#Interviews
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'.
#Theater #Theatre
Interview w/ Max Mojapelo
The legendary radio host
An interview with legendary Bra Max ‘The Mixer Boy’ Mojapelo, an award-winning radio personality, an author, researcher, and music compiler of note. He is currently a host of a lunch hour radio show called ‘Disa fisha’ from 12h00 to 14h00, Mondays to Fridays at ThobelaFM (SABC). Bra Max Mojapelo talking to King Mavuthela of Ubuntu FM.
#People
Saggy Saggila, a Reggae man at heart
Endless Love Racing
UbuntuFM's King Vusi Mavuthela talked to Saggy Saggila, the stage name of the legendary musician, songwriter and producer of note, Richard Siluma, cousin to legend Lucky Dube.
#Artists #Reggae
Language = Culture
Language is a culture
Maazi Ogbonnaya is an academic, writer, and translator of the Igbo language. His work aims at preserving and reviving the language & culture of one of Africa's largest ethnic groups. UbuntuFM reached out to Mr. Ogbonnaya for this exclusive interview. Language is a culture. Culture is people. No one lives without language.
#People #Culture #Africa #Afrocentric
Niger: a conversation between two gentlemen
It may be that Europeans and Africans have more common ground than they would like to think, much rather admit.
While the war in Ukraine rages on, another brews in the West African country of Niger Republic. The crisis began July 26 2023 when soldiers deposed President Mohammed Bazoum in a coup and closed the country’s borders, citing corruption, high treason and an undermining of the country’s security. Against this backdrop the following conversation between two gentlemen ensued:
#World #Afrocentric
Mugabe's Ghost?
Soon we’ll find out who is the real revolutionary
Amidst recent social upheaval, internet shutdown and government crackdown we tried to find an answer to whether Zimbabwe’s current woes are the product of former president Robert Mugabe’s ghost still lingering in the battered country. For this we delved into the country’s recent history ending up interviewing the leader of the Tajamuka social justice movement, Mr. Promise Mkwananzi.
#People #HumanRights #Mugabe #Mnangagwa #Tajamuka
A personal perspective on Johnny Clegg
Johnny Clegg, South-African musical icon and anti-Apartheid activist
We had a sit down with Paolo Genovesi, global citizen, self-declared pro-Apartheid supporter, turned pan-Africanist. On the effect of music, musicians, and one musician in particular - Johnny Clegg - affected his life and altered his worldview. Sit back for a lengthy read of an interesting conversation that covers a lot of topics.
#People #Africa #Apartheid #HumanRights
Talking about 'Break Your Heart'
An interview with Onyeka Nwelue on the release of his single, 'Break Your Heart'.
#Music #AfroSoul
Interview w/ Abubakar Adam Ibrahim
A personal perspective
UbuntuFM recently linked up with Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, writer, journalist, and intellectual of note from Nigeria. Personal Perspectives is an interview series, a platform on which we invite people to share their perspectives on issues that affect us all.
#Writers #Books #Biafra #BokoHaram #Brexit
Interview with Richard Ali
On book publishing and other affairs
Mr. Ali informs us on book publishing in Africa and his experiences in Europe in that field. When we shift themes, Mr. Ali unfolds his perspective on other matters like the digital revolution, secessionism, xenophobia, modern history, the role of governments, politicians, and intellectuals against an African-European backdrop.
#Writers #History #Biafra #Secessionism #Xenophobia #NetNeutrality
Getting in touch with RootWords
My Identity
RootWords is an independent rap artist born in the United States to Zambian parents. He lives in Switzerland from where he reaches out to an audience of listeners with his rap music. In 2016, RootWords released the EP "Inappropriate Behaviour" featuring the track, 'My Identity' which got a review on the UbuntuFM Hip-Hop website. UbuntuFM's Ikenna Okeh reached out to RootWords for this exclusive.
#Artists #Africa #HipHop
Writing for Nollywood
Viddawood
UbuntuFM talked to Darlington Chukwunyere - founder of Viddawood - an online marketplace that connects screenwriters with movie producers; on issues relating to Nollywood, reasons for establishing Viddawood, the challenges of writing for the screen.
#People #Books #Nollywood
Radio interview | Sam Ndlovu of Stimela
Ndewu - The struggle continues
UbuntuFM’s King Mavuthela conducted a radio interview with Sam Ndlovu, the lead singer of Stimela, the people’s band of South Africa.
#Artists Sam Ndlovu Ray Phiri
Reaching out to Keybone
Independent rap artist from Nigeria
Kehinde Oladele Arifayan, also known by his stage name KEYBONE, is a Nigerian independent rap and hip-hop artist whose music journey started at a tender age from writing poems and growing under the influence of a vast wealth of African beats, rhythm, and soul music. Being born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria.
#Artists #HipHop
Interview with Military Gang B4B
King Mavuthela interviews SA Hip-Hop talent
King Mavuthela conducted an interview with a young group of Hip-Hop artists hailing from Mamelodi East in Pretoria, South Africa. The group is popularly known as Military Gang B4B and is a real deal indeed and coming out with their own type of music. The world is in for something exciting!
#Music #HipHop
On the movie "Dora's Peace"
Interview with Khabonina Qubeka
UbuntuFM’s Ikenna Okeh interviewed South-African actress Khabonina Qubeka. Khabonina’s movie “Dora’s Peace” premieres at RapidLion 2017, March 04-12, The Market Place, Johannesburg.
#Theater #Movies
Interview with SA_Rifa
A New Voice Out Of South Africa
In this exclusive interview with SA_Rifa, we talk about her new single, 'Two Eyes', music, and the current state of affairs in South Africa.
#Artists #HipHop
Interview with Ogoo
Language is no barrier in music
Ogochukwu Oye better known as "Ogoo" grew up in a close-knit Nigerian family that hails from Awka in Anambra State. Years after practicing law as a certified Barrister, Ogoo decided to pursue her first love and passion “Music”.
#Artists #AfroPop #RnB #MeToo
The Life and Times of Soul Brothers
This is the befitting title of the book written by Sydney Fetsie Maluleke, a young man from Giyani in Limpopo Province of South Africa. He is currently based in Johannesburg where is working as an educator. Sydney grew up in a home of music. His father John Maluleke has been a great fan of Soul Brother for over 40 years. He has followed the group since its inception in 1976 up to this day.