Florence Otedola Makes History As First British-Nigerian to Host Unga's Opening Session
This Day
Says she's passionate about quality education for young people Read more »
Selmor Breaks Down On Stage At Pakare Paya, Asks When Family Will Recognise Her As Mtukudzi's Daughter
New Zimbabwe
DAUGHTER to late icon Oliver Mtukudzi, Selmor, this Saturday broke down and bared her soul on stage while speaking about the ill-treatment she has suffered at the hands of Daisy… Read more »
Gospel Singer Dele Gold Buried in Lagos
Premium Times
The burial rites began on Tuesday at Victoria Garden Conference Centre, Ikeja, with a service of songs, Christian wake-keeping, candlelight procession, and artistes' night. Read more »
Shoko Festival Unveils Game Changing Mash Up Night Concept
263Chat
Zimbabwe's premier festival of urban culture, the Shoko Festival, is set to host the highly anticipated Mash Up Night at Harare Gardens on September 27. Read more »
Samantha Mtukudzi and Mbeu to Fly the Zimbabwean Flag At the 2024 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival
263Chat
Zimbabwean artists, Samantha Mtukudzi and Mbeu are penciled to grace the two-day 2024 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz (SBJOJ) festival which kicks off in Johannesburg on 27 September. Read more »
Mali's Amadou and Mariam Celebrate Five Decades in Music
Afropop
Mali's Grammy-nominated Afro-rock sensation, Amadou and Mariam, once billed as "The Blind Couple of Mali" have had a big year this year. They recently played a cover of a Serge… Read more »
Rwanda's Young Artists Going Back to Their Roots
Afropop
Banner image: Kenny Mirasano performing during his concert True Mutu at L'Espace on December 9. Photo from © The New Times Rwanda Read more »
'King of Marrabenta' Dies At 97
AIM
The Mozambican musician Dilon Djindji, considered by many as the greatest practitioner of the popular musical style, known as Marrabenta, has passed away at the age of 97. Read more »
Bhundu Boys Member Rise Kagona Dies
The Herald
Bhundu Boys founding member, Rise Kagona, has died. Read more »
Cristiano Ronaldo Features Nigerian Singer Asake's Song in New Content
Leadership
Portuguese football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, has added a Nigerian touch to his latest Instagram content by featuring the popular song "Active" by a Nigerian singer Asake. Read more »
Selmor, Daisy Mtukudzi Tiff Breaks Internet
The Herald
Could legendary musician and late national hero Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi be turning in his grave with anger and disgust, as family infighting rears its ugly face ahead of a festival… Read more »
Why Did Maestroboomin Change His Name to 'Kid From Kigali'?
New Times
The global music scene has witnessed many moments of name changes among musicians and bands in all different genres and Rwandan artists are also jumping on the trend. Read more »
2024 BET Hip Hop Awards - Odumodublvck, Burna Boy Bag Nominations
Premium Times
Burna Boy and Odumodublvck are the only Nigerian artistes nominated for the coveted awards. Read more »
Ronaldo Features Asake's 'Active' in Viral Instagram Video
Premium Times
This is the second time the footballer has shown interest in a song by a Nigerian artiste Read more »
Tekno Denies Collapsing On Stage in South Africa
Leadership
Afrobeats star, Tekno, has addressed swirling rumours about his health after a video reportedly showing him collapsing while performing on stage in South Africa went viral on… Read more »