AfroStar News

Peter Okoye of P-Square & Lola Omotayo Welcome their Daughter Aliona

Tue, 22 Jan 13 23:04:55 +0000

Wow! Another baby has arrived. Peter Okoye of P-Square just announced the birth of his second child with Titilola Omotayo – the mother of his first child, Cameron. The excited father who recently shared pictures o

Nyota Ndogo launches peace song

Tue, 22 Jan 13 22:00:47 +0000

Mombasa songstress Nyota Ndogo has launched a peace song ahead of the forth-coming elections. The song, Amani was recorded under the renowned producer Totti at KG record and has also featured her daughter, Baraka Ab

Bobi Wine to Move Into Fashion Industry

Mon, 21 Jan 13 23:05:02 +0000

Who do you attribute your success in the music industry to and where do you see yourself 10 years to come? I want my music to be inspirational to my Ugandan funs. I cannot think about the people abroad unless my very own are satisfied because it's my

Daxx Kartel, the king of Luga-Latino

Fri, 18 Jan 13 14:49:07 +0000

Daxx Kartel ascends the stage in a most unusual way. He is either in a wheelbarrow or a baby carriage, which has earned him reproach and praise for he says this is creativity—something that has eluded some local artistes. Kartel, real name Sula

SAUTI ZA BUSARA GIVES VOICE TO CENSORED ARTISTS

Fri, 18 Jan 13 14:43:39 +0000

his year’s Sauti za Busara Music festival, will be held in Stone Town, Zanzibar from February 14 -17. It will be supporting free speech by featuring African artistes whose music is restricted or banned in their home countries. The artiste line-

Kimora Lee finally coming to Kenya in June

Fri, 18 Jan 13 14:35:29 +0000

American Kimora Lee Simmons will finally be coming to Kenya for the Fashion and Beauty(FAB) June series. "Kimora is very keen on visiting Kenya and we hope we can fly her in by June of course depending on the outcome of the March elec

Mzansi Artists For AFCON Opening Ceremony

Fri, 18 Jan 13 14:28:21 +0000

The Orange Africa Cup of Nations South Africa 2013 Opening Ceremony is pulling out the continent's musical royalty to launch Africa's most prestigious soccer tournament. Featuring some of Africa's most gifted artists, the vibrant opening ceremony, th

"I Am Not Married"

Fri, 18 Jan 13 14:11:43 +0000

Last week, we received so many phone calls asking why “BellaNaija didn’t feature Tiwa Savage‘s wedding“. These rumours were sparked after a photo of Tiwa in white lace iro and buba alongside her manager Tee Bill

Kenya: Nonini Named Top Earner of 2012

Thu, 17 Jan 13 23:53:33 +0000

Self proclaimed Godfather of Genge Nonini is the highest earner for the first quarter royalty distribution for the period July 2012 to September 2012, for the Music Copyright Society of Kenya. Nonini - real name Hubert Nakitare - topped the list of a

Parlotones And Watershed To Headline Hope 2012

Sat, 17 Nov 12 11:05:17 +0000

The Parlotones and Watershed will headline a great line-up on World Aids Day in Grabouw. This World Aids Day, Saturday December 1, the tranquil Elgin Valley will be shaken from its usually peaceful existence by the pulsating rhythms of some of South

Black Coffee Is Back!

Sat, 17 Nov 12 10:45:40 +0000

World-renowned house DJ, Black Coffee, has dropped his long awaited three-disc album,Africa Rising. Discs one and two were recorded live at the historic Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, accompanied by a full 24-piece orchestra, as part of the Africa

Sarkodie unveiled as Samsung West Africa mobile brand ambassador

Sat, 17 Nov 12 10:42:53 +0000

Sarkodie performing at the event Black Entertainment Television (BET) Best International Actwinner, Sarkodie, born Michael Owusu was on Saturday unveiled by electronics giant, Samsung as brand ambassador for its mobile dev

Becca, Kiki Banson and disgruntled father saga: What you’ve missed!

Sat, 17 Nov 12 10:40:09 +0000

Songstress Becca, born Rebecca Acheampong, is renowned for being an excellent vocalist with a bubbly personality to match; she dazzles whenever called upon.The You Lied to Me singer is currently in the news for all the wro

Watch the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards hosted by Ice Prince & Bonang Matheba LIVE on DSTV This Weekend

Sat, 17 Nov 12 10:32:10 +0000

We are excited to announce that BellaNaija is LIVE on the scene for the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards in South Africa.What does that mean?In collaboration with South Africa Tourism - www.southafrica.info, BN will bri

Dancehall's Bad Gyal, Cecile confirms Kenya trip

Sat, 17 Nov 12 10:28:51 +0000

Jamaican self proclaimed 'Bad Girl' has announced on her facebook fan page that that she would be back in the country next year. Cecile, who visited the country last year alongside her baby daddy and fellow musician Chris Martin, has put Kenya among

Shaggy, Patra, Soweto Gospel Choir to Headline CARNIRIV 2012

Fri, 09 Nov 12 22:56:14 +0000

Grammy Award winning reggae star and rapper, Shaggy; compatriot and fellow reggae singer, Patra popularly called the Queen of the Pack; and gospel music sensation, Soweto Gospel Choir from South Africa are in the line-up of international music acts a

Déjà vu for Sean Paul

Fri, 09 Nov 12 22:44:35 +0000

Grammy award-winning Jamaican dancehall whiz Sean Paul might have held a highly successful show here before but it won’t be an all-familiar situation as he ascends the stage at the Lugogo Cricket Oval tonight. For starters, Sean Paul is no diff

Sauti Sol on money and love

Fri, 09 Nov 12 22:38:01 +0000

The newest release by boy band Sauti Sol is about money and love. The single dubbed Money Lover is an upbeat and alluring song. According to the release, Money Lover flaunts the band's articulate songwriting skills and storytelling abilities in a sto

Nina Ogot and Winyo wed secretly

Fri, 09 Nov 12 22:27:35 +0000

Afro fusion singers Nina Ogot and Winyo wed secretly at the Attorney General’s office three months ago. The couple who are now man and wife have kept their union hidden from the media. Nina was reluctant to talk about the nuptials but told Word

No video released this year can match my Heyba

Fri, 09 Nov 12 22:21:20 +0000

Rapper Edem, born Denning Edem Agbeviadey has stressed that although he was forced to redraw his last major video, Over Again due to the mixed reactions the video received from his fans, his latest work will make up for the loss.In his bid