South Africa: This Was the Most-Streamed Song By South Africans This Summer

News24Wire

The most streamed track by South African audiences over the recent summer holiday season was Sunflower by Post Malone featuring Swae Lee. The track is taken from the new Spiderman:… Read more »

Nigeria: What It Means to Be an Upcoming Musician in Nigeria

Guardian

Let me tell you what it means to be a musician in Nigeria. Let me bring you into a world that you think you know from addiction to screens. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Enzo Takes 'Magate' to Bulawayo

The Herald

Dancehall singer of the moment Enzo Ishall will take his art to Bulawayo where he is expected to perform. The musician is famed for his hit "50 Magate" that has been making rounds… Read more »

Nigeria: SXSW Music Festival 2019 - Africa to the World

This Day

The 2019 edition of the South By Southwest Music Festival will position Africa as the new frontier of the global music industry. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Tuku Widow's Actions Raise Questions

The Herald

What could be going on in Daisy Mtukudzi's mind? Read more »

Malawi: Trip Jay Embarks On 'Push' to Spread the Gospel

Nyasa Times

Blantyre based Hip-hop gospel musician, Trip Jay has embarked on a rare movement dubbed 'PUSH', in a mission to spread the word of God to the masses in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Davido Features U.S Rapper Busta Rhymes in Fall Remix

Leadership

Trevor Smith Jr. a.ka. Busta Rhymes, an American rapper, has announced a release date for his remix of a single, 'Fall' by David Adeleke. a.ka. Davido. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Michael Jackson's Producer Impressed With Zimbabwe's Nutty O

New Zimbabwe

Legendary American artist and producer Teddy Riley has endorsed Zimbabwean Dancehall chanter Nutty O after the latter's performance at the Bob Marley Birthday Festival. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mudendere Hitmaker Reveals Why He Shuns Collaborations

New Zimbabwe

'Mudendere' hitmaker, Dobba Don, has said he shuns collaborations because other artists want to "sabotage" his music. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Nigerian Reggae Star Patoranking Set for Zim Show

New Zimbabwe

Nigerian reggae dancehall superstar, Patoranking is set for his debut concert in Zimbabwe April this year. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Tuku - Great Poet, Cultural Leader

The Herald

Legendary musician Dr Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi who died on January 23, 2019, in Harare, and was declared national hero by the Government, will be remembered foremost as a great… Read more »

Namibia: Fighting Piracy and Making Namibian Music Accessible Nationwide

Namibian

IT has been a year since the biggest distributor of physical copies of Namibian CDs, Djokic Dragan, partnered with Engen outlets to sell Namibian music. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Sulu Rescues Mukanya

263Chat

Outspoken Chimurenga music legend, Thomas Mapfumo had a sigh of relief over the weekend following impressive numbers that showed up for his concert together with Sulumani Chimbetu… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Jamaican Singer Busy Signal's Mugabe Praise Song Video Out

263Chat

Sensational Jamaican singer, Busy Signal real name Glendale Gordon has released visuals for his song, "Great Men," in which he praises former president Robert Mugabe, exalting him… Read more »

Zimbabwe: I Am Not Threatened By Winky D - Jah Prayzah

263Chat

Award-winning contemporary musician, Jah Prayzah has poured cold water on his rivalry with Zimdancehall sensation Winky D, saying instead of feeling threatened, he gets… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Bande Heaps Praises On Manager Nyoni

Zimbabwe Standard

Gospel musician Trymore Bande has promised his fans a lot of pleasant surprises this year and also heaped praises on God the Almighty, who has blessed him with his manager Munei… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Winky D, Jah Prayzah Rivalry Renewed

Zimbabwe Standard

The country's most sought-after musicians Winky D and Jah Prayzah coincidentally revived their "rivalry" in time to celebrate love through eye-catching videos for their singles… Read more »

Nigeria: Rapper Gold Symbol Releases New Hit Single Coco

Vanguard

A Nigerian rapper, songwriter, golden hip hop crusher with a creative multisyllabic style, rapper, Tony Patrick Chigozie, popularly known as "Gold Symbol" is one singer we all must… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mbeu Eyes Global Market

Zimbabwe Standard

Over the years Zimbabwean music has been finding it difficult to make it on the international music arena, save for a handful of artistes who appealed to a global audience. Read more »

Kenya: Night of Fashion, and Music At the African Heritage

East African

The African Heritage House on the outskirts of Nairobi, will, on March 3, host the African Twilight show to mark the official Kenya launch of the African Twilight coffee table book… Read more »

Kenya: Asili Dub Gives Fans a Taste of Their Soon-to-Be-Released Album

Nairobi News

Asili Dub band gave their fans a hint of what to expect in their soon-to-be-released self-titled album when they preformed at the Showcase Wednesday in Nairobi. Read more »

Nigeria: What Would Fela Say Ahead of Polls? [opinion]

The Conversation Africa

Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation and arguably its largest economy, is heading to the polls. It's a good time to celebrate democracy - but also to ponder what has become of… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Dancers Say Singer Koffi Olomide Raped Them in France

allAfrica

The controversial rhumba maestro Koffi Olomide is likely to face seven years in jail over sex assault allegation in France. Read more »

Tanzania: Diamond, Rayvanny Accused of Stealing Video Concept for Their Hit

allAfrica

Popular musicians Diamond Platnumz and Rayvanny's new song, Tetema, which is currently trending on top of the charts in East Africa has been rocked by controversy. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Jah Prayzah, Mbeu Take Love to Pakare Paye

The Herald

At the funeral of Oliver Mtukudzi, Pastor Charles Charamba advised local musicians to keep on supporting Pakare Paye as a way of keeping the late musician's legacy alive. Read more »