Women of Malagasy Music - Their Side of the Story
Afropop
It's Friday, March 8, 2024, International Women's Day and a memorable evening for two men in Madagascar. My colleague Morgan Greenstreet and I are sweating in front of the stage of… Read more »
2025 Nigerian Idol - Organisers Announce 10th Edition, Unveil Iyanya As Judge
Premium Times
Kiekie, Bisola Aiyeola, Layi Wasabi, Do2dtun, and Sophia Momodu attended the unveiling. Read more »
Delcat Idinco - the Voice of the Congolese People
People's Dispatch
Congolese musician Delcat Idinco had just produced a song about the atrocities taking place amid the M23 onslaught in his home region when he was assassinated in Goma, North Kivu. Read more »
The Miriam Makeba Foundation Remembers Dr Miriam Makeba [press release]
Miriam Makeba Foundation
The Miriam Makeba Foundation is proud to announce the 93 rd Birthday of the late Dr. Miriam Makeba on Tuesday 4 th March 2025. Our pride as the… Read more »
Master H's EP - a Story of Ghetto Tears and Existential Strife
New Zimbabwe
Zimdancehall sensation Hillary Marufu, popularly known as Master H, has picked up where he left off last year with the release of an Extended Play (EP). Read more »
Jupiter & Okwess, Everything Must Go
Afropop
Jupiter Bokondji and his group Okwess have been shaking up our notions about Congolese music since their debut album Hotel Univers dropped in 2013. The band actually formed in… Read more »
Seven Choirs to Battle It Out At Choral Competition
Namibian
Seven choirs out of 22 from across Namibia have been selected to compete in the upcoming Blended Voices Choral Competition, hosted by the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN). Read more »
'We've Settled, No More Conflict' - Asake's Father
Premium Times
"I'm proud of Asake. Nothing will happen to him, and his glory will not fade; what I did was simply because..." Read more »
Afrobeats Star Boyfranck Validates Ivorian Afrobeats Music Internationally and Locally
Vanguard
US based Ivorian producer and Afrobeats rising superstar Boyfranck is set to out-do himself in 2025 as his latest record "Do" gives him massive exposure in west Africa and got… Read more »
Musician Nyasha David Loses Laptop With Unreleased Music in Burglary
New Zimbabwe
Thieves broke into the home of musician Nyasha David, stealing a laptop with unreleased music along with other valuable items. Read more »
Wizkid Announces North American Dates for 'Morayo' Tour
Premium Times
This announcement comes just after Wizkid made his directorial debut with the video of his hit song 'Kese (Dance)'. Read more »
Burna Boy Clinches New Platinum Certification in France
Premium Times
With this latest feat, Burna Boy has now achieved six RIAA certifications and four solo plaques, reinforcing his position as one of Africa's leading global music icons Read more »
Kenzo 'Unapologetic' After Scuffle With Security Personnel in Kawempe
Nile Post
Singer Edrisa Musuuza, also known as Kenzo, has defended his reaction to security personnel who attempted to remove him from the stage during a performance at the Kawempe North… Read more »
At a Beloved Juba Institution, Artists Promote 'Healing and Growth'
The New Humanitarian
"I want to preserve the cultural identity of South Sudan." Read more »
Tunisian Song Festival - Mohamed Chalghmi Wins Golden Microphone, Five Other Winners Crowned
Tunis Afrique Presse
Artist Mohamed Chalghmi won the Golden Microphone at the 23rd edition of the Tunisian Song Festival for a song entitled 'Hobbek Zed,' written by Habib Mahnouch and composed by Zied… Read more »
