We sat down with Cameroonian singer-songwriter Missy BK

From her singing to her charity work, this week we're catching up with Cameroon's one and only Missy BK.

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The 2015 Dakar Fashion Week, presented by Adama Paris

June 9th-14th, 2015 marked Dakar's 13th annual Fashion Week event in the West African Fashion Capital. 

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Keeping up with professional MMA fighter Mukai Maromo

Keeping up with professional MMA fighter Mukai Maromo

We’d like to introduce you to professional MMA fighter Mukai Maromo. As a knockout artist, Mukai is known for his technical demeanour.

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Today we introduce you to Clemantine Wamariya

Born in Kigali, Rwanda, Clemantine was only six years old when the Rwandan genocide began in 1994. Learn more about her journey from refugee to human rights activist and a international storyteller.

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Bushfire Festival - The Most Successful to Date

From May 29th to the 31st, Swaziland held its annual MTN Bushfire Music Festival bringing together not only people from all over Africa but also from all over the world. 

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MAPP Africa wants you to 'Bring Your Fire' to Bushfire Festival!

Bushfire Festival is almost here and MAPP Africa is giving away a pair of tickets! Swaziland’s MTN Bushfire celebrates creative expression and promotes a collective response for social change. 

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Are you ready to dance at Azgo Festival? Enter to win tickets!

MAPP Africa is having a giveaway for Azgo Festival, a contemporary celebration of arts and culture, with a strong focus on artists from Mozambique and from around the continent of Africa.

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Q Malewezi, Lulu, Menes, Tron, Neil Nayar perform at Lake of Stars Pre-Festival show!

 

This year’s Lake of Stars Festival will kick off with a little bit of something for everybody. As we are getting ready for the Lake of Stars Festival which will take place from the 25th to 27th September, 2015 in Mangochi, the organizers of the top-rated festival hosted a launch party of the festival on the roof terrace of Peermont President Walmont Hotel (next BICC).

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Likoma Festival returned for its second year!

The Likoma Summer Festival (li-SURF) is a shining tribute to Malawi’s organizational and creative strength which is celebrated once a year on the Lake Malawi Island, located in the northern region of the country. 

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This week in MAPP Africa we are featuring Kudzai Chakaingesu

Kudzai is a Zimbabwean of many professions. In addition to being a photographer, he is a clothing designer, creative director, television presenter, and DJ. Born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe, Kudzai’s photography has been published in Parade Magazine Zimbabwe and Jewel Magazine.

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Win a pair of tickets to Sauti za Busara Festival in Tanzania

Sauti za Busara festival brings people together in celebration of African music. The 12th edition takes place in Stone Town, Zanzibar during 12-15 February 2015, featuring more of the best African music under African skies.

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Win a pair of tickets to the Vic Falls Carnival

The Jameson Vic Falls Carnival is for everyone; the music festival showcases artists from all over Africa, and caters for all musical tastes as long as you are ready to party into the New Year. The destination is fantastic for families and people of all ages. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime New Year's experience!

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