Tag Archives: Videos

Music Performance: Angélique Kidjo Sings “Redemption Song” at the Dedication Ceremony of the National Museum of African American History and Culture

On Saturday Sept 24th, 2016 the National Museum of African American Culture and History (NMAAHC) officially opened. The NMAAHC is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. To mark the grand opening of the museum, a dedication ceremony was held with thousands in attendance in a star-studded […]

TV Show: Lupita Nyong’o’s Kibonen NY Spaghetti Trap Top and Palazzo Pants for The Ellen DeGeneres Show

  Lupita has been wearing ankara print inspired outfits and head wraps for her Queen of Katwe promo tour. And I simply love it!

Fashion Show: Xuly.Bët Spring/Summer 2017 Ready-to-Wear Collection

On Wednesday, September 14th, Malian designer, Lamine Badian Kouyaté showcased Xuly.Bët Spring/Summer 2016 Ready-to-Wear Collection at The Dock, Skylight at Moynihan Station in New York City. The collection features ankara print bomber hackers, track suits, sunglasses, shoes and bags. See the photos below.

Award Show: Jidenna on the BET Hip Hop Awards Red Carpet + #BETInstabooth2016 Cypher

The Super Bowl of hip hop is back. I can’t wait to watch the 2016 BET Hip Hop Awards Show next month. My favorite part of the show like many of you is the cypher.

Music Video: Young Cardamom & HAB – #1 Spice (From “Queen of Katwe”)

The Queen of Katwe hit theaters on Friday, September 23rd. To mark the premiere of the movie, the film released a music video for the opening song from its soundtrack, “#1 Spice”. The song is by Ugandan hip-hop duo Young Cardamom & HAB. Queen of Katwe star, Lupita Nyongo, is seen in the music video […]

Award Show: Jidenna and Tiwa Savage on the MTV Video Music Awards 2016 Red Carpet + ‘Little Bit More’ Pre-Show Performance

The 2016 MTV VMAs was lit. I really enjoyed the award show last night. Before the show, Jidenna hit the red carpet (or white carpet I should say) in a blue ankara print tunic shirt and sleek black fitted pants.

TV Show: Jidenna Performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live in Nikki Billie Jean

Yesterday, Jidenna performed his afrobeat summer hit “Little Bit More” on Jimmy Kimmel Live wearing a Nikki Billie Jean waist coat and pants set. See photos and watch his performance below:

Music Video: Jidenna – Chief Don’t Run

An anthem for all who aspire to lead, “Chief Don’t Run” details Jidenna’s roots and how they informed the man he is today. In this Alan Ferguson-directed emotion picture, the song comes to life, from young Jidenna’s trials and tribulations to the swank celebrations surrounded by his social club Fear & Fancy, and a disruptive […]

Music Video: Chisom – Africa Get Money

Chisom Uzosike is a young first generation Nigerian-American producer, rapper, creative director, and recent collaborator of The Black Opera hip hop collective. Born in Detroit and raised in Maryland, Chisom takes great pride in his African heritage in his fun new video for “Africa Get Money,” from his debut EP The Jordan Year.

Music Video: Jidenna – Little Bit More

Jidenna’s “Little Bit More” is a sexy Afrobeat anthem, a soundtrack for the chemistry of meeting someone special on a summer’s night. Directed by Justin Francis and featuring choreography by Akosua Akoto, the vibrant colors and kinetic dance moves set the stage for Chief himself to encounter a mystifying woman while on one of his many […]

Campaign: “Everyday Warriors” Africa Gives Back International Gala 2016 Campaign

It is my great honor and pleasure to introduce “Everyday Warriors” Africa Gives Back International Gala 2016 campaign featuring Sira Kante, George Afrekh, Prince Coker, and Jiruard Key.