Music
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How Bob Marley’s ‘Redemption Song’ inspired Dangote’s investments
Few songs have travelled as far across Africa’s political, cultural and economic landscape as Bob Marley’s Redemption Song, writes kuchalo.com.…
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Trinidadian Calypso legend Mighty Sparrow dies at 91
The family of Slinger Francisco, known to the world by his stage name “Mighty Sparrow,” has announced the calypso giant’s…
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Elton John, Charli XCX, Burna Boy among first artists to play at Apple Music Hall
Monday night’s alright for… lighting up Apple’s new music venue? But will the 600-strong crowd be still standing by the…
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‘You Are My Lady’ singer Freddie Jackson dies as family shares heartbreaking statement
Legendary R&B singer Freddie Jackson has passed away just days after his 69th birthday, with his cause of death yet…
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Harry Belafonte, from calypso king to civil rights champion
“Would you let your daughter marry a negro?” The question posed by Picture Post’s headline in 1954 to Britain’s white…
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Shakira scores first-ever Rhythmic Airplay no. 1 with Burna Boy collab ‘Dai Dai’
Shakira and Burna Boy triumph on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart as their FIFA World Cup anthem, “Dai Dai (FIFA Official…
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Jay-Z Brings Out Lauryn Hill, Wyclef at ‘Jay-Z30’ London Concert
Jay-Z’s “Jay-Z30” tour has been filled with guest appearances and his opening night at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was no…
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