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Comedy Central launches in Africa

Comedy Central launches in Africa
Are you a fan of shows like South Park, The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, 30 Rock, That 70′s Show, and Futurama? Have you always wished there was a dedicated channel where you could get your daily fix of everything comedy that the channel offers? Well, you’ll be glad to know that your wish is has been granted. Kyle of South Park. MTV Networks Africa has just revealed that Comedy Central is launching in South Africa and other parts of the... 

Black Mambazo vying for fourth Grammy

Black Mambazo vying for fourth Grammy
The nominations for the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced a few hours ago by The Recording Academy. The members of the Academy once again selected an assorted blend of talent from all the corners of the globe. Although Kanye West leads the pack with seven nominations, it is our very own Ladysmith Black Mambazo that have, once again, made us proud. Photo Credit: meggitymegs.wordpress.com Ladysmith Black Mambazo‘s Grammy history began in... 

Lil’ Wayne adds an extra Durban concert

Lil’ Wayne adds an extra Durban concert
If you haven’t heard about world renowned rapper Lil’ Wayne coming to Mzansi for a series of concerts, which rock do you live under? Durban has, in the past, been very slow when it comes to ticket sales for any huge event. However, the tide is changing. The tickets have been selling like hot magwinya’s. And that high demand has led to the promoters adding another date for Lil’ Wayne’s eThekwini fans to get a chance to... 

Black Coffee, Cabo Snoop vying for MTV EMA

Black Coffee, Cabo Snoop vying for MTV EMA
MTV today announced the nominees for the 2011 edition of the MTV European Music Awards. Leading the pack with six nominations is Lady Gaga. Katy Perry and Bruno Mars are hot on her heels with four nods each. British soul sensation Adele follows with three. But, the most exciting and noteworthy news for us about the 2011 MTV EMA is the inclusion of acts from Africa and other previously overlooked territories. Black Coffee representing South Africa For... 

Les Nubians, Fally Ipupa to perform at MOAMA

Les Nubians, Fally Ipupa to perform at MOAMA
As we move closer to the inaugural broadcast of the Afrotainment Museke Online African Music Awards, more exciting news are coming out from the organising camp. They have just announced the lineup of performers that will grace the stage at the live event in New York on the 24th of September 2011. Afrotainment Family of Channels and Museke Inc. recently announced that Western Union has come to the party as one of the sponsors. Just less than a week... 

Rahsaan Patterson names next album

Rahsaan Patterson names next album
Day in and day out I’m finding myself delving deeper into my love for Rahsaan Patterson‘s music. Initially, I was just another fan. But lately I find myself not going without a day of hearing another piece of his soul, as painted vividly through each sonata and cantata. But, that’s not why I decided to write this short write-up. Rahsaan performing during Joy Of Jazz last year. What I wanted to say is that Rahsaan Patterson has... 

Gugu Mbatha-Raw cast as lead on Touch

Gugu Mbatha-Raw cast as lead on Touch
The beautiful and talented British actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw has scored a leading role alongside Keifer Sutherland on the pilot of Touch for FOX. Gugu Mbatha-Raw Touch is created by Tim Kring, who is the mastermind behind the supernatural series heroes. The plot of the television series will follow Sutherland as a father who comes to realize his autistic son (David Mazouz) is communicating with him using a complicated numeric system. As time moves... 

Submissions for MOAMA’s 2011 open

Submissions for MOAMA’s 2011 open
Artists, record labels, producers and their respective representatives, it’s that time again. Museke, Inc. has proudly announced the upcoming second annual Museke Online Africa Music Awards (MOAMAs), which are set to culminate in September 2011. Invitations to submit entries for the various categories are not open for eligibility. To be eligible for entry, music that was released and received airplay beginning anytime from 1 January 2010 to... 

Soweto Gospel Choir shares an award with U2

Soweto Gospel Choir shares an award with U2
Earlier this week the two-time Grammy Award winning Soweto Gospel Choir added yet another accomplishment to their already shining biography. ESPN‘s 2010 FIFA World Cup Music Presentation awarded U2 and the Soweto Gospel Choir a Sports Emmy Award to share. Soweto Gospel Choir. (Photo credit: Lorenzo di Nozzi) The award they won in New York on Monday night was in the Outstanding Music Composition/Direction/Lyrics category at the Annual Sports... 

Be part of the Class Act 2 kick off party

Be part of the Class Act 2 kick off party
If you don’t know that Amstel Class Act 2 starts this coming weekend, where have you been? The judges and the whole team have scoured the country in search for the new leading man and leading woman that will be subsequently crowned at the end of the competition. Kenneth Nkosi and Sdumo Mtshali The first introductory episode will be aired on SABC 1 this coming Saturday, 23 April. In celebration of all the hard work that has gone into kicking... 
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