Burna Boy Declares Self Godfather of Nigerian Music
Daily Trust
Superstar singer and Grammy Award winner, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu aka Burna Boy, has declared himself the godfather of Nigerian music industry Read more »
Flashback - Remembering Late Sam Loco, His Music Career
Premium Times
Beyond his celebrated acting career, Sam Loco was a man of many talents. Read more »
Popular Club Guvnor Now Closed on Saturday Nights
Nile Post
Guvnor, a renowned club, will be discontinuing its Saturday night operations after nearly 24 years of nightlife, starting next month. Read more »
Inside Uganda's Evolving Music Industry
Nile Post
In the heart of East Africa, Uganda's music industry resonates as a vibrant and dynamic force, weaving together diverse genres, cultural influences, and stories of resilience. Read more »
Tee Mac, Davis, and Others Deliver Unforgettable Performances At Span International Jazz Day
This Day
The city of Lagos came alive with the sounds of jazz on April 30th as music legends Tee Mac, Yinka Davies, Kunle Ayo, and the SPAN Band gathered to celebrate Span International… Read more »
Ray G Shuts Up Naysayers With Sold-Out Lugogo Concert
Observer
Eleven years in the music industry and Ray G proved that he too deserves to be counted among top Ugandan players, despite the fact that he had to ferry many fans in buses all the… Read more »
Ghana Special 2 - Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds in the Diaspora: 1980-93
Afropop
This set of 18 funky tracks is a welcome follow-up to Soundway's essential compilation Ghana Special: Modern Highlife Afro-Sounds & Ghanaian Blues, 1968-81. In the late 70s,… Read more »
The Wait Is Over, Saheed Osupa Performs At Neon Night
This Day
After a long absence from the Nigerian music scene, the undisputed King of Fuji Music, Saheed Osupa, is set to thrill his fans live on stage at the prestigious RM Hall Magodo,… Read more »
I Can't Retire From Music Despite Falling On Hard Times - Tangwena
The Herald
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Afrika Muye Muye! Tanzanian Rumba & Muziki Wa Dansi 1968-70
Afropop
Note: If you yearn to experience classic and modern African music in person on the continent, consider joining Afropop Worldwide's, February 2025 Music and Culture Tour of Tanzania… Read more »
'I Have Never Been an Asakaa Boy', Kofi Jamar Discloses
Accra Times
Jamar said people connected most of the rappers in Kumasi with Asakaa because they were all involved in the fast-rising of the Kumerica drill type of music. Read more »
Justin Nsengimana On Fostering Unity Through His Music
New Times
Justin Nsengimana, whose songs focus on commemorating the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has embraced a musical approach to making music about civil engagement to… Read more »
Leif Totusek - African Guitar Par Excellence!
Afropop
Seattle-based guitarist and bandleader Leif Totusek has been playing African guitar styles for some 40 years, notably in the U.K. in the 1980s with Somo Somo, a leading Congolese… Read more »
Andy Dosty to Host 'Live Konnect' Concert
Accra Times
The "Live Konnect" concert is a platform that brings celebrities together to perform with a live band, providing thrilling entertainment for music lovers, every month. 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 »