Malawi’s Kimbani Kalilani aka Tay Grin predicted he would be a star at age 9! Today, he is a successful hip-hop artist in Africa and the owner of one of the most successful mobile businesses in Malawi, Phone Yanu. Artist: Tay Grin Album: Proudly African Song: 2 x2 Website: TayGrin.com Career highs: Nominated for three …
Denis Graca, “Volta”
Artist: Denis Graca Origins: Blend of African, European & Cuban Location: Cape Verde Record Label: Upscale Records Website: Myspace.com/Denis Graca 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 business and leadership, with …
Ruggedy Baba, Preserving Nigerian Fabrics & Fashion
Here at Ladybrille®Nigeria, while we applaud efforts of all Nigerian artists, we particularly applaud Nigerian artists who are helping create a demand for Nigerian fabrics and ultimately culture with their music videos. One fine example of that is this video by Ruggged man featuring 9ice. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based …
Nneka, ‘Uncomfortable Truth’
Artist: Nneka Origins: German based Nigerian artist Album: 2005 ‘Victim of Truth’ Song: Uncomfortable Truth Nominee SMVA ’09 for ‘African Video of the Year’ for ‘Heartbeat’ off album ‘No longer at Ease’ Website: Myspace.com/nnekaworld Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west …
Farah Kenza: Au Coeur De La Rue
Artist: Farah Kenza Song: Au Coeur De La Rue (in the heart of the street) Origins: Algeria/France Genre: R &B Debut Album: Authentik Career Highlights: Authentik went gold in its first week-deemed “first internet success story in French Music Industry Website: Farah Kenza Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital …
May7ven: ‘Bo Aso Lara Mi’-Nigeria-UK Sensation
May7ven (pronounced May seven) born May 7th to ex-athelete Nigerian parents is causing major stir with her new single ‘Bo Aso Lara Mi’ translated ‘Take my Clothes Off.’ The dancer, singer, song-writer and producer kicks off 2009 with a a 18 city tour in Africa sponsored by Africa’s mobile and oil giant, Global Com. May7ven …