dancers. She later went solo and released her debut album in 2009. The album featured Cheptaab's runaway hits Tilenyun and Josi josi.

Nigeria's Zizi Cardow back at Couture Fashion Week

News Agencies & Mshale Team — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:17:00 EST

In her second appearance at Couture Fashion Week New York, award-winning Nigerian designer Zizi Cardow will present her latest collection at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday September 11, 2010. The fashion show will be held in the renowned Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria on Park Avenue, New York City.

The top 5 scenes in the movie Inception

News Agencies & Mshale Team — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:37:00 EST

Having seen the film twice, I think it�s safe to say that almost every scene in Inception is exceptionally well done. There really aren�t any scenes that feel clumsy, unnecessary or poorly constructed. That being said, there are a few scenes that really do stand out. Scenes that are just crafted so perfectly, you can watch them over and over and never tire of them. Here are five scenes from Inception that are truly remarkable.

Fifi Souma is Miss Africa-USA 2010

News Agencies & Mshale Team — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:47:00 EST

Fifi Souma was last weekend crowned as this year's Miss Africa-USA. The 21 year old from the Republic of Guinea is a full time student majoring in Communication at Montgomery College.

The magic that is P-Square

Eva Githina — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:54:00 EST

MINNEAPOLIS - When I heard that P-Square was coming to the US for a tour, I was willing to travel to whatever city they were scheduled to visit because at the time, there was no word that they would perform in Minnesota. Then it was big news that they had indeed been nominated by the BET Awards for the �Best International Act�.

World premiere of Pa's Hut: Liberian Legacy

Wynfred Russell — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:27:00 EST

In 1902, playwright Cori Thomas' grandparents emigrated from the United States to Liberia. There they built and founded a school � The Lott Carey Mission, where my mother and countless other Liberians have been educated and is in operation to this day.

K�Naan interview and the World Cup 2010 anthem

News Agencies & Mshale Team — Thu, 27 May 2010 16:40:00 EST

Mshale Editor's note: this story is courtesy of the UK's Daily Telegraph

His own team have yet again failed to qualify, thanks to defeats that fans blame variously on poor midfielding, questionable refereeing and the small matter of gun battles disrupting pre-tournament training. But, when the World Cup gets underway next month, the voice of Somali-born Keinan Warsame will be echoing around the stadium at every single match during the four-week contest.

Interview: Alek Wek

Lisa Grainger — Thu, 20 May 2010 05:28:00 EST

Fashion model Alek Wek, 33, came to London as a refugee from Sudan at the age of 14. The seventh of nine children, she studied at the London College of Fashion before being spotted by a model agency in 1995. Within two years, she was working for Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Ralph Lauren and Vivienne Westwood and had been voted MTV�s Model of the Year and i-D magazine�s Model of the Decade.

Iman to co-host Bravo's "The Fashion Show"

News Agencies & Mshale Team — Fri, 14 May 2010 05:54:00 EST

Kelly Rowland is out and supermodel Iman is in as the new co-host of �The Fashion Show.�

King Sunny Ade Concerts Canceled

Mshale Staff — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:31:00 EST

King Sunny Ade, popular Nigerian performer of Nigerian Juju music, has canceled scheduled concerts in Chicago on April 16, Minneapolis on April 17th and in Lincoln, Nebraska on April 18.