Zambian Correspondent – Zambian musician, Mampi has been nominated for the prestigious 2014 All African Music Awards (AFRIMA).The Love Recipe hit maker was unveiled recently at a World Press Conference in Lagos, Nigerian ahead of the ceremony billed for November 9. Speaking in an interview, Harare based Media and Music Entertainment Executive, Delani Makhalima, said he is excited with outcome for the nominees. “I am excited for all the nominees,” said Makhalima. He added that the accolade will continue to reinforce relevance of Southern African music to the international community. Makhalima who was responsible of making known the relevant musicians in the Southern... Continue Reading
By Dennis Kabatto – Out of three dozen major food and wine festivals in New York during the month of July, the Grace Jamaican Jerk Fest stands out as the most ethnic and culturally diverse. “We are excited to present the fourth staging of the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, “New York’s Biggest Caribbean Food Festival,” said Anthony Turner, media marketer and event publicist in a statement. Because of the festival’s huge and vibrant musical component, many people tend to confuse the food festival for a musical concert. But event publicist Turner was quick to rectify the misconception saying “It is... Continue Reading
The International Institute of Philanthropy (IIP) will tomorrow, July 4, 2014, confer an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Human Letters (DHL) to Zimbabwe’s most internationally renowned musical ambassador, Oliver Mtukudzi. This will be Mtukudzi’s third honorary degree. In 2003 he was conferred with an Honorary Arts degree from the University of Zimbabwe, recognising decades of dedication to his craft, creating music and inspiring a generation of new Zimbabwean artists to use local influences in their work. Women’s University in Africa awarded him a M.Sc. Fine Arts Degree in 2009, citing him as ‘arguably the most powerful creative force to emerge from Zimbabwe in... Continue Reading
By Dennis Kabatto – The New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) will show the critically acclaimed Half of a Yellow Sun by National Book Critics Circle Award–winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and four dozen films, as part of its 21st edition which begins Wednesday, May 7 -13 at The Film Society of Lincoln Center (FSLC) in New York City. “There are 48 films from Cairo to Cape Town represented in this festival and there are several films that are made by people who are of non-African heritage,” said Sierra Leonean born AFF Executive Director and NYAFF Founder Mahen Bonetti... Continue Reading
By Dennis Kabatto – Some dreams do come true. On Saturday, April 5, 2014, International soul singer Azania will realize her childhood dreams when she performs at the world famous Apollo Theater’s four-day Africa Now Festival. “Seeing my name up on the Apollo marquee was literally a dream come true for me. An amazing blessing,” Azania told No Questions Asked radio show listeners during last week’s interview broadcasted live on WBAI, 99.5 FM, Pacifica Network Station in New York City. Azania says she will perform lovely, soulful, jazzy and funky songs from her acclaimed album “Rising” as well as new... Continue Reading
