Wyclef Jean has been under scrutiny over accounting practices of his organization after the Haitian-American rapper’s NGO YELE raised one million dollars to help victims struck by the massive 7.0 earthquake on January 12. Wyclef fights back with this video clip on You Tube. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer …
Nneka to “Africanize” America With Appearance on David Letterman, Concrete Jungle Album & US Tour
Nigeria’s Nneka joins the list of brilliant African artists that will launch albums in February 2010. Nneka’s concrete jungle debuts on February 2nd, 2010. On February 3rd, 2010 she will appear on David Letterman to as she says, “Africanize America.” Prior to her Letter appearance, Nneka kicks off her “Africanization” of America with her first …
R&B Singer Teddy Pendergrass Dead at 59
It is a sad day for music lovers worldwide. R & B Singer Teddy Pendergrass known for classic hits like “Close the Door,” “It Don’t Hurt Now,” and “Love T.K.O” died yesterday in his Pennsylvania home of Colon Cancer. The singer underwent colon cancer surgery eight months ago and according to his family, had a …
Keri Hilson Graces the Cover of Jet Magazine
Beyond being très cool and ultra brilliant, Keri Hilson has shown and continues to show Africa some love. So, of course, we are loving her right back! The singer/songwriter graces the cover of JET Magazine where she discusses her music, money and men. “She also is clear on the kind of man she does not …
Sade Audu’s ‘Soldier of Love’ Exclusive Premiere on Amazon Today + Video
“I only make records when I feel I have something to say. I’m not interested in releasing music just for the sake of selling something. Sade is not a brand.” ~Sade Adu. With this mindset, Sade releases Soldier of Love’ through Epic Records on February 9, 2010. In the meantime, Sade has made her hit song …
Angelique Kidjo to Debut ‘Oyo’ Album on February 9th, 2010
Grammy award-winning artist Angelique Kidjo returns with an album titled ‘Oyo’ set for release on Febraury 9th, 2010. Oyo is Kidjo’s tribute to music that transformed her in her native country Benin, West Africa. Although Oyo is primarily comprised of covers, the music is instantly recognizable as Kidjo’s: The first thing one hears at the …