Tag: JAZZ
British-born Nigerian jazz singer faces deportation from UK
A rising star in jazz music, Bumi Thomas, born in Britain to Nigerian parents is facing deportation after falling foul of controversial Home Office...
Father of South African jazz, Hugh Masekela, dies at 78
Trumpeter and singer Hugh Masekela, known as the “father of South African jazz” who used his music in the fight against apartheid, has died...
Runway Jazz 2017: UBA powers music and business masterclass
A music and business masterclass will take place on April 29 in the Grand Ballroom of Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria as a...
Lagos @50: UBA’s REDTV to sponsor Runway Jazz
REDTV, an online lifestyle channel supported by the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced its sponsorship of the Runway Jazz Festival as...
Jazz legend, Al Jarreau, dies at 76
Seven-time Grammy Award-winning jazz and pop singer Al Jarreau has died in Los Angeles at the age of 76, his publicist says.
The cause of...
India Arie confirms coming to Nigeria for Sax Appeal
Following the huge success of the Sax Appeal concert series, organisers have announced that the 2016 edition will feature live in concert, Grammy-winning American...