R&B Superstar, Miguel joins Line-Up for the MTV Africa Music Awards
Music and youth lifestyle brand MTV Base has revealed that R&B superstar Miguel is to join the star-studded line-up of performers at the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA). Miguel will be performing at the global celebration of African creativity, talent and youth culture, taking place on 7 June at the ICC in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The MTV Africa Music Awards is brought to you by KwaZulu-Natal Province in association with Absolut & The City of Durban. South Africa Tourism is also on board as a partner for the MAMA. Also adding star power to the awards ceremony will be Nigerian sensations Flavour and Tiwa Savage, while urban hit makers Uhuru, Oskido and Professor will be flying the flag for South Africa. They join previously announced African artists Davido (Nigeria) and Mafikizolo (South Africa) at the stunning music event and live telecast that will be broadcast around the world on MTV, MTV Base, BET International and affiliate stations. Commenting on his involvement in the MAMA, Miguel said, “What I love most about Africa is the people and the spirit there. What makes me most proud to be involved in the MAMA is the feeling that my music has reached further than I imagined it could…it’s inspiring.” Picked as one of Time Magazine’s “Most Influential People” in 2013, Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Miguel has become one of the genre’s most significant artists thanks to his personal brand of daring, soulful and emotionally authentic R&B, tinged with traces of avant garde hip-hop, funk, soul, electro and classic rock....
Photos: Hansa Pilsener Dreamer’s Celebration
Hansa Pilsener celebrated 20 years of freedom, music and dreamers at the Hansa Pilsener Dreamer’s Celebration held at The Cultural Village in Soweto, Power Park on Saturday, 10 May 2014. With no shortage of artists performing, concert goers jammed for hours of the best kwaito music from early afternoon until after midnight, ending with some of the Kalawa Jazmee heavy weights such as the Brikz, Trompies and Oskido. “It would not have been a concert without our loyal Hansa Pilsener music lovers who attended and who brought with them enthusiasm for the performing artists and dance moves that made the concert a raging success,” said Kelebogile Mashigo, Hansa Pilsener’s Marketing...
2014 BET Awards nominees list
BET has announced the nominations for the “BET Awards” 2014. Nominations were announced in 20 categories, selected by BET’s Voting Academy comprised of a group of respected entertainment professionals in the fields of television, film, music, social media, digital marketing, sports journalism, public relations, creative arts and fans. The “BET Awards” 2014 will take place on Sunday 29 June at th Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, CA. The 2014 BET Awards will premiere on BET International in Africa on 1 July at 21:00 CAT. “This year’s nominees represent the best of the culture,” said Stephen Hill, BET’s President of Music Programming and Specials. “It’s great to see our talented new artist’s right alongside our more beloved ones with long careers. We appreciate our BET Awards nomination committee, over 300 strong, for their efforts and congratulate all the nominees.” The complete list of nominees for the “BET Awards” 2014 are: Best International Act: Africa Davido (Nigeria) Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) Mafikizolo (South Africa) Sarkodie (Ghana) Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) Toofan (Togo) Best International Act: UK Dizzee Rascal Ghetts Krept & Konan Laura Mvula Rita Ora Tinie Tempah Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Beyoncé Janelle Monáe Jhené Aiko K. Michelle Rihanna Tamar Braxton Best Male R&B/Pop Artist August Alsina Chris Brown John Legend Justin Timberlake Pharrell Williams Best Group A$AP Mob Daft Punk Macklemore & Ryan Lewis TGT Young Money Best Collaboration August Alsina f/ Trinidad Jame$ – I Luv This Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – Drunk In Love Drake f/ Majid Jordan – Hold On (We’re Going Home) JAY Z f/ Justin Timberlake – Holy Grail Robin Thicke f/ T.I. & Pharrell Williams – Blurred Lines YG f/ Jeezy & Rich Homie Quan – My Hitta Best Male Hip Hop Artist Drake Future J. Cole JAY Z Kendrick Lamar Best Female Hip Hop Artist Angel Haze Charli Baltimore Eve Iggy Azalea Nicki Minaj Video of the Year Beyoncé – Partition Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – Drunk In Love Chris Brown – Fine China Drake – Worst Behavior Pharrell Williams – Happy Video Director of the Year Benny Boom Chris Brown Colin Tilley Director X Hype Williams Best New Artist Ariana Grande August Alsina Mack Wilds Rich Homie Quan ScHoolboy Q Best Gospel Artist Donnie McClurkin Erica Campbell Hezekiah Walker Tamela Mann Tye Tribbett Best Actress Angela Bassett Gabrielle Union Kerry Washington Lupita Nyong’o Oprah Winfrey Best Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor Forest Whitaker Idris Elba Kevin Hart Michael B. Jordan YoungStars Award Gabrielle Douglas Jacob Latimore Jaden Smith KeKe Palmer Zendaya Best Movie 12 Years a Slave The Best Man Holiday Fruitvale Station...
Exclusive listen: Stream Coldplay’s Ghost Stories album for free on iTunes
Coldplay have today announced that their new album, Ghost Stories, is available to stream for free via iTunes. Fans who head to iTunes.com/Coldplay now can listen to the album in full, a week before its worldwide release on 19 May. The album stream is accompanied on iTunes by a stunning, full-length animation of Mila Fürstová’s Ghost Stories artwork, directed by Alasdair + Jock at Trunk Animation. Ghost Stories is Coldplay’s sixth album. Fans who pre-order the album from iTunes.com/Coldplay now will immediately get the singles Magic and A Sky Full Of Stars, as well as the album track Midnight. The band’s current single, A Sky Full Of Stars, has topped the iTunes Chart in 88 countries since its 1 May...
Getting to know DJ Zan-D
DJ Zan-D (Zandi Ngwenya) is a radio and television personality and has a weekly Thursday mix on YFM on their YTKO feature which he is doing now for the 3rd year. DJ Zan-D also appears weekly on television on Etv’s Club 808 show where he’s a Video Mix DJ (VJ) and mixes videos live on the show. Club 808 airs on Saturday’s at 18:30 to a viewership of over 2 million viewers weekly. Represent catches up with him to find out what makes him such a cool DJ. 1. Between TV and radio, which one would you say is your favourite medium? I love TV but it is quite challenging. On TV you need to be always on your best, looking good, smiling and there’s no room for mistakes. So I prefer radio because it’s a more relaxed medium and with radio I also get to launch or break new songs. 2. You’ve DJ’d at events with international acts such as the Kendrick Lamar concert, 2 Chainz, Wale and Keith Murray, how was that experience for you? That is one of the best experiences as a Dj mostly because in concerts like that you get to play for the biggest crowds and best stage, sound & equipment. My favourite out of all those concerts was the Keith Murray one. It is more special to me because I got to actually play for Keith Murray during his performance. 3. I always find DJ names fascinating, how did Zan-D come about? It actually took me 5 years to find a suitable Dj name. Before I used to just use my normal name Zandi. The one night I was sitting with a few of my friends and they were planning my first Club gig back in South Africa since my return from the UK so we decided to bounce heads in finding a name until the name Zan-D popped up and I liked it. 4. When did you start your career as a DJ? I was brought up in a musical background. My dad was a Dj. He owned sound systems and he would rent them out and play at those events. From owning sound systems, he then owned a Night Club called The Dukes Place in Vosloorus in the late 80’s. As young as I was then, I had to learn how to connect the sound systems and play at some of the events. Even when my dad passed on, my brother Dj Choc kept the sound business alive and he taught me how to play and I got my first paying gig when I was in matric. But for a while it was just...
Venue change for the Hansa Pilsener Dreamer’s Celebration
Hansa Pilsener teams up with Kalawa Jazmee to celebrates 20 years of Dreamers, music and freedom. The beer brand that celebrates South Africa’s Dreamers and doers is gathering the cream of the local music industry for a concert marking the country’s 20 years of freedom. In partnership with record label Kalawa Jazmee and Metro FM. Kalawa Jazmee has been at the forefront of local music since the 1990s and will be marking 20 years of supporting various Dreamers that are now iconic acts in the country today. Artists taking the stage during the Dreamers Celebration include legendary Oskido, Thebe, Trompies, DJ Vetkuk vs Mahoota DJ Zinhle, Uhuru, DJ Naves & Sphe, Fistaz, Lulo Café, and many more. “The artistic line-up embraces artists that have been shaking up the local music industry for the past 20 years, and is in collaboration with Kalawa Jazmee Records,” said Hansa Pilsener Marketing Manager Kelebogile Mashigo. “The collaboration between Hansa and Kalawa just made sense because what better way to mark both where we have come from and what the future holds for the country and its next generation of Dreamers, than a full day celebration?” Due to popular demand, the venue for the Hansa Pilsener Dreamer’s Celebration has changed to The Cultural Village, Power Park, Soweto. Those who have already bought their tickets via Computicket will still be able to access the event. “We decided The Cultural Village is a better venue to cater for our concert needs. Besides the artist stage, we also need sufficient space for the four Hansa Dreamers, featured in their own TV adverts, to host their own lounge areas,” said Kelebogile Mashigo, Hansa Pilsener’s Marketing Manager The four Hansa Dreamers featured in their own TV adverts will host their own lounge areas at the concert. Event-goers will have the chance to meet the faces behind these small businesses – Caprivi Lounge’s Hlogi Makau, Fury Custom Bikes’ Ruan Vermeulen and Robert Nicholls, The Blackanese sushi restaurant’s Vusi Kunene, and Soweto Outdoor Adventures’ Kgomotso Pooe. DATE: Saturday, 10 May 2014 TIME: 12pm to 12am VENUE: The Cultural Village, Power Park, Soweto COST: R100 pre-sales or R120 at the door TICKETS: www.computicket.com The artist line-up is as follows: Nokwazi Busiswa Alaska Heavy K AB Crazy Winnie Khumalo Brickz Spikiri Sphectacula / DJ Naves Uhuru Lulo Cafe Ismail Abrahams Professor/Character DJ Zinhle Dr Malinga Trompies Black Motion Thebe Oskido Mahoota vs Dj...
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