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January 27
Liberia: SoS Calls for Jones Dopoe
New Republic
Fresh report reaching this paper speaks of the deteriorating conditions of famous Liberian folktale musician and Professor, Jones Dopoe. Read more »
January 26
Tanzania: Afropop Worldwide Heads for Tanzania!
Afropop
Afropop's Banning Eyre and I are very excited to return this Monday to Tanzania and Zanzibar for a reporting trip. The centerpiece of our work will be covering the pan-African… Read more »
January 25
Eritrea: 'I Personally Prefer My Songs to Have Traditional Roots' ... Artist Abrehet Berhane [interview]
Shabait
Our guest today, Abrehet Berhane, is one of the legendary Eritrean singers and songwriters who has been performing since the struggle for independence. Born and raised in Asmara,… Read more »
January 24
Zimbabwe: Stella Chiweshe - Zimbabwe's Mbira Queen, Rebel Music Star and Pioneer [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Stella Rambisai Chiweshe, affectionately known in Zimbabwe as "the queen of mbira" or "Ambuya (grandmother) Chiweshe", passed away on 20 January 2023. Read more »
January 20
Zimbabwe: Passings - Tshala Muana and Stella Chiweshe
Afropop
The past month has seen a string of significant losses in our musical world. It began with Tshala Muana, the Congolese Queen of Mutuashi, who died in late December, 2022. In her 64… Read more »
January 19
Africa: January in New York City - Globalfest 2023 and More!
Afropop
January in New York City: globalFEST 2023 and more! Read more »
Ghana: Wendy Shay to Thrill Guests At 47th SWAG Awards Night
Ghanaian Times
Ghanaian Afropop and Afrobeats singer, Wendy Asiamah Addo, known in showbiz circles as Wendy Shay, is set to thrill audience at the 47th edition of the Sports Writers Association… Read more »
January 18
Ghana: Hearts of Gold School Launches Music Department
Ghanaian Times
Hearts of Gold School, located at Amasaman in the Ga West Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, has launched its music department, to unearth talents among students. Read more »
Liberia: VP Taylor to Rescue Iconic Folk Musician Ma Yatta Zoe
New Dawn
Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor has offered to renovate the home of famous Liberian folk musician, Ma Yatta Zoe. VP Taylor made the promise during a celebration of her 60th… Read more »
January 17
Nigeria: Tems Set to Receive Another Riaa Certification for 'Higher'
Vanguard
Nigerian global sensation, Tems is set to be awarded another Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) plaque for her song "Higher." Read more »
January 16
Zimbabwe: Politics of the Rhythm - Unpacking Winky D's Eureka Eureka Album
New Zimbabwe
The great African-American novelist, poet and essayist James Baldwin once philosophically asserted: "Music is our witness and our ally. The "beat" is a confession which recognises,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Winky D Whirlwind Clinches a Gong At AFRIMA
New Zimbabwe
Zimdancehall maestro, Wallace Chirumuko, also known as Winky D has proved his mettle on the international stage after clinching All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), best male artist… Read more »
Africa: Winky D Wins Continental Award
263Chat
Celebrated Zimdancehall chanter Wallace "Winky D" Chirumiko was yesterday announced as Southern Africa's Best Male Artist in 2022 At the All Africa Music Awards (Afrima) Ceremony. Read more »
January 14
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Youth Secretary, Machakaire Makes U-Turn On Winky D's Album Criticism
New Zimbabwe
Zanu PF's secretary for youth affairs, Tinomuda Machakaire, has made a major climb down on his criticism against Zimdancehall kingpin, Wallace Chirumiko, better known as Winky D,… Read more »
Africa: Malawian Artist Sam G Sales Africa to World in African Languages
Nyasa Times
South Africa based Malawian artist Sam G born as Samson Gama has mesmerized the World music industry with his latest international hit song 'African Languages', a mass appealing… Read more »
January 13
South Africa: Madosini, a South African National Treasure Whose Music Kept a Rich History Alive [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Renowned African musician, songwriter and storyteller Latozi "Madosini" Mphahleni passed away late in 2022. The cultural and indigenous music activist, who laughed as often as she… Read more »
January 12
Zimbabwe: Mliswa, Comic Pastor Chide Dj Fantan Over Winky D Criticism
New Zimbabwe
Independent Norton MP, Temba Mliswa, and Prosper Ngomashi - better known as Comic Pastor - have poured scorn on Dj Fantan for his remarks over Winky D's Eureka Eureka. Read more »
South Africa: Coachella Catches the Amapiano Bug
Scrolla
South Africa's amapiano dance music has taken the world by storm and will feature at North America's most famous music festival in April. Read more »
South Africa: Amapiano DJ Mixers
Afropop
Amapiano is undisputedly the most trending club music on the planet in 2023. It is dance music not needing a playlist as the genre is a playlist. The music and the mix are created… Read more »
January 11
Liberia: Liberian Afro Pop Artist, Benji Cavalli, Against the Odds in the Industry
FrontPageAfrica
Benjamin B. Kai, popularly known as Benji Cavalli, is a Liberian Afrobeat, Gbema, and Highlife artist, instrumentalist, songwriter, and dancer. Benji was born April 17th in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Producer Fantan Attacks Winky D - Says He Exploited Young Artists for His Political Project
New Zimbabwe
CONTROVERSIAL disk jockey, Arnold Kamudyariwa, popularly known as Dj Fantan, has launched a scathing attack on Zimdancehall sensation Winky D for exploiting young artists in his… Read more »
Africa: Black Motion Headed for Final Split After Court Order
Scrolla
World renowned Afro house group Black Motion seem to be headed for a split. Read more »
Rwanda: Producer Junior Multisystem On Life After Amputating Accident
New Times
He was once one of Rwanda's most talented music producers but a March 2019 accident snatched what was a blossoming career for Jean Luc Karamuka, commonly known as Junior… Read more »
Gambia: Sona Jobarteh, With Feet in Two Worlds [interview]
Afropop
Sona Jobarteh stands alone among contemporary kora players. The daughter of a Gambian griot father and an English visual artist mother, she grew up with feet in two worlds.… Read more »
January 10
Nigeria: 'Ashewo Dey My Eye' - Don Jazzy Declares
Premium Times
Don Jazzy, who married Michelle Jackson, a UK-based model, at 20, and divorced at 22, also spoke about open relationships and infidelity. Read more »
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