Richard Taylor, father of slain London youngster, Damilola, confirmed as guest of honour NONI Zondi, the UK-based South African rapper/singer has been confirmed as headline performer for the Afro TV launch party at the weekend (Saturday 31 March 2012) at the Hilton Hotel Paddington in London. The sizzling hot artist who doubles as a glamour model and is famed for her bawdy dance routines, is currently making waves in Hip Hop circles and has drawn comparisons to Nicki Minaj following the release of her hit single “Come and Get It”.Currently on tour under the tutelage of Nigerian rap impresario, JJC’s Big Boyz... Continue Reading
Harare, March 26, 2012: Government and civil society in Zimbabwe need to work together to provide a diverse and true reflection of the status of women in Zimbabwe, according to a young women’s rights activist who just returned from the annual United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) meeting in New York City. “We had the privilege of attending the South African government-hosted session and witnessing our own session. We realized that there was not much coordination between government and civil society, which is a learning point in that, if we do collaborate, it helps us grow and... Continue Reading
It’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) – a global initiative held annually in March. This year, to help create awareness for this disease that few talk about, Barry Hilton is collaborating with Be Cancer Aware (BCA). At a media brunch held in Johannesburg on Friday 23rd March, Barry Hilton shared the impact of losing two dear loved ones to cancer. Here he discussed both the emotional and the financial impact of having them diagnosed with the dread disease. Barry lost his mother to cancer in 2002 and again endured a similar reality when his brother informed him that he had... Continue Reading
The Golden Voice of East Africa, Soulful Vocals, hypnotic guitars and driving, Rhythm of BONGO DANCE It’s the first African band to use its music as cross Culture Bridge from Tanzania in East Africa to the rest of the World! Ngoma Africa Band which has been named The Golden Voice of East Africa is a fast-growing band with a huge fans base worldwide. Ngoma Africa Band, a Tanzanian band based in Germany, founded in the year 1993 by Ebrahim Makunja aka Ras Makunja, named several times as the best band in many festivals. This is because of the way the... Continue Reading
By Shout-Africa Zimbabwe Correspondent – Social, economical and political situation in Zimbabwe has led to the vulnerability of artist. This article comes at a time when Zimbabweans are calling for media reforms, free and fair elections, justices in human rights protection, gender equity among other issues that affects people on day to day basis, writes Alfred Tembo. Rooftop Promotions cast for the award winning play Rituals were once arrested and charged with ‘criminal nuisance’ under the Criminal Law (Codification & Reform) Act. On 17 March 2011, eight member of the theatrical company were detained for two nights. The incident led... Continue Reading
