Akon Floats A New Foundation Called Konfidence In Senegal

 

Born in The United States to Senegalese Parents in 1973 as Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, and popularly called Akon grew up in the West African Country from his childhood days till when he was age 8.

Akon who recalled his days in the Jungle of Senegal in his own words...''What I remember the most really was running wild there, barefooted, swimming in dirty lakes, selling fruits, picking mango trees, hoping not to get caught because they don't take kindly to thieves in Africa.''

Basket Mouth Ready To Fly Like An Eagle In South Africa

 

Nigerian stand-up comedian, Mr. Bright Apkocha, known on stage as Basketmouth is set to become the first Nigerian to host the prestigious comedy gig and TV show Comedy Central Presents…Live at Parker’s in South Africa.

“I am proud to be representing Nigeria on Comedy Central” – Basketmouth

Basketmouth who was brought to the program  by Africa’s only 24-hour comedy channel to helm and headline his own edition of the show in Johannesburg, South Africa, on April 24 alongside well-known South African comedians.

It is expected that the Nigerian comic will bring his own brand of comedy to the live gig at legendary comedy venue, Parker’s Comedy & Jive. It will be aired exclusively on Comedy Central (DStv Channel 122) on June 14 at 07:55 Nigerian time.

South Africa's Music Icon And Actvist, Late Miriam Makeba Awarded Ubuntu Award 2013

 

The late South African Musical Icon And Social Rights Activist, Miriam “Mama Africa” Makeba, who is know all over the world for her love, care and concern for her community and Africa at large, has been awarded this year’s Ubuntu Honour by the National Heritage Council (NHC) in South Africa.

Telling the story of the life and  achievement of late Mama Africa is similar to telling the story of Africa's freedom fighters who fought  agains the occupation of Africa from the Europeans. In deed, that was her activity while she was alive. She did so through her numerous songs through out her life time.

In order honour her contribution to South Africa in particular, Africa in general and aiding the emancipation of black people world wide through her music, the National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) conferred the 2013 Ubuntu Honour on her.