New Faces in Music to Keep an Eye On in 2026
New Times
A new year in Rwanda's music industry carries significant promise as fresh talents continue to emerge and reshape the soundscape. Read more »
Gisa Cy'inganzo Opens Up On Comeback, Hints At New Album
New Times
After a period marked by personal struggles and setbacks, renowned Rwandan vocalist James Gisa, better known by his stage name Gisa Cy'Inganzo, has opened up about his journey back… Read more »
Dazik Releases 'Pulani' Reggae Version Music Video
Nyasa Times
A few days after officially handing over a girls' hostel at Tiyamika Orphanage in Mchinji, gospel artist Davie Nkhoma, popularly known as Dazik, has released the music video for… Read more »
'I'm Bigger Than Your Papa' - Wizkid Fires Back At Seun Kuti
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES reported that the online dispute between Wizkid and Seun began after members of Wizkid FC described the singer as a "modern-day Fela". Read more »
Afrima 2026 - the Unstoppable Sound of Africa Rising
Leadership
The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), held from January 7-11, 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria, with the theme "Unstoppable Africa", was more than a glamorous awards ceremony. It was a… Read more »
Todd Galberth, Naomi Raine Add Rwanda On World Tour
New Times
Internationally acclaimed gospel singers Todd Galberth and Naomi Raine are set to make a stop in Rwanda as part of their Everywhere World Tour, a global concert series bringing… Read more »
Ubutwari Tour to Take Rwanda's Music Legends Nationwide for Heroes Month
New Times
Rwanda's music legends are set to take the stage across the country in a nationwide concert series dubbed Ubutwari Tour 2026, a cultural celebration timed to coincide with the… Read more »
How Hennessy Artistry 2025 Celebrated Nigeria's Music and Creative Scene
This Day
In 2025, Nigeria recorded one of its more active years for music-driven cultural events, with Hennessy Artistry contributing to this landscape through a multi-city series that… Read more »
Govt Invests N$10 Million for Return of Namibian Annual Music Awards
Namibian
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has announced that it will invest N$10 million to revive the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) after a… Read more »
Destiny Boy's Father Appeals for Help Over Late Singer's Missing SUV
Leadership
The father of late Afrobeat singer, Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as 'Destiny Boy', has appealed to the public for help following the disappearance of his son's SUV days after… Read more »
I Feel Safe Because the President Is My Neighbour - Tiwa Savage
Premium Times
The songstress also spoke about her career and motherhood. Read more »
NAMAs Return After Five-Year Hiatus
Namibian
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has officially confirmed the return of the Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), slated for the third quarter… Read more »
An Interview With Zena - London, Addis Ababa, and Everything in Between. [interview]
Afropop
Zena is a London-born duo composed of Kokoroko keyboardist Yohan Kebede and bassist Menelik. Informed by their shared Ethiopian heritage, they mix traditional Ethiopian sounds with… Read more »
Hymns to Heist? Gospel Musician Carol Kadzuwa Vanishes With K52 Million Bank Nkhonde Payout in Limbo
Nyasa Times
A gospel musician who sang about faith and integrity is now at the centre of a K52 million cash scandal, after she reportedly disappeared without a trace just days before a Bank… Read more »
The Quiet Economics of Staying in Music
New Times
The idea of a sustainable music career has never been more visible or more misunderstood. Read more »
