Tag Archive for ‘African Events’

Christmas and New Year's Bashes at the Palava

If you have not yet been to the Palava, here are two very good reasons to go. They are throwing a party on Christmas Eve and another on New Year’s Eve. Celebrate the year that was 2008 in style with great music, tasty eats, and an impressive selection of mixed drinks. Both events begin at [...]

Pictures From K'naan Performance in Boulder

Luckily not everyone in Colorado missed out on seeing K’naan in concert. He did make it to the show at the Fox Theater in Boulder. Thanks to Jesse Swift for the pictures. Jesse reported that K’naan was very positive and told a couple stories between songs. If you have pictures from the show, please share [...]

K'naan a No-Show at the Ogden

This is the space that was supposed to have been reserved for my rave review of K’naan’s performance at the Ogden this past Saturday. The only problem with that is that he didn’t actually show up to the concert. When we arrived the opening act Trevor Hall was on stage, so we made our way [...]

African Community Center's Thanksgiving Celebration a Success

Anyone who was at the Thanksgiving celebration this evening understands the African Community Center knows how to party. Most estimates puts attendance between 300 and 350 people, with guests from all over the world. People of various cultures and customs mingled just as the traditional American Thanksgiving food mixed with traditional foods from around the [...]

A Refugee's First Thanksgiving

Come celebrate and share in a Refugee’s First Thanksgiving on November 25th from 6pm-9pm at the African Community Center at 850 Holly Street, Denver. Please bring a special dish from your country to share! The ACC is looking for volunteers to help coordinate the Thanksgiving event. Call Elizabeth at 303-399-4500 x19 or elizabeth@africancommunitycenter.net

MTV Africa Music Awards – Winners

The first ever MTV Africa Music Awards jumped off in Abuja, Nigeria last night. The event featured numerous performances including a duet performance by Nigeria’s D’Banj with American Kelly Rowland, Seun Kuti with Egypt 80, and South African artist Jozi. Artist of the Year went to D’Banj, while Naeto C won Best New African Act. [...]

A Taste of Africa at University of Colorado at Boulder

This past Friday the African Students’ Association at the University of Colorado at Boulder hosted the 6th Annual Taste of Africa. The event featured performances by hip-hop group Democracy in Dakar and the Pan African Drum and Dance Ensemble, among others. Hundreds of Coloradans gathered in the recreation center at CU Boulder to enjoy the [...]

MTV Africa Music Awards Debut – November 22

So, you’re suffering from post-election withdrawal? Has the election that gave the US its first president of African descent left you longing for more of the democratic process? Well, you’re in luck. It’s time to vote for your favorite African music for MTV’s first ever African Music Awards happening November 22nd in Abuja, Nigeria.