2015 Schedule
Interactive: March 13–17  •  Film: March 13–21  •  Music: March 17–22

Meet Africa's Leading Musicians

Friday, March 20
12:30PM - 1:30PM

Austin Convention Center
Room 11AB
Austin Convention Center

An in conversation with 5 of Africa’s prominent artists in this insightful and lively interview led by Leslie Kasumba discussing their come up and their unique views on the booming African music industry.

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Presenters

Eddie Kadi

Host/Presenter/Comedian

Veblo

Born in the DR Congo in 1983, Eddie Kadi moved to the UK at the age of eight where he grew up in Fulham, West London. He attended the Henry Compton secondary school, of which the sprinter Linford C...

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Ice Prince

Artist

Chocolate City Music

Ice Prince, real name Panshak Zamani began his music career in 2004 after teaming up with his fellow artists: MI, Jesse Jagz and others to form Loopy Records. Unlike many other young artists, Ice P...

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Mugeez Rashid

Artist

R2bees

Samini

Artist

Sarkodie

Artist

Details

Access
Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Artist Wristband
Type
Solo / Dual / Panel
Theme
International
Level
Advanced

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