Multi-talented Kenyan artiste King Kanja—the 2017 AFRIMMA Awards nominee in the category of ‘Crossing Boundaries With Music’ has released a new EP titled “VIBES.” 3 of the 5-tracks of the EP feature collaboration. Chris Searcy’s sweet R&B vocals gel with Kanja’s sultry ride on “Weekend”. In “All my Life”, Kanja delivers an upbeat afro pop… Read more »
Celebrated Kenyan- Norwegian artiste Stella Mwangi is still making waves! Her song GET UP AND GO off her self-titled EP has been picked for yet another commercial deal with world renowned fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger this time around for “Tommy Now”. The song which will be used as the theme record for the Tommy Hilfiger… Read more »
Acclaimed South African DJ and music producer: DJ Maphorisa is by far one of Africa’s biggest music producers of our time. The multi–talented artist who has delivered mega continental bangers like Major Lazer’s “Particula”, Mafikizolo’s “Khona”, Yuri Da Cunha’s “Y-Tjukutja” and his very own “Soweto Baby” makes a return to Coke Studio Africa this year… Read more »
Described as “The future of festivals on the continent” by Okayafrica, Africa Nouveau Festival is back for its 2nd edition with a fascinating weekend set up away from Nairobi between November 10th and 12th 2017 at Small World country club Athi River. The festivals theme, Afrobubblegum, seeks to show that African music, film, fashion and… Read more »
Fast rising East African music acts: The Band BeCa (Kenya) and Bill Nass (Tanzania) make their debut on Coke Studio Africa – 2017, this year. They will all be featuring on the show’s Big Break Segment, which gives the chance to fast rising, up and coming, artists to collaborate with industry greats. The highly acclaimed… Read more »
On Sunday (10th September) Coke Studio Africa hosted an exclusive viewing party at Kiza Lounge, Nairobi, in celebration of the premiere of highly anticipated 2017 edition of the Kenyan produced Pan-African music show, this year dubbed Coke Studio Africa – 2017. Coke Studio divas: Dela and The Band BeCa joined a host of guests including Coca Cola Executives, Coke Studio… Read more »
Multi-talented Ugandan artist Ykee Benda hailed for hit songs such as “Malaika”, “Kyenkyebula”, “Munakampala” and “Farmer” will be making his debut on Coke Studio Africa this year in the Big Break Segment paired alongside Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe) and Mr. Bow (Mozambique). The trio will be produced by top Tanzanian music producer Nahreel. The new season… Read more »
The Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards – 2017 have officially announced the categories at their upcoming award ceremony and will open nominations of the ceremony from Wednesday 6th September. All details available: http://abryanzstyleandfashionawards.com/ Back on its fifth edition this year, the 2017 ASFAs have unveiled a total of 17 categories of the awards in 4 classifications: Honorary Awards,… Read more »
Two of Africa’s leaders in digital marketing: OloriSuperGal and Anyiko PR collaborate to bring the maiden edition of New Media Conference (NMC) to East Africa under the theme: “Driving Kenya’s Socio-economic Transformation through New Media.” The renowned digital conference founded in Nigeria by leading digital and communication expert, Tosin Ajibade, will be held in Nairobi… Read more »
In yet another major milestone, 18 Coke Studio Africa artists are among Africa’s top celebrated stars nominated at the 2017 edition of the annual All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), set to take place this November. The nominees were unveiled this August at Renaissance Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria revealing Coke Studio Africa – 2017 artists: Yemi… Read more »
Two of Kenya’s leading female instrumentalists: the TEDGlobal 2017 fellow, Kasiva Mutua, (Percussionist) and Olive Karmen (Drummer) are set to debut on Africa’s biggest music show, Coke Studio Africa – 2017, this year as part of the show’s live band. This is the first time Coke Studio Africa has featured female instrumentalists in a… Read more »
The Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards – 2017 have officially announced the categories at their upcoming award ceremony. Back on its fifth edition this year, the 2017 ASFAs have unveiled a total of 17 categories of the awards in 4 classifications: Honorary Awards, Fashion Categories, Fashion Contributors and Public Influencers. Nominations of the ceremony… Read more »
Nahreel is one of East Africa’s most celebrated music produces of our time. The multi-talented artist and music producer from Tanzania returns to Coke Studio Africa this year. Nahreel will be producing original music and collaboration fusions from the following super pairings: Mr. Bow (Mozambique) and Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe) paired with Uganda’s Ykee Benda and Nandy (Tanzania)… Read more »
A new Kenyan documentary titled ‘MADARAKA’ (Swahili for Freedom) highlighting the power of culture and need to emphasize on youth empowerment in local communities is set to launch in Kenya this September. The documentary shot in Nairobi and Kisumu spotlights renowned Kenyan artistes: Sauti Sol, Owuor Arunga, Sosuun and Nazizi. Ghanaian artiste Blitz The Ambassador and the founder of Sarakasi Trust, Marion Van Dijck. All the… Read more »
This year, Central Africa’s finest: Kiff No Beat (Ivory Coast), Shado Chris (Ivory Coast), Locko (Cameroon) and Ozane (Togo) will make their debut on Africa’s biggest music show: Coke Studio Africa. This comes alongside news that Coke Studio has this year merged Coke Studio Africa and Coke Studio South Africa to make one, bigger and better show—the ultimate melting pot of… Read more »
Davido Music Worldwide signed rapper, Dremo, from Nigeria is certainly one of Africa’s hottest and fast rising rap acts. Having delivered exciting punch lines and catchy hooks in songs like “Who”, “Iro Nla”, “1-2 Bang” with Davido and “Back 2 Back” with label mates: Mayorkun and Ichaba – Dremo will this year make his Big… Read more »
The alternative R&B singer, Jeff Akoh, signed to Temple Management launches “Water & Fire” debut single from his brand newly released album “LOKOJA” in East Africa. He becomes the first artiste to launch his music under the newly unveiled Temple Management and Roc Nation partnership. In collaboration with Roc Nation, Temple Music is also releasing… Read more »
A month after the launch Temple Management Company (TMC) in East Africa, the management label hits yet another milestone with the launch of its new record label—Temple Music Limited (TMPL). This platform has been established for the development, production, promotion and distribution of African talent to the world. Living up to its global status, Temple… Read more »
Uganda’s “Sitya Loss” and “Jubilation” hit maker Eddy Kenzo just released his new album ‘BIOLOGY’ during his ongoing European tour. Right before he set off on tour, the BET award-winner was in Nairobi to collaborate with Ghanaian artist and music producer Bisa Kdei, celebrated for hits such as “Mansa” and “Life” featuring Patoranking. The two have already… Read more »
It’s the year of Bruce Melodie as he tops all Rwandese radio airplay and charts! The Rwandese singer makes history as the first artist from Rwanda to grace Coke Studio Africa, paired alongside Kenyan rapper Khaligraph. The two will record an original song and music mash ups that will be produced by South Africa’s heavyweight… Read more »
Urban Highlife artiste Adekunle Gold presents new single and music video to his latest release: ‘Call on Me’ in East Africa. The video which was shot in West Hollywood, Downtown Los Angeles by Dayo Oyelola and Director of Photography as Peter Longno sees Adekunle Gold walking the beautiful streets of LA searching for a mysterious woman,… Read more »
For a second year in a row, Coke Studio Africa partners with Kenya’s most iconic group of hotels to host all the show’s stars at Nairobi’s Sarova Stanley during the recording of the Africa’s biggest music show. Coke Studio Africa draws artists from several countries including: South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ghana, Angola,… Read more »
Multi-talented Kenyan DJ and Music Producer Mix Master Lenny is one of Kenya’s fastest rising acts towards a global status. Renowned for his versatility and charisma, Mix Master Lenny is masterful at fusing various genres into one harmonious emotive tune, leaving parties and events rocking! After DJ Adrian, he becomes the second Kenyan DJ to… Read more »
One of Africa’s top female acts: Yemi Alade (Nigeria) of the “Johnny” hit fame returns to Coke Studio Africa this year for her fourth time, paired with French rapper of Congolese origin: Youssoupha Mabiki of the “Entourage” mega hit. The two are expected to produce an original song, among music covers and fusions produced by… Read more »
One of East Africa’s most accomplished DJs – the legendary DJ Adrian is officially signed to The Temple Management Company – East Africa! Celebrating 20 years since he started his career as a professional DJ, he makes another major career move, joining the continent’s most renowned management label. Speaking at the big unveiling, DJ Adrian… Read more »
Fast rising pop-artiste, Qwade Dunn, from South Africa debuts the video for his African inspired single titled TOWNSHIP GIRL in Nairobi, Kenya. The smash hit is off his upcoming EP titled 16. Conceptualized and self –directed by Qwade himself, Qwade describes the song as a ‘Township Bonnie and Clyde love tale’. Qwade has plans to… Read more »
Africa’s most prestigious fashion event held in Kampala, Uganda: Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFAs) is back! The news of big come back this year was officially announced at a launch event on Thursday (20th of July, 2017) at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The 2017 ASFAs are back under the theme “The Fashion Takeover” –… Read more »
Kenya’s come back King, Nyashinski, renown for the recent double hits: “Aminia” and “Malaika” returns to Coke Studio Africa, this year paired alongside one of Africa’s most legendary African music acts – Mafikizolo from South Africa – who will be making their debut on the show. The pairing has already met in Nairobi, Kenya where the show… Read more »