African Artists

Friday, 20 September 2024

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Thabo Mbeki: An Unrelenting Force in Quest for African Renaissance, Pan-Africanism

This Day 20 Sep 2024

“The point that was being made earlier about the relationship among the artists, Nigerian, South African artists (an earlier conversation of how Nigerian and South African artists have been collaborating), and what they are able to do, was correct.

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Ujima’s “AFRICAN COMPANY” Tackles Race and Art in Powerful Season Opener

Buffalo Rising 20 Sep 2024

The challenges faced by the African Company in the 1820s – the need to assert one’s humanity, the right to artistic expression, and the fight against systemic barriers – are still relevant in ...

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Blxckie celebrates Nelly Furtado feature and BET Hip Hop Awards nod

Independent online (SA) 20 Sep 2024

Blxckie, along with popular South African artist Maglera Doe Boy, features in the Best International Flow category alongside Nigerian artist, Odumodublvckmea and other musicians from France, UK and Brazil.

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LeeMcKrazy drops new album ‘Intando Ka God 2.0’

Independent online (SA) 20 Sep 2024

South African Amapiano artist Linda Mnisi, widely known as ‘LeeMcKrazy’, has officially released his highly anticipated album “Intando Ka God 2.0” ... artists, bringing fresh energy to the music scene.

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Meet Cathie Zusy, Cambridge’s New City Councilor

The Harvard Crimson 20 Sep 2024

Pickett on Aug. 30. Her appointment was widely anticipated ... “I fully recognize the need for more and better bike lanes,” Zusy said ... Augustine’s African Orthodox Church and discussions on the city’s use of late local artist Peter Valentine’s house ... .

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South Africa and Nigeria in a race to host the AFRIMAs

Independent online (SA) 19 Sep 2024

“The exposure that South African artists and industries will receive is invaluable, and we expect this to translate into new opportunities for our local creatives,” Tsotetsi said. While the African ...

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Top SA artists celebrated in streaming giant’s inaugural Amaqhawe campaign this Heritage Month

Independent online (SA) 19 Sep 2024

... African music over the decades ... These will feature the artists reimagining their signature songs as well as recording a cover version reinterpreting their favourite South African song of all time.

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Megan Thee Stallion, Kendrick Lamar and Drake lead the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards nominations

Independent online (SA) 19 Sep 2024

Among these celebrated international artists, two popular South African artists, Maglera Doe Boy and Blxckie will be flying our flag high on the international stage ... Hip Hop Artist of the Year.

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DJ Cleo criticizes rise of ‘talentless’ influencers in the entertainment industry

Independent online (SA) 19 Sep 2024

Several South African artists and public figures have voiced similar concerns to DJ Cleo’s about the rise of social media influencers overshadowing talented professionals. One such artist is Prince Kaybee, a well-known DJ and music producer.

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Kiffness Performs Viral 'Eating the Cats' Track Live in Munich

Billboard 19 Sep 2024

South African artist Kiffness has taken his viral, Donald Trump-inspired track to the stage ....

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Discover Flamingo Gardens: What you’ll find at the Davie oasis this fall and beyond

Sun Sentinel 19 Sep 2024

See below to learn about the gardens’ upcoming exhibits of works by Florida artists ... The Florida Highwaymen were a group of 26 African-American artists who emerged in the mid-1950s in Fort Pierce.

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MTV Base ignites global conversations at Africa Creative Market’s Music Day

This Day 18 Sep 2024

The program will explore diverse topics, including strategies for expanding African artists’ international reach, innovative music production techniques, and navigating the evolving music industry landscape.

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Two Williamsburg County art teachers selected for MOJA Arts Festival

Aiken Standard 18 Sep 2024

The MOJA Festival is an annual celebration of Black arts and culture, showcasing African American and Caribbean artistic contributions to the world ... I am eager to meet other artist hear their stories ...

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G Media Studios’ Animation Gains International Recognition

This Day 18 Sep 2024

“The film, developed entirely in-house, from script to screen, by a passionate team of Ethiopian artists, represents a significant milestone in African animation and showcases the studio’s comprehensive capabilities,” he said.

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & African First Ladies announced the Call for Applications ...

Capital Ethiopia 18 Sep 2024

All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.