Time for conscious music – KNii Lante
Ghanaian singer/songwriter KNii Lante is a gifted musician whose music could be described in a diverse number of ways. But no matter the genre of music that he chooses to do, his identity as an African, both in terms of his appearance and the treatment to his rhythms, always shines through as is evident is his new single, ‘Lagos to Vienna’. The feel-good afro-pop infusion is a colourful celebration of life, and the video depicts how Africans can have fun no matter where they find themselves.
‘Lagos to Vienna’ is taken from his upcoming debut album, ‘Love and Revolution’. The 16-track album is an interesting mix of different genres of music, addressing various issues, with lyrics mainly in English and a couple of songs in Ga as well. Although KNii Lante has been in Ghanaian music industry for years, adding his vocals to several hit songs such as Michael Dwamena’s ‘Ngozi’ and Blakk Rasta’s ‘Barrack Obama’, he is yet to enjoy the same success as a solo act.
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Oh Mama, Those MAMAs!
The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) with Zain were off the chain this year. Wyclef Jean was in the house with several of the best artists in contemporary African music today. Akon was one of the guest performers and the audience was treated to a class-A performance.
For some reason though, Akon and Wyclef stripped to their skivvies. Guess it was all in good fun, but I wonder how many parents made their children turn off the television. It is also a surprise that there was no uproar in the local media about it. Kenya must be getting more permissive.
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Nameless, MI Sweep Awards at MAMAs with Zain
Kenya’s Nameless was a big winner in this year’s MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain. He walked away with the Best Listener’s Choice award and Best Male award. Nigeria’s M.I. walked away with the Best New Act and Best Hip Hop awards. Ghana’s Samini won the Best Performer award.
Presenter Wyclef Jean, Akon (C) and other performers on stage
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Gloria Mika- A pearl from Gabon and star of the podiums
Gloria Mika was born in Gabon, from a Greek mother and a Gabonese father. She had lived in several countries like Senegal, France, Greece and the United States. She started modeling after being the first runner-up of a fashion competition in the United States. Since then, she has worked with famous designers including Ungaro, Escada, Pierre Cardin, and Alphadi.
Gloria Mika
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Blu3, Fally Ipupa To Rock the MAMAs
The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) promises to be even more exciting this year than it was last year with several exciting performers slated to on the performance roster.
Blu3
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Wyclef hosts 2009 MAMAs
The prolific artist, musician, writer and producer will be jetting into Nairobi, Kenya to take command of the stage at the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain on 10 October 2009, bringing his legendary showmanship, outrageous sense of humor and infinite enthusiasm to the Indoor Arena of the Moi International Sports Complex.
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‘Mandela Day’ concert in New York rocks the world
Zain Telecommunications once again proudly sponsored the ‘Mandela Day’ to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday. The star-studded extravaganza, held at New York’s Radio City Music Hall on July 18, attracted a global television audience of over 1 billion.
18 July – International Mandela Day
A mention of his name is like a big wave to the history of the the world, and as his birthday approaches it is already guaranteed that a vast amount of celebrations will take place all accross the world, as this year marks the launch of the “International Mandela Day” which will be held on his birthday, July 18.
Wyclef Jean & Fergie Scout For Talent In South Africa
Motorola in association with it’s ambassadors, Haiti born-and-raised Grammy Award winner, Wyclef Jean, and singer/songwriter and the first lady of “Black-Eyed Peas”, Fergie, are in motion to find the next big musical star in South Africa.
Kwaw Kesse to collaborate with Wyclef?
The outspoken and highly unpredictable self proclaimed ‘King of the Streets’, Kwaw Kesse has challenged hip-hop superstar Wyclef Jean who is currently in Ghana for the ‘Zain 026 Experience’ concert, to collaborate with him on a track before leaving. Kwaw Kesse threw this open invitation to Wyclef in the full glare of Ghanaian and international media during a press conference ahead of the concert.
Wyclef and Eve promise to thrill Ghanaians Fans
US based Haitian hip-hop superstar Wyclef Jean and top female rapper Eve have both promised Ghanaians of an amazing performances during the highly anticipated ‘Zain 026 Experience’ concert on Saturday November 22, at the Ohene Djan Stadium in Accra.
Both artists, performing in Ghana for the first time, have expressed excitement about their visit and they look forward to having a memorable time with fans at the Ohene Djan Stadium. “It is an honour to be here in Ghana, the number place in Africa for me…we came to do our thing…We are excited to be here”, said Wyclef, while Eve remarked, “I am very happy, very pleased, very honored to be here in Ghana…I have been wanting to come here for a long time…thank you for having me…come out for the show, you will surely have a good time”.
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