By Novell Zwange – JOHANNESBURG – Dr Carlos Moore yesterday launched the Cassava Republic’s new version of his book, “Fela: This Bitch of a Life” which was first published in 1982. The new version which was launched last night at OST in Johannesburg, includes remarkable never-before-seen content including a Preface by renowned Brazilian musician and statesman Gilberto Gil, a Prologue by Fela’s friend Lindsay Barrett, an introduction and a moving epilogue by Carlos Moore written specially for this edition. It also includes the two part magnificently illustrated Afa Ojo sections, which delve into the mystical aspects of Fela’s character. The... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye – Vodafone Ghana, a leading telecommunication provider on Wednesday launched a ground breaking reality show in the quest to discover, groom and showcase Africa’s first super girl-group. ICONS ,is a reality show targeting females and to empower them to live their dream in a heavily male dominated music scene in Ghana as a result of varying reasons .It seen as very difficult for females in the music industry to break through these days because they are not given the focus that is needed ,to develop their careers .ICONS-Divas Edition is in a quest to discover ,groom and... Continue Reading
By Novell Zwange – Here is a multi-talented young man who has more than paid his dues to achieve his status that he so deserves. Olufemi is one of the finest, amazing saxophonist who is ready to make Africa proud by combining west African flavour with the Southern African flavour, creating his own unique style which he calls Afro-South West Fusion. Olufemi is currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa where he performs with his band. Acknowledging music as a life-giver i.e food for the soul, Olufemi concluded saying “MUSIC IS LIFE”. It all started when he was a kid, he... Continue Reading
London – As the British Prime Minister and U.S. President broker Chinese and Asian investment deals, Africa is the latest emerging economy to attract Anglo-American attention with the announcement of a landmark joint venture that promises to deliver economic growth across the African continent. British-born Ashish Thakkar of Mara Group and Quintin E. Primo III of Capri Global Capital have signed agreements to form Mara Capri Africa Ltd. with the goal of pursuing high quality commercial and residential African real estate developments. Both Thakkar and Primo have a distinguished track record in the property sector. Mara Group has a $1bn... Continue Reading
Kizito Makoye (Dar es Salaam) – Salum Khalfan Bar’wani- a 51-year-old family man from a remote township of Lindi; on the shores of Indian Ocean, southeast of Tanzania is probably rubbing hands with glee as an emerged world star following his astounding victory to Tanzania’s parliament. What made him a shining star is simply, he is an albino. Albinism is a genetic condition that causes loss of pigmentation in the skin, hair and eyes, phenomenon mostly affecting people of African descent. Bar’wani’s victory has come at the right time when Tanzania grapples to suppress the tide of vicious killings of... Continue Reading
