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Supporters of Munyaradzi Chidzonga, the Zimbabwean former big brother Africa All-stars contestant were irate that he did not win the final prize of $US200000. Munyaradzi’s supporters took to the streets of Harare after learning that Uti Nwachukwu of Nigeria had been announced the winner. Munyaradzi and his fans felt cheated and luckily for Munyaradzi, there […]

African Diaspora artist Nneka has been nominated in two MTV African Music Awards categories. Nneka, who is born of Nigeria father and a German mother, posted the exciting news on her facebook page. She stated that she had been nominated for the MTV Africa Awards in the Best Nigerian Act in the Diaspora and Best […]

After weeks of speculations and anticipations, the buzzing new African music supergroup, ONE8 is complete with the addition of Kenya’s sexy and talented singer, Amani; and Nigerian superstar 2face Idibia. Amani becomes the only lady in the group comprising eight of Africa’s top music solo and group acts. The two artists together with Ugandan hip-hop […]

Nigerian actress/model Genevieve Nnaji was conspicuously absent from the list of attendees at this year’s staging of the African Music Awards. The show, which was held in London and featured performances by Zimbabwean British dancehall artist Jusa Dementor was well attended. Genevieve’s attendance as a host was widely publicised and fans were excited to see […]

Nigerian-German hip hop/soul singer and songwriter NNEKA will be releasing her Heartbeat Remix EP on October 5, featuring five remixed tracks of the critically acclaimed single, as well as the LP version. Following her successful US debut album Concrete Jungle, the new EP features remixes by well known producers Chase & Status, Vinzz Le Normand […]