Africans across the continent are mourning the untimely passing of music legend Whitney Houston. Read more »
The announcement that Youssou N'Dour will challenge President Abdoulaye Wade is not entirely a surprise. Politics is the next stage in the extraordinary life of a man who was born ... Read more »
Musician, philanthropist and businessman Tendai Mupfurutsa has died. Read more »
Sami Yusuf has released his new single Forgotten Promises to help the UN World Food Programme provide assistance to millions of drought-affected people in the Horn of Africa. Read more »
Cape Verdean singer Cesaria Evora, who died at the age of 70, will be buried on her home island of Sao Vicente. Read more »
Cesaria Evora began her career in Mindelo on the island of São Vicente more than forty-five years ago, according to her official website. Read more »
According to the copyrights watchdog, the country loses Sh4 billion a year to pirates who illegally copy protected works. Read more »
The Channel O Awards were held in Johannesburg South Africa and saw many awards won by Nigerian singers while it was heartbreaking for East Africa after the region won only one ... Read more »
Miriam Makeba's family took public their battle with her former manager over control of her legacy, three years after the death of the anti-apartheid music icon. Read more »
Singer MC Loph who together with his sister Chinwe died in a car accident, while en route to his home town on September 14 for his traditional wedding, has been buried there. Read more »
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