May 9
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Olamide Finally Joins d'Banj's DB Records
Premium Times
Olamide is the newest addition to the D'banj's DB records. After weeks of speculations, D'banj finally signs hot Yoruba lingo rapper, Olamide to DB records. Read more »
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Luanda Academy Hosts Master Class On Music
ANGOP
Luanda music Academy will host on 27-29 May at its facilities specific lessons of lyric songs with a different format based on "Master class". Read more »
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The Herald
CONTEMPORARY musician, Jah Prayzah gave a good account of himself at his final gig held in Manchester, United Kingdom to make up for his two previous shows that were marred by poor... Read more »
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The Herald
DENDERA singer Tryson Chimbetu has inked a deal with Holly's Hotel that will see the youngster performing there every Friday. Read more »
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New Times
Renowned Rwandan music video director, Didier Ganza, who is based in the United States of America is putting final touches on the video 'Animals' of sensational South African... Read more »
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Underground but Determined to Make It to the Top [interview]
New Times
For most of you, the name 'King Rod' might not ring a bell but this young upcoming musician is very determined to become a national music icon. Bryan Kimenyi of The New Times... Read more »
May 8
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Jah Prayzah Gets Rude Awakening in UK
The Herald
THERE was chaos at Jah Prayzah's show in Leicester on Monday night when fans jostled to beat up the visiting singer at the end of the show. Read more »
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Roy and Royce Still in the Game
The Herald
"Roy and Royce are still very much alive," were the first words uttered by Roy Gomo, the other half of Zimbabwe's sensational twin singing duo -- Roy and Royce. Read more »
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Angume's Music Touched Hearts Like No Other Singer
Observer
Having been one of the last journalists to visit singer Martin Angume, I have found myself in a convenient - yet disturbing position - to write this article. Read more »
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Uganda Needs Fresh Music - Rated Next Winner
Observer
Daniel Kaweesa, 23, says Uganda needs fresh music, and believes he is the "person to deliver that to the people." Read more »
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Bob Marley Celebrations Gather Momentum
The Herald
The 32nd commemorations of the life of legendary Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley are at an advanced level with more than 15 artistes geared up for the show scheduled for the Harare... Read more »
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Rwandan Artistes Pay Tribute to Bob Marley
New Times
This weekend happens to be another day to celebrate the life of Bob Marley, one of the greatest musicians that ever lived. Read more »
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Shamu Hails Ambassador Macheso
The Herald
MEDIA, Information and Publicity Minister Webster Shamu yesterday hailed musicians for partnering the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) in mobilising resources for humanitarian... Read more »
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The Star
Mombasa-based promoter, model, event organiser, Coast Music Awards pioneer and businesswoman, Julia Achieng better known as Beyonce, has refuted claims that she is an active member... Read more »
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Preaching Gospel Through Hip-Hop
The Herald
While combining gospel music with fashion is not an entirely new concept, there are negative connotations which follow fashion and these are mainly associated with indecent forms... Read more »
May 7
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The Making of Ethiopian 'Spice Girls'
Addis Fortune
The five young ladies have been put through rigorous training, and have to attend dance and vocal lessons as well as going to the gym on a regular basis. Read more »
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Lenny Kravitz Teams Up With Unicef to End Preventable Child Deaths
Unicef
Lenny Kravitz - Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, record producer and actor - is urging people to join UNICEF to bring about an end to preventable child deaths. As many as... Read more »
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Kilimanjaro Music Awards Said to Be a Sign of Respect
Daily News
HEARING local musicians complain that they have been cheated out of the Kilimanjaro Tanzania Music Awards (KTMA) has become a common cry these days. Read more »
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Angume to Be Laid to Rest Tomorrow
New Vision
Singer Martin Angume will be laid to rest tomorrow at Kitwe, Kayunga District at 2.00pm. Angume succumbed to multiple organ failure after being hospitalised at Mulago for one... Read more »
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D'Banj, Tuface, Snoop Lion for Africa All Stars At Kwazulu-Natal
Premium Times
Popular Nigerian singer, D'banj, and Kenyan's undisputed kings of Kwaito, Big Nuz, will join Snoop Lion (Snoop Dogg) and other African megastars who are set to electrify music fans... Read more »
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Good Life Set for Trail Blazing Do
EA Business
The Good Life duo Radio and Weasel aka Moses Sekibogo and Douglas Mayanja are back. Read more »
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People Don't Appreciate Good Music These Days - Gtman [interview]
Leadership
GTMan Is, undoubtedly, a talented artiste. The 29-year old burst into the music scene a couple of years ago with his single, Dreamer, an African Soul Rhythm. With the lyrics of... Read more »
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Jazz Lovers Celebrate International Day
Cameroon Tribune
Declared by UNESCO in 2012, the economic capital vibrated to the musical rhythm last Tuesday. Read more »
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The Star
Kenya's ragga heartthrob Wyre the Love Child bagged the Best New Entertainer award the 2013 Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards. Read more »
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Biz-Community
Rapper, singer-songwriter, producer and actor Snoop Dogg, aka Snoop Lion, is to play in Cape Town on 21 May, 2013, at the Grand Arena, GrandWest. He will perform an array of his... Read more »
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