By Alfred Tembo – POETRY has turned to be the epicenter of fostering solidarity among youths in the small but economically sounding country called Lesotho. While in other country poetry has been turn in to a foreign arts, in Lesotho, it is part of their daily artistic meals. In a recent venture, shout-africa.com had such a rare coincident of catching up with one of Lesotho’s seasoned and high profile poet, by the name of Sechaba Keketsi. Kekesti, believes that poetry has survived in his country for the reason that is heals the body and soul, and keep them in a robust unison... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye – Scientific, a Liberian born-Ghanaian based HipHop/Rap musician, has told a local Ghanaian newspaper is set to embarking on a peace project to promote peace and tolerance for Ghana 2012 election. He explained the concept in an exclusive interview: Why this project? Ghana is a peaceful country and I have been here for a lot of years and from my experience in Liberia, peace is the best thing that can happen to a country and we all must defend this peace we enjoy in Ghana. When you see wars on TV and in movies, you may not get... Continue Reading
By Kenneth Matimaire – ZIMBABWE: German based Zimbabwean hip-phonic artiste Carlprit who commands a great following in Europe is closing in on signing a deal with Pitbull’s label – Mr305. Though the negotiations have been an on-going process, the deal is now in its final stages as both parties – Gandanga Music Zimbabwe and Mr305 – are working out the agreement and terms of partnership. Gandanga Music is owned by Carlpit’s brother Metaphysics – an internationally acclaimed emcee. The former is also a shareholder at the label. Carlprit is being represented by the label’s (Gandanga Music) team together with their... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye – This year’s awards came off at the Accra International conference center, it was attended by some of the crème de la crème of both Ghana and Nigeria movie industries, including Majid Michel, John Dumelo, Nana Ama McBrown, Ama K. Abebrese, Ramsey Nouah, Segun Arinze, Desmond Elliot, Prince David Osei, and Jackie Appiah in attendance. Veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, who was also in attendance, was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award. The night was however not only for Leila Djansi’s Ties That Bind as Shirley Frimpong-Manson’s 10-chapter series, Adams Apples also went home with a total of... Continue Reading
By Shout-Africa Cameroon Correspondent – On show were movies and photographs from Cameroon and other countries of the African continent. The first edition of the African Festival of Digital Movies and Photography, FAFVIP, took to the public gallery in Douala 15 African cultures siphoned into movies; 10 from Cameroon. Five other films were foreign-produced movies from Tunisia, Algeria, Namibia, Madagascar, and Ivory Coast which are still being distributed. During the one week festival, the projection caravan featured films on strong themes at the Bépanda, Oyack, New Bell, Bali and Bonendalè neighbourhoods. About 400 persons attended the projections daily. It was... Continue Reading
