Zola off to perform in Brazil

Talented kwaito star, Bonginkosi ‘Zola' Dlamini has been asked to attend and perform at this year's BACK2BLACK FESTIVAL, one of Brazil's biggest musical festivals aimed at showcasing musical talents from around the world.

Added to his performance, Zola will also be a guest speaker and take part in a debate to discuss Democracy and Human Rights. He will be joined by Nigerian renowned writer, Chris Abani.

Having witnessed Zola's musical offerings grow and his socially conscious track record, the organizers of the Back2Black didn't waste time to add him to the lineup.

"We have just completed our task of hosting the World, and it is an amazing opportunity to travel to Brazil as they begin the process of preparing to do the same in 2014," he said.

Zola will perform with musical giants such as Erykah Badu, Seun Kuti, Dave Stewart (of the Eurythmics), Frejat, Elza Soares and the legend, Taj Mhal.

Mafikizolo back in action for the next Album.

Popular singers Theo Kgosinkwe and  Nhlanhla Nciza have decided work together as Mafikizolo again, Nkosinkwe announced on Friday.

In an interview with SABC 1, Nkosinkwe said Mafikizolo will release a new album early next year.

Formed in the late 90s, Mafikizolo is one of the most prolific pop acts of the past decade. Their first release came in 1997 with a self-titled album that was followed by Music Revolution in 1999. In 2000 they released their most successful album Gate Crashers, which put them in the spotlight with hits like “Majika” and “Loot”. 

A horrific car accident in 2001,however, killed one of the group members, Tebogo Madingoane, and took them out of the scene for an long period. They returned withSibongile in 2002 - along the way creating a new sound that combined kwaito with Marabi.

The group’s 2003 release Kwela was also a huge success, selling over 300 000 units.

Channel O Africa Music Video Awards Nominees

Black Coffee, Teargas, Thembi Seete, P Square, Deep Level, Dj Cleo, Liquideep, Naeto C, Tkzee and K’naan are amongst the nominations for the 2010 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards.

The awards are set to take place on Thursday 4 November at the Sandton Convention Center. Below are the nominees. To vote for your favourite artists, sms their voting code to +27 83 920 8406.  You can get the codes here. http://mva.channelo.tv/

The Nominees Are:

Most Gifted Male Video

Wande Coal - Bumper To Bumper
Banky W - Strong Thing
Zeus - Champagne Music
Black Coffee/Zakes Bantwini - Juju
K’naan - T.I.A

Most Gifted Female Video

Kenny Saint Brown/Da Grin - Turn Me Around
Mo’cheddah/Othello - If You Want Me
Lizha James/Loyiso - Vou Te Atacar
Thembi Seete - Free
Witness - Attention Please

Most Gifted Newcomer

M.I. /Djinee - Safe
Djinee - Overkilling
Gabriela - Mina Nawena
Octave Couplet/Hydro - Do Ur Thang
L - Tido/T-P - Calling

Most Gifted Duo, Group Or Featuring

M.I. /Djinee - Safe
P Square/J-Martins - E No Easy
Tumi/Bricks & Tracy Lee/Tr - Bambezela
Deep Level - We Run This City
Obita/Loyiso - Everybody Dance

Most Gifted Dance Video

Big Nelo - Hoje E Surra
Dj Cleo - Mzimba Shaker
Big Nuz/Dj Tira - Umlilo
Liquideep - Fairytale
Dj Vetkuk Vs Mahoota/Professor - Bayete

Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall Video

General Pype/Naeto C,Vector, Sasha, Da Grin & Gt - Champion (Remix)
Samini - Sweet Mistake
Buffalo Souljah - Too Many Of Me
Kwela Tebza/Various Artists - Better Day (Remix)
Wyre - Uprising

Most Gifted Afro Pop

Anogiri - Oyibo
P Square/J-Martins - E No Easy
Ntando - Ngiyosebenza
Jozi - Party Time
Wyre - Uprising

Most Gifted Rnb

Tolumide - My Love
Jon Germain - In My Head
Anselmo Ralph - Domesticado
Urban Reign - Addicted
Gelly - Mzuri

Most Gifted Kwaito

Gazza - Shukusha
Fishman Ft Gal Level - Let’s Hook Up
Big Nuz/Dj Tira - Umlilo
Mzambiya/Howza - Badala
Tkzee - Sdudla

Most Gifted Hip Hop Video

D-Black & Kwaku-T - Breathe
Naeto C - Ako Mi Ti Poju
Teargas - Go Away
J.R/Hip Hop Pantsula - Show Dem (Make The Circle Bigger)
K’naan - T.I.A

Most Gifted South Video

Buffalo Souljah - Ezandhla Phezulu (Hands Up)
Dama Do Bling - Casar Com Outra
Proverb/Hip Hop Pantsula - Breadwinner
Big Nuz/Dj Tira - Umlilo
Pro - Sekele

Most Gifted East Video

C.R.I.S.I.S - Play On
Avril - Mama
Nameless & Habida - Sunshine
Obita/Loyiso - Everybody Dance
Shaa - Zamu Yangu

Most Gifted West Video

2 Face - Implications
Da Grin - Pon Pon Pon
Becca/Samini - Fire (Remix)
J-Town - Guns & Roses
Sasha/Naeto C/Sauce Kid - Making Money (Remix)

Most Gifted Video Of The Year

D-Black & Kwaku-T - Breathe
M.I. /Djinee - Safe
Lizha James/Loyiso - Vou Te Atacar
Teargas - Party 101
Tkzee - Dikakapa
K’naan - T.I.A