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	<title>Orijin Culture &#187; Arts</title>
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		<title>Representing Culture Through Art: It Only Takes “A Dollar &amp; A Dream”</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:37:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nekita</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As has been demonstrated by the story of “Le Mozart Noir” or “the black Mozart,” the arts have played and continue to play an integral role in the display and preservation of life and culture for African descendants.  Thus, it’s imperative that we support and help cultivate the creative minds and talents within the Diaspora who are seeking to continue our legacy as a people through art. One such individual and artist is photographer Tasha Bleu. On speaking on the importance of the arts, she shared the following words:

They say &#8220;The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.&#8221; Well, the most talented individuals are in prison. that&#8217;s a fact. My friend who is a CO often tells me how every offender locked up in his prison is very skilled and paints, draws or even does his logos for his side business very well. The sad part is that they may never be able to share their God given gifts with the world. As a woman first and artist second, I never planned on being a photographer and I did not have the best life before realizing my gift. I now realize how in life, everything is an opportunity cost. Every moment of our time can be spent doing something else; something for ourselves or something for the world to keep after we&#8217;re gone. One thing we all have is time, until our individual clocks stop. Many people my age, are now VERY into the arts with the help of the internet and many of them need guidance but whether they are photographers, musicians, painters, designers or tree shapers&#8230;it is an opportunity cost. Remember, people can be out here shooting people with guns instead of shooting people with cameras and people forget how much EASIER it is to take that route. Art is not only good for the soul but when you live in a place where all of your friends are dead or in jail&#8230;art is also an escape from reality. As they are taking art out of schools, keep art close to home.
Appreciate all you can while you can,
Bleu

Through her KickStarter campaign A Dollar &#38; A Dream, Bleu has embarked on a mission to promote the arts by collaborating with 11 other females from LA to RI. If successful in her mission they will come together in NYC “to put on a free to the public event to inspire others of our generation and to foster social change through the use of colorful artwork during a dark time in music and fashion.”
To make this event possible, Blue is required to raise a minimum of $3000.00 to help cover the costs of travel, supplies and hosting of the event. You can show your support for the arts and this amazing and inspirational project and artist by donating to the campaign. It only takes “A Dollar &#38; A Dream.”

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		<title>Lorna Asante talks about her modeling, fashion and style</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:12:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ameyaw Debrah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[UK-based Ghana Lorna Asante is a determined model on the rise.  With  her flawless smooth skin and likeable looks, the 5.10ft model is  currently in the process of re-registering with the popular Mahogany  model agency. She started modeling college fashion shows in 2001 and has  developed more passion for the industry since.  After taking a break  from active modeling to pursue a career in childcare, Lorna is set to  embark on a rigorous comeback. 
Lorna’s role models include Tyra Banks, Gisele Bundchen, Iman and  Heidi Klum. According to her, she doesn’t do any job that involves  nudity, but has been involved in several editorial and runway modeling.   With her adorable and wholesome looks, she has been used in many  lifestyle and fitness campaigns for hair and makeup, hands, legs, and  eyes.  She would also love to present fashion and entertainment shows,  do music videos and try out acting in the new future.
I caught up with Lorna to find out her journey, inspirations her  opinion on African fashion, her love for children, her aspirations and  more.
Ameyaw Debrah: What inspired you to get into modeling? 
I love creativity, travelling, meeting new people, innovation and fashion, therefore a combination of this inspired me.
Ameyaw Debrah: What have been some of the major jobs you have done? 
Waltham Forest Queen’s Welcoming, Pageant, Diamond Touch in association with Sleek hair.
Ameyaw Debrah: What is your opinion on modeling in Africa? 
Brilliant so long as one is not exploited on in terms of nudity and  sex, but apart from that bring it on! My auntie has actually bugged me  to come and try African modeling and I agree so I have made up my mind  to go for it.
Ameyaw Debrah: What’s your opinion on African fashion in general? 
I love our rich print fabrics. The core to which it has been designed  is amazing! It’s very sad that some African people, including myself,  cannot represent in our own clothes and tend to go for European looks.   I respect designers such as Christie Brown who can incorporate western  and African design to create richness and haute couture elegantly. I  have now started wearing it as a mate recommended a tailor, whom I have  used for some dresses/suits. I love it!
Ameyaw Debrah: Do you think African models back home can make it internationally? 
It depends, if they are business minded, focused and “in control” yes  they can make it. The sky is your limit basically. You take  opportunities wisely and perseverance pays off. Modeling is a temporary  career and you will be rejected by many. But along the way, remember to  pick up skills, learn, be strong and you will also be adored by many.
 Ameyaw Debrah: What should young girls aspiring to become top models do to ensure success?
They need to be in control of themselves, respect themselves in terms  of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sammi, Uti &amp; Hannington Up For Eviction</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:38:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ameyaw Debrah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[M-Net’s Big Brother All Stars is into its second week and, in stark  contrast to last week, the housemates were very clear about who they  wanted to see up for eviction this time around. Once all the nominations  were in, it was Sammi, Uti and Tatiana who found themselves up for  eviction. Tatiana, as head of house, had the opportunity to swap herself  out with another housemate – which she promptly did, putting Hannington  up in her place. 
Munya nominated Uti and Sammi – but had thoroughly bizarre reasons!  He said that he nominated Sammi because “he lives very far from Zimbabwe  where I’m from.” Big Brother asked him to clarify his reason, but he  stuck to his guns. Big Brother then questioned his reason for nominating  Uti, but Munya gave the same reason and left the Diary Room quickly.
Jennifer’s nominations were along the lines of breaking up the clique  who she feels will nominate her for eviction sooner rather than later.  She told Big Brother that she had noticed that “the gang” from season 2 –  namely Meryl and Lerato – were still very close, a fact which made her  uneasy. Jennifer declared that that was the reason behind her nomination  for the two ladies – saying she had nothing personal against them and  conceding that her decision was based on playing the game.
Hannington and Yacob both nominated Tatiana, because as Head of  House, she has the power to save herself from eviction. Yacob’s second  nomination was Paloma, because of her strong character. He added that  there were “no hard feelings” but he just had to nominate her.
Hannington’s second nomination was Sammi, because he felt that the  Ghanaian was “always annoyed without any reason”, so perhaps it was time  for him to go. While Uti struggled to choose housemates to nominate  last week, he wasted no time this week in naming Paloma and Sammi as his  nominees for eviction. He said that Paloma because “she’s cool and all  but, she’s taking the game way too seriously”. He also gave the same  reason as his rationale for nominating Sammi.
Code nominated Lerato because she had a tendency to provoke people  and he doesn’t like that; and Sheila because “she may be nice” but he  hasn’t clicked with her. Sleepy Meryl nominated Sammi because he was the  one person that she had not clicked with and felt that he just does not  fit in. She then nominated Yacob because she feels he is a “party  pooper” and has a tendency to make things fall apart.
Sheila nominated Sammi because she had heard someone in the house say  that he did not feel like he fitted in, so she felt she was just making  things easy for him. She then nominated Mwisho, simply because she said  she had nobody else in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>More than just a model, Fela Fagbure</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:16:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ameyaw Debrah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Canada-based Nigerian model, Fela Fagbure is certainly more than just   another promising model from Africa. With an astute sense of   entrepreneurship, Fela is set to take the world of fashion and glamour   by storm. 
Fela started modeling at the age of 15-16, at a time when the   industry was still growing. However, driven by his love for everything   art/photography, he stayed in it and blossomed to a stage where he can   compete with any international male model.
He is so far show strength in the areas of Glamour modeling, Fashion   editorial modeling, Fashion catalog modeling, Fashion bathing suit   modeling, Fashion fitness modeling, Fashion fit modeling, Commercial   lifestyle modeling and Commercial corporate modeling; working with   amazing photographers for magazines shoots and adverts.
According to Fela, who is currently studying Arts and Design at the   University of Alberta, Edmonton, he is inspired a lot by Tyson Beckford,   to do what he does. But says his business sense is inspired by his   mother. “She’s a successful business guru for over 25 years now. She   inspires and motivates me as well”.  Perhaps it is this driving force   that has seen him team up with his twin brother, Fola to create the   vintage Alex Folzi brand. Visit Website
I caught up with Fela to find out more about the business side to   him, his journey in the world of fashion, his future plans and   aspirations.
What else do you do aside modeling?
I consider my self as a young entrepreneur, I own a clothing line   with my twin brother called Alex Folzi and in the nearest feature we   would be opening more businesses both locally and internationally.
What is the inspiration behind Alex Folzi?
Alex Folzi is an elegant brand inspired by vintage looks, and the   iconic design styles of the army, air force, navy, sailors and in   general the Northern American/European couture. It was established 2010.   Our styles allow for the uniqueness  of individuals who seek to  express themselves through fashion.  We do  all sort of designs, ranging  from shoes, luggage, accessories and  clothes. Our summer collection of  the vintage luggage consisting of  brief cases and trunks comes out  June 30th. Due to some reasons, the  other products have been delayed  till further notice.
Do you have any other ambitions, say acting?
I would love to go into producing and directing sometime soon, be it   music or film, I released a short video few months back and I am   currently working on more now.
What was the title of the  short video and what  was it about?
The troubled past of the Nigerian rebel.  It was about how a   young Nigerian male that was having difficulties with his past over the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kyssi Wète interviews with Orijin</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:52:23 +0000</pubDate>
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Born in Kinshasa, in the Congo Democratic Republic, Kyssi Wète grew up in Paris, where he learned acoustic guitar by himself, playing and singing with friends at school, then at University. If not coming from an artist environment and family, music was always a genuine passion for him. From the very beginning, his music was deeply rooted in reggae and ragga rhythms, but, in his personal and innovative way, he also more and more explores a multitude of rhythms and styles like pop, rumba, soul… So as his repertoire moves forward, Kyssi sometimes fires up the tempo of his songs to create fast dances rhythms and sometimes arranges more intimate pieces with sophisticated and inventive arrangements… The result is a captivating musical fusion, very festive on stage and he invests himself with no limits in each concert. Human kind is the major source of Kyssi’s inspiration. His lyrics are poetic and simple. In his music, he celebrates diversity, explores the common links between cultures, message of interracial harmony. With his unique warm voice, filled with emotion and intensity, he sings of love, friendship, respect and trust. Kyssi Wète is not only composing, writing and performing but also producing his music and taking care of the various elements related to his artistic development. In 2007, he recorded his last album and since 2001, he and his band have been touring a lot.

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		<title>my Orijin &#124; Tinchy Stryder  (UK&#8217;S  Hip Hop Artist)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:09:31 +0000</pubDate>
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 If you haven&#8217;t heard about Tinchy then I think you stuck  in the Toilet!!&#8230;This UK Hip Hop artist is reaching the international wave. Believe it.. Tinchy Stryder topped the number one chart in UK  this year, with his hit single   &#8220;Number 1&#8243;. A collaboration with N-Dubz.
Ohh and what is his Orijin? A proud Ghanaian.

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