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Welcome to AfricanOz,
your African Australian online resource. This site is for everyone: whether you're of African heritage, have an interest in Africa, or you're simply browsing the web.
Feedback is welcome.
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PEOPLE PROFILES...
In November 2008 AfricanOz spoke with with celebrated African Australian musician Asim Gorashi about his love of traditional music, background in Sudan, and positive new life in Australia. As a boy growing up in Sudan’s Blue Nile district, he battled both family disapproval, and the Sudanese government’s cultural repression to bring his music to the stage. . For interview link here
In July 2008 AfricanOz spoke with talented singer/songwriter, Perth-based Grace Barbé about life on both sides of the Indian Ocean, and why her Seychelles roots now matter. Like her mixed African, European, Asian heritage, Grace is drawn to diversity -- fusing Afro funk, reggae, soul with the distinctive rhythms of her native Kréol (Creole) culture. . For interview link here
In May 2008, on the eve of a Zimbabwean election, AfricanOz spoke with former Zimbabwean human rights activist & stone sculpture artist David Jamali, now based in Melbourne, about his fascinating background in human rights, development and art in Zimbabwe. “A stone speaks its own language," says David. "The process between stone and artist is to negotiate what the stone wants and what the artist wants. You need to see something within the stone, and bring out the message within… ” . For interview link here
In 2007 AfricanOz spoke with award-winning Australian journalist/author Sally Sara who spent five years living and working as a foreign correspondent in Africa for ABC TV - covering issues and events such as the conflict in Sudan, genocide and HIV/AIDS. She recently wrote 'Gogo Mama' about the lives of African women. For interview link here
In 2007 AfricanOz spoke with touring African reggae singer Shasha Marley - about music, religion and his love for the motherland. For interview link here
In early 2007 AfricanOz spoke with remarkable Sudanese Australian model & humanitarian advocate Abang Othow (photograph from Scene models) who has survived war, family loss and building a new life on the move to carve a successful life for herself in Australia. You can read a full feature on Abang here
In 2007 AfricanOz caught up with the Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars when they were touring Australia - interviewing the band's youngest member, the remarkable 19 year old Black Nature, who met other band members in a refugee camp and rose to international fame following an award-winning documentary about their lives. For interview link here
In 2006 AfricanOz spoke with Tanzanian national Abdullah Saleh Mbamba - the new Director of the United Nations Information Centre for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. In a special conversation with AfricanOz, he revealed his thoughts on Darfur, the end of an era for UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, African poverty, and his own unique background as a journalist and international diplomat. For interview link here
AfricanOz asked African Australian singer Ajak Kwai about her earliest memories of singing in South Sudan - when villagers based near the Nile River would gather for ceremonies under the full moon. "Even when I was sick and not supposed to go out, I'd go and attend these gatherings," says Ajak. "I'd start a song and everyone would answer."
Interview with African Australian model Yemma Christine - originally from Congo. For Yemma 'making it' in Australia has been not just about learning how to survive in the competitive modelling industry, but about remaining true to her roots and studying for a secure future. Yemma has seen a big transformation in Australian modelling in recent years. Full chat with Yemma on AfricanOz Fashion
Remarkable Rwandan-born Australian Marie-Binidicte recently received a major award from France for her work. She fled Rwanda as a young woman - returning after the tragic 1990s genocide attacks in a grim search for family members. She has maintained a stoic philosophy through times of war, trouble and hardship. For Marie-Binidicte's story link here
AfricanOz spoke with award-winning research recipient, African Australian Dr Kefyalew Mekonnen who is helping to pose solutions to the life and death struggle over water now facing the Horn of Africa and other nations. Dr Mekonnen's study focus on the Nile River's precious water resources, particularly in his homeland of Ethiopia. To read his story link here
AfricanOz spoke with Matthew Albert, 2005 Young Australian of the Year for Victoria - and a tireless advocate for Sudanese refugees and others of African background in Australia. Matthew says, "..Australia's future is now inextricably linked with the success of all
African Australian communities. This can only be a good thing for all of us..."
AfricanOz spoke with nightclub owner, Peter Okwechime who, for five years, has managed one of Australia's most successful world music nightclubs, Club Mombasa in Canberra surviving on a diet of good management, good music and lots of hard work For full interview link here
What's a surfer and former professional tennis player doing running Australia's Nelson Mandela art gallery in Sydney? In 2004, we asked 'Touch Galleries" manager Richard Lubner, originally from South Africa, about his work - and the inspiring influence of Nelson Mandela. For full story link here
In the lead-up to an art exhibition in Victoria, Sudanese Australian Mahmoud Zein Elabdin discusses how his artwork relates to concepts of 'home'. While Mohmoud is now free to paint without political interference ge misses his family in Sudan. For more on Mahmoud link here
In 2005 AfricanOz had a chat with the world-famous Super Rail Band from Mali, who visited Australia for the 2005 Sydney Festival. Since its formation in 1960s, the band has been associated with some of Africa's most legendary musicians, including Salif Keita, Mory Kante, and Aust-based guitarist Moussa Diakiti. To read the full interview link here
In Nov 2005, AfricanOz spoke with award-winning Adelaide-based performer and writer, Sheela Langeberg - who is of Tanzanian Masai and Chagga heritage - about her fascinating background in theatre. For Sheela's full story link here | NOW ON AFRICANOZLATEST in AUSTRALIAN MEDIA
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PEOPLE PROFILES...
In 2006, we were pleased to publish a moving story about refugee worker, Sudanese Australian Simon Pabek, written by Phillip Thomson winner of the FECCA/SBS Student Journalism Award 2005. The article is republished here
In 2005, AfricanOz spoke with K'naan when he toured Australia. As anyone who hears K'naan's music will know, it not just
about hip-hop or rap, but about African culture and heritage. K'naan comes from a family who uphold Somalia's strong tradition of oral poetry, and K'naan uses these poetic skills to produce real messages in his music about Africa and life in general.
In 2006, AfricanOz spoke with Ethiopian Australian Masinko Player Dereb Deselegn who had musician's 'block' for many years after he arrived in Australia, before realising how much people appreciated the music.
In 2004, AfricanOz had a chat with SBS 'football' commentator Francis Awaritefe - who has been SBS TV's 'The World Game' since 2001. Of Nigerian parentage, Francis previously had a a highly successful 'football' career in the UK before playing in Australia where he was one of the National Soccer League's all-time highest goal scorer in finals matches.
In 2004, AfricanOz spoke with South African Australian SBS TV newsreader Anton Enus about his amazing love of marathon running, and what the sport means to him both personally and professionally To read the full interview link here
In this special article, talented African Australian author and journalist, Edison Yongai discusses his lifetime love of stories and writing - and its ultimate cost: being forced to flee his beloved homeland of Sierra Leone. Edison's love of writing began in school where "The only way to get a story book was from the children of rich families - by stealing it or exchanging it for your day's lunch...
AfricanOz spoke with Abraham Aleer, one of Sudan's famous 'Lost Boys' who arrived in Australia in 2002 about the story of the 'Lost Boys', what the term means to him, and his current community work, studies and hopes for the future. For full interview link here
In 2004, AfricanOz spoke with accomplished African Australian model Akuol Diing about her fascinating rise in the model industry, her Sudanese background and some recent international successes. For full interview link here br> (Photo credits: Akuol modelling Bowie Wong. Image supplied by Mercedes Australian Fashion Week, photograph by Alex Zotos)
In 2004, AfricanOz had a chat with the 'sista' with South African roots, Rasheda - one half of the sensational Australian comedy, hiphop duo 'Sista She'. Rasheda spoke about her African heritage, love of music, and the art of afros and how to dance. For interview link here
In 2004, AfricanOz had a chat with Australian singer Karinda Mutabazi, a performer in the stage production of the Lion King - about her Ugandan roots, her love of theatre and African music For interview link here
In 2004, AfricanOz spoke with Zambian-born Nalishebo Gaskell, crowned Miss World (Australia) in 1999, about her experiences of 'Miss World', her current community work, and her African roots. For full interview link here
Ethiopian Australian Sosina Wogayehu is a performer with Circus Oz. She was a finalist for the Young Australian of the Year awards in 2004 and previously performed with the Ethiopian Circus - touring the world for five years as an acrobat, contortionist and dancer, before famously (along with many of her circus colleagues) deciding to remain in Australia for humanitarian reasons in 1998. In Australia, she became the first National Institute of Circus Arts graduate to be offered a permanent position with Circus Oz, and has wowed local and international audiences since - with her acrobatics, body contortions and juggling. She has also, along with the rest of the Circus, helped assist refugees, contributing to her nomination as a finalist in the Young Australian of the Year awards in 2004: From impoverished beginnings, Sosina believes that life is what you make of it, and is a true inspiration says the Australian of the Year website. The name 'Wogayehu', incidentally, means 'I have seen many things' in the Amharic-Ethiopian language. More on Sosina on ABC TV Stateline and Reach Out sites. Photo (above) of Sosina Wogayehu by Ponche Hawkes, Copyright 2003, reprinted with permission from Circus Oz |
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