Who wins hottest Radio Hit of 2008?
Its official! The nominations for the MTV Africa Music Award Listener’s Choice are here.
Reflecting the importance of radio to the African music industry and music fans, the Listener’s Choice Award celebrates the tracks and artists who triumphed on the radio airwaves in 2007/8. So who made the cut or, better yet, who will win? The nominees for the Listener’s Choice awards, chosen exclusively by radio listeners across Africa are:
D’Banj (Nigeria )– ‘Why Me’
Naakaya (Tanzania) – ‘Mr Politician’
Jax Panik (South Africa) – ‘Cigarettes and Cinnamon’
JB Mpiana (DRC) – ‘Zadio Kongolo’
P Unit (Kenya) – ‘Una’
Toniks (Uganda) ‘Beera Nange’
Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) – ‘Odwo’ » Read more…
The Game to headline the MAMAs
Its official! Multi-platinum US rapper, The Game is to headline the debut edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA) on 22 November 2008. The West Coast rapper, who is also nominated in the Best Hip Hop category at the awards, will perform live in Nigeria for the first time, joining Nigeria’s D’Banj, Tanzanian hip hop sensation Professor Jay, and Ghanaian hip life star, Kwaw Kese, on stage at The Velodrome, Abuja for Africa’s most spectacular celebration of contemporary music.
Born Jayceon Terrell Taylor, The Game is one of hip hop’s most successful artists with two #1 US albums under his belt including 2005 debut major-label album The Documentary. Featuring a star-studded lineup including Mary J. Blige, Busta Rhymes, Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent and Kanye West, the album received instant critical acclaim, and attracted a Grammy nomination for The Game for smash hit single release Hate It or Love It. » Read more…
Road to the MAMAs
With four weeks to go until the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) with Zain, MTV is kick-starting the celebrations with THE ROAD TO MAMA – an out-of-this-world, all-star concert tour visiting the DRC, South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria in the run-up to the Awards.
Spotlighting artists nominated in the inaugural MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain on 22 November 2008, the Road to MAMA concerts will boast a lineup of the hottest African and international musicians, with all four concerts fronted by Best Hip Hop nominee and US rap legend, The Game. » Read more…
Introducing Tanzania’s Musical Pearl, K-Lyinn
Born Jacqueline Ntuyabaliwe, a former Miss Tanzania 2000, broke into the industry in 1998 whilst still with the band the Tanzanites. During her career with them she still found time to represent Tanzania at the Miss Universe pageant.
Determined to pursue her solo musical journey, K-Lyinn released her first solo album in 2004 which topped all the Tanzanian local charts and later earned her a nomination for the Best R&B Album and Best Zouk Song. She is currently working on new material to be released soon and this Madonna and Mariah Carey inspired activist is slowing creeping through the industry, winning over critics and making an impact. » Read more…
P-Sqaure – The Unstoppable Duo!
It’s no secret that one of the biggest influential artists in the Naija entertainment industry right now is the electrifying duo, P-Square. Recently they have scooped numerous awards at the Channel O Spirit Of Africa Music Awards and been nominated for the best African act at the MOBO awards.
This shows that P-Square is making its mark in the industry with their fun and club-banging sounds. Although there has been an argument about whether they are a good representation of African music or just American-wannabes, I think we need to give props where they are due. » Read more…
9ice wins MOBO Award
Nigeria’s Yoruba R&B sensation, Abolore Akande popularly known as 9ice was declared as the ‘Best African Act’ at this year’s Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards. His music is mostly a blend of R&B and Afro-hip hop mixed with the local Yoruba language. According to him, his aim is to become a reference point for Nigerian artists everywhere.
The coveted award ceremony is held annually in the United Kingdom to recognize artists of all race and nationality performing the music of black origin. Kanya King, founder of a former dancer award established the MOBO award in 1995. » Read more…
And The Winners Are…
As I expected, the big money spenders cleared a majority of this year’s Channel O Music Video Awards (MVA). The awards ceremony came off last Thursday night (Oct 9) at the Carnival City, in Johannesburg, South Africa and was emceed by Channel O’s own Nonhle Thema and Kabelo ‘KB’ Ngakane.
There really isn’t much to say apart from saying that here is the full list of winners: » Read more…
MAMA -MTV Africa Music Awards pick Trevor Nelson to Host
Well, it’s official. The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) with Zain, have started their hunt for the best in African music, and the excitement is hitting a frenzied pitch. Music of Black Origin (MOBO) award winning DJ and television presenter, Trevor Nelson, is slated to preside over the ceremonies at The Velodrome in Abuja, Nigeria on November 22, 2008.
The Jamati Entourage: ‘Seun catches up with Steve Babaeko
The Nigerian music scene is definitely witnessing a renaissance, and X3M(extreme)Music, founded by Steve Babaeko, is one of the frontline record labels fanning the embers of the quiet revolution sweeping across Africa’s most populous nation.”Apart from promoting good music, they strongly believe in reconnecting African artistes living in the diaspora back to their roots.” » Read more…
Europe Kenya – Uhuru Park Unity Concert
Last year in December, Kenya was rocked by post-election violence that saw lives lost and property destroyed. Other people were displaced from their homes, while still others affected have not been able to get back to their normal lives or return to the place they used to call home. » Read more…
Just A Band – Scratch to Reveal
This band has embraced a genre of music that is somewhat neglected in Africa today. With creative videos, unique sounds, and great music, they are putting afro/techno-house on the map. Their latest release “Scratch To Reveal” is already making headlines. Billy “Blink” Selanga, Dan Muli, and Jim Chuchu are the ‘boys’ of the band, and they let us scratch the surface to discover what lies beneath!
1. Your brand of music is somewhat off the beaten track. What made you decide to pick this genre of music? » Read more…
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