Why I Signed Wizkid Instead of Drake - Akon
Premium Times
Akon signed Wizkid to his Konvict Muzik record label nearly two decades ago. Read more »
'A Slight 'Yes' to the World Is a Big 'No' to God' - Promise M. Fernandez Speaks Out Against Secular Music in Churches
FrontPageAfrica
Promise M. Fernandez, Chief Executive Officer of Rainbow Global, has weighed in on the growing debate surrounding the use of secular or worldly music in Christian worship, arguing… Read more »
Burna Boy to Perform At First World Cup Final Halftime Show
This Day
Award-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy is set to make history as the first African artiste to perform at the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, joining an international lineup… Read more »
It's All Work - Chimurenga Music Legend Mapfumo Accepts Chivayo's U.S.$1 Million Offer
New Zimbabwe
CHIMURENGA music legend Thomas Mapfumo has confirmed he will return to Zimbabwe from his United States base to perform at controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's birthday… Read more »
Davido Announces Sixth Studio Album 'Oriadé'
Premium Times
It marks a major milestone as he celebrates 15 years in the music industry. Read more »
Sand Music Festival Forced to Change Venue After Lake Malawi Floods Wreck Original Plans
Nyasa Times
Organisers of the Sand Music Festival have revealed the real reason behind the delay in announcing this year's venue - and it's down to Mother Nature rather than anything more… Read more »
My Greatest Fear Is Not Knowing When to Quit Music - Davido
Vanguard
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has opened up about what he considers his greatest fear, admitting that he worries about not knowing the right time to… Read more »
Nascam Gets N$1.7m for Music Research Project
Namibian
A two-year partnership between Nascam and Unesco will invest N$1.7 million into research, copyright reform and digital innovation within Namibia's music industry. Read more »
Weasel Withdraws Radio & Weasel Music Catalogue From UPRS Over Royalty Dispute
Nile Post
KAMPALA -- Goodlyfe Magic Limited, the company that manages the music catalogue of the celebrated duo Radio & Weasel, has withdrawn all its production from the Uganda… Read more »
Ugandan Artists Look Beyond Borders As Africa's Music Business Evolves
Independent (Kampala)
As Africa's music industry becomes increasingly interconnected, Ugandan artists are steadily turning to regional platforms to build collaborations, strengthen their understanding… Read more »
Gospel Star's Son Reveals Why Family Can't Stop 'Mourning'
Premium Times
The gospel singer reflected on the disappearance of his father, veteran gospel musician Remilekun Amos, who vanished after travelling to Akure in November 2000. Read more »
Musical Event Highlights Child Protection
ANGOP
The second edition of the musical event named "Elefantito", held at ZAP Cinema theaters on Sunday, in Luanda, highlighted the importance of child protection, focusing on children's… Read more »
The Rhythms That Broke Bashir - How Sudan's Music Shaped a Revolution [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The revolution in Sudan in 2019 has been eclipsed by the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, which began in April 2023. Read more »
TNM Launches K120m Hunt for Malawi's Next Music Superstar
Nyasa Times
TNM has kicked off a nationwide hunt for Malawi's next music star -- with a jaw-dropping K120 million prize on the line. Read more »
Makonda Welcomes Tanzanians to Celebrate the Bongo Flava's 30th Anniversary
Daily News
THE Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Paul Makonda has called on Tanzanians to turn out in large numbers for the 30th anniversary celebration of Bongo Fleva,… Read more »
