AfroStar News

Introducing Yung Majik from Zambia

Thu, 23 Feb 12 10:52:46 +0000

Yung Majik (real name Emmanuel M. Kabamba) is a talented rapper from Zambia. He started his rapping career in 2006, and went on to release a mixtape that started his buza in his neighbourhood under the moniker of Doh Staks In

Bobby Brown in Lagos Nigeria, Dedicates tour to Whitney Houston

Wed, 22 Feb 12 04:37:33 +0000

- Dedicates Nigerian tour to Whitney Houston- To perform with Duncan Mighty, 2face and Banky WIt’s official! - Grammy award winning American musician Robert Barisford Brown (Bobby Brown) is coming to Nigeria for the first time ever. And he&rsq

Ice Prince Takes His Music to Jamaica

Mon, 30 Jan 12 18:51:12 +0000

Nigeria entertainment is basking in the euphoria of success as lots of artistes across the globe want a collaboration with our artistes. 2011 saw a number of collaborations between Nigerian entertainers and their foreign counterparts. 2012 seems to h

9ice Gets Cow As Birthday Gift from Vector

Sun, 29 Jan 12 07:55:33 +0000

On January 17, 2012, singer, Abolore Akande Adigun, who is well known as 9ice, celebrated his 32 years on earth. For those who were at the birthday party, it was an swell time celebrating with the Gongo Aso crooner, as he made guests present have a

Africa's Most Advanced Social Network. It's truly a force to be reckoned with!

Sun, 29 Jan 12 07:28:27 +0000

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Hot Reactions Trail 2Face's Babymama 6th Child Pregnancy News

Mon, 23 Jan 12 12:48:31 +0000

The name 2Face is known all over Africa as synonymous to a Nigeria music icon. To some, the name has become a product and a brand. In Nigeria, where he is well known, some see the name as synonymous to a baby-making machine, as some comedians in Nige

Femi Kuti hits hard at Nigerian govt; wants corruption tackled

Fri, 20 Jan 12 09:42:29 +0000

Femi Kuti, afrobeat singer and son of legendary Nigerian musician, Fela Kuti has taken a swipe at the Nigerian government for failing to tackle corruption, which he said has dented the image of Africa’s most populous nation.The two-time Grammy

Stecia to Launch Equaliser

Fri, 20 Jan 12 09:37:24 +0000

Stecia Mayanja has been in the music circles for some time now, starting with her gigs at Splash band that used to play at African village on Buganda road, in 2004. "I was in Splash with Karim Ssaava and Charles Ssekyewa for some months and then I jo

Rick Ross loves KQ’s chicken pasta dish

Fri, 20 Jan 12 08:13:48 +0000

American rapper Rick Ross who was on tour in South Africa and Gabon in mid-December where he took a video blog of his travels. In the vlog titled Rick Ross is South Africa Part 2, the Hustlin hit maker is filmed performing for a second nigh

The celebrity canker in Ghana; a sickening 'copy-copy' trend

Tue, 17 Jan 12 07:00:28 +0000

Celebrity life is growing in Ghana. Day in and day out, people are constantly yearning to be in the spotlight, something they are willing to go all lengths to achieve.Unlike past generations where people just wanted to act for the love of it, now, it

There's hope for the disabled - Deaf rapper Signmark

Tue, 17 Jan 12 06:57:11 +0000

Finnish deaf rap artiste Signmark on Friday wowed fans with his unique singing talent. Signmark, the only deaf rap artiste in the world, was performing at the Nakumatt Lifestyle Lounge in Nairobi. In an exclusive interview with Word Is, the 21-year-o

Mombasa's Mamba Disco now a gospel joint

Tue, 17 Jan 12 06:53:44 +0000

The trendy Mamba Club in Mombasa will now be turned into a gospel entertainment joint. The club will be under the supervision of John William Kameta who runs a company at the Coast dealing with 'ideas resolution'. The lease is said to be three

Uganda: Home Music Recitals Launched

Tue, 17 Jan 12 03:58:18 +0000

Home Music Recitals have been launched with the aim of imparting music skills upon young people. Dr Benon Kigozi, a music director at Kampala International School Uganda is behind the recitals, where parents gather in one of their homes to watch thei

Kwaw Kese robbed

Sun, 15 Jan 12 12:21:43 +0000

Controversial hiplife musician, Kwaw Kese popularly known as Abodamhas been robbed, Sunday dawn by an unknown assailants at his residence at the Manet Gardens at Spintex.The incident took place at about 4:30 am when the artiste and four other oc

Search for top Kenyan actors is on

Sun, 15 Jan 12 12:17:40 +0000

FilmBiz Africa Magazine is urging fans and film industry stakeholders to vote for their favourite actors and actresses to feature in their next edition. Dubbed 'the creme de la creme of acting in Africa', the magazine will feature top 10 actors in th

Kenyan artistes in US exchange programme

Sun, 15 Jan 12 12:13:49 +0000

Kenyan artistes will be joining other acts in One Beat, an international music exchange project. One Beat is an organisation that brings together musicians from around the world through a residency and tour programme focused on creative collaboration

MUSLIM SINGER, D-FLEX, GOES GOSPEL IN UPCOMING ALBUM

Fri, 13 Jan 12 08:17:42 +0000

In his Christmas single, “Nyame Yaba, D-Flex proves to all that God is really the source of all things and as a Muslim singer he goes gospel in his upcoming titled scheduled for release this March 2012 inside a club near you. The song, which li

The Breakout Music Star of 2012? You Decide!

Fri, 13 Jan 12 07:53:55 +0000

Wizkid stole the show in 2011, which young music star will attain superstar status in 2012?Bets are on Davido.Ever since his debut single “Back When” featuring Naeto C was released, there has been considerable buzz all ar

The King of Kalenjin Gospel

Fri, 13 Jan 12 07:50:41 +0000

He wanted to be a tea picker, but ended up as the King of Kalenjin gospel music. Despite his short stature -- he stands barely 5ft --Pastor Joel Kimeto walks tall in the town and is frequently stopped by excited fans who shout in greeting 'Kichigili!

Emmy Kosgei collects award during UK trip

Fri, 13 Jan 12 07:47:50 +0000

Gospel singer Emmy Kosgei who jetted out of the country last week for a show in London is coming home with an accolade. Emmy, famed for the hit Taunet Nelel was presented with the Overall Best Female African Artist 2011 for the London based