ADDIS ABABA – Former Editor-in-Chief of The Ethiopian Herald, songwriter Tsige Gebreamelak laid to rest yesterday at Salite Miheret Church . The renowned journalist , song writer died at the age of 65. His professional career spanned for about five decades. Tsige graduated in Foreign Languages and Literature from Addis Ababa University in 1977 E.C. […]
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Talented British-Nigerian gospel singer, Deola Jewel who recently received a gift of a new Range Rover Sport from husband on their 10th wedding anniversary has unveiled her latest musical masterpiece titled “Flex Muscle.” The music video has become instant success, drawing positive lights and attention to the singer who has found a solid perch on […]
It appears there is no end soon to the troubles of Naira Marley and his Marlian Records as a US-based promoter has called out the management on accusation of breach of contract. Wale Babalola, CEO of Fathia Promotion and Entertainment has accused the management of ‘Marlian Music’ of breaching a contract for a US tour […]
Isaac Gafishi, a Rwandan gospel singer, has faced many challenges, ultimately leading to his relocation to the United States. Forced to seek asylum in Kenya before making his way to America, Gafishi’s life story is one of resilience and determination. After spending 15 years away, he returned to Rwanda to reconnect with his roots, collaborate […]
The wait is over, the main man is here, and everything is set for celebrated Congolese Artist Fally Ipupa to rock his Ugandan fans at two shows. Fally landed at Entebbe International Airport at about 10:30pm on Thursday night, accompanied by a big entourage. Fally was received by the double show organisers- MalembeLifestyle: The global […]
Popular DJ and producer Black Coffee, whose real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo, is set to make history on October 7, 2023, when he becomes the first South African act to headline Madison Square Garden in New York City. The show will feature a 12-piece orchestra, surprise guests, and a 360-degree stage setup, according to Billboard. Black Coffee […]
Renowned singer Moses Ssali, known as Bebe Cool, has expressed enthusiasm for a highly anticipated music battle against Joseph Mayanja, also known as Jose Chameleone. The singer believes that this event would be a major spectacle that the entire country would eagerly embrace. The idea for this music battle arose after Deputy Speaker of Parliament, […]
The late Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as MohBad, was one of the Afrobeats genre’s rising stars. Nigerian fans have taken to the streets, seeking answers for his death at a Lagos hospital under vague circumstances. The death of a prominent Afrobeats singer and rapper has stirred outrage in Nigeria, after he died mysteriously last week. […]
‘Ogumanga’ singer Evelyn Nakabira also known as Evelyn Lagu has passed on. Lagu, who has been battling a kidney complication for a long spell died Monday morning, according to family sources. Evelyn’s death was also confirmed by fellow artist and President of the Uganda National Musicians Association (UNMF) Edirisa Musuza alias Eddie Kenzo. “We took […]
Senegalese-American singer, Akon, says he regrets not signing Nigerian indigenous rapper, Olamide Adedeji, simply known as Olamide, some years ago. Akon and Olamide collaborated on the record titled ‘Scammers’ off Akon’s 2019 ‘Akonda’ album. In a Skype interview with OAP, Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode, aka Do2Tun, of Cool FM, Lagos, Akon said he regrets not signing […]
The Presidency has congratulated singer and rapper, Divine Ikubor popularly known as Rema, on winning the Best Afrobeats award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). The event, which was held on Tuesday at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, celebrated the exceptional musical talents that have graced the global stage. Rema won […]
AWARD winning musician Jah Prayzah provided another soundtrack as President Mnangagwa was inaugurated at the National Sports Stadium Monday, nine days after winning a contentious election. Jah Prayzah’s affinity with Zanu PF and Mnangagwa was on display as the contemporary artist propped the latter. Mnangagwa was sworn in in Harare commencing his second and final […]
Organisers have announced that the 8th edition of the Nyege Nyege festival will be held between November 9 and 12 in Jinja city . Uganda Waragi will be the official title sponsor while Jinja City Council will be partners. The festival will be held at a combined space of about 50 acres covering the Source […]
Angie oeh, whose real name is Angelique Greeff, was 24 years old when she lost her battle with cancer on Saturday night. Her music career was brief, but her rise to fame was meteoric after making her first appearance on the online music scene in 2019, when she started writing, producing and releasing music independently. […]
The prestigious Crown Gospel Awards, a hallmark of KwaZulu-Natal’s entertainment scene since its start in 2007, are relocating to Gauteng. This move marks a departure from tradition and was announced at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg. Marokane Mosupyoe, the MEC for Sports, Arts, and Culture, unveiled the plans to shift the esteemed awards to Gauteng, […]
Nigerian violinist, Jennifer Rebecca Obaze is on her way to stardom. The actress who just came off her first huge project this year playing alongside Alicia Keys and other notable instrumentalists on the set of the widely successful Bridgerton series: Queen Charlotte, is well on the road to achieving her vision of becoming Nigeria’s best […]
LOVED AND LOST: Sixto Diaz Rodriguez: (July 10, 1942 – August 8, 2023) Why did Sixto Rodriguez have such a profound effect on so many young South Africans? It is not as if he wrote and sang wildly revolutionary songs – we had Die Gereformeerde Blues Band who thumbed their noses at the authorities around […]
French rapper Maître Gims has announced the cancellation of an upcoming concert in Djerba, Tunisia, to protest against the treatment of black African migrants stranded near the border areas with Algeria and Libya. “Children, women, men, expelled from Tunisia to Libya, live in inhuman conditions,” the rapper wrote on his Instagram account on Sunday. “I […]