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The First Annual African Music Awards

Written by Prudence Chauke | November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Musically speaking, 2008 has been a year full of firsts; first it was the MTV African Music Awards, which was a big success, and, in a couple of weeks, live in London on December 27 2008, the African Music Awards (AMA) organization will present the first African Music Awards.

Aimed at promoting the diverse and rich African culture through music, it will be televised to over 10 million viewers worldwide with performances from the Continent’s giants. The AMA organizers are making sure no stones are left unturned  as they strive to make the event a night to top all nights and use the award show to raise funds for the HIV/AIDS orphans in Africa. » Read more…

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Weekend Buzz

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | November 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Busy, busy, busy, is what this weekend has been. There were several artists in Africa lending their name to concerts and award shows. Eve and Wyclef were in Ghana, as was Mario.

Liya Kebede showed up at two benefits for a good cause. Edi Gathegi is riding high on the excitement that his new movie, “Twilight‘, is generating. He was also at the GQ ‘Men of the Year’ party. Flo Rida was in Abuja, Nigeria for the MTV Africa Music Awards. Several celebrities received their awards or performed, including, Wahu, Alicia Keys, D’Banj, Seun Kuti, Kelly Rowland, The Game, and Jay-Jay Okocha.

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D’Banj Rules the MAMAs in Abuja

Written by Ameyaw Debrah | November 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

As expected, the maiden edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA) exploded live on Saturday 22 November 2008 at The Velodrome in Abuja, Nigeria.  The ‘Koko Master’ D’banj was the biggest winner of the night with three MAMA ‘Golden Microphones’ for Best Male, Artist of the Year, and Listener’s Choice.  Kenya’s most sought after female artist, Wahu, took home Best Female.  Best Video went to Ikechukwu from Nigeria for his video – ‘Wind Am Well’, while Alicia Keys won the honors in Best R&B.

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The ROAD TO MAMA Leads to Lagos with performances from THE GAME’, D’BANJ, 9ICE, SAMINI & NAETO C

Written by Lisa Amenya | November 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The excitement continues to build on the Road to the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA). Last week The Game and a line-up of MAMA nominees gave performances that had fans going crazy in Kinshaha. After hours spent just trying to get clearance from customs to enter the city, I’m told that The Game gave it everything he had and the crowed went wild shouting, “The Game, The Game, we love The Game”.

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Kenya Premiere Of Music Video For ‘Little Things You Do’

Written by Lisa Amenya | November 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Thursday 30 Oct 2008 was the Kenya premier of ‘Little Things You Do,’ a first ever music and video collaboration between Kenya’s sexy-sweet Wahu and Uganda’s sizzling, Bobbi Wine.  Created by a team of four energetic young video practitioners mentored by US director, Melina Matsoukis, the smoking hot video is the latest output from the ‘MTV Making the Video Challenge with Shell‘.

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And the 2008 MOBO Awards Nominees Are……….

Written by Prudence Chauke | September 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) awards have grown to be one of the biggest awards in the music industry today. This London-based ceremony is dedicated to music of black origin, from urban to hip hop, R&B, gospel, and reggae. These awards are also a way to acknowledge artsits for their work around the world through their music.

Since their first year, these awards have officially made their mark, bringing together artists from the American, European, and African industry all in one stage. This year Africa is highly represented with more artists nominated. Some have been nominated in several categories. » Read more…

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