This week, everybody’s still talking all things Beyonce, from her snazzy pantsula dancers to her homage to South African photographer, Pieter Hugo. Also, Zim dollars are now selling like hot cakes on eBay, according to a new Wall Street Journal report and South African-born photographer Koto Bofolo has a new book on the making of Hermes bags…
We are sorry if you weren’t able to make it to the Johannesburg red carpet premiere of ‘For Colored Girls’. The good news is we are giving away signed copies of the movie soundtrack to 5 of our Facebook fans. Pop the hood for details on how to win.
D’Banj, 2Face, Angelique Kidjo, Fally Ipupa, and Teargas are all in the running for this year’s BET Award for the Best International Award (Africa). Who do you think will take it?
Kerry Washington’s new starring role alongside Jane Fonda in a film set in Congo, a hot new clothing line inspired by Xhosa initiation ceremonies, MI, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince and Brymo’s freestyle on Westwood’s shows… Pop the hood and have a natter with us on these stories and more
We can’t get enough of Dutch-Zimbabwean singer, Rina Mushonga whose music blends folk pop and traditional Zimbabwean music. Have a listen and her fund her tour with her band, the Zimfellas…
Our favourite find so far this year!
Beyonce looks to Fela for inspiration, Kenyan film director Wanuri Kahiu reveals the concept art for her new film, We love a new-sex-and-the-city-meets-Jerry-Maquire Naija drama, DJ Sarah Love at the V&A museum tonight. Pop the hood and join the conversation…
In a feature with the Guardian, this 32-year-old Soprano in demand recalls her upbringing in the apartheid era, talks about her classical voice training, and shares her happy ending as one of the most exciting operatic voices right now.
Traditional Vodoun rhythms, Afrobeat, Western styles and a healthy does of Latin gave Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo the diverse groove that remained unique to Benin. Analog Africa is releasing these 70s gems. Pop the hood for details…
They are comparing this Berlin-based fiery ball of feline energy to Bjork and Grace Jones. We were drawn in by the name of one of her production collaborators Matthew Herbert whom you will know for his work with amongst others, the incredible British-Zimbabwean soul artist Eska Mtungwazi. Read more…
