UbuntuFM Radio Africa

Music from the continent and beyond!

UbuntuFM Radio Africa

UbuntuFM Africa is your portal to explore the rich and diverse sounds of Africa. From Afrobeat to Highlife, from Soukous to Jazz Fusion, experience the rich and diverse sounds of the African continent, combined with international hits, all in one place. The level of details in the sound quality and broadcasting style provides listeners with the best possible way to enjoy the music from the African content and beyond!

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Reading Moral Ambiguity in Ikenna Okeh’s 'Yahoo! Yahoo!'

A book that reads like a Quentin Tarantino movie script

Odega Shawa reviews Ikenna Okeh's 'Yahoo! Yahoo!' in which he re-introduces us to the chaotic energy of Lagos in his novel Yahoo! Yahoo!, taking a hard and exciting look at the subculture of Internet fraud and digital and love scams that thrive in the shadowy world beneath the city’s surface. This is Okeh’s known style as a socially conscious Nigerian writer. He weaves relatable moral conflicts and complex human experiences into an engaging reading delight, as seen in his other novels.

A New Age for Nigerian Theatre

A discussion on contemporary Nigerian theatre.

In this interview, Ikenna Okeh speaks with Ude Ibiam Ufiem – Nigerian stage performer and manager of the theatre group, 'Ijele Renaissance Theatre'.

Evolving Into The Mainstream | A Review of Ugoccie’s ‘Man on Fire’

Evolving Into The Mainstream

Ugoccie releases 'Man on Fire', a song off her EP, 'A Piece of Me'. Ugoccie’s ‘Man on Fire’ comes as something fresh and refreshing – completely out of the box. Most striking is the realisation that the song kicks off with the narration of a story – storytelling being a vital quality of a traditional entertainer. This attribute of the song makes listening to ‘Man on Fire’ a serious business.

Etuk Ubong | Why O

Vibrant and propulsive

Etuk Ubong weaves together a unique combination of not only Afrobeat, Highlife and Jazz, but also the ritualistic drumming of Ekombi, the result is urgent and highly energetic, yet spiritual; his compositions reflecting his heritage and life philosophy of goodwill, peace and love for humanity.

Legend 'Om' Alec Khaoli

The man from Umoja

It's 40 years since the legendary 'Om' Alec Khaoli went solo and started his Afro rock band 'Umoja' in 1982. Time flies indeed. It has been a journey worth celebrating. Bra Om throughout his solo career has made a serious impact and contributed immensely in the music industry both locally in South Africa and abroad.

Mukambo presents Global Afrobeat Movement 3

Heavyweights of the international Afrobeat scene

Mukambo and NYP Records unite again for the third volume of the Global Afrobeat Movement compilation. This initiative by Belgian DJ and music journalist Benjamin Tollet aka Mukambo aims to focus on up-and-coming Afrobeat bands from the four corners of the world, as the Afrobeat revival has been expanding globally since the beginning of the 21st century.

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UbuntuFM Radio Africa

Music from the continent and beyond!

Reading Moral Ambiguity in Ikenna Okeh’s 'Yahoo! Yahoo!'

A New Age for Nigerian Theatre

Evolving Into The Mainstream | A Review of Ugoccie’s ‘Man on Fire’

Etuk Ubong | Why O

Legend 'Om' Alec Khaoli

Mukambo presents Global Afrobeat Movement 3

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