By Martin Chemhere- Corruption in Africa is being tackled in many fronts, and the latest strategy is through the Kikulacho – the Bite Within, launched in Nairobi this week and aired on independent television station, Nation TV on July 17. Dubbed “a film every Kenyan must see”, it was launched by East Africa’s media giant A24 Media and Camerapix, in collaboration with Transparency International(TI) -Kenya. Also described as “deeply insightful and powerful documentary”, Kikulacho – The Bite Within, depicts how devastating poor organization and management can be to a country and its people. How African countries can ensure better leadership... Continue Reading
Daring, innovative and controversial films and filmmakers from around the world will take the spotlight at the 31st Durban International Film Festival which takes place from 22 July to 1 August. The festival programmers have scoured the globe for films that excite, thrill, raise awareness and provoke. These films will be presented in over 200 screenings at venues across Durban and in surrounding communities. Alongside the screenings of films, the festival offers an extensive workshop and seminar programme, as well as training and industry events. The festival is particularly pleased that, in a difficult funding climate, the National Lottery Distribution... Continue Reading
By Shout-Africa – The hottest Zimbabwean band Mokoomba continue to dazzle music fans in Europe. On their second Europe Tour in 2010 , the Victoria-falls based sensation had their first gig at Festival Couleur Café in Belgium on June 27, before participating at the Me You Zik festival in Luxemburg on July 3. The group also performed at Afrika Festival Hertme in Holland on July 10, and will head to San Marino Festival, Italy on July 14, Colours Festival Ostrava, Tchequia on July 17, Pirineous Festival, Spain on July 22 before concluding their tour at Imagine Festival Trondheim, Sweden on... Continue Reading
Shout-Africa – KINSHASA– One of the great global success stories of the past year, Staff Benda Bilili have become an unstoppable force in international music. A group of street musicians who live in and around the grounds of the zoo in Kinshasa, Congo, they make music of astonishing power and beauty. The band’s mesmerising rumba-rooted grooves, overlaid with vibrant vocals and extraordinary tin-can guitar solos, have been dazzling audiences and media the world over, both on record and on stage. Led by Ricky Likabu, four paraplegic singer/guitarists form the core of the band, assisted by a ‘hype man’ on crutches... Continue Reading
Shout-Africa – It’s an all African world cup final as Congolese guitar band Kasai Masai take on the Zimbabwean bass and drums of Mashasha and Sam with DJ Koichi Sakai keeping order on the pitch! So you didn’t make it to Glastonbury this year? Don’t despair true believers! Come on down to the sixth installment of our Paw Paw Jam monthly African music showcase. We have the best two African bands of the moment right here at the New Empowering Church! This month in the build up to 50 years of Congo we have the legendary Congolese band Kasaï Masaï... Continue Reading
