#Interviews

Interview with SA_Rifa

UbuntuFM Africa | 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

A personal perspective on Johnny Clegg

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

Mugabe's Ghost?

UbuntuFM Africa | 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. Take your time for this lengthy read and very insightful interview we had with Mr. Mkwananzi.

#People #HumanRights #Mugabe #Mnangagwa #Tajamuka

Interview w/ Abubakar Adam Ibrahim

UbuntuFM Africa | Abubakar Adam Ibrahim - writer/journalist from Nigeria

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

The Life and Times of Soul Brothers

UbuntuFM | Soul Brothers | Soul from South Africa

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.

#Artists #Soul #Books

Interview with Ogoo

UbuntuFM Africa | 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