Awesome Tapes From Africa
African music is usually hard to find, especially the really great stuff that you can only find on cassette in Africa. There are so many gems that don’t get exposed so it was especially gratifying to see that there was a website dedicated to putting some of the best music out there, in a forum that would attract the most eyes.
Renee Wilson to Participate in Sawa Sawa Festival
The annual Sawa Sawa Festival will take place from May 29 to 31. On Friday 29, Renee Wilson will perform at the Sarakasi Dome alongside Omar Arreola, a Mexican musician based in California and Damien Horne during the VIP opening event.
P Square Storms the Gambia
The multi talented twin brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye, commonly known as P Square, a Nigeria popular music maestro group stormed The Gambia in a super mega-musical concert at the Independence Stadium in Bakau, The Gambia, on Saturday 16Th May 2009. The concert was organized by War Room and Wax Media and was proudly sponsored by Africell, the biggest GSM company in The Gambia.
Kenya Celebrates a Winner at the International Young Music Entrepreneur Awards 2009
Big Up to Big Kev (Kevin Ombajo), Director of Trueblaq Group, for taking home the award for second place in the International Young Music Entrepreneur (IYME) Awards 2009.
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.
Warner Brothers Fights HIV/AIDS
There is a great project that is being used in Kenya to combat the spread of the HIV/AIDS virus. The project, called the HIV Free Generation, is a game that children can play to learn how to implement positive behaviors and educate on HIV/AIDS.
KENYA: To host the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards
MTV African and telecommunication company Zain, have proudly released in a statement that Nairobi, Kenya will be home to the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards. The event will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the Indoor Arena at the Moi International Sports Center with 1 billion viewers around the world expected to watch.
Tinariwen Wows the Crowd at Coachella
Tinariwen were working their magic again at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2009 and were such a hit that one publication stated that this was the group that would likely become a Cochella legend. Their performance was stellar and their sound was wonderful. The crowd was enthralled with their stage presence and their obvious talent.
Chris Chameleon To Perform at Carnival City
Chris Chameleon, nominated for five MTN South Africa Music Awards (SAMA), will be performing songs from his most recent album, ‘Klassieke Chameleon”, at Carnival City. Incidentally, four of the nominations are for music on this album in the categories Best Afrikaans DVD, Best Contemporary Afrikaans Album, Best Male Artist, and Album of the Year.
Chris Chameleon won a Kanna Award at this year’s ABSA KKNK at Oudtshoorn for the Best Male Artist. Chris Chameleon’s eclectic musical style is sure to provide musical satisfaction for folks who like many genres of music. His ability to hit a four-octave range has earned him a large following and a Medal of Honor from the South African Academy of Science and Arts. » Read more…
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.
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.
African Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
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August 6, 2009
Korto Momolu Presents Fall Collection : Charlotte, NC
USA - South East
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July 18, 2009
Concert Celebrating Nelson Mandela’s 91st Birthday: New York, NY
USA - North East
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July 16, 2009
Celebrate Ethiopia @ Lincoln Theatre: Washington, DC
USA - North East
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July 10, 2009
Miss South Sudan Beauty Pageant: Washington, DC
USA - North East
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