"Mali debout" (Mali stand up) is a song written by Mokobe French Malian artist in order to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Mali's Independance (September 22nd 2010) but it's also a tribute to the Malian diaspora all around the world and everyone how loves Africa.

His video came out first on his official facebook page on august 22nd, one month before this special anniversary, at 10 pm (european time) as to point out this important date. "Mali Debout" is now played all over French music television and African channel such as Africable, ORTM, Trace TV ...

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Afro-pop sensation group FRESHLYGROUND have teamed up with the internet satirical show ZA NEWS to make their second music video for their new album ‘Radio Africa’. The decision to hook up with the puppets from ZA NEWS was taken after His Excellency Comrade RG Mugabe declined a cordial invitation to participate in the video. His doppelganger, however, leapt at the opportunity! And brought along a couple of friends...

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Zolani sings about what a noble supernova Mugabe was, a shiny star, but that somewhere along the line he lost his way. However, he still holds the key to the country’s future. Is it still possible to impress following generations? Is there room for change in his heart? There is still time! “An iridescent example of honour for the coming generation... You promised always to open the doors for us... Indeed it is you and only you who sleeps with the key... You are chicken to change!”

We are going to bring a playlist of African contemporary music published by First World Music. check them out at www.firstworldmusic.org

ARTIST COUNTRY TRACK TITLE CD TITLE LABEL

01 PIERRE AKENDENGUÉ [OPENING THEME] GABON AFRIKA OBOTA VERITE D'AFRIQUE LUSAFRICA

02 JOAN SORIANO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MI ÚLTIMO LLANTO EL DUQUE DE LA BACHATA IASO

03 JOAN SORIANO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MARIA ELENA EL DUQUE DE LA BACHATA IASO

Nominees were Delestage - Meje 30 et Tshala Muana - DR Congo, Ingoma – Thandiswa – South Africa, Kuma kwa kie - Yuri da Cunha – Angola, Maria - Blick Bassy – Cameroun, Rebel woman - Chiwoniso – Zimbabwe, Seya - Oumou Sangare – Mali, Storia storia - Mayra Andrade - Cape Verde

The Museke Online Africa Music Awards 2010 Southern Africa song is Kuma kwa kie by Yuri da Cunha.

Find out more about Yuri da Cunha by clicking here to read his biography and also listen to a number of his songs. See the list of Yuri da Cunha songs we have on Museke.com. Find out more information about the Museke Online Africa Music Awards at http://moamas.com

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Nominees were Enter the Ninja - Die Antwoord - South Africa, Fairytales - 340ML – Mozambique, Fort Knox - Goldfish - South Africa, Rockstar - Jay N – Cameroun, Summerime - BLK JKS - South Africa, Tukuraka remix - Stewart Sukuma – Mozambique, Usinibore - Just A Band – Kenya

The Museke Online Africa Music Awards 2010 Southern Africa song is Tukuraka remix by Stewart Sukuma.

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Nominees were Omo 2 Sexy - Justine – Nigeria, Juju - Black Coffee - South Africa, Solution - Abou Thioubalo – Senegal, Sans guebe - DJ Lewis - Cote D'Ivoire, Tchoucou Tchoucou - DJ Kedjevara – Cote d’Ivoire, Nka mo dira - Nutty Nys - South Africa, Zoomer - Jumo Selesao - DR Congo

The Museke Online Africa Music Awards 2010 Southern Africa song is Omo 2 sexy by Justina.

Find out more about Justina by clicking here to read her biography and also listen to a number of her songs. See the list of Justina songs we have on Museke.com. Find out more information about the Museke Online Africa Music Awards at http://moamas.com

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Nominees were Ayokyayokya – Cindy – Uganda, Bread & Butter – Radio & Weasel – Uganda, Free madness – Terry G – Nigeria, My type of guy – Buffalo Souljah – Zimbabwe, Shayo – Bigiano – Nigeria, Where my baby dey – Samini – Ghana, Yule pale – Redsan – Kenya

The Museke Online Africa Music Awards 2010 Southern Africa song is Golo golo by Samini.

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Nominees were Bumper to bumper – Wande Coal – Nigeria, Gologolo – Echo – Ghana, In the music – Omawumi – Nigeria, Live my life - Winnie Khumalo – South Africa, Mmatswale – Malaika - South Africa, Msiniseme - Alikiba – Tanzania, Natamani kuwa malaika – Lady Jaydee – Tanzania

The Museke Online Africa Music Awards 2010 Southern Africa song is Golo golo by Echo.

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Nominees were Ce n’est pas la peine – La fuente – Gabon, Estilo Xaxhale - Lizha James – Mozambique, Heartbeat – Nneka – Nigeria, Preta Negra – Marllen – Mozambique, Leave me alone – Mimi – Ghana, Tonight – Amani – Kenya, Wayah – Amr Diab – Egypt

The Museke Online Africa Music Awards 2010 hip-hop song is Wayah by Amr Diab.

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Nominees were Be my Lord - Noelie – Togo, Igwe - Midnight Crew – Nigeria, Kani - Wilson Bugembe – Uganda, Kokoroko – Kefee – Nigeria, My God is good - Joyous Celebration – South Africa, Nibebe - Rose Muhando – Tanzania, Nzambe alingi yo – Makoma – DR Congo

The Museke Online Africa Music Awards 2010 hip-hop song is Igwe by Midnight Crew.

Find out more about Midnight Crew by clicking here to read her biography and also listen to a number of her songs. See the list of MidnightCrew songs we have on Museke.com. Find out more information about the Museke Online Africa Music Awards at http://moamas.com

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