Oh Mama, Those MAMAs!

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | October 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) with Zain were off the chain this year. Wyclef Jean was in the house with several of the best artists in contemporary African music today. Akon was one of the guest performers and the audience was treated to a class-A performance.

For some reason though, Akon and Wyclef stripped to their skivvies. Guess it was all in good fun, but I wonder how many parents made their children turn off the television. It is also a surprise that there was no uproar in the local media about it. Kenya must be getting more permissive. » Read more…

Tags: , Ajuma Naseyana, Akon, Amani, Brickz, Lira, MTV Africa Music awards, Wyclef Jean, Zain

Nameless, MI Sweep Awards at MAMAs with Zain

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | October 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Kenya’s Nameless was a big winner in this year’s MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain. He walked away with the Best Listener’s Choice award and Best Male award. Nigeria’s M.I. walked away with the Best New Act and Best Hip Hop awards. Ghana’s Samini won the Best Performer award.

Presenter Wyclef Jean, Akon (C) and other performers on stage

Channel O Music Video Awards

Written by Ameyaw Debrah | July 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The nominees for the 2009 Channel O Music Video Awards were announced at a press conference at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg on Tuesday 14 July.

Warner Brothers Fights HIV/AIDS

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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.

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Tags: , AIDS, Amani, Gpange, HIV, Jua Cali, Madtraxx, Nameless, Prezzo, Redsan, Wahu, Warner Brothers