Gossip & Gists: Mandela’s Death Leaves South Africa Without Its Moral Center

Freedom fighter, statesman, moral compass and South Africa's symbol of the struggle against racial oppression. That was Nelson Mandela, who emerged from prison after 27 years to lead his country out of decades of apartheid.

He died Thursday night at age 95. His message of reconciliation, not vengeance, inspired the world after he negotiated a peaceful end to segregation and urged forgiveness for the white government that imprisoned him.

"As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison," Mandela said after he was freed in in 1990. Mandela, a former president, battled health issues in recent years, including a recurring lung infection that led to numerous hospitalizations.

Despite rare public appearances, he held a special place in the consciousness of the nation and the world.

"Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father," South African President Jacob Zuma said. "What made Nelson Mandela great was precisely what made him human. We saw in him what we seek in ourselves."

His U.S. counterpart, Barack Obama, echoed the same sentiment. "We've lost one of the most influential, courageous and profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this Earth," Obama said. "He no longer belongs to us -- he belongs to the ages."

Gossip & Gists: Ladies Boyfriend, Jahfizz Goes On Shopping Spree In Johannesburg, South Africa

JAHFIZZ #Maa_Lo_Le (Don't Go Dulling) crooner is having a swell year already, while his new single is yet to drop, the independent act and entertainer took some time to do some shopping at Fourways Mall on William Nicol Dr., Johannesburg 2196, South Africa as at when spotted, with a BB Porsche Design and a glass of beer.
 

He took to facebook to share the photos with his fans.

Born in Nigeria, he has single-handedly created a business empire with diverse interests in energy, casinos, healthcare, financial services and property development.

Events: African Global DJ Awards Berths In South Africa

African Global DJ Awards (AGDA), an awards ceremony created to honour DJs in Africa and around the world is set to hold its maiden edition in South Africa.

Organized by a coalition of media professionals; Mohammed Alfa of Stronghold Entertainment, Kolawole Ajayi of Kollertunz and Tope Esan of Stats Media, the awards will hold on the May 4, 2013 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.

According to the organisers, the need for the award is as a result of the fact that ‘the DJ is that person who connects the people to the music but he is hardly ever acknowledged’.

E! 365 has gathered that the award will be spread through 16 categories ranging from regional to a global demography and also taking into consideration, the female DJs who are thriving in a predominantly male profession.

The awards night will be hosted by Barbz of Big Brother fame, Denrele Edun of Channel O, rapper Navio from Uganda, DJ Jam Jam from United Kingdom and Adams of Nigeria’s SoundCity.

Winners will be decided by a panel of judges selected from different countries, likely to be headed by Nigeria’s legendary DJ Jimmy JATT.

The categories and nominees for the awards are:

1. BEST AFRICAN DJ
DJ ALY AND FILA (EGYPT)
DJ FRESH (SOUTH AFRICA)
DJ XCLUSIVE (NIGERIA)
DJ CRÈME DE LA CRÈME (KENYA)
DJ BLACK (GHANA)
DJ OSKIDO (SOUTH AFRICA)

2. BEST DJ MIXTAPE
DJ MIC SMITH (GHANA)
DJ NEPTUNE (NIGERIA)
DJ DEE MONEY (NIGERIA/USA)
DJ WAXY (SOUTH AFRICA)
DJ TBOE TOUCH (SOUTH AFRICA)
DJ KAYWISE (NIGERIA)

3. BEST CLUB DJ
DJ FLAVA (NIGERIA/ML)
DJ ZIMO (NIGERIA/USA)
DJ SHIRU (UGANDA)
DJ SPINALL (NIGERIA)
DJ WAXY (SOUTH AFRICA)
DJ KILLA FINGERS (GHANA)

4. BEST RADIO DJ
DJ JOE MFALME (KENYA)
DJ GARETH CLIFF (SOUTH AFRICA)
DJ BLACK (GHANA)
DJ XCLUSIVE (NIGERIA)
DJ CAISE (NIGERIA)
DJ GLEN LEWIS (SOUTH AFRICA)

5. BEST TV DJ
DJ VINNIE (NIGERIA)
DJ CLEO (SOUTH AFRICA)
DJ SHABSY (NIGERIA)
DJ BILLI OCEAN (GHANA)

6. BEST ARTIST / BAND DJ
DJ TUNEZ (NIGERIA / AWON BOYZ)
DJ SPINALL (NIGERIA/MAVIN)
DJ XCLUSIVE (NIGERIA/EME)
DJ MENSA (GHANA/SAKORDIE)
DJ NEPTUNE (NIGERIA/NAETO C)

7. BEST AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL DJ (FOR AFRICAN DJS NOT RESIDENT IN AFRICA)
DJ ABASS (NG/UK)
DJ AFOO (NG/US)
DJ DEE MONEY (NG/US)
DJ GABE (NG/UK)
DJ ABRANTEE (GH/UK)
DJ RONNIE (GH/US)

8. BEST GLOBAL DJ (FOR NON-AFRICAN DJS)
DJ KHALED
DJ ENUFF
­DAVID GUETTA
DJ DEADMAUS
SKRILLEX
TIËSTO

9. BEST AFRO HIP POP/HIP HOP MUSIC DJ
DJ WAXY (SA)
DJ HUMILITY (NG)
DJ XCLUSIVE (NG)
DJ CAISE (NG)
DJ TOMMY (NG)
DJ MISTER

10. BEST KWAITO OR HOUSE MUSIC DJ
DJ FRESH (SA)
DJ EUPHONIK (SA)
DJ KENT (SA)
DJ LULO CAFÉ (SA)
DJ FISTAZ (SA)
DJ GLEN LEWIS (SA)

11. BEST EASTERN AFRICAN DJ
DJ CRÈME DE LA CRÈME (KENYA)
DJ ALUDAH (UGANDA)
DJ JOE MFALME (KENYA)
DJ KUMI (KENYA)
DJ DONNACCIA (KENYA)
DJ JAHAWI (KENYA)

12. BEST SOUTHERN AFRICAN DJ
DJ GESHGROOVE (ZM)
DJ EUPHONIK (SA)
DJ NAVES (SA)
NAKED DJ (SA)
DJ BLACK COFFEE (SA)
DJ SIZWE DLOMO (SA)

13. BEST WESTERN AFRICAN DJ
DJ BLACK (GH)
DJ NEPTUNE (NG)
DJ XCLUSIVE (NG)
DJ CAISE (NG)
DJ MIXMASTER BROWN (NG)
DJ HUMILITY (NG)

14. BEST NORTHERN AFRICAN DJ
DJ ALY AND FILA (EG)
DJ CARLOS (EG)
DJ AMINE AKESBI (MRC)
DJ NOOR EDGE (TUN)
DJ FEEDO (EG)
DJ AKM (AL)

15. BEST FEMALE DJ
DJ NANA (NG)
DJ PIECES (NG/US)
DJ LAMBO (NG)
DJ KESS (GH)
DJ CNDO (SA)
DJ SOUPAMODEL (NG/US)

16. BEST FRANCOPHONE DJ
DJ HI-FA (BN)
DJ COOL (BF)
DJ KOKOB (ET)
DJ MULUKU (IC)
DJ PHILO (IC)
DJ JAKE (BN)

Events: Dammy Krane, May D, Tunde Ednut Storm South Africa With Industry Nite

Industry Nite, Nigeria’s leading music talent showcase is headed to South Africa on Saturday, March 16 2013.

The weekly music and networking event will be taking the fun to South Africa for the first time, with a special edition planned to hold at club TABOO on Fredman Drive in Sandton.

There will be performances by Dammy Krane, Mr May D, Tunde Ednut and others.

Turntable mixes will be handled by legendary DJ Jimmy JATT, DJ Humility, in-house DJ Spinall, and select South African DJs.

Industry Nite has become a popular weekly event, pulling together established and up-coming artistes, record label execs, brand managers and fans.