The 2010 Kora Awards was held in Ouagadougou Sports Stadium in Burkina Faso with over 3,000 in attendance including the country’s president. Nigeria’s twins Paul and Peter scooped up the top award worth one million dollars (742,000 euros). Cape Verde Cesaria Evora and Gabon’s Pierre Akendengue won the lifetime achievement awards, Becca (Ghana) won Best …
INDUSTRY NITE Unites for DAGRIN
INDUSTRY NITE: The Industry unites for DAGRIN Every Wednesday, Industry Nite… A platform for Established & up and coming artists takes place at Tribeca, VI Lagos. INDUSTRY NITE: Started over a year ago – A networking forum with attendees from Record Label Executives, Artists, Promoters, to Publicists, Media Houses, Brand Managers and more (including the …
Nigeria Loses Rising Music Star, DA GRIN
Nigeria and its music industry, yesterday, lost one of its rising music star, rapper DA GRIN. DA GRIN died eight days after being involved in a car crash while returning from a visit to a friend’s home. There are many tributes in the diaspora and Nigeria that will be honoring his memory. Please take a …
Goapele to Perform in Oakland on May 14th, 2010- Get your tickets!
Neo Soul R & B Singer Goapele (of South African and Jewish heritage) will perform at the New Parish Stage in Oakland on May 14th, 2010 at 8:00pm. Expect some of her classics and newest music. Buy tickets here to attend the show. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital …
Dele Momodu, Fela Durotoye, Donald Duke, Pat Utomi, Others to Speak at GOTNI Summit
As a new election year approaches in 2011, recent developments in our nation’s polity have more than ever before re-echoed the need for the emergence of a new generation of transformational leaders who will redirect our nation from the pathway of gloom to a brand new Nigeria where everything works. History is in the making …
SAMA Awards Red Carpet: the Cute, the Lady Gaga, the Alien and the Just Plain Foolish!
The Cute . . .or shall we say Brilliant? The Lady Gaga (NOT!) The Alien The Just Plain Foolish! Check out more pictures below. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west through contemporary African fashion and celebrating the brilliant woman in …