Burning Spear Harare-Bound
The Herald
ICONIC Jamaican roots-reggae exponent, Burning Spear, is billed to perform in Harare on October 18 as part of his much-anticipated "One People Tour Africa". Read more »
How Brain Jotter's Viral Dance Revived Mike Ejeagha's 'Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo' 41 Years After
Premium Times
Interestingly, 'Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo' is not a song title; it is the refrain in "Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche," a song on Mike Ejeagha's 1983 album 'Akuko Na Egwu' Original Vol. 1. Read more »
After 41 Years, Mike Ejeagaha's Classic 'Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo' Sparks Viral Dance Challenge
Vanguard
Nigerian folklore music legend, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, has taken social media by storm as his timeless Igbo highlife song, "Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo", has sparked a viral dance challenge… Read more »
Album Review - Rema Pushes Boundaries in 'Heis' but Struggles With Cohesion
Premium Times
Despite its standout moments, the album's thematic inconsistency and production similarities prevent it from achieving its full potential. Read more »
Toumani Diabaté - the Famed Musician From Mali Who Took the Kora to the World [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The world has lost a significant musical ambassador for the Mande people of west Africa - the virtuoso kora player, composer, and collaborator from Mali, Toumani Diabaté. He… Read more »
Nana Grenade Unleashes 'Izuku' - a Fresh Wave in Alternative Hip-Hop
Accra Times
Ghanaian music sensation, Nana Grenade is set to ignite 2024 with his electrifying solo debut, 'IZUKU.' Known as one half of the dynamic duo "Kev & Grenade," Nana Grenade has… Read more »
YouTube to Celebrate Burna Boy's 5 Years of African Giant July 26
Vanguard
The global resonance of African music continues to captivate audiences worldwide, with its vibrant rhythms and unique fusion of genres. Among the artists leading this movement is… Read more »
Daymé Arocena At LAMC 2024
Afropop
A showcase is, well, a showcase. It's where record labels and companies push and highlight their talent for record producers, industry execs, and press. Perhaps they need a… Read more »
Worship Singer Chirunga Pays Tribute to Brown's Mentorship
The Herald
Praise and worship singer, Nicholas Chirunga has hailed the late Andy Brown for nurturing his talent. Read more »
Steve 'Dhongi' Makoni UK-Bound
The Herald
Yesteryear solo musician, Steve "Dhongi" Makoni is set to embark on a month-long tour of the United Kingdom next month. Read more »
World Musicians Mourn the Loss of Mali's 'King of Kora' Toumani Diabate
RFI
Malian music star Toumani Diabate passed away after a short illness, his family announced over the weekend. Music lovers across the planet paid tribute to a master instrumentalist… Read more »
K-Pop Comes to Kigali - Korean Embassy Blends Music, History in Exciting New Programme
New Times
Around 90 individuals in Rwanda experienced what it takes to become a K-pop idol during a training class led by a renowned instructor from Seoul. Read more »
D'Banj Features Youssou N'dour, Wyclef Jean, Akon, Awilo Logomba, Others in Fifth Album
Premium Times
D'Banj's upcoming fifth album, 'Entertainer - The Sequel', is a creative blend of Afrobeats and Afropop, with eleven songs and two bonus tracks. Read more »
Senegal's Majnun, Local Musicians Thrill Kigalians
New Times
instrumentalist and singer Majnun's performance lived up to the hype when he and headlined a live concert at the Kigali Cultural and Exhibition Village. Read more »
In Ruggedman's 'No Time for Rubbish', Iyabo Ojo, Frank Edoho Turn Rap Demigods
Premium Times
The synergy between the artistes is palpable, and their distinct styles blend seamlessly, resulting in an innovative and authentic track. Read more »