Ray C – She’s….well…….Racy!

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | September 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Ray-C, born Rehema Chalamila, is at the top of the list for ummm….some pretty interesting music videos. She has more wiggles in her moves than Shakira and Beyonce combined, and she looks good doing it.  That could be due to the fact that she took belly dancing lessons (which she must have done really well in).

Ray-C worked as a DJ on a show, Dr. Beat, for Clouds FM Radio station in Tanzania and took vocal training lessons. The only musician to perform Bongo, Bhangra, Taarab and R&B in one album, she is affectionately known as Tanzania’s beauty queen. To date she has released three albums, Mapenzi Yangu (My Love), Na Wewe Milele (With You Forever) in 2004, and Ray-C. All albums have gone platinum. » Read more…

Tags: , Bhangra, Bongo, DGrilty, Kilimanjaro Music Award, Kisima Music Award, R&B, Ray-C, RF Chord, taarab, Temba, TMK Wanaume

Who Wins Nescafe African Revelation (NAR) 2008?

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | March 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The 2008 edition of the hit music talent show, Nescafe African Revelation (NAR) promises to be one of the most exciting and memorable editions yet. This year’s competition has seen an increase in the number of participating countries. Regional and national competitions have already been held in the various participating countries and 8 incredibly talented young groups have emerged for the pan-African finale in Ivory Coast, on March 28. » Read more…

Tags: , , Cameroon, Gabon, Ghana, Hiplife, Ivory Coast, jazz, Mali, NAR, Nescafe African Revelation 2008, Niger, Nigeria, R&B, Reggae, Senegal, West African musicians