Join Your Favourite African Musicians to Celebrate #AfricaDay At The Africa Benefit Concert At Home

A collaborative effort, The Africa Benefit Concert At Home is presented by MTV Base Africa and YouTube to celebrate Africa Day and to raise funds for those locally affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic. It will be hosted by English Actor, Idris Elba, with a packed line-up of your favourite African Musicians. There will be performances by Burna Boy, Angelique Kidjo, Sauti Sol, Diamond Platnumz, AKA, Sho Madjozi and many more. You can enjoy the concert by catching it live on YouTube at 6pm CAT / 5pm WAT or later tuning to MTV Base Africa DStv Channel 322 at 9pm CAT / 8pm WAT. For a great cause and the promise of a swell time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31kWNB6f9DM

afrobeatingx May 20, 2020

Music

Listen to Tems’ ‘These Days’

Arguably one of the biggest break-out stars of 2019, Tems, the ‘Try Me’ crooner has had an interesting year so far with a couple of great features including hopping on the remix to Know Your Worth by American singer, Khalid, featured alongside Davido. Sharing her new song on social media as “A Gift to the Gang”, These Days was produced by RVdical The Kid and mixed and mastered by Omeiza. More great news from Tems, she announced yesterday on Twitter that she is one of YouTube Music's newest Foundry artists. https://twitter.com/temsbaby/status/1262804116767735808?s=21 Listen to These Days here.

afrobeatingx May 20, 2020

Culture

First Zimbabwean Film Acquired by Netflix: “Cook off”

"Cook Off" is the First Independent Zimbabwean Film to be Acquired by Netflix. Netflix promised to bring the African heat, and they aren't backing down. Most recently, the streaming giant acquired the independent Zimbabwean film Cook Off. While starring Zimbabwean talents Tendaiishe Chitima, Tendai Nguni, and Jesesi Mungoshi, "Cook Off" is a food-centric rom-com set to premiere on Netflix this year. Written and Directed by Tomas Lutuli Brickhill, the film is the first-ever export from Zimbabwe's film and television industry to land on Netflix. "Cook Off" tells the story of Anesu. A struggling single mother from a Harare township with a talent for cooking. However, she qualifies for Zimbabwe's top reality cooking show. While on the show, she finds herself not only battling against professional chefs but her own self-doubt. Although it premiered at the prestigious Rotterdam International Film Festival (IFFR) back in 2018, it was shot […]

afrobeatingx May 20, 2020

Arts

manhood in Africa; Photographer, Kyle Weeks.

Growing up in Windhoek, Namibia, Kyle Weeks would have his father relay the news headlines to his son. His father would watch the news every morning before work, and again at lunchtime. Although, the headlines were a constant cycle of gloomy outlooks on Africa; "There was never really any good news," Weeks remembers. Now, as a photographer, he's questioning that narrative by focusing his lens on the creativity of the continent's youth. Few years down the line, it would seem that this view is resonating. In 2016, Kyle Weeks was honored at the Magnum Photography Awards for his 2015 series "Palm Wine Collectors." The series captures Makalani palm harvesters from the Kunene region of Namibia tapping palm trees to make a nourishing moonshine. Meanwhile, that same year, he had a solo show at the National Art Gallery of Namibia. Since […]

afrobeatingx May 20, 2020

Trending

10 South African Movies & Series Streaming on Netflix

From classics to Netflix originals, and everything in between; here are some great South African movies and series to stream on Netflix. In recent times, we can't deny Netflix has shown a huge interest in the continent. Although, South Africa was the first African country "gifted" by the streaming giant. They recorded their first Netflix original series; Shadow, in 2019. Meanwhile, Netflix announced it would be renewing the series, Queen Sono, for a second season after the success of its first one, which premiered in January. While we enjoy these Netflix Originals, some classic South African shows and movies are now also available on the platform. Here are 10 South African movies and series (old and new), that we recommend you stream on Netflix. Queen Sono (2020) https://youtu.be/1zgxDFEifyI Queen Sono, is an action-packed series that follows the life of a highly trained […]

afrobeatingx May 20, 2020

Celebrity

‘Africa Day’: Burna Boy, Angelique Kidjo & More to Perform

Angelique Kidjo, Burna Boy, Sauti Sol, AKA, Yemi Alade, Sho Madjozi, M.anifest, Tiwa Savage, Stonebwoy, and more are billed to perform on AFRICA DAY. The Africa Day Benefit Concert is happening on the 25th of May. Meanwhile, YouTube and ViacomCBS Networks have announced its hosted by Idris Elba Watch this video posted by MTV Base Africa for the full line up! https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQV_UYgIyL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The 2-hour concert will stream on MTV Base platforms. The purpose is to help the of raising funds for COVID-19 relief efforts in Africa. South Africa's News 24 reports; All proceeds from the event will go towards health and nutritional needs. Although, families most affected by the crisis, would be given attention first. Idris Elba had this to say; "Taking a moment to shine a light on African arts to benefit the African homeland and its people. A continent of this size should find […]

afrobeatingx May 19, 2020

Uncategorized

How to prepare and maintain natural hair at night

Moisturize your hair before bed timeIf you wear your natural hair out all day long, the probability is high that it is dry at the end of the day. Spray your hair with mineral water or use a moisturizer of your choice to combat dryness. You may even want to create your own! Choose the right protective styleDepending on how you want to style your hair the next day, choosing your protective style is crucial. If you want to continue wearing your twist out or a braid out with little effort, the pineapple will be the best option to maintain your hair at night. If you want more defined, elongated hair the next day, you can opt to re-twist or re-braid your hair. Protect your hair from dryness and breakage Every natural knows that sleeping on a cotton pillow case […]

afrobeatingx May 19, 2020

Culture

Efua Sutherland

Born in Cape Coast, and belonging to the Fante ethnic group, Efua spread her passion for education from Ghana to the rest of the world. fua completed her studies at the Teacher Training College in Ghana and then traveled to England to further her education at Homerton College in Cambridge and the School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS) in London. When she returned to Accra, Ghana she accomplished even more. Efua, founded the Ghana Drama Studio (a workshop for children’s books writers), the Ghana Society of Writers, the Ghana Experimental Theatre, a community project called the Kodzidan (Story House) for the preservation of oral literature, and helped establish the magazine "Okyeame". Auntie Efua, as she was affectionately known, was a key figure in the creation of modern Ghanaian theatre, and played a major role in establishing the study of […]

afrobeatingx May 19, 2020

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NFF to tidy Gernot Rohr’s contract soon

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that preparations are in place to renew the contract of German tactician Gernot Rohr as his current deal with the Super Eagles runs out in June. Rohr was given new terms which included him residing in Nigeria for his deal to be renewed. NFF executive committee mandated its secretary General Sanusi Muhammed to “liaise with Rohr with a view to concluding all matters around his new contract within the next one week".

afrobeatingx May 19, 2020

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Man City to miss out on Barcelona’s Nelson Semedo

Manchester City are set to miss out on Barcelona defender Nelson Semedo, reports the daily mirror. Barcelona is understood to have agreed on a deal with Juventus to let Semedo join the Old Ladies as Miriam Pjanic, Mattia De Sciglio plus £22m heads to Camp Nou. Semedo was reported earlier to be heading to City to fund bills for Pjanic to join Barca, but the Citizens are no more favourites for the defender.

afrobeatingx May 19, 2020

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