Angelique Kidjo
Agolo, Wombo Lombo, We We ou encore Afrika, ces sonorités musicales n’ont qu’un seul assemblage commun : Angélique Kidjo. Angelique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsino Kanzo Manta Zogbin Kidjo. Tel est le nom complet de notre vedette qui naquit le 14 Juillet de l’année 1960 à Ouidah, ville du Sud du Benin, son pays d’origine. Conçue […]
Antoinette Konan et la promotion de l’Ahoco
Couramment surnommée la Reine de l’Ahoco, Antoinette Konan est une artiste ivoirienne d’origine baoulé, ethnie vivant au centre de la Côte d’Ivoire. Née le 1er Janvier 1960 dans la Vallée du Bandama précisément à Béoumi de parents musiciens, Antoinette Konan devint à son tour chanteuse reconnue de son ethnie avec le début de sa carrière […]
A successful first for the Global Citizen Festival in Ghana
For the first time in its history, Accra has been chosen as the host city to host the Global Citizen Festival, a free event where artists and their fans, activists and business leaders come together for a common goal: to contribute to end to extreme poverty. Two gigantic concerts were organised, one in New York’s […]
Lucky Dube, an indelible mark on the world of reggae
One Love, One Heart, Let’s get together & feel alright. These few words, recognizable among many others from Bob Marley’s famous song “One Love” have found refuge in the hearts of millions of people around the world, including a young man called Lucky, a music lover and follower of the precepts of life of the […]
“Made In Lagos” by Wizkid on top of the world
The Surulere native never ceases to impress. Almost two years after the release of his 4th studio album Made In Lagos, the King of Afrobeat continues to perform. The Nigerian star is a hit in Europe and America with his latest album, which has just been awarded in the United States. During his world tour, […]
Lagos and Accra, the West African cities most popular with global Afro stars
These two cities attract American stars like magnets For years now, Lagos and Accra have set themselves as benchmarks in the sub-region, even in Africa, in tourism. They are the scene of a new movement observed nowhere else on the African continent in this sense that they mainly welcome African-American celebrities each year (rappers, actors, […]
Alpha Blondy Concert
On July 15, 2022 was held the concert of Alpha Blondy, a colorful concert of which only he seems have the secret. This event is following the official release of his album which took place on June 24. Indeed, it was a new opportunity for the United Nations (UN) Peace Ambassador to the Coast. d’Ivoire […]
The rise of Afro-Urban music
A particularity of the African continent lies in its cultural diversity. Dances, traditions, myths and rites, rhythms, languages and artistic values make this continent one of the most dynamic. A variety of styles, talents are becoming known day by day and of all ages. The music of each African country presents a particular characteristic according […]
SOUTH AFRICA: THE SCHOOL OF MARIMBA, a gateway to consider
The NGO EDUCATION AFRICA, offers a learning opportunity to children from disadvantaged backgrounds to not only have a passion but also to ensure them a path in music through Marimba lessons. These talents and this school became known during a festival where a group of girls interpreted the spring of the Four Seasons of Vivaldi. […]