The iconic Cape Town jazz guitarist and composer has died after a lengthy bout with a lung condition. He was 65. Read more »
Sauti Sol's new song Friendzone has some people scratching their heads in confusion, while others are praising it. The group says the track and video was inspired by everyday ... Read more »
Some popular musicians have criticised the government's proposal to stop the production of international music videos, saying the policy will hinder global competitiveness of ... Read more »
The popular star Wizkid has announced that he will be working with Jamaican musician Damian Marley, son of the legendary Bob Marley. Read more »
Singer Angelique Kidjo and eight of Benin's music artists have joined forces to create a song calling on the population to say NO to child marriage, as part of the national Zero ... Read more »
The government says it has taken steps to amend the Nigeria Broadcasting Code to discourage the production of Nigerian movies and music outside the country. Some entertainers have ... Read more »
President Jacob Zuma has declared a special provincial official funeral for the late musician and legendary composer Ray Chikapa Phiri. Phiri died in a Mpumalanga hospital last ... Read more »
Musician Héritier Watanabe's concert was canceled in Paris after crowds swelled at a street protest against Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila. Watanabe ... Read more »
The popular musician has died at Muhimbili National Hospital where he was treated. According to his son, family members are meeting to arrange his funeral. Read more »
President Jacob Zuma has extended his condolences to the family of world-renowned trumpeter and head of the Gauteng Music Academy, Johnny Mekoa. Read more »
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