The Genocide in Rwanda Inspired The Fray's 'Heartbeat'

When The Fray’s lead singer Isaac Slade met up with Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame, the two talked at length about the genocide in Rwanda. He explained to the president how he came upon the inspiration for the band’s single Heartbeat. He told Huffington Post: “One of the few sayings that the Jewish faith and the Muslim faith share (is) that if you kill one man, you’re guilty of killing all [...]

 

5 Things You Should Know Right Now

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…

 

What Would You Ask Julius Malema?

‘Bloody agent’ is now part of South African everyday speak thanks to Julius Malema, the leader of South Africa’s ANC Youth League known for his controversial political antics and outrageous utterances. He, and other African leaders like Paul Kagame and Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf answer to the youth in MTV’s forthcoming documentary series. Read more…

 

6 things we're talking about right now...

Chiwele Ejiofor’s stellar TV debut, Paul Kagame proves again why he is the world’s most down-ass president, Sly Johnson goes all soulful, and Olivier Rousteing’s new fashion posting: Just some of the 6 things we’re talking about right now. Read more…