African Celebrities: musician

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Thursday, 23 January 2014

OC Ukeje

Okechukwu Ukeje popularly known as OC Ukeje is a Nigerian actor, model and musician. He was born on July 15 1981, in Lagos State, Nigeria. OC Ukeje is the second child of a family of 3. He began his career in acting from his first year at the University of Lagos, Nigeria with a lead role on a stage play. He began a full career with a merger of stage and screen. His first screen appearance was in White Waters (2008) with the acclaimed Joke Silva and Rita Dominic..

OC Ukeje won the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for the Best Upcoming Actor (2008) and the City People’s Award for Best New Act (2010).

OC Ukeje

OC Ukeje

OC Ukeje

OC Ukeje with Ghanaian actress Lydia Forson

OC Ukeje and actress Kate Henshaw

OC Ukeje and actress Nse Ikpe Etim

OC Ukeje and Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah

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Saturday, 11 January 2014

Awilo Longomba

Awilo Longomba is a Congolese musician who was a drummer in Viva La Musica, Stukas, Nouvelle Generation and Loketo. In 1995, he finally quit drumming for singing and released his first album Moto Pamba with help from Shimita, Ballou Canta, Dindo Yogo, Dally Kimoko, Sam Mangwana, Syran Mbenza and Ringo star.

Awilo Longomba released his second album, Coupe Bibamba in 1998 which made him known throughout Africa, Europe and America. He also released his third album Kafou Kafou in 2001 and fourth album Mondongo 2004.

Awilo Longomba's relatives in the music industry include his father Victor Longomba a founding member of T.P OK Jazz as well as his late elder brother, Lovy the father to the Longombas who are a popular afro-fusion group based in Kenya. Lovy was a member of Super Mazembe led by the late Longwa Didos.

Awilo Longomba now lives in France and is engaged to musician Barbara Kanam.

Awilo Longomba

Awilo Longomba and his fiancee Barbara Kanam

Awilo Longomba and Nigerian singer D'Banj

Awilo Longomba and Michael Essien

Awilo Longomba with Ghanaian Actress Juliet Ibrahim (right) and her siblings

Awilo Longomba - Coupe Bibamba

Awilo Longomba - Gate le coin

Awilo Longomba - Carolina II

Awilo Longomba - Carolina

Awilo Longomba - Porokondo

Awilo Longomba - Pili - Pili

Thursday, 9 January 2014

Jamie Foxx

Eric Marlon Bishop, known professionally as Jamie Foxx is an American actor, stand-up comedian, singer-songwriter, musician, and talk radio host. He was born on December 13, 1967 in Terrell, Texas. He is the son of Louise Annette Talley Dixon and Darrel Bishop. Shortly after his birth, Jamie Foxx was adopted and raised by his mother's adoptive parents, Esther Marie (Nelson) a domestic worker and nursery operator, and Mark Talley, a yard worker. He has had little contact with his parents, who were not part of his upbringing. Jamie Foxx has two sisters, Deidra Dixon and Diondra Dixon, who has Down Syndrome.

As a teenager, he was a part-time pianist and choir leader in Terrell's New Hope Baptist Church, and had a strict Baptist upbringing.

Jamie Foxx began playing the piano when he was five years old. As a second grader, he was so talented in telling jokes that his teacher used him as a reward. If the class behaved, Jamie Foxx would tell them jokes.

Jamie Foxx attended Terrell High School, where he received top grades. After completing high school, Jamie Foxx received a scholarship to United States International University, where he studied classical music and composition. He made his film debut in the 1992 comedy Toys.

Jamie Foxx has two daughters, Corinne Bishop, born in 1994, and Annalise Bishop, born in August 2009.