Africa knew it was its time to shine and shine it did with what most have dubbed an awesome night at the just completed 1st ever MTV Africa Music Awards [MAMA]. The night included a duo performance from USA’s Kelly Rowland and Nigeria’s D’Banj, Nigeria’s Seun Kuti, and South Africa’s Jozi, among many. Even Nigeria’s …
Storm Records Welcomes MTV MAMA Home to Abuja
The 1st ever MTV Africa Music Awards [MAMA], which takes place on November 22nd, 2008 in Abuja, Nigeria is already creating so much excitment! Kicking things off with a preview of what is to come are the folks at Storm Records. On November 21st, 2008, Storm Records welcomes the MTV Africa Music Awards to Abuja …
MTV Music Awards Comes to Africa
On November 22nd, 2008, Africa joins the rest of the world with an MTV Awards honoring the works of local talent like Asa, Naeto C, D’Banj, 9ice, Jax Panik, Nakaaya, Toniks, among many. The event takes place in Abuja, Nigeria. For more info., visit http://www.mama.mtvbase.com/ Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based …
Nigeria’s Asa Wins the Prestigious French Constantin Award
Congratulations to Nigeria’s Asa, singer/songwriter, who just won the highly coveted French Constantin Award for new musical talent. “I want to sing for the world, not just be seen as an African singer,” said Asa in a recent interview with AFP. Yes indeed you are singing for the world with your unique, authentic and fresh …
Tennis Star Serena Willams Opens High School in Kenya
President elect Barack Obama’s Kenya affiliation is helping Kenya a whole lot! Tennis celebrity star Serena Williams, yesterday, cut the ribbon in Kenya to open her secondary school, the Serena Williams Secondary School. The school is located in Matooni, South-east of the Kenyan capital Nairobi. Secondary schools in Africa are the equivalent of high schools …