Ronado Butler 19, was known to many as “Nardy” or “Nardo”.  I knew Ronado as “Nardy” through my best friend, Demetria Thomas aka “Meme”, his aunt. Over the years, I became extremely close with the Butler family and considered Nardy as the nephew I never had. Nardy was known to be a very humorous and loved to have a good time with his family and friends. He really enjoyed hanging out with his childhood friends from Fort Washington, MD, his younger brothers and his cousins.  Ronado was in the middle of a new chapter in his life; he just started a new career with Comcast Communications, Inc. Within the last few months, I ran into Nardy and one thing I noticed was that he was beginning to declare a sense of independence as a strong young black man! It was great to see that glow on his face as he talked about his training program at Comcast and I was so ecstatic about this new opportunity.

When new opportunities present themselves, sometimes we all need to either close a chapter in our life or proceed with completing existing chapters in our lives. It was great to see Nardy, who I have known since he was 7 years old, embarking on a new opportunity.

Ronado Butler will be truly missed and my prayers are with his family and friends.

R.I.P. Nardy, We Love you!

Kanika Tolver

Just like “The Awakening” at the National Harbor,  AMADI has been struggling with the process of “becoming FREE”. But, in 2009 AMADI plans to bring everything to surface. We plan to evolve into a company that is widely known throughout the world.  Also, we plan to focus on social economic issues, politics, education and  career advancement. We would like to thank everyone for their support in 2008!

Please continue to support us and spread the word about AMADI, because we are MAJOR!

What will be your “Great Awakening” moment or accomplishment in 2009?

Algorythm was born in raised in Clinton, MD about 10-15min outside of DC.  Algorythm moved to New York at 18 years old to study Art/Design at The Cooper Union. He graduated in 2005 and has been living in Brooklyn ever since.

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Icon Earrings from Mother of Men Jewelry, Created by Nyakinyua Gill
“The woman who wears my jewelry collection is strong and bold.  She makes statements with her personal style”.

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This month, Kyesha Drew took a visit to (2) of DC’s hottest underground shopping spots, 4NXC (U street) and Commonwealth (Florida Ave). 4NXC and Commonwealth provides a creative independence to their customers. Both spots provide FRESH and UNIQUE urban accessories, clothing and sneakers. Commonwealth has closely worked with musicians N*E*R*D, the Clipse, Kenna, and DJ A-Trak.

Check out AMADI’s photo shoot at 4NXC and Commonwealth. Good looking Ky!
http://amadimag.com/blogosphere/photogallery.html

Website: http://www.4nxc.com
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/4nxc
Website: http://www.cmonwealth.com

My name is Cayan, or David as recognized by the government. I am..the youngest threat to the DMV hip-hop scene, I will be 18 come summertime. I live in Northeast, Washington DC, a little ways up from H street, represent the whole city though. Born and raised in the District of Caylumbia! I am unsigned as of now, but am affiliated with DMG, Delorean Music Group. That consists of Lyriciss, Mouse, NandoMcFlyy, and myself. Others may come along, you never know.

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