Zone Fam want to “Shaka Zulu on Em”
If you haven’t heard of Zone Fam, you are about to be really impressed. Zone Fam is a group based in Lusaka, Zambia, that has some of the hottest beats around. Their hooks are wicked, and their style has all the hint of African swag.
Their initial single, “Mabhodlela (Bottles)” was a huge success and they are already duplicating it with their next hot song, “Shaka Zulu on Em” which is about African pride and paying homage to their roots. Don’t underestimate this group…their rap is deep…really deep.
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Green October unveils latest mixtape
Green October Volume 6
Every year Tribe X Entertainment provides a free download of Nigerian artists who provide some of the hottest contemporary music on the African continent.
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AiRis Music is the Diaspora’s newest singer to hit the airwaves
So you have been singing since you were five what made you decide to make a career out of it?
When I became a successful professional engineer and still wanted to sing. I felt unaccomplished and felt the need for my life to have more meaning, I felt the need to take my passion in music to another level.
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Banky W, Fally Ipupa, Daddy Owen, and Teargas signed for the 2010 MAMAs
The excitement is upon us again as the MTV African Music Awards (MAMAs) come around again. The entertainment lineup already promises to be one full of fantastic talent and great performances. So far, the performers who have made a firm committment include, Banky W (Nigeria), Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of Congo), Daddy Owen (Kenya), and Teargas (South Africa).
Banky W
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Joseph Ameh, the beat behind award-winning P-Square
Joseph Ameh is one of those unassuming folks that you could easily overlook in a crowd. Standing quietly watching activities, one could easily dismiss him as an interested bystander.
Malawian Music has no identity
Malawian musician veteran, Lucious Banda, and up coming hip-hop artist, Young Kay, have described the trends in the Malawian music positive although acknowledging that the country fails to have a music identity.
Young Kay
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Ameyaw Debrah – Coptic’s Manager for Ghana/Africa
Jamati Online readers are very familiar with Ameyaw Debrah. A gifted writer who has the knack of pulling the meat of the matter out of the entertainment story and bringing unknown tidbits of golden information to our attention, is on a serious roll. Eric Kwabena Matlock, a.k.a. Coptic, has appointed him to manage his businesses in Ghana and the rest of Africa. This speaks volumes to the obvious entertainment business savvy that Ameyaw possesses.
Ameyaw and Dakore
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P-Square set to hit DC with their great sound
This dynamic duo have been performing for over 13 years. Following the moves of their idol, Michael Jackson, they became legend in Jos, Nigeria for their breakdancing with their friends, M Clef a.k.a Itemoh, Michael, and Melvin. In 1999 they honed their musical skills and wrote soundtracks for movies including ‘Tobi’, ‘Mama Sunday’, ‘Moment of Bitterness’ and ‘Evas River’.
P Square at 2010 BET Awards
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Nina Ogot – Dhahabu
Nina Ogot is a Kenyan musician whose music has been termed afro-acoustic. A multi-talented young lady, she plays the guitar and the piano and accompanies them with a strong vocal production. She is also multi-lingual, singing in English, French, Kiswahili, Luo, and Lingala and appeals to a broad spectrum audience.
Nina Ogot
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2face Idibia to hit Washington DC
2Face, a contemporary Nigerian artist, will be performing live at The Days Inn Gateway in Washington DC. A very popular artist with a string of international music awards, he usually performs with such energy that his audience is usually brought to their feet with rousing applause.
2Face
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Da Grin passes after accident
Da Grin was a very gifted rapper and musical artist whose ability to paint verbal pictures and share his reality with others was almost unmatched.
He was involved in a terrible accident on April 14, 2010 when his car ran into a cement truck. He had been in critical condition in the hospital, although unconfirmed reports first stated that his condition was not as serious as originally thought. His manager and close friends however confirmed that he had sustained serious injuries to his head, jaw and chest.
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