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Kel’s Big Time Investment into Rap Music….

Interview by 'Seun Johnson,Jamati Entourage Nigeria | August 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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Jamati Entourage, Nigeria’s ‘Seun Johnson catches up with Kelechi Ohia, the Nigerian-born, sexy diva, and lyrically skilled female rapper, known to many as Kel’, who launched into the Nigerian music scene with the hit single “Waa Waa Alright” in 2008. » Read more…

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Presenting Cheb Khaled’s new album-’Liberte’

Written by Prudence Chauke | August 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Cheb Khaled

Musically known as Cheb Khaled, the King of rai music, he is a rai, jazz, and blues singer-songwriter and a multi-instrumentalist born under the Algerian sun. Khaled has been said to be the most internationally famous Algerian artist with over a decade of experience in the music industry and still growing strong. He is getting ready to release his new album in late August 2009. » Read more…

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Down the “Remembering Future Africa” memory lane

Written by Prudence Chauke | August 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Bajah and the Dry Eye Crew

Held at one of my favorite museums, the Brooklyn museum, “Remembering Future Africa” was a memorable educative experience. » Read more…

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John Legend and Keri Hilson to invade South Africa

Written by Prudence Chauke | August 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Thanks to Twitter for the immediate news release. John Legend has confirmed his South African tour, scheduled to take place in mid-October 2009. It will start off in Cape Town, then on to Johannesburg, and end in Durban.

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Anthony Hamilton, Kenny Latimore and Johnny Gill – one night only in SA

Written by Prudence Chauke | August 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment

In South Africa the month of August is known as the “Women’s Month” and, as a tradition, August has become a month filled with a variety of women’s celebration events.

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Tay Grin In UK to Promote New Album

Written by Madalitso Kateta | July 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Malawian hip-hop sensation, Tay Grin’s music mesmerised many Malawians who gathered at London’s Club Afrique last Friday and Saturday, according to the rapper.
Grin, who missed out on Malawi’s Big Brother Africa II’s (BBA II) representative, CODE Sangala’s Kapirintiya launch of the Tradistic Soul album (attended the same evening at the Fresh Cultural Center in Blantyre, Malawi. It was attended by two other BBA II representatives–Bertha and Maxwell), is in the UK to promote his new album that launches in Blantyre on August 7. He told the BBC Network Africa on Tuesday that he respected the way the fans responded to his two shows in the UK.

ISAIAH 11:11 – The Alchemist

Written by Prudence Chauke | July 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Isaiah 11:11 is a gifted artist with a passion for Africa and it’s people. He shares his candid views of what it will take to make a difference, and what he sees as his role in it. Here is an interview he granted Jamati Online which allowed us to get up close with Isaiah 11:11, the man on a mission, without any excuses.

Proverb feat. Hip Hop Pantsula -”BreadWinners”

Written by Prudence Chauke | July 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

If there is one movement that I’m in total support for, it is the movement of a Black man standing-up and taking care of his responsibilities– whether it’s taking care of home and family, or defeating the odds and paving the way for others to follow. It is no secret the struggle faced by black men today in our society regardless of which corner of the earth they might be, are the same or somewhat similar and to continuously witness a great number of black men from different industries take a stand and excel in their fields, always humbles me because I know they are kings and kings live up to their titles.

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Project Fame West Africa returns

Written by Ameyaw Debrah | July 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The second season of the hit singing competition, Project Fame West Africa, has begun and this time the talent is even bigger.

Femi Kuti Speaks Out About Government Corruption

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | July 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Femi Kuti is passionate about his country, and about his people. In an interview seen on Spin Earth, he talks about his battles with the government about activities at the New Afrika Shrine.

Alpha Blondy Moves Summerstage

Written by Mariama Keita | July 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment

A sea of energetic fans from all over the world welcomed Alpha Blondy, known as the “African Bob Marley” to New York City’s Central Park Summerstage on Sunday, July 19th. The opening acts included performances by Lee “Scratch” Perry, identified as the “father” of reggae and Dubblestandart Sound System. The Ivorian reggae artist branded for his activism ignited this eclectic audience with his strong political lyrics that convey global peace and unity.