Malawi Music Stars Line Up for Lakeside All-Nighter At Sunbird Nkopola for Accountant's Explosion Concert
Nyasa Times
A line-up of some of Malawi's most prominent musicians will take to the stage at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge on 19 September for The Accountant's Explosion, an all-night concert… Read more »
What Togo's Music Industry Needs Beyond Streaming [analysis]
African Arguments
Over the past few years, access to digital music platforms has changed what is possible for artists in countries such as Togo. A musician no longer needs to be based in Paris,… Read more »
Carter Efe Challenges Wizkid to Boxing Match, Claims Hit Song Boosted Singer
Leadership
Nigerian media personality and streamer Carter Efe has challenged Afrobeats star Wizkid to a celebrity boxing match, claiming his tribute track "Machala" contributed to the… Read more »
Music, Dance and Sherry Moments As Kenneth Mugabi Marks 10 Years
Nile Post
Ndere Cultural Centre came alive on Saturday, September 12, as musician Kenneth Mugabi celebrated 10 years of his Kibun'omu album and his birthday with a career-spanning concert… Read more »
Echoled Explores New Sounds On Second EP 'Kush After Hours'
Nile Post
Known for his distinctive sound and captivating style, Echoled has been carving out space for himself in Uganda's growing music scene. His music draws from influences including… Read more »
25 Emerging Music Creatives and Professionals Unveiled for the Nairobi Edition of Swift Academy
Capital FM
Twenty-five emerging music creatives and professionals have been unveiled for the Nairobi edition of Swift Academy, the pan-African talent development platform created by Martell… Read more »
Capital FM Turns 30 With Third Flow Experience Celebrating Three Eras of Kenyan Music and Culture
Capital FM
Thirty years of radio, music, personalities and memories will come together when Capital FM celebrates its 30th anniversary with the Third Flow Experience. Read more »
Zimura Fights in Fungisai Mashavave's Corner Amid Copyright Dispute With Intotal Band
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) has defended gospel musician Fungisai Mashavave in her ongoing dispute over what she terms copyright exploitation by Intotal cover band. Read more »
The Big Meeting Closes August With Food, Music and Cocktails
Nile Post
For the last Sunday of August, Thrones Bar & Lounge in Bugolobi became a meeting point for food lovers, cocktail enthusiasts and music fans as The Big Meeting brought together… Read more »
Wet, Wild, & Y2k - How Rema's Wet-Look Photoshoot Is Rewriting Male Pop Fashion
Capital FM
In the carefully polished universe of contemporary Afrobeats, few artists dare to disrupt the status quo quite like Rema. Enter a dark, water-drenched studio: crop-top rolled up,… Read more »
Beyond U'S Set to Elevate Botswana Afrotech Saturday
Botswana Daily News
Beyond U'S Afrotech event is positioning Botswana's electronic music scene for greater exposure by bringing local DJs and producers together with established international acts for… Read more »
Bella Shmurda Recalls Stealing Bicycle to Fund Music Career
Leadership
Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has opened up about one of the painful chapters of his journey to musical success, recalling how he once stole a neighbour's son's bicycle and sold it… Read more »
Nyashinski's Greasy Tunes Performance Marks a Major Spotify Milestone
Capital FM
Nyashinski's performance at Spotify's Greasy Tunes Nairobi activation in July 2026 marks Spotify's first-ever Offline/Online performance capture in East Africa. Read more »
Sauti Sol Set to Headline Lilongwe's Kumbali Live Music Concert
Nyasa Times
Grammy Award-winning Kenyan musician Bien-Aimé Alusa Baraza, best known as a member of Afro-pop sensation Sauti Sol, is set to headline this year's Kumbali Live Music… Read more »
Old School Picnic Marks First Anniversary With Music That Bridges Generations
Nile Post
The gardens of Sheraton Kampala Hotel were transformed into a lively outdoor gathering on Sunday as the Old School Picnic marked its first anniversary with an afternoon of music,… Read more »
