April 17
Zimbabwe: Remembering Daiton Somanje
The Herald
On the morning of April 8, 2015, music fans woke up to the devastating news of the death of one of Zimbabwe's finest sungura musicians, Daiton Somanje. Read more »
April 14
Nigeria: Olu the Wave Delivers Another Masterpiece With Vector's 'If They Are Real' Music Video
Vanguard
Renowned Nigerian music video director, Olu The Wave, has once again showcased his talent and creativity with his latest project. Read more »
Nigeria: Medlynn Mesmerizes Music Scene, Debuts With Inspirational R&b 'Ghost'
Vanguard
Medlynn Tamunoibi Benstowe joined the league of promising music stars on Sunday April 7, 2024 with a mind-blowing Rhythm and Blues (R&B), a genre of music popular among African… Read more »
April 10
Ghana: How to Keep Your Music Career Going - 3 Tips From a Ghanaian Star [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Ghanaian parents have historically discouraged their children from becoming musicians or marrying musicians. A music career is still not seen as one that can provide a steady… Read more »
April 09
Zimbabwe: Mokoomba Returns to America!
Afropop
The hottest band in Zimbabwe is back on the road in America. We caught the group on April 7 at a gala for Global Arts Live, an organization that has presented exceptional music and… Read more »
April 08
Nigeria: Osinachi Nwachukwu - Nigerians Still Awaiting Justice Two Years After
Premium Times
The singer, who rose to fame with the hit song, "Ekwueme', died on 8 April 2022 in an Abuja hospital. Read more »
April 05
Africa: Dele Sosimi Talks Afrobeat - From Fela Kuti to the Future [interview]
Afropop
The lights dimmed inside London's legendary Jazz Cafe, the air thick with anticipation. A melting pot of Londoners - longtime Afrobeat devotees, curious newcomers, and those simply… Read more »
April 04
Nigeria: Being Father of Twins Best Feeling Ever - Davido
Vanguard
Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has expressed his joy at being a father of twins, describing it as the "best feeling ever." Read more »
April 01
Nigeria: Fuji Music in Nigeria - New Documentary Shines Light On a Popular African Culture [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nigerian singer Síkírù Àyìndé Barrister (1948-2010) pioneered fújì, a Yorùbá genre of popular dance music. In… Read more »
Africa: Season 16 of Afropop - the Ultimate Cultural Exchange Series, Premiering Monday, April 1
Afropop
AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange, the award-winning series by Black Public Media (BPM) and WORLD, debuts season 16 on Monday, April 1. The series, renowned for its powerful… Read more »
Rwanda: Dj Brianne to Get a Tummy Tuck
New Times
DJ Brianne, real name Esther Brianne Gateka, known for her exceptional music mixing skills, is set to undergo abdominoplasty today, Monday, April 1. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Bob Marley - One Love' Biopic Evokes a Jumble of Memories of Zim's Independence
The Herald
The release of "Bob Marley: One Love" biopic in February this year stirred up powerful emotions and memories of the reggae superstar's concert in Zimbabwe in April 1980 and the… Read more »
March 27
Zimbabwe: Music - Powerful Soundtrack of Zimbabwe's Liberation Struggle
The Herald
The attainment of independence on April 18, 1980, marked a watershed moment in Zimbabwe's history, not only politically, but culturally as well. Read more »
March 26
Uganda: Sawa Ya Matako - Inside South African Song That Captivates the Continent
Nile Post
Maj Gen Leo Kyanda is said to like 'Sawa ya Matako so much but that has nothing to do with Sawa ya Matako but rather the song caled ' Read more »
March 25
Uganda: Kenzo, Nyamutoro Attend VD Together
Nile Post
It's getting more interesting now. Singer Eddy Kenzo and Cabinet sensation Phiona Nyamutoro just won't leave us alone - at least not when they are both enjoying the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kabaka Opara's Contributions to Nigerian Music
Vanguard
Highlife music, for which the late Godwin Kabaka Opara is known, was first brought to Nigeria in 1950 by a Ghanian musician called Emmanuel Tettey Mensah - ET Mensah for short. Read more »
Zimbabwe: I'm Entering a New Era in My Music Career - Joeboy
New Zimbabwe
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Joeboy refuses to be boxed and is entering a new era in his six-year music career. Read more »
March 22
Nigeria: Legendary Highlife Singer Kabaka Is Dead
Premium Times
Kabaka's management, Derda Promotions, broke the news on Friday. Read more »
March 21
Kenya: Producer Element Takes His Sound to Kenya
New Times
24-Year- Read more »
Rwanda: Gisenyi's Rising Star Sid Wurld Talks Musical Dreams, Latest Album
New Times
In the world of music, finding your niche and connecting with listeners can be tough. But for Sid Wurld, a rising Rwandan artist now living in Montreal, Canada, it's a challenge… Read more »
March 20
Zimbabwe: Mark Ngwazi Set for Double Celebration
The Herald
Rising sungura chanter, Mark Ngwazi is set to celebrate his birthday in Mhangura the same day as the country marks 44 years of Independence. Read more »
March 18
Africa: Moonshine Lights Up the Globe With Afro-House Extravaganzas
Afropop
Moonshine is a Montreal-based, Afro-house collective founded in 2014 by Juno-nominated musician Pierre Kwenders and his childhood friend Hervé "Coltan" Kalongo--both of… Read more »
March 15
Africa: How Beyoncé Reclaims Country Music's Roots for Black Artists
Afropop
You have no doubt heard that global music diva and 32-time Grammy Award winner Beyoncé dropped a pair of hit country songs--"Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages"--in her… Read more »