Mo Hits Goes Under
One of the most successful record labels in Nigeria, Mo Hits, founded by Don Jazzy and D’banj has decided to close shop.
On his twitter account, Don Jazzy wrote, “Its with heavy heart that I announce the end of a long era and the beginning of a new one.”
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Discounted FELA! tickets available
The acclaimed, award-winning broadway musical, FELA! is in town! This is an opportunity to watch the musical that takes you through the life and music of Fela Kuti, the acclaimed Nigerian musician whose music spoke to social change and against injustice in Nigeria. This musical was nominated for 11 Tony awards including ‘Best Musical’ and promises to be a treat to watch. The show will be in D.C. from September 13 through October 9, 2011.
Fally Ipupa, P-Square top MAMA nominations
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2010 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA). Nigerian artists scored an impressive 13 nominations including three nominations for duo P-Square (Artist of the Year, Best Group and Best Video), and two nominations each for MAMA 2009 winner 2FACE (Best Male, Artist of the Year), Wande Coal (Best Anglophone, Best Male) and Banky W (Song of the Year, Best Video).
Joseph Ameh, the beat behind award-winning P-Square
Joseph Ameh is one of those unassuming folks that you could easily overlook in a crowd. Standing quietly watching activities, one could easily dismiss him as an interested bystander.
Young talents showcased at WAPI ‘I Rep Africa’ Festival
The headlining act for the WAPI ‘I Rep Africa’ festival, R2bees lived up to the billing when they thrilled a pack of fun-loving youths at the Coconut Groove Regency Hotel on Saturday, May 8. The rap group which flew back into the country from Nigeria, where they are currently promoting their hit song, ‘Kiss Your Hand’ featuring Wande Coal, climaxed the event which was filled with exciting new and promising talents.
Rapper Sarkodie tops 2010 Ghana Music Awards
Ghana’s fastest rapper, Sarkodie made history at the 2010 Ghana Music Awards when he became the first artiste to ever win the Artiste of the Year nod with a debut album. The most outstanding artiste of the year also topped the ceremony with 4 other awards on a night filled with excitement, anxiety, rollicking performances and some surprises.View Gallery
The star-studded event which was hosted by Chris Attoh and Doreen Andoh saw appearances by musicians, radio, sports, film and television personalities with a streak of star performances. Among those that performed were Wande Coal (Nigeria), Jozi (South Africa), Donaeo (UK), Sarkodie, Obrafour, 4×4, Tinny, VIP, Ohemea Mercy, Ruff and Smooth, Nana Boro, Efyah, Amakye Dede, Becca and Wutah.
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