iROKOtv, the world’s largest online distributor of African entertainment, is in New York for the Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2012 with Nollywood superstar, Uche Jombo. She will be premiering her brand new movie, My Life, My Damage. iROKOtv, launched in 2012, streams Nollywood movies online, giving access to over 5,000 films on its platform www.irokotv.com. In July this year, a subscription service was launched, iROKOtv+, where for only $5 a month, viewers can access brand new Nollywood movies in HD. Uche Jombo says: “I am very happy to be working with iROKOtv+ on the Nollywood film festival in New York as part of this year’s NEA’s. I’ll... Continue Reading
Ngoma Africa Band, a German based Tanzanian band will headline the Afrika-Messe, Bremen Germany, on 15th September 2012. The band leader, Ebrahim Makunja aka Ras Makunja did receive the International Diaspora Award (IDA) on behalf of the band for their commitment to promote East African music throughout Europe. Ms. Susan Muyang Tatah, CEO of the International African Festival Tubingen 2012 said Ngoma Africa Band was chosen for the award because of their creative performance on stage. It’s difficult to resist dancing at their concerts, she said. Ngoma Africa Band will also perform on 12th September 2012 at Bremahaven City and on... Continue Reading
Zimfest Harare hosts RainDance – The International Concert on Saturday 22 December 2012 and today announced the artist line-up. Showcasing some of Zimbabwe’s hottest talent from home and abroad the star studded line up will take over Harare Sports Club. Confirmed artists include Rusike Brothers – whose comeback album is hotly anticipated later this year, African dancehall ambassador Jusa Dementor (UK), Chikwata 263 and Evicted Angus featuring Amara Brown. The annual festival will also see Hip Hop star – Synik, Chris Wright, Jah Prayzah and Hope Masike who is currently on tour in Europe as well as multiple award-winning singer/songwriter Cynthia Mare (UK). Zimfest also announces the DJ line up... Continue Reading
Former world heavyweight boxing champion, Evander Holyfield is eager to meet Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi and see the Zimbabwean Afro-Jazz maestro perform at London’s O2 arena this Friday (17 August 2012). Holyfield, who has been in London for the 2012 Olympic Games, is on a UK-wide campaign against youth crime and domestic violence. His UK host and spokesperson, Steven French, today said the boxing legend was “both excited and honoured” to be meeting fellow humanitarian, Mtukudzi who is a UNICEF ambassodor. “Organisers of the show have requested Evander to come as a guest of honour to Mr. Mtukudzi’s performance, but really, Evander... Continue Reading
One of Africa’s most anticipated Hip Hop records for 2012, Syn City by Zimbabwean rapper Synik, launches in a day following the release of the ground-breaking 3D video of the title song at the weekend. Producers of the 12-track project have set a count-down clock on Gerald “Synik” Mugwenhi‘s website, www.thisissynik.com, requesting visitors to pre-order the record on all the major online shops. The video to Syn City, a reference to Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, sees Synik team up with two of Africa’s most sought-after digital technicians, Rufaro Dhliwayo and Nqobizitha “Enqore” Mlilo to produce the continent’s first 3D music video, viewable online on YouTube by selecting the 720p HD option and... Continue Reading
