FASHION FRIDAY: SUMAHRIE COLLECTION

I have a confession to make: I've only worn traditional African clothing a few times in my life.  In my defense, I just find the traditional clothes too,well, traditional. Fortunately, talented designers such as Mahriama M. Suma, are giving traditional clothing a chic and modern twist.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: DAVE MATTHEWS BAND

Check out one our favorite videos from South African singer, Dave Matthews and his band. Enjoy!

SPOTLIGHT: DJIBRIL N'DOYE

Djibril N'Doye

 I had the honor of interviewing Award Winning Senegal artist Djibril N'Doye about his life, inspiration, and his latest collection. Here's an excerpt from our interview.

COMEDY CORNER: BENJAMIN SASO

Actor.DJ. Comedian. Personal trainer. Entrepreneur. Benjamin Saso is a Ghanaian man of many talents.  I feel a sense of kinship with him; he's African, a DJ and hilarious.  I'm also African, my name is DJ and I'm quite hilarious. 

MUSIC MONDAY: PHONY PPL

10 Reasons Why I Love Phony Ppl:

1. The band's name is amazing!

2. Nigerian saxophonist? Yes please! 

3. "Told You So" and "Does He Really".

4. They might just be the most stylish group on the planet. Urban Outfitters clearly thought so, and featured them in their first ever Men's Catalog. You can see some of the pictures on their tumblr. 

5. Handlebar mustache logo.

WORLD AIDS DAY 2012

Nearly 67% of those living with HIV/AIDS are in Africa, so World Aids Day is a cause that we feel very passionately about. The name of this year's theme, "Getting to Zero",  describes the vision and goals that UNAIDS' members would like to see implemented by 2015. To read more on their specific vision, goals, and strategies, go here. Watch the video below to learn how you can easily help the cause. 

TOGETHER, WE CAN GET TO ZERO!

For other ideas on how you can help, go here. 

- TEAM TDB