MTV Africa Music Award Nominees Announced
Well, the tension is building as we move closer to the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain. The nominees have been listed and it looks like it is going to be a hotly contested race to the award podium. The nominees are some of the hottest acts in Africa today, recognized internationally, and making a larger name for themselves every year.
Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, MTV Networks Africa and Mwambu Wanendeya, Zain Group Communications Director – Africa, will share the list with a star-studded cast in Nairobi, Kenya at the The Loft. » Read more…
Slum Village to invade SA with their ‘I Luv Hip-Hop’ music series tour
Slum Village is a two piece Detroit band consisting of T3 and Elzhi, that emerged in the music scene in the late 1990’s. During their life span in the music industry, Slum Village has released multiple number one hits like ‘Selfish’, ‘Do You’, ‘Dirty’,'Keep Holding On’ and ‘Old girl/Shinning star‘.
Africa’s 2009 51st Grammy Awards Winners
With no doubt, the biggest highlights for the past weekend were the 2009 51st Grammy Awards ceremony, were big names from all genres of the music industry came together in celebration of the legacy that is attached with the Grammy’s.
Some celebrities turned heads with their chosen attire whilst some sent profound messages to the masses about “what not to wear”. Despite all the Grammy happenings of the night, from the rocking performances to the many winners, my proudest moment of the night was witnessing two Africans take home awards. » Read more…
Nominees for 40th NAACP Image Awards Unveiled
The nominees for the 40th NAACP Image Awards were announced on January 7th during a press conference held in Beverly Hills, California. Among those to be honored is Dr. Wangari Maathai, who will be presented with the Chairman’s Award, along with her fellow Nobel laureate, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore. Africa was also represented in the entertainment categories, were various Africans were nominated in recognition of their achievements and performances in the arts, including Estelle, Sophie Okonedo, and Seal.
CHAZZ: A Man On A Mission
We first introduced you to this Malawian born crooner not so long ago and, like we promised, have a one-on-one interview with him, so he can share more with you about his journey.
Estelle the first lady!
There is no doubt that one of biggest African highlights musically this year has been Ms Estelle, breaking through the industry with her single “American Boy” featuring Grammy award soldier, Kanye West. Ever since the hit single, Estelle has showed no signs of stopping but continuing to make hits like “You are” and “Come On Over” featuring a certain sensuous crooner by the name of John Legend.
Weekend Buzz
Ledisi helped Hal Jackson celebrate at the Apollo Theater in New York and Estelle and Kanye West were seen at the MTV Europe Music Awards. The World Music Awards saw several artists perform including Estelle (Best New R&B Act), MadCon (featuring South African, Tshawe Baqwa, and Ethiopian/Eritrean, Yosef Wolde-Mariam), Lemar, and Akon.
Kimora Lee Simmons and Djimon Hounsou were spotted at the premiere of ‘Defiance‘. Kwame Boateng and Kofi Siriboe lent their presence to the charity benefit for the Angels of East Africa. » Read more…
Chosan sets the record straight on Kanye, and the whole Blood Diamonds controversy on Jamati Radio
Jamati.com had the exclusive privilege to speak to one of Sierra Leone’s Hip Hop stars Chosan. As you may recall, we did a story on Chosan and the whole controversy behind the Blood Diamonds song that appeared on Kanye West’s album Late Registration. According to Chosan, Kanye approached him to collaborate on a track called Blood Diamonds but he did not give any credit to Chosan’s contribution to the song. A song, mind you, that contributed to an album that went double platinum. At any rate, Chosan decided to contact Jamati.com with the latest update on this whole situation and what he had to say might just surprise you. If you want to find out tune in to Jamati Radio.
Estelle Swaray releases her album, Shine
Estelle Swaray seems to be everywhere these days. She was spotted celebrating the release of her debut album at Bette Restaurant. » Read more…
Bling: A Planet Rock
American hip hop artists travel to Sierra Leone to see the source of the diamonds that create the “Bling” and fueled the 10-year civil war in which over one million people were killed, maimed, raped or displaced. » Read more…
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