Eritrea: Eritrean-American Rapper Nipsey Hussle Shot Dead in Los Angeles

Eritrean-American Nipsey Hussle, a rapper who earned a Grammy nomination this year for album Victory Lap, has died, authorities have said. He was 33. Read more »

Ghana: Renowned Composer and Musicologist Kwabena Nketia Dies

The man described as Africa's premier ethnomusicologist and composer, Emeritus Professor Joseph Hanson Kwabena Nketia, has died, reports GhanaWeb. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Dancers Say Singer Koffi Olomide Raped Them in France

The controversial rhumba maestro Koffi Olomide is likely to face seven years in jail over sex assault allegation in France. Read more »

Tanzania: Diamond, Rayvanny Accused of Stealing Video Concept for Their Hit

Popular musicians Diamond Platnumz and Rayvanny's new song, Tetema, which is currently trending on top of the charts in East Africa has been rocked by controversy. Read more »

South Africa: Lauryn Hill Promises She'll Show Up For South African Fans

Those fans who were doubting that award-winning artist Lauryn Hill will be a no-show apparently have nothing to worry about. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Music Legend Mtukudzi Dies

Zimbabwe's legendary musician, Oliver Mtukudzi has died at Avenues Clinic in Harare. Read more »

Africa: #IdibalaChallenge Goes Global, People Are Fainting Everywhere!

You've probably been wondering what this dancing fainting craze videos are all about, unless you've been living under a rock for the past week or two... Read more »

South Africa: Motswako Pioneer and Rapper HHP Dies

Jabulani Tsambo, better known as Hip Hop Pantsula or Jabba, has died aged 38, his wife and publicist Lerato Sengadi confirmed. Tributes have been pouring in from his fans and the… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Calls Kanye West's Meeting With Museveni 'Immoral'

Musician-turned-MP Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has slammed controversial rapper Kanye West's decision to meet Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. Read more »

Africa: Ciara Takes to Soweto's Streets With New Single Featuring Nigeria's Tekno

Ciara could hardly wait to announce her new single called Freak Me to her fans. American pop star Ciara took to her Instagram page to announce the new single featuring Nigerian… Read more »

South Africa: Statement Issued On Behalf of the Mkhize & Kheswa families, on the Passing of Their Son, Brother and Father, Linda "ProKid" Mkhize (37)

The legendary SA hip-hop Artist, affectionately known as ProKid of Hip Hop, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. He suffered a severe seizure attack, whilst visiting friends… Read more »

South Africa: Here's Everything That Went Down At The 2018 SAMAs

If you missed the South African Music Awards - don't worry - we got you covered. Read more »

South Africa: Shots Fired As AKA Releases New Single #Beyonce

So AKA dropped some major files on twitter just in time for the release of his new singles, and Twitter went crazy.  When Rapper Kiernan AKA Forbes took to Twitter to express… Read more »

Senegal: Rihanna 'Not Welcome in Senegal' - Religious Groups

Expected in Senegal on Friday, the singer has reportedly been told she is not welcome by 30 religious organizations part of a group called "No to Freemasonry and homosexuality".… Read more »

Africa: How Stars React to Cheating Claims

Since we're so used to seeing celebrity couples look perfect in public, we tend to believe that their romances are all sunshine and roses - but that isn't always the case. While… Read more »

Gabon: Who's Got the Funk? Ali Bongo's Got the Funk!

French magazine Jeune Afrique has revealed the secrets of some African presidents before they took power, reports Cameroon Info. Read more »

Uganda: Ghetto Kids Crew Dances Better Than Chris Brown - French Montana

The popular U.S. rapper was recently in Uganda shooting a documentary called The Motherland. Read more »

South Africa: Gospel Singer Ncwane Dies - Report

Sfiso Ncwane, the hugely influential gospel singer has died according to Drum. Read more »

South Africa: Trevor Noah Won't Host MTV Africa Music Awards

The popular comedian took to his Twitter account to announce that he will no longer be making an appearance due to a severe respiratory and ear infection. Read more »

Africa: 12 Surprising Facts About Reggae Star #LuckyDube

Africans have paid tribute to the late reggae music icon, Lucky Philip Dube, on the 9th anniversary of his tragic death. The legendary musician was killed during an attempted… Read more »

South Africa: South African Music Awards - Who Made the Cut?

The nomination list for the 22nd South African Music Awards have been announced. Top contenders Nathi, Black Coffee, Riky Rick, Emtee and Zonke Dikana lead with four nominations… Read more »

South Africa: U.S. Star Diddy Celebrates DJ Black Coffee at Miami Music Festival

U.S. music star Sean "Diddy" Combs has celebrated the DJ set of South Africa's "World Famous" Black Coffee, saying he's "bringing the Africa vibrations" at Ultra Music Festival in… Read more »

Senegal: Country Mourns Master Drummer Doudou N'Diaye Rose

Doudou N'Diaye Rose, whose real name is Mamadou N'Diaye, died on August 19, 2015, in Dakar. He was more than just a musician. He was a living heritage of both Senegalese and… Read more »

Nigeria: Dancing Soldiers Celebrate Election

Soldiers, doing their own line dance, celebrated Nigeria's successful democratic election, in which some 30 million people cast ballots, with a spirited moves to the music of… Read more »

South Africa: Skwatta Kamp Rapper Flabba Killed - Report

Skwatta Kamp member Nkululeko Habedi, better known as Flabba, has been murdered, according to the Daily Sun . Read more »