#Interviews
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
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.
#Artists #Soul #Books
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
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
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.