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Channel O MVA's
Channel O Africa Music Video Awards, once known as Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards, are Pan-African music awards organised by South Africa -based Channel O television channel. The awards were first held in 2003 under the name Reel Music Video Awards. Since 2005 the awards have been held annually. The winners are voted by Channel O's viewers across the continent. 2003 Title: Reel Music Video Awards Venue: M-Net Randburg Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hosts: - Categories: 23 in total Special Recognition: - Fela Kuti (Nigeria) 2004 No awards ceremony was held in this year. 2005 Title: African Music Video Awards Venue: Johannesburg Civic Center, South Africa Hosts: Special Recognition: - Hugh Masekela (South Africa) 2006 Title: Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards Venue: Gallagher Estate in Johannesburg, South Africa Hosts: David Kau (South Africa) and Channel O VJs Special Recognition: Zola 7, Zola (South Africa) Winners *Best Male Video: Lagba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the Southern Africa, southernmost country in Africa. Its Provinces of South Africa, nine provinces are bounded to the south by of coastline that stretches along the Atlantic Ocean, South Atlantic and Indian Ocean; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini; and it encloses Lesotho. Covering an area of , the country has Demographics of South Africa, a population of over 64 million people. Pretoria is the administrative capital, while Cape Town, as the seat of Parliament of South Africa, Parliament, is the legislative capital, and Bloemfontein is regarded as the judicial capital. The largest, most populous city is Johannesburg, followed by Cape Town and Durban. Cradle of Humankind, Archaeological findings suggest that various hominid species existed in South Africa about 2.5 million years ago, and modern humans inhabited the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darey
Oluwadamilare Art Alade (born 9 February 1982), known professionally as Darey, formerly Dare Art Alade, is a Nigeria, Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singing, singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the African jazz musician and entertainer Art Alade and the creative director of Livespot360. Early life Dare (pronounced Da-Ray) Art Alade was born in Lagos to Nigerian jazz pioneer Art Alade and Olapeju Alade. He is the youngest of five children. As a child, he used to rummage through his father's extensive jazz collection and go with him to his concerts. Darey sang with several choirs, including the National Troupe of Nigeria Choir and the Cathedral Choir. From the age 15, he began performing in clubs around Lagos, Ibadan and other cities in Nigeria. It was during one of those late night sessions that he met an executive at Cool FM Nigeria, Cool FM, a Radio station. The teenager began shuttling between Cool FM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gazza (artist)
Lazarus Shiimi (born 10 March 1977), known by his stage name Gazza, is a Namibian musician. Career Born in Oshikuku,Tonchi, Victor, L.; Lindeke, William A.; Grotpeter, John J. (2012) ''Historical Dictionary of Namibia'', Scarecrow Press, , p. 136 Gazza grew up in a family of seven. As a soccer lover, he nicknamed himself Gazza after famous English soccer player Paul Gascoigne. After completing high school he went to study marketing at Boston Business College in Cape Town, South Africa where he advanced his love for Kwaito music simultaneously making a collab with South Africa most influential rapper Emtee thembeni Ndevu. titled Abangani bako featuring Saudi nele Mbisha. His music can be defined as a mix of several influences namely kwaito, dancehall, reggae, and hip hop, and his lyrics are about township life. Gazza toured the United States and Canada, performing in Canada and shooting his reality TV show in New York and Los Angeles as well as a music video called ''Wambo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Miles (musician)
Peter Miles , born Peter Kanyike, is a Ugandan reggae and dancehall artist. He sings in Luganda, Patwa and English. He appeared on the Vuqa cypher, A song alongside rappers Bigtril, The mith, Ruyonga, St Nelly Sade and more others in 2016. Early life and education Peter Miles was born on 29 September 1980 in Entebbe, Uganda. He attended Buddo junior school, St Lawrence secondary, Kabojja high school and Makerere University. Music Miles has collaborated with artists like Navio (rapper), Elephant Man (musician) on the remix of "Nice and polite", Demarco (musician) Collin Demar Edwards (born 1982), better known by his stage name Demarco, is a Jamaican dancehall and reggae musician. Music Born in Portmore, St. Catherine Parish, Edwards gained his early experience performing at the Cactus nightclub a ... on "Blessings", "General Levy" on "Ooh Aah". He has had hits songs like "One time","Owange","Muwala","Ruckus","Oah Aah" and "Combination". Miles has won a number of aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acid
An acid is a molecule or ion capable of either donating a proton (i.e. Hydron, hydrogen cation, H+), known as a Brønsted–Lowry acid–base theory, Brønsted–Lowry acid, or forming a covalent bond with an electron pair, known as a Lewis acid. The first category of acids are the proton donors, or Brønsted–Lowry acid–base theory, Brønsted–Lowry acids. In the special case of aqueous solutions, proton donors form the hydronium ion H3O+ and are known as Acid–base reaction#Arrhenius theory, Arrhenius acids. Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted, Brønsted and Martin Lowry, Lowry generalized the Arrhenius theory to include non-aqueous solvents. A Brønsted–Lowry or Arrhenius acid usually contains a hydrogen atom bonded to a chemical structure that is still energetically favorable after loss of H+. Aqueous Arrhenius acids have characteristic properties that provide a practical description of an acid. Acids form aqueous solutions with a sour taste, can turn blue litmus red, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
P-Square
P-Square are a Nigerian music duo composed of the twin brothers Mr. P (singer), Peter Okoye and Rudeboy (singer), Paul Okoye, who co-write and co-produce most of their songs. Noted for their artistic reinvention, musical versatility, and Visual album, visual presentation, they are widely regarded as one of the most influential African acts of all time and one of the most successful music groups from Africa. They were integral to the evolution of the 2000s and 2010s African popular music. The duo was launched into the mainstream recognition following the release of the song "Senorita" in 2003, and later gain recognition after releasing their sophomore album ''Get Squared'' in 2005. The success of the album earned them a nomination at the MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act in 2006. A prominent figure in the Africa popular culture of the 21st Century, P-Square was awarded Artistes of the Decade at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2015. After the disbandment of the dancing and sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dogg
Martin Morocky (born 31 March 1983), known by his stage name as The Dogg (or King TeeDee), is a Namibian musician. Considered a Kwaito artist, his debut album, '' Shimaliw' Osatana'', was released in 2004 to mixed reviews. The Dogg was part of the group Omalaeti O'Swapo, which released one album in 2004. His music is enjoyed internationally, in countries such as South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The Dogg has performed in France, England, and Canada. He has received awards and nominations from Channel O. He is one of the highest-awarded artists in his country, as well as one of the highest-selling. As of 2022, King Tee Dee has about 11 albums, where most of his songs are on livestream, and over 20 awards to his name, and he is the most-awarded musician in Namibia. The money earned through live performances, licenses, royalties, and awards has contributed significantly to King Tee Dee's net worth. The Dogg is the owner of the Mshasho Productions record labe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Mathenge
David Mathenge (born 1 August 1976), better known by his stage name Nameless, is a Kenyan pop artist. Music career and education Nameless, through his musical talents, has helped many artists in the country gain global recognition and collaborate with other African artists. He rose to fame in 1999 after winning a star-search contest on Kenya's urban music station, Capital F.M, with his original song Megarider. He graduated from the University of Nairobi with a degree in architecture. Personal life In 2005, he married Wahu Kagwi, who is also a musician, and together they have 3 daughters. Awards Won * 2004 Kisima Music Awards – Best Boomba Pop Artist * 2006 Kisima Music Awards – Best Male Artist, Best Afro Fusion & Best Music Video (''Sinzia''). *2006 Pearl of Africa Music Awards (PAM Awards) – Best Male (Kenya) *2007 Tanzania Music Awards – Best East African Single (''Sinzia''). *2007 Channel O Music Video Awards – Best Male Video (“Sinzia”) *2008 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Mtukudzi
Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi (22 September 1952 – 23 January 2019) was a Zimbabwe, Zimbabwean musician, businessman, philanthropist, Human rights activists, human rights activist and List of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Southern Africa Region. Career Mtukudzi grew up in Highfield, Harare, Highfield, in Harare, Salisbury (modern-day Harare) in Southern Rhodesia. He began performing in 1977 when he joined the Wagon Wheels, a band that also featured Thomas Mapfumo and fellow guitarist James Chimombe. They were given the rare opportunity by Paul Tangi Mhova Mkondo, an African nationalist and music promotor, who provided money and resources to the group. He allowed them to perform at Club Mutanga (Pungwe) which, at the time, was the only night club available for blacks under Rhodesia's policy of segregation. Their single ''Dzandimomotera'' went gold and Tuku's first album followed, which was also a major success. Mtukudzi was also a contributor to Mahube, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
D'Banj
Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born 9 June 1980), known professionally as D'banj ( ), is a Nigerians, Nigerian singer, rapper, music executive, event host and television personality. He signed with American rapper Kanye West's record label GOOD Music to release his 2012 single "Oliver Twist (D'banj song), Oliver Twist", an uptempo dance fusion of Electronic dance music, EDM and Afrobeats for which he became best known. With record producer Don Jazzy, he co-founded the record label Mo' Hits Records. His stage name is a combination of his first name, Dapo, and his surname, Oyebanjo. Early life D'banj, also known as the Kokomaster or Bangalee, was born in Zaria, the northern part of Nigeria to a military officer father and a devoutly religious businesswoman mother from Shagamu in Ogun State, Ogun State. Dbanj has twins as siblings, Taiwo and Kehinde Oyebanjo. D'banj's parents hoped he would follow in his father's footsteps and join the military, but D'banj turned to music instead bei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johannesburg City Hall
Johannesburg City Hall is an Edwardian building constructed in 1914 by the Hawkey and McKinley construction company. The plan for the building was drawn in 1910 and construction was started in 1913 and finished in 1914. The Gauteng Provincial Legislature currently occupies the building. The City Hall has seen many political events on its steps from protest meetings to a bomb blast in 1988. History A competition was held in 1909 to design a new Town Hall. Only South African resident architects were allowed to take part and entries were judged by Leonard Stokes, Vice-President of the Royal Institute of British Architects and a decision was made in March 1910. A Cape Town architectural firm, Hawke and McKinlay, won the competition to design the new building but it took until 17 February 1912 before Mattheus Meischke was awarded the tender to construct the building which would cost £503,000. The site chosen was the eastern end of Market Square where one half was purchased by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
