Remembering Daiton Somanje
The Herald
On the morning of April 8, 2015, music fans woke up to the devastating news of the death of one of Zimbabwe's finest sungura musicians, Daiton Somanje. Read more »
Nigerian Idol - Search for Next Music Superstar Continues With 'Theatre Week'
Premium Times
The show's ninth season has proven to be more challenging, as the best of the best have shown up Read more »
Music Is the Core of My Creativity - Onche [interview]
Daily Trust
Sam Onche George Jnr is a US-based digital artist and painter. In this interview with Daily Trust on Sunday, he shares his journey from a childhood immersed in music, fashion and… Read more »
Khayelitsha Music Academy Hopes to Change Lives
GroundUp
Two township musicians have dedicated themselves to teaching children to play and read music Read more »
Can Rwanda Turn the Tide On Music Royalties?
New Times
The global recorded music market was worth $28.6 billion in 2023, a 10.2 per cent growth year-on-year. Despite Africa registering the fastest growth at 24.7 per cent, it still… Read more »
MPLA Recognizes Musician Matadidi's Contribution to Independence
ANGOP
The MPLA party recognized, last Saturday, the contribution of musician Matadidi Mário Bwana Kitoko in the struggle that culminated in national independence, through the… Read more »
Afropop's Music and Culture Tour of Tanzania and Zanzibar
Afropop
Our 2024 tour was a whirlwind of music, culture, and stunning scenery. We're returning in February 2025 to give you a taste of that magic! Feel the beat of Dar es Salaam's streets,… Read more »
Davido Hints At Quitting Music After Next Album
Daily Trust
Nigerian Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has hinted at quitting music. Read more »
Afropop Top Videos - Amadou & Mariam, Mdou Moctar, Noise Cans, Malika Zarra, Meridian Brothers and More...
Afropop
It's been a busy year, and we've fallen a bit behind in posting the most awesome new Afropop videos we've come across. So today we have nine new offerings for you. We start with… Read more »
Sample Chief Bridges Afropop's Generational Divide
Afropop
In the vibrant landscape of global music communities, Sample Chief is carving out their place, across both sides of the Atlantic, as a beacon of cultural celebration and… Read more »
Prince Bright and Stonebwoy Share New Afrobeats Anthem 'Back to Sender (Taamiawu)'
Accra Times
With a joint EP on the way, Prince Bright and Stonebwoy give us a sneak peek of what to expect; enter 'Back To Sender (Taamiawu).' This electrifying mid-tempo Afrobeats anthem is… Read more »
Timeline of Davido, Wizkid's Decade-Long Rivalry, Feud
Premium Times
What began as a friendly competition between two rising stars evolved into a ten-year feud and silent rivalry marked by moments of collaboration, contention, and everything in… Read more »
Amadeus - Rivalry Revisited As the Paradoxical Personality of Mozart Strikes a Major Key [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Prodigy, musical genius, man-child, egomaniac, wise-ass. Mozart, the late-18th-century Austrian composer whose life was snuffed out in poverty at the age of 35, was also an enigma. Read more »
'Bob Marley - One Love' Opens the Door to a Wider Audience for His Vision and Music [analysis]
Daily Maverick
After successful biopics about Freddy Mercury, Elton John, Billie Holiday and Elvis, to name a few, a film about the life of Bob Marley was sure to come. 'Bob Marley: One Love' hit… Read more »
Macheso's 'Homecoming Show' Turns Into Reconciliation Concert
The Herald
The just-ended concert by sungura doyen Alick Macheso in Chitungwiza, dubbed "Homecoming Show", held at the Aquatic Complex on Saturday night was a clear testimony that there is no… Read more »