Linda Mkhize (aka ‘Pro formerly known as ProKid) is a Hip Hop artist from Soweto, South Africa. He represents South African ‘Kasi’ (Township) life and his signature is rapping in a mixture of vernacular and English. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in …
X.O.D. “I Want you Back”
Currently making waves and up for the 2009 Channel O’s Music Video Awards in South Africa is X.O.D.’s song “I Want you Back.” X.O.D. (which stands for “extraordinary”) aka John Mark West was born in Uganda in extraordinary cricumstances. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image …
Sarah Tavares, “One Love”
Artist: Sarah Tavares Song: One Love Origins: Ethiopia/Cape Verde/Portugal Website: Sarahtavares.com 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 an emphasis on the African woman in the diaspora. …
Tay Grin, “2 x2”
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 …