Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta Wants to Meet Musicians, but Who Qualifies?

Nation

When President Uhuru Kenyatta, speaking at the funeral of benga singer Joseph Kamaru on October 11, invited musicians from Murang'a County to State House, promising to "slaughter"… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Gumbo Exudes Confidence

The Herald

CHAMPION Tinotenda Ryan Gumbo is confident that he will successfully defend his title at the Givemore Marume Classic men's physique category at Zimbabwe College of Music tomorrow.… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Calls Kanye West's Meeting With Museveni 'Immoral'

allAfrica

Musician-turned-MP Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has slammed controversial rapper Kanye West's decision to meet Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. Read more »

Nigeria: What Felabration Means to Anikulapo Family - Seun Kuti

Vanguard

Seun Kuti, afro-beat singer and one of late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's sons, has explained what the annual Felabrationmusic festival, usually held at the New Afrika Shrine to celebrate… Read more »

Uganda: Can't Tell Me Nothing - Kanye West On the Wrong Beat, Who'll Tell Him?

This is Africa

Kanye West continues to surprise the world. After meeting with President Donald Trump, Kanye came to Uganda and met with President Yoweri Museveni. During this visit, he said the… Read more »

Uganda: Kyarenga Concert - Bobi Wine Dares Police to State Position

Monitor

Kyaddondo East Member of Parliament, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has expressed frustration over the failure by Uganda police to openly declare his planned music concern at… Read more »

Uganda: Kanye West to Work With Local Artists to Promote Uganda's Music Industry

Monitor

Last Sunday, musician Moses Ssali popularly known as Bebe Cool wrote on his Facebook wall literally begging American rapper Kanye West, who is currently in Uganda for a video… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Gospel Musician Magacha's Wife Files for Divorce

The Herald

Gospel musician Sabastian Magacha's six-year marriage is on the rocks after his wife filed for divorce citing loss of love and affection. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Shingisai Suluma Turns to English Songs

The Herald

In a bid to broaden her horizons and capture a new market, United States-based gospel musician and worship leader Shingisai Suluma is only working on English songs for her upcoming… Read more »

Nigeria: After Dropping Hit Songs 'Early Momo,' 'Panya' DJ Hazan Promises More

Vanguard

Rising Nigerian DJ, Hassan Kayode Bello better known as DJ Hazan has assured his fans in Nigeria and the world at large to watch out for more of his works. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Listen to Fela's Music for Solutions to Nation's Problems'

Leadership

Activist lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), on Monday advised Nigerian presidential candidates seeking office in 2019 to listen to the late legendary musician, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's… Read more »

South Africa: South African Artists 'Humiliated' in Australia Over Heritage Music Performance

News24Wire

Local artists are upset at being sidelined at an international event designed to promote South African heritage.In a Facebook post, promoter Beryl Crosher-Segers expressed her… Read more »

Gambia: G3 Gospel Talent Hunt Season 3 Grand Final Held

The Point

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Uganda: Kanye West in Uganda to Shoot Video

Monitor

Kanye West, an American rap singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur and fashion designer arrived in Uganda Saturday morning to record a video, sources have told Sunday… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Defers Meeting Between Uhuru and Musicians

Nation

The National Government has postponed a meeting between President Uhuru Kenyatta and musicians to allow for adequate preparations. Read more »

Kenya: Up and Coming Djs to Clash in 'Battle of the Beats' Competition - Photos

Nairobi News

For the next 12 weeks, up and coming DJ from across the country will meet and battle it out on the decks to find the next big Kenyan entertainer. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Masinire Basks in New Album Glory

Zimbabwe Standard

One of Zimbabwe's brightest gospel music prospects Best Masinire's latest album Mashoko/Words, which also contains the hit song Rooted in the Word of God, generated excitement at… Read more »

Uganda: Kanye West in Uganda for His Music

Guardian

The controversial US rap artist, entrepreneur and self-acclaimed 'Ye', Kanye West has arrived Uganda for his music video. Some days ago he had announced that he will be visiting… Read more »

Ghana: Sarkodie Blasts Shatta Wale in Viral Video

Guardian

The beef between Ghanaian rappers, Michael Owusu-Addo well known as Sarkodie and Shatta Wale took a new turn on Wednesday, October 10, as a video went viral online with Sarkodie… Read more »

Nigeria: No Sacrifice Is Too Big for Fela, Says Rex Suru

Guardian

Us-based Nigeria-born reggae artiste Rex Olisuru Ogunniyi, otherwise known as Rex Suru, has arrived the country to be part of this year's Felabration, a music festival in honour of… Read more »

Nigeria: Davido's Song 'If' Leads On the Shazam New York City Chart

Daily Trust

Ace Nigerian singer Davido's hit single "IF" has emerged number one on the New York 'Shazam' chart for songs that listeners in the United States city have searched for its… Read more »

Nigeria: Davido's Song 'If' Leads On the Shazam New York City Chart

Premium Times

Ace Nigerian singer, Davido's hit single, "IF", has emerged number one on the New York 'Shazam' chart for songs that listeners in the United States city have searched for its… Read more »

Cameroon: Music - Papy Anza On the Spotlight

Cameroon Tribune

The Singer launched the album "Sateya" on Thursday, 27 September 2018 at Goethe Institute in Yaounde. Read more »

Malawi: Former TV Host Mbalanje Relaunches Music Career

Nyasa Times

Former MBC TV presenter Jojo Mbalanje trading under the moniker Jojo Rockstar has bounced back on the music scene with the release of "Irish Queen" which features Megansky. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Story Behind Hit Song 'Tina'

The Herald

In 1999, a youthful duo stormed the showbiz scene with a scorcher titled "Tina". Read more »