FARHAAN Khan, one half of the award-winning Pop duo, BKay and Kazz has today officially launched his solo career under the alias Mr. Boomslang. Mr. Boomslang dropped the single Sweet Gal – a Pop/Dancehall banger – on Amazon this morning, making a first official commercial release since 2011’s African Spirit album. The Milton Keynes-based star however, strenuously assures fans that BKay and Kazz remains a unit; and is in fact in the studio working on a follow-up project to African Spirit for the duo. “I wanted to reintroduce myself (with Sweet Gal). Since African Spirit, we have dropped a few numbers for our fans as BKay and Kazz. We’ve also toured together while I’ve featured on... Continue Reading
ZIMFEST London, the popular southern African music, sport and culture showcase, returns even bigger this summer after teaming up with the Kiwi and Aussie festival, Homelanz. The all-day fete has been pencilled in for Saturday 10th of August at Boston Manor Park in West London where a diverse line-up of acts from the four countries – Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and Zimbabwe – will share three stages and a DJ arena as some of the best entertainers from the southern hemisphere come together for the first time. Speaking about the collaboration Zimfest Director Hilton Mendelsohn said: “This is one dream we have had... Continue Reading
….African Music Performances – By Dennis Kabatto: Joseph Shabala and his South African multiple Grammy Award winning choral group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo that first gained worldwide prominence from their collaboration with Paul Simon on his 1986 Graceland album, will perform a free concert Friday, June 28 in commemoration of Celebrate Brooklyn! 35th anniversary at Prospect Park in New York. They will share Prospect Park’s Bandshell stage with Garifuna guitarist and soulful singer Aurelio Martinez who blends African and Latin acoustic roots. Martinez, the first black member of Honduras National Congress is widely known for his composition “Africa’ a duet with... Continue Reading
Mama G or Patience Ozokwo has been touring Johannesburg to sign the new iROKOtv DVDs which will be making their star debut across market places and local shops throughout Johannesburg. Mama G held a meet & greet event at Bara Mall in Soweto where fans were able to have their photos taken with and get an autographed DVD from Mama G. Mama G, who has starred in more than 500 movies including Old School, Ukwa and One Dollar, will officially launching iROKOtv’s new DVDs at the screening of her huge hit Airline Babes. Tickets are free for this unmissable chance to see the star in the flesh.... Continue Reading
The ultimate in African wedding gowns and ethnic bridal dresses was on display in New York City during the annual bridal showcase that was hosted by Circle of Sisters and WBLS Radio. The guest brides appeared to be in awe over the display of colorfully designed bridal gowns. One may think, once you’ve seen one white wedding dress, you’ve seen them all. However, these are no ordinary wedding gowns. On display was the launch of the ‘Queen of the Brides’ collection by TeKay Designs. TeKay Designs presented wedding gowns and groom’s attire that represents matriarchs from ancient civilizations. Brides who want an... Continue Reading
