With four records already under her belt, Nigerian-German singer Ayo is preparing to launch her self-titled fifth album, AYO. The 14-track record will be released 6th October and aims to seamlessly blend folk reggae, pop and hip-hop with soul-infused vibes. “My previous records were me, but this record is all of me,” says Ayo. “It’sContinue reading “Ayo talks of musical rebirth, self-reflection and her new album AYO”
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All for the Takkies: Youngsta drops his latest visual offering
The Cape Crusader has done it again. Riyadh Roberts – aka Youngsta CPT – has just unveiled the video for his hip-hop/rap song Takkies, released in April last year. It adds yet another visual representation to his collection of gripping tales. [responsive id=’45458′ name=’2017/09/Screen-Shot-2017-09-15-at-11.31.52.jpg’] In a sneak peek announcement, Youngsta professes to this being his best visualContinue reading “All for the Takkies: Youngsta drops his latest visual offering”
Afropunk: a festival for black people who like more than typically ‘black’ things
September 24, 2016. Grace Jones presided over an extraordinary lineup that included SZA, Akala, Kwabs and GoldLink to name a few. The AfroPunk festival had finally landed in London. This was the first time I felt wholly comfortable in my own skin. And one of the few times I felt complete serenity in a settingContinue reading “Afropunk: a festival for black people who like more than typically ‘black’ things”
Afropunk 2017: get ready for your summer super soul recharge
After breaking ground in 2016, the AFROPUNK festival is back in London for its second instalment and we couldn’t be more excited. While there are a number of festivals featuring black and brown artists, AFROPUNK always sets itself apart as being a space for everyone to come and revel in multiple expressions of artistry withoutContinue reading “Afropunk 2017: get ready for your summer super soul recharge”
Thandiswa Mazwai and Dope Saint Jude on the legacy of the Soweto Uprising and freedom in South Africa
On 16 June 1976, what started out as a peaceful protest in the streets of Soweto by students standing up against an oppressive regime, ended with bloodshed and incarceration of young people at Number Four – the Johannesburg prison reserved for black men, presently known as Constitution Hill, a national heritage site. 41 years later,Continue reading “Thandiswa Mazwai and Dope Saint Jude on the legacy of the Soweto Uprising and freedom in South Africa”
Mr Eazi goes soulful on Radio 1’s Live Lounge
Mr Eazi has had a busy couple of days, what with announcing he’s dating TRUE Africa fav Temi Otedola all over his social media as well as getting on with his UK tour (if you’re in the UK this summer you can catch him in Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester Belfast and other cities). https://twitter.com/mreazi/status/874371989372366848 He alsoContinue reading “Mr Eazi goes soulful on Radio 1’s Live Lounge”
Afrikan Boy and MHD on stage at MIA’s Meltdown
The big news in London right now – apart from the fact Kensington and Chelsea voted Labour – is MIA’s Meltdown festival at the Southbank Centre. Meltdown official kicks off tonight @southbankcentre with @Youngfathers looking forward to your set #MeltdownFest pic.twitter.com/a2LGbySYUt — #PeppehSounds (@AfrikanBoy) June 9, 2017 For her version of Meltdown, which has been curatedContinue reading “Afrikan Boy and MHD on stage at MIA’s Meltdown”
Humble genius Cassper Nyovest answers his critics with Thuto
For the past couple of years, it’s been damn near impossible to separate Cassper Nyovest from his humility – it was in every Tweet, every Instagram caption, every interview and eventually it got on every one of my nerves. At first I didn’t understand why, and I thought he bothered me, but the more I seethedContinue reading “Humble genius Cassper Nyovest answers his critics with Thuto”
The singer and beat-maker wishing for a better paradigm for young Africans
A collaboration between the singer ELi and beat-maker, Alex Wondergem, the EP Buying our Freedom dropped yesterday. The feel-good video to single Sunday Morning was shot in on the streets of Accra, between buses, weaving through traffic and in the football stadium. We talked to Alex about his project. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04lV-XQdxH8&feature=youtu.be Introduce yourselves Alex: My name is Alex OforiContinue reading “The singer and beat-maker wishing for a better paradigm for young Africans”