musician - The African Mirror

Sep

07

2021

Sudanese rap thrives with post-uprising freedoms

RAPPERS in Sudan taking advantage of looser social controls following the 2019 uprising are seeing their scene expand, rapping in public squares and in concert venues about everything from difficult living conditions to relationship problems. Musician Ahmed Mahdy says the increased freedoms allow his rap group Ijraat, or "procedures", to better reflect the issues they see still plaguing Sudan, which is in the grip of a deep economic crisis and is making a shaky transition to democracy. Ahmed Mahdy, Sudanese rapper and member of the band "Procedures" speaks in a recording studio in Khartoum, Sudan August 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin…

Tsepo Tshola – the village pope sleeps tonight

COVID-19

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER AFRICAN legend musician, composer Tsepo Tshola was more than a musician or a sweet baritone voice that entertained millions over the past five decades. Tshola (68), who passed away after a battle with COVID-19, was many things to many people. He helped many couples to celebrate their climax of their love - by tying the knot. Lots of couples danced to this music on their wedding day. Party-goers and music festival revellers danced into the night to his famous compositions. Many families who lost their loved ones turned to Tshola’s smooth baritone for comfort. He was, as…

COVID-19 claims the life of Africa’s music legend

COVID-19

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER TSHEPO Tshola, the legendary songwriter and musician, has passed away in hospital from COVID-19 related complications. The death of Tshola (68), who was born in Lesotho but made his name in South Africa and throughout the African continent, has sent shockwaves throughout the music industry. In SA, fans of Tshola, popularly known as the “Village Pope” or “Black Moses”, have started to celebrate the life and times of man who started his career with Sankomota, a Lesotho-based music group. The SA government has paid tribute to Tshola. “We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and…