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.

Africa rocks the Bonnaroo Festival in Tennessee

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | June 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Bonnaroo Festival has traditionally hosted jazz, blues, and comedy, but this year, the focus turned to Africa. With an impressive roster of world-renowned artists, they dedicated one tent solely to the performance of African artists.

The list of artists included, Vieux Farka Toure, Bela Fleck and Toumani Diabate, Toubab Krewe, King Sunny Ade and the African Beats, and Amadou and Mariam. The headliner was none other than Femi Kuti, son of the legendery Fela Kuti. » Read more…

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Mokobe: An Artist With A Heart To Make A Difference

Written by Maryann Mokoko | December 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The artist MOKOBE from the group 113, was invited for his first on-the-road US tour. Along side producer Manu Key and DJ Noise, MOKOBE had planned to entertain his US fans in a way they had never seen before. The concert was indeed phenomenal. MOKOBE and crew, who just left Charlotte and Atlanta, landed in Washington last Wednesday . On Friday, November 28^th 2008- the day of the concert–he sat down with Jamati.com and a host of other media for an exclusive interview.