MTV Makes a Last Call for Music Videos for 2009 MAMA with Zain
Zain Kenya, with participation from MTV Networks Africa, held an informal workshop at The Loft in Nairobi to give the low down on the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA with Zain), to be held 10 October at Indoor Arena, Moi International Sports Complex, Kasarani, Nairobi.
Hip Hop World Awards winner
The Hip Hop World magazine held its annual music awards to honor the top achievers in the Nigerian music industry on Saturday, May 16 at the International Conference Center, Abuja.
List of winners:
Best R&B and Best Pop Album – Street Credibility by 9ice
Best Street Hip Hop – ‘4kasibe’ by DJ Zeez
Best Rap Album – ‘Lets Talk About It’ by MI
Best Rap Single – ‘Kini Big Deal’ by Naeto C
Best Lyricist on the roll – Modenine for ‘Nine’
Best Reggae and Dancehall Album – ‘The Gift and the Grace’ by Timaya
Best Female Vocal performance – Omawunmi
Best Male Vocal performance – Banky W for ‘Don’t Break My Heart’
Best Hip Hop World Revelation – MI » Read more…
Mokobe Wins Big at Mali Hip Hop Awards
More victory and success for Mokobe from 113 ! Mokobe became the first rapper to be honored at the Mali Hip Hop Awards held in Bamako, Mali on January 14 2009. His Excellencey, Sir Amadou Tomani Toure, president of Mali, gave him the ‘Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mali‘ and congratulated him, wishing him great success in his career. Mokobe was awarded the Ambassador Of Hip Hop and Best International Artist Of The Year awards.
His first album, “Mon Afrique” has officially been available in Mali since January 4th 2008. adventure.
Mokobe said in his acceptance speech, “I am really happy to get acknowledgment and support among my people, those artists from my home country that are trying to make music from Mali go forward and get to another level by showing that we can also have our own awards. I really thank them for that.” » Read more…
The Culture Caravan Cranks up!
8 cities and towns across Ghana will come alive to a wonderful road show starring some of the best musicians the country has to offer.
‘The Culture Caravan’ is a musical program in a contemporary context; with a DJ, a band, traditional musicians, dancers, artistes and actors taking audiences through popular Ghanaian fables, daily drama, current news and issues. 
This would include spin offs on some Ananse stories, and themes concerning environmental degradation among others. Starring Hiplife Grandpapa Reggie Rockstone, Kwaw Kese, King Ayisoba, Wanlov the Kubolor, DJ Black, Master Drummer Okyerema Yaw Kontor and his all female drummers and theatre starlet amongst others. » Read more…
Slum Village to invade SA with their ‘I Luv Hip-Hop’ music series tour
Slum Village is a two piece Detroit band consisting of T3 and Elzhi, that emerged in the music scene in the late 1990’s. During their life span in the music industry, Slum Village has released multiple number one hits like ‘Selfish’, ‘Do You’, ‘Dirty’,'Keep Holding On’ and ‘Old girl/Shinning star‘.
Inside Track on the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain
There are lots of rumors and speculation following media reception invites circulated late last week by MTV Networks Africa, and leading mobile phone operator, Zain. Selected individuals representing government, tourism, media and entertainment in Kenya, will attend a much anticipated, exclusive, media reception on Wednesday 15 April at the Blue Times Lounge in Nairobi, where its promised that “the Date, City and Venue for this year’s glittering ceremony,” the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA), will be revealed.
Lloyd storms Ghana with a lot of love
US R&B superstar, Lloyd has treated Ghanaian fans to a special performance. The Atlanta R&B sensation performed a few of his hit songs including ‘You‘ , ‘South Side’, ‘Get it Shawty‘ and ‘Girls Around the World‘ to rousing cheers especially from female fans.
Excited by the reaction he got from the crowd, Lloyd expressed his appreciation for the love Ghanaians showed on the night and throughout his stay. He has since left for Nigeria, where he is expected to hold a similar show. » Read more…
Okyeame Kwame, Praye and Others shine at 10th Ghana Music Awards
After endless speculations, criticisms, and a long wait, the 10th edition of the annual Ghana Music Awards was finally held last Saturday at the Dome of the Accra Conference Center to a sold-out audience. The biggest ceremony saw Okyeame Kwame winning the Artiste of the Year. Although the 2008 was described as the most competitive year for the Ghana Music Awards, favorites Okyeame Kwame, Praye and Christiana Love came up tops on the night filled with excitement, cheers and some few surprises.
ISAIAH 11:11 – In Word We Trust!
It is said that the most important thing for any artist is to lay-out they albums in a way that it plays out to be a perfect autobiography of they journeys experiences, and that’s exactly what it felt like when I caught the glimpse of Isaiah’s current album the “Spirits Rebellious“.
Stella Mwangi: A dreamer
Stella Mwangi aka STL is a Kenyan-born, Public Enemy and Queen Latifah inspired hardcore hustler female MC, who has shared stages with the likes of Talib Kweli, Common, Slick Rick, Dead Prez, Public Enemy and the legendary Angelique Kidjo.
This young lady has also worked with African artists such Senegalese hip-hop group, Wagable, Mishelle, Abbas Kubaff, and Ousman. Her songs have been used as sound tracks for various films including Save The Last Dance 2 and American Pie 5 and several one series’ including CSI Las Vegas, CSI New York, Army Wives, Scrubs and Ghost Whisperer. » Read more…
9ice Rocks Ghana to ‘Gongo Aso’
The multi-award winning Nigerian hip-hop artist 9ice on Saturday treated a limited audience at the Accra International Conference Center to an energetic performance in a gig dubbed ‘Ghana 9ice Concert’.
9ice, born Abolore Akande, has earned international recognition for his hit song, ‘Gongo Aso’, winning him the MOBO award for best African act in 2008, and a performance for Mandela at his 46664 Birthday Concert. Without a doubt, the Yoruba rapper is currently one of Nigeria’s foremost musical culture exponents. Tagged the hit-maker, his use of proverbial lyrics, coupled with his unique style and brilliant vocal ability made him an instant fan favorite. » Read more…
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