Posts Tagged ‘michael jackson’

DK, the new voice in African R&B

UK based Nigerian R&B singer/songwriter DK aka Don Kolionny is a hot, new talent to the emerging African R&B scene and is already drawing comparisons to the likes of Ne-Yo. Born Kola Olatunji in Lagos, Nigeria, DK’s love with music started at the tender age of 10 when he was the youngest member of his [...]

Kwame Darko presents ‘Tangerine Tinted Sunglasses’

US born rapper Kwame Darko has released his much anticipated 18-cut debut mixtape, ‘Tangerine Tinted Sunglasses’. The tracks include original compositions and freestyles over popular industry instrumentals that reflect his life experiences with friends and relations. After a successful release party at Ozio Restaurant & Lounge in Washington DC, the album is available for downloading. [...]

my Orijin| Fela Kuti

Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti was born in Ogun State, Nigeria on October 15th, 1938 . Many people around the world know this pioneer of Afro beat music as plain and simple, Fela Kuti. To many outside Africa, Fela  is seen as an entertainer, singer-composer, trumpet, sax and keyboard player, bandleader, paving  the way for current [...]

Happy Birthday Micheal Jackson…Spike Lee hosts The King of Pops 51 st Birthday Bash in Brooklyn.

Fans swamp the Jackson family home in Encino to pay there last respects to Micheal Jackson.Spike Lee is hosting  Michael Jackson’s 51st birthday bash in NY today 29th August at the Prospect Park, Brooklyn, from 12 noon until 5 p.m.  None other than DJ Spinna will be playing MJ’s hit songs.Over 10,000 people are estimated to attend.

“It’s going to just be how we do it, Brooklyn-style, I’ll leave it at that,” Lee said. “It’s going to be a joyous, festive, celebratory party.”