Fally Ipupa Signed For MTV All Stars Concert In SA

Lingala heartthrob Fally Ipupa (@fallyipupa01) and Professor (@professorkalawa) are the latest stars to sign up for MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion, the urban music extravaganza staged by MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and KwaZulu-Natal Province in Durban.

MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal is fast shaping up as the most exciting urban music event of the decade as Fally Ipupa and Professor join previously announced artists Snoop Lion (@SnoopLion), 2Face (@2faceidibia), Flavour (@2niteFlavour) and Zakes Bantwini (@ZakesBantwiniSA) on the bill for the concert.  

The event is being staged at the Moses Mabhida Stadium (@MMStadium), People's Park, in Durban on 18 May.

Charismatic Congolese star Fally Ipupa, who first made a musical impact with hits like "Eternellement" and "Ko Ko Ko Ko" alongside veteran musician Koffi Olomide, is making a rare trip to South Africa for the All Stars gig.   Ipupa made his mark as a solo artist after the 2006 release of his debut album "Droit Chemin".His 2009 album "Arsenal de Belles Mélodies" brought him to global attention; thanks to hits like "Chaise Electrique", a bilingual love song featuring former G-Unit vocalist Olivia.  Blending a silky smooth voice with a range of music genres from soukous to ndombolo, pop and R&B, Ipupa has won legions of fans and music industry accolades. In 2010 he took home two MTV Africa Music Awards, one for Best Video ("Sexy Dance" featuring Krys) and another for Best Francophone Artist.  Ipupa recently announced that he has been signed to Universal Music France for a 3-album deal – a significant endorsement for the DRC-based singer.

Well known for his jaw-dropping beats and catchy lyrics, Durban native and South African kwaito guru Professor hit the headlines with his first solo album "University of Kalawa Jazmee", thanks to hypnotic hits such as "Jezebel", "Lento" and "Jimaphi" which filled club dance-floors and dominated the radio airwaves across South Africa. Recognition of his talents came at the 2011 MTN South African Music Awards, where he won Best Kwaito Album, Best Male & Record of the Year, and Professor has since been making more waves thanks to the success of his second album, "Orientation". 

For an awesome preview of what to expect at MTV Africa All Stars, check out the highlights of the MTV Africa All Stars, airing on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) from 10 May.   Featuring high octane performances from Africa's biggest live performers, the series takes us on an urban music odyssey from Durban (10th May @ 16.00 CAT) to Nairobi (17 May @ 16.00 CAT), before winding tour up in Lagos (24th May @ 16.00 CAT).

More than 10,000 people are expected to enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime concert as Snoop Lion aka Snoop Dogg, the legendary hip hop icon turned reggae superstar, performs his greatest hits interspersed with his new, "Reincarnated" reggae-flavoured repertoire.

More details about MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion, including additional performers, will be announced shortly.

Doors for MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion open at 17:00 CAT on Saturday 18 May, and the first performance starts at 18:30 CAT.  
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Banky W And Sierra Leone President To Give Talk At Oxford University

Banky W will join Ernest Koroma, Luisa Diogo, Thabo Mbeki, Others as a speaker at the Oxford Uni PA Conference, London on May 4th.
 
Internationally renowned R&B giant and label executive, Banky W has been selected as one of the distinguished speakers at this year's edition of the Oxford University Pan African Conference. Over the years, the bestselling singer-performer has also being a torch bearer at the 2012 Olympics in London.
 
The multiple award winning artiste and Chairman of Empire Mates Entertainment will join the league of world leaders who have been hosted by the Oxford Union including former US Presidents, Reagan, Nixon and Carter, Malcolm X, Mother Theresa, the Dalai Lama, David Cameron, Senator John McCain among others.
 
The Oxford University Pan African Conference since its inception has been the foremost gathering of African students in the United Kingdom. In partnership with the Oxford Union, The conference brings together hundreds of dynamic scholars, entrepreneurs, activists, and political leaders from around the world. 
 
Banky will be speaking on the importance of current cultural shifts and changes in artistic expression. He will also discuss the rise of a vibrant media industry and how these changes are shaping the continent's self-perception and its image abroad.
 
Commenting on the selection of Banky W as one of the speakers for this year, Oxford Union conference chairman, Temitope Folaranmi said, "Banky W is one of the leading African musician/producers with a strong international presence. In the view of his extraordinary effort in developing young African music talents, Banky W's participation in this year's Conference will be an invaluable contribution."
 
Banky W who recently released his fourth album to critical and commercial acclaim says, "I am honoured to be selected to speak at this year's conference. I feel very blessed and privileged to even be allowed to grace the same stage as some of the great dignitaries, past and present, involved with the program. I hope that my contribution will add value to the lives of those in attendance, and I'm sure that I will also take home a great deal of knowledge."
 
Other keynote speakers at the conference include President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Koroma, King Letsie III of Lesotho, Former Prime Minister of Mozambique, Mrs Luisa Diogo and Former President of South Africa, Mr Thabo Mbeki among many others. 
 
Kicking off his music career in the choir and moving on to win many awards with four monster albums which include Back in the Building, Mr Capable, The W Experience and the recent hit album, R&BW to his belt, Banky W has grown to become one of Nigeria's greatest R&B artistes and has been successful with a number of marketing campaigns like Cocacola-Nigeria's World Cup Waving Flag Theme song remix, Microsoft's anti-cybercrime initiative as well as his current brand ambassadorship for Samsung Mobile.

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Juliani For The MDG Awards

The Millennium Development Goals Awards is an annual celebration of the achievements of the Kenyan government, development partners, private sectors, NGOs and individuals across the country. The objective of the Awards is to encourage participation in the set UN Millennium Development Goals by recognizing, awarding and celebrating exemplary performers and outstanding contribution under each Millennium Development Goal.

The awards are won on a combination of merits, including outstanding input, sustainable strategies, project/programme impact, financial viability and extent of innovation under each Millennium Development Goal. We are therefore pleased to invite your esteem media house to cover the 2013 MDGs Awards scheduled for 26th April, 2013 at Crown Plaza - Upper hill.

Among the expected dignitaries and celebrities include: - Dr. Edward Sambili the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Planning and Vision 2030, Finish Ambassador to Kenya, Country Director UNDP, Mrs. Ida Odinga, Ms. Tekla Lorupe , Mr. Vimal Shah ,Miss Kenya, Juliani and Hon. Daniel Maazo, MP.

MDGs Trust Fund is the main organizers of the Awards and the other Partner organizations include: -

United Nation Development Programme (UNDP-Kenya)
Ministry of State for Planning National Development and Vision 2030
Infotrak Harris
Finland MDGs Phase 11 Programme
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Ghanaian Singer Efya Is In Town

Ghanaian singer Efya is in town. Here are pix of the singer at Southern Sun Mayfair hotel during the Tusker Malt 100 Club press briefing ahead of tonight's show

The performing artiste spoke to members of the fourth estate together with the main sponsors of the EABL represented by Antony Esyalai - Marketing Manager

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Africa’s best contestants line up for second round to fight for Semi-Final place

The Pan-African phase of The Guinness Football Challenge game show kicked off last night on screens across the continent and the Kenyan team clinched a spot in the Semi-Final as runners-up.

Fans of the show tuned in to get behind their nation as the very best contestants from across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Cameroon and Ghana all went head-to-head in a bid to win $250,000 USD and to grab that Pan-African champion crown.

Our Kenyan team comprising Francis Ngigi and Kepha Kimani may not have made it all the way to the Guinness Money Wall but they were the show's runners up and will still make the Semi-Finals.

Emerand Tchouta, 24 and Abdul Salam, 25 from Cameroon made it all the way to the final round after putting in a display of knowledge and skill. They went all the way and won $5,000 USD to add on to their existing winnings of $1,500 USD.

Arianne Okong'o, Marketing Manager, Guinness and Partner Brands at EABL commented: "The Quarter Finals of The Guinness Football Challenge hit screens across our nation last night and well done to Francis and Kepha who made it all the way to the Semi-Final! With a team from Cameroon and our Kenyan duo certain of places in the Semi-Finals, it is now down to next week's contestants to really step up and show that they really know the beautiful game inside out and they have the best football skills the continent has seen since the Africa Cup of Nations – good luck to all of them!"
The next four teams to see if they can triumph over the very best teams across Africa are:

Our Kenyan team in Red shirts, youth football coach Kenneth Kamau, 23, and driver Willis Ogutu, 30, both from Nairobi. The pressure may have got to them in the final stages of the National episodes but are they ready to add to their already bagged total of $3,000 USD

Playing in the Blue shirts from Dar es Salaam in Tanzania will be Daniel Msekwa, 21, the 'Brain' and his 'Brawn' partner Mwalimu Akida Hamad, 26. They won $5,500 USD on the National show so definitely have the skill and knowledge to win big

Archille Stephane and Martial Toubou from Douala in Cameroon will be hoping that the Green shirts will be lucky for them. Archille will be taking on the football trivia questions and Martial the physical rounds. They won the Cash Ball in their episode which bumped up their total winning amount to $4,000 USD

Sporting the Black shirts will be Dennis Nyaku, 25 and Francis Nyarko, 27, both from Ho in Ghana who won $1,500 USD in their National rounds. Dennis is the 'Brain' and Francis, an artist, puts down his paint brushes and picks up football boots in the physical challenges

Fans of the show can test their own football knowledge via www.facebook.com/guinnesskenya).
http://m.guinnessvip.com).
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Ghanaian Star Efya For Thursday's Tusker Malt 100 Club Concert

This coming Thursday, the 25th of April, Tusker Malt 100 Club Members will once again have the privilege to relax and enjoy an all African musical lounge experience at the Carnivore Lounge.  This year's first TM 100 Club event features Ghanaian neo soul star Efya Awindor who will take to the stage at 6pm.

The award winning songstress jets into the country in the morning of Wednesday 24th of April 2013 and will grace a press briefing scheduled on the same day at 10.30 am at The Southern Sun Mayfair Hotel, Gardenia Room.

The 26 year old Ghanaian singer-songwriter, composer and actress formerly known as Miss Jane started out her musical career at the age of 9 years before gaining national recognition in 2008 as the first runner up of Charter House talent search show Stars of the Future. To date, Efya has collaborated with a slew of artists across the Ghana/Nigeria music scene including R2Bees, Sarkodie, Sonny Bali & Nigerian acts SDC (Show Dem Camp), Lynxx  as well as in South Africa and now Kenya and Uganda.

"We are excited to have Efya crown this year's first Tusker Malt 100 Club event at the Carnivore Lounge and showcase a premium experience  in a relaxing environment that we as the brand owners  have rewarded our prestigious  guests with" Said the KBL Marketing Director, Carole Ndung'u. 

"TML 100 Club is a premium exclusive club membership based event which goes to appreciate and reward the Tusker Malt consumers. It is a community of brand loyalists and fans who come together to enjoy the rise of the African Music talent which is growing tremendously within our continent. Our very own Kenyan Tusker Project Fame finalist Amileena Mwenesi, promises to give a grand opening as she is the selected curtain raiser for the event" she added.

 Amileena begun working on her debut album earlier this year and has already released two singles this Hodi and Shine, which will be part of her anticipated album "Happiness".

Tusker Malt 100 club members will get to enjoy the club benefits which will keep growing with time making it possible for more and more rewards while supporting the responsible drinking initiative: "Friends don't let Friends Drink and Drive."
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Kayange targeting Moscow return

While not yet fit enough to compete for Kenya on the HSBC Sevens World Series, former captain Humphrey Kayange, is set to play for the country's 'Shujaa' side at the upcoming CAR Africa Sevens in Mombasa at the end of April.

There he hopes he can convince coaching staff that he will be ready to take his place in the pre-Rugby World Cup Sevens training camps at the end of the current Series, in the build-up to the World Cup tournament in Moscow on 28-30 June.
 
Kayange played for Kenya at round three of the Series in South Africa, scoring five tries, but has not played since then. He is studying at Bristol University in the UK and is currently in Kenya for a two-week holiday, during which time he is training with the Kenya squad.
 
"I will play in Mombasa with the rest of the team selected and let's see how things go," said Kayange, who observed that the expected conditioning levels had risen under Friday.

"The skill-set is still there and I play for Bristol, but the Sevens environment has changed. The boys are fitter, stronger and faster and in the next two weeks I want to be at par with the rest of the team and I know I will get there," Kayange added.
 
"It's been a good season for the side with the amount of points we have received so far but they can get better and with the two legs remaining the boys can hit their target," he added.
 
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JUACALI, DNA AND MEJJA TO PERFORM AT THE COPA 2013 LAUNCH

The COPA Coca-Cola 2013 games are set to kick off this Saturday at the City Stadium from 8am with a lineup of major guest artistes including Jua Cali, DNA and Mejja.

The three artistes are set to give high energy performances that will ensure fans are on their feet throughout the launch. On ground to MC the event will be popular comedian Otoyo.
 
Besides the matches, the colorful event will include an array of fun engaging activities such as foosball, pool ball gaming, photo booths for instant pictures, football tricksters and penalty shoot outs with prize giveaways for the fans.
 
This year's tournament follows a successful campaign last season where the tournament was activated in over 20 markets in Africa with 134 players from Sub-Sahara Africa selected for a two-week international boot camp in Pretoria, South Africa.
 
Since its launch in Kenya over 6 years ago, COPA Coca-Cola has created a huge platform for a large number of young footballers to realize their dream of becoming football heroes not only within their communities and countries but also beyond borders.
 
Entry to the COPA Coca-Cola launch is free.
 
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Grandpa Records: Mr Nice Is Not Performing In Uganda With Chameleone

Grandpa records have released a statement negating the fact that thier new signee, Mr Nice has been booked for a show in Uganda.

The statement read, "We as Grandpa Records, a recording label based in Kenya, wish to inform members of the Press, all sponsors of the “Badilisha” show, and all music lovers in Uganda all concerts where Mr.Nice shall participate from now henceforth shall be organized through official communication with his team at Grandpa Records.

"We wish to inform his beloved Ugandan fans that Mr Nice will not perform at Jose Chameleone's Badilisha Concert," adding that "On 27th April, Mr. Nice will be performing in Nairobi at The Kids Festival in Nyayo Stadium during the day, and will fly down to Mombasa for the launch of his joint tour with DNA, the “Tafuta Tour”, that same evening."

They however promised the Ugandan fans that Mr Nice "will unleash a massive concert in Uganda later in the year, and will tour the rest of the country as well."

Gerald Langiri Asks Konstantaras To Direct A Kissing Scene With Wife Lizz

Gerald Langiri this time had the brilliant idea to host Lizz Njagah's hubby, director, actor and casanova Alex Konstantaras who recently directed the sexy comedy "House of Lungula" for his fouth episode of In The Forest.

But it doesn't take long before he realises that the person who is asking questions to is just an impostor! 

In The Forest is an unconventional funny and unscripted web talk show whose first 3 episodes raised eyebrows.

The fourth episode is proving to be the longest and most scandalous episode so far. It has impostors, monkeys, sex, beef, revenge, humiliation and a new sponsor!

When the real Konstantaras arrives the game changes and Gerald tries to be more personal asking him who was better in sex between Lupita Nyong'o, Helena Waithera and Lizz Njagah!

But Alex doesn't lose his cool despite the presence of the impostor, some unexpected visit of a monkey or despite the fact that the sponsor pulled out.

But in the end, Alex insults Gerald's acting profession when the host asks if he could direct him kissing Lizz Njagah.

Even more interesting is the fact that in the following episode the ruthless host invites the winner of this episodes competition actress Helena Waithera.

What question did she replied correctly? "Who is better in bed: Lizz Njagah or Helena Waithera?" JUST CRAZY!

You can watch the fouth episode here...

DJ Wesley To Take New Jack Swing To Dubai

For the first time ever! W.A.Z.I.R.I. Entertainment will be hosting a New Jack Swing - Soul Nite themed party in Dubai featuring Africa's most sought after DJ in this genre of music! DJ Wesley from Nairobi, Kenya.

New Jack Swing or Swingbeat is a fusion genre spearheaded by Teddy Riley and Bernard Belle that became extremely popular from the late-1980s into the early 1990s.

Its influence, along with hip-hop, seeped into pop culture and was the definitive sound of the inventive Black New York club scene. It fuses the rhythms, samples, and production techniques of hip-hop and dance-pop with the urban contemporary sound of R&B.

DJ Wesley is going to be performing live at XS Club | Lounge - Chelsea Plaza Hotel - Satwa Roundabout. (Former Rydges Plaza Hotel) on Thursday 2nd May, 2013 in the first ever New Jack Swing themed party.

The music on this auspicious night will feature hit classics from artists like New Kids on the Block, Kid n Play, Heavy D & The Boyz, Salt 'N' Pepa, MC Hammer, Babyface, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Bobby Brown, Vanessa Williams, New Edition, Paula Abdul, Keith Sweat, Soul II Soul, General Kane, Earth, Wind & Fire, Another Bad Creation,Tevin Campbell, Jodeci, Color Me Badd, LL Cool J, En Vogue, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, Shai, Soul for Real among others.

Coming into showbiz, Wesley has established himself as the best club Deejay with the swagger to face the fierce competition.

He's multi-talented and has a massive worldwide following. He has started his very own DJ Academy called: Spins Trade Academy.

DJ Wesley is a DJ, producer/ radio & TV programs and currently the head of music in 97.1 One FM.

Entry Charge is AED 75 and the doors open at 8PM.

Meet Nairobi's New Kids On The Block: Dr3am Ville

Dr3am Ville - read as Dreamville - is a multi-genre music group originating from and based in Kenya, launched in January 14, 2012.

It consists of three passionate artistes, namely Mishu, Webb, & R.H.The group aims to share their diverse Kenyan culture and talent globally.

They draw inspiration from artistes, events, and occurrences that they encounter on a daily basis. Artistes that have greatly influenced them include and are not limited to, K’Naan, Sade, P-Square, Sauti Sol, Juliani, Sway De Safo, Spoek Mathambo, Toya DeLazy, TearGas and of course legends like Bob Marley, Tupac & Michael Jackson.

Meet the crew

Crazzy Webb 

Webb in six words 
Honest, respectful, artistic, hardworking, entertainer, street.

Favorite Things 
Dancing, playing basketball, watching movies, fishing.

Favorite Music 
Rap, Hip hop, Classic, Soul & RnB, Roots Reggea.

Playlist - Top Six Artists 
Ace Hood, Lil Wayne ,Dream Ville, Rick Ross, T.I , I Wayne

Fave things to do when chill in' 
Listening to music, take a nap to catch my dreams.

Pet Peeves
Possessive minds.

Top movies: 
Metropolis by Fritz Lang, The Gold Rush by Charles Chaplin.

Fave book read: 
The Holy Bible, How to Succeed as your own Boss by Pete Ondeng’

Fave Drink: 
Water.

Fave Meal: 
Ugali & samaki ( Fish )

Fave Soccer Club: 
Arsenal.

Fave Quote: 
"I have a dream – Martin Luther King jr"

Rhymin H

R.H in six words 
Caring, Introvert, Funny, Shy, Workaholic, Dreamer.

Favorite Things 
Net-surfing, sneakers, making music, cracking jokes, African Beads, soul and r&b,

Playlist - Top Six Artists 
Frank Cn, Trap Town, Tech Junk, Naeto C, Shukid, Large Gang

Fave things to do when chill in' 
Surf internet, read poems and blogs, Hang with friends, discover new music!

Pet Peeves 
Time-wasters, Blondes, egomaniacs,fake people.

Top movies: 
Colombiana, Salt, Nairobi Half life.

Last book read: 
Sidney Sheldon : Are You Afraid Of The Dark?

Fave Dessert: 
Vanilla Cake.

Fave Colour: 
White

Fave Quote: 
"Death has to come for a legend to be born"

Celebrity Crush: 
Nicole Scherzinger

Mishu 

Mishu in six words
Energetic,crazy,competitive,blends in no matter what, creative.

Mishu's fav things 
Trey song'z shirtless;), riddims and reggea albums, vegeterian meals, short colorful dresses, shambalas, my ipod touch.

Playist top artist 
Bob Marley, Sauti Sol, Dreamville, Ronmixa, Tarrus Riley, Lauryn Hill, Popcaan, Damian Marley.

Fav things to do when relaxing 
Listen to music, compose, read a book, take a nap.

Pet peeves 
Ignorance & arrogance, unhygienic people, selfishness, liars, bullies, screech sounds.

Top movies 
Death at a funeral, 50 first sates, why did i get married too, ted, third world cop, college road trip

Last book read 
The devil walks-Anne Fine.

Fave dessert 
Cocktail juice with a cherry on the side.

Fave color 
Purple.

Pet's name 
Fifi.

Fave quote 
"The good thing about music is that when it hits you, you feel no pain" Bob Marley.

Prezzo's New Joint Is About Oral Sex

Prezzo is back, musically.

He has just released his newest joint and , man? Isn't it salacious?

The song is titled Liqher and it's a confession by the King of bling on what he would like to do to a willing lady.

Sigh!

Here is the video...

Naija Singer Omawumi's Diary In Kenya

Renowned award winning Nigerian musician and Mortein DOOM brand ambassador Omawumi Megbele visited Kenya for a two day tour to raise awareness to curb malaria.

As part of an educational and entertainment strategy to raise awareness on the collaborative use of insecticide treated nets and other preventive measures and treatments including use of consumer insecticide sprays, Omawumi’s visit is expected to set the stage for the celebration of the World Malaria Day to be marked on Wednesday next week.

During her visit, Omawumi who hit the charts with her afro fusion single If You Ask Me – Na who a go ask visited the Kenyatta National Hospital Maternity wing among other public facilities to raise awareness against Africa’s number one killer disease Malaria.

Speaking when he confirmed Omawumi’s scheduled visit, Reckitt Benckiser Country Manager, Richard Pereira said the Nigerian songstress will be in the country as part of the firm’s educative campaign strategy. “Through our flagship brand Mortein DOOM, we have been engaging in awareness initiatives in collaboration with the Ministry of Health among other stakeholders in the fight against malaria,” Pereira said adding; “research proves that use of entertainment personalities helps to entrench messages more effectively thus the association with an African Music star such as Omawumi.”

On Thursday, Omawumi addressed various dignitaries during an event to kick off this year’s World Malaria Day celebrations by performing the Malaria Song at a breakfast conference at Laico Regency Hotel.

Since breaking into the limelight in 2007, Omawumi has risen through the Africa music industry ranks, managing to rake in various coveted awards including; The Best R&B/Pop Artiste 2010 ( Nigeria Entertainment Awards New York and the Best Female Music Video ( Nigeria Entertainment Awards).

Other awards under her name include the Outstanding Recording Artiste (Icon Awards), Best New Artiste (Women in Entertainment and Arts, Vivacity PR, London), project Alert Icon (In recognition of her commitment to advocating for Zero –Tolerance for all forms of Violence against Women and Young Girls) among others.

Omawumi's other singles include: Wonder woman, Bottom Belle, Explain, Stay Alive and Enough is Enough – a song that highlights on the violence against women.

Apart from her successful music career, the 30 year old mother of one also shares a passion for women and women empowerment.

She has been involved in a number of causes including starring in V-monologue – a play that reflects on the negative issues affecting women in Nigeria. She has also been actively involved in advocating for zero tolerance for all forms of violence against women and young girls in partnership with Project Alert – in Nigeria.

Omawumi has had a number of performances with internationally legendary artists including Angie Stone, Donnel Jones, Chaka Demus, Carl Thomas and Pliers. She has also done outstanding collaborations with Nigerian top artists including Tuface, D’Banj, P-square and Sasha.

Singer Wahu Writes a Poem For Her Late Father

MTV Award winning artiste, Wahu Kagwi wrote a touching poem to her late father who passed away in January this year.

She wrote: "How do I get used to a world without you
How does life assume normalcy when you’re not around
I feel stagnant, unable to move forward, stuck in time; I tell myself…”you’re in a happy place, you’re in a better place”
You’re free of the problems of this world.
But even so, I miss you. I miss hearing your voice, your laugh
I miss your wise counsel,
I miss your face, your smile, your warmth.
I miss driving up to shagz with the expectation of seeing you
Now, I’m greeted by the beautiful flowers that grow by your grave.
I pray that one day, I will learn not to cry,
To accept the reality, and to enjoy the beautiful memories that I have of you.
I miss you daddy."

In another Facebook message, Wahu wrote, "Words fail me daddy. I still can't believe ur gone. I know ur happy and peaceful...but the reality of ur passing hasn't hit me...I don't know if it will...u were an amazing father and a wonderful friend. U gave me wings to fly.

"Daddy.. Even though I know u are now seated with Jesus, I will miss u. I love u forever. I shall see u again in heaven. Rest well."

Orange To Give Album Deal To African Musicians

In order to promote new African music talent, Orange’s portal, StarAfrica.com (http://www.StarAfrica.com) has launched the second edition of the StarAfrica Sounds music contest, in partnership with Deezer and Zimbalam.

Open to all, the contest aims to give maximum visibility to artists coming from the African continent, notably through the distribution of their songs on the main streaming and downloading streaming platforms.

The first stage will be held between April 15 and May 31 2013. In this phase, the candidates (singers, groups, artists, musicians etc) will have the opportunity to register on StarAfrica.com http://en.starafrica.com/music/starafrica-sounds-2013 , proposing an original song, representative of their musical universe.

This song will then be online on StarAfrica.com, and available for everyone to enjoy. The second phase - from May 31 to July 1, 2013 - will let the public vote on StarAfrica.com and support their favorite candidates.

The 5 candidates who will have collected the highest number of votes will then be selected for the final. In a third and final stage, a jury composed of music professionals will designate the overall winner from the five finalists. The musician’s identity will be revealed in exclusivity on StarAfrica.com on July 8, 2013.

The StarAfrica Sounds contest will allow the finalists to have their songs on Deezer Africa and North Africa, and distributed on the main digital platforms by Zimbalam.

 Prizes to be won include: - 1st prize : a highlight on StarAfrica.com and Deezer Africa and North Africa, a contact with the prestigious African music label Musiki, a Deezer for Artists certified account, a one year free access to Deezer Premium + and 3 album accounts on zimbalam.com

2nd to 5th prizes : a Deezer for Artists certified account, a one year free access to Deezer Premium + and 3 album accounts on zimbalam.com The StarAfrica Sounds previous edition had been marked by the participation of more than 60 artists, coming from 19 countries, and the final victory of Kutchala Sutchi with his song “Gomanan”.

Deezer, the global music subscription service, recently launched in Africa bringing people access to over 20 million songs on any device with just one subscription. Deezer’s mantra is music discovery, helping fans rediscover the joy of finding and sharing fantastic new music. Deezer’s partnership with StarAfrica.com will offer artists an exciting platform to reach new audiences around the world.

Thanks to the partnership with Zimbalam, the finalists will have the possibility to sell their music on the streaming and downloading platforms all over the world, receiving 90% of the generated royalties, without exclusivity or time commitment: they remain independent, free and owner of their music.

Flavour To Perform Alongside Snoop Lion At MTV Africa All Stars Concert

Nigerian high life artiste Flavour (@flavournabania) and South African house sensation Zakes Bantwini (@ZakesBantwiniSA) will join the “all star” line-up at MTV Africa All Stars – KwaZulu-Natal, the sensational open-air concert brought to you by MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and KZN Province.

Bantwini and Flavour will join US entertainment icon and multi-platinum hip hop star turned reggae artist Snoop Lion (@SnoopLion) aka Snoop Dogg, at the 5-hour open air concert at the stunning Moses Mabhida Stadium, People’s Park Durban on 18 May.

After his continental smash hit “Nwa Baby Remix” and his massively successful collaborations with Tiwa Savage and Fally Ipupa, high-life artist Flavour N’abania, aka Chinedu Okoli, continues to be Africa's most requested artist, regularly collecting frequent flyer miles while jetting across the continent even as far as USA and Europe.

He’s also become a regular fixture in Dubai and the Far East. Zakes Bantwini is without doubt South Africa's most prolific live performer: there is not a single stage in South Africa that this music mogul and leading light on the SA music scene has not shut down! His songs “Wasting My Time”, “Bum Bum” and most recently “Karolina” have been burning up airwaves across the continent and have all been remixed by some of the biggest names in house.

Speaking on behalf of MTV Base, Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, commented, “We are delighted to welcome these two popular artistes as Zakes Bantwini and Flavour to Durban's shores for MTV Africa All Stars - KwaZulu-Natal.

With Snoop Lion already confirmed, all eyes are going to be focused on KwaZulu-Natal as we put our hearts and souls into making this the music event of the year!"

iHub and m:lab East Africa Host NASA International Space Apps Challenge

The International Space Apps Challenge - a global effort led by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - is a two-day technology development event that brings together techies across the world to address current challenges relevant to both space exploration and social need.

The International Space Apps Challenge takes place on all seven continents and in space April 20-21, 2013.

NASA believes mass collaboration is critical to creating and discovering state-of-the-art technology. A U.S. Embassy official will judge the Challenge alongside other tech experts.

For the second year, iHub will host Nairobi's hackathon-style event alongside m:lab East Africa. The 2013 challenge will focus on improving life on Earth and life in space in the areas of open source software, open hardware, data visualization, and citizen science. Participation is open to individuals with a broad range of skills, including engineers, technologists, scientists, designers, artists, educators, students, and entrepreneurs.

Last year's inaugural NASA International Space Apps Challenge brought together programmers, hackers, and tech enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds.

In addition to winning the "People's Choice category" on the international NASA Challenge platform, one of the participating teams, Bit Harvester, went on to be incorporated by Access:energy for the maintenance of wind powered electricity in rural Kenyan communities through electronic data mining.
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Denrele Wears Goldie's Shoes To MTV Concert

"Goldie is right here with me” Denrele on rocking in Goldie’s Shoes.

At the  MTV All Stars concert last Saturday in Lagos at the Marquee of the Federal Palace Hotel, Denrele Edun rocked Goldie's shoes as Karen Igho, Yvonne Ekwere, Zaina, Annie Idibia and others dazzle at the all star gig.

Guests trouped into the event displaying an array of class and glamor to witness the Lagos edition of the MTV All Stars tour which featured unforgettable performances from the biggest talents in Nigeria including 2Face Idibia, Ice Prince Zamani, Davido, and South African kwaito star, Professor.

Super stylish Nigerians who witnessed the premium concert include Denrele who wore a pair of high platform shoes which he said belonged to Goldie, Yvonne Vixen Ekwere, Karen Igho, Tosyn Bucknor, Mannie, Aje Butter, Ebuka Obi Uchendu, Lynxxx, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Sheifunmi, Dayo Ephraim, Mo' Eazy, Zaina, Dolapo Bamgboye and Michael Ugwu.

Others notable faces spotted include DJ Xclusive, Ketchup, Gideon Okeke, Gbenro Ajibade, Beverly Naya, Nedu and Steel, among many others.