Flavor Flav, hip-hop’s defining “hype man” who revved up audiences at shows of rap greats Public Enemy, has sued his bandmates alleging unfair sharing of profits. Flavor Flav, whose real name is William Drayton, sought…
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Year after album, Frank Ocean drops mellow new track
Frank Ocean, the introspective singer who has thumbed his nose at music industry conventions, has unexpectedly released a new song, a reflection on relationships set to a mellow R&B vibe. Ocean put out the new…
Memorable moments from the MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday gave its top prize to rapper Kendrick Lamar in a televised party that drew some of the music world’s top names. With political tensions high in the United…
MTV brings activism to glitzy awards
The MTV Video Music Awards have earned notoriety for their made-for-television shock moments but in the era of Donald Trump, the gala is set to take on a new political bent. The awards, which the…
Taylor Swift, titan of pop music, announces new album
Taylor Swift, one of the top-selling pop stars of recent years, on Wednesday announced a new album, “Reputation,” to be released on November 10. The 27-year-old singer, who this week has been sharing cryptic videos…
Uganda’s hit maker Eddy Kenzo opens up about new album
Uganda’s “Sitya Loss” and “Jubilation” hit maker Eddy Kenzo just released his new album ‘BIOLOGY’ during his ongoing European tour. Right before he set off on tour, the BET award-winner was in Nairobi to collaborate…
#NewMusic: Adekunle Gold drops ‘Call on Me’
Urban Highlife artiste Adekunle Gold presents new single and music video to his latest release: ‘Call on Me’ in East Africa. The video which was shot in West Hollywood, Downtown Los Angeles by Dayo Oyelola…
D’Banj Charms, Thrills Nairobi: The Capital Lifestyle Interview
By Chao Tolle Photos Courtesy Susan Wong Nairobi, I’m coming to #BeWithYou #KorogaFestival With that instagram post Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, better known by his stage name D’banj announced his arrival to Nairobi for the…
Nigerian superstar D’Banj set to land in Nairobi ahead of Koroga Festival
The Kokomaster hit maker, D’Banj, is currently on the way to Nairobi, Kenya to headline the 18th edition of Koroga Festival. The Nigerian singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and businessman, born Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, has won several music awards,…
#NewMusic: Kenyan songstress Rosa releases “Mchezo Ni Kwako”
The multi-talented Kenyan songstress Rosa has released a new single “Mchezo Ni Kwako” – produced by renowned Kenyan producer Dillie. The urban pop smash single has a touch of dancehall, showcasing Rosa’s versatility. Speaking on the…