January 20
Zimbabwe: Yesteryear Legend Zexie Manatsa Succumbs to Cancer
The Herald
Veteran musician Zex Manatsa has died. Read more »
Gambia: At Large Where Were You? Music Often Takes Us Back to Places in Our Past - - and Oh What a Feeling!
The Point
The question, "Where were you?" has become a political cliché in The Gambia. At a 2018 press conference, Gambia's President Adama Barrow lashed out at intellectuals, and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rev Chivaviro Goes Solo On 19th Album
The Herald
United States-based Zimbabwean gospel singer Reverend Togarirepi Chivaviro is preparing to drop his 19th album. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian-U.S. Based Entertainer, DJ Freshyk Taking Music Industry By Storm
Vanguard
Chinonso Kelvin Nonyelu, better known by is stage name Djfreshyk, is a US-based Nigerian disc Jockey currently making waves across the entertainment industry. Read more »
January 18
Zimbabwe: Inaugural Tuku Memorial Marathon Set for Saturday At Pakare Paye
New Zimbabwe
THE late iconic artist, Oliver Mtukudzi's Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton will this year host the inaugural memorial half marathon in honour of the music superstar on January 23. Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: P-Square Announces Upcoming World Tour
Leadership
Nigerian Singers P-Square has a announced that there will be a 'P- Square World Tour' coming up later in the year. Read more »
January 14
South Africa: Zamrock and Psychedelic Soul Fuse On 'Johnny!'
New Frame
German funk legend Jan Weissenfeldt's new album takes a decade on the road playing music from 1970s Africa and translates it into an explosive new sound. Read more »
January 13
Ghana: Developing the Ghana Gospel Music Industry - 2022 and Beyond
Ghanaian Times
Six years ago, I published an article which asked the question; IS THERE A FUTURE FOR THE GHANAIAN GOSPEL MUSIC? I recounted the challenges the industry was facing then and how it… Read more »
January 11
South Africa: The Sound of Music Quietens the Sound of Guns
New Frame
Join Bands, Not Gangs offers music lessons to vulnerable teens in dangerous Western Cape neighbourhoods, encouraging those at risk to choose an instrument rather than a gun. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Does Music of Yoruba Origin Breakthrough Globally?
This Day
Nigerians do not understand why Shatta Wale took a swipe at Nigerian artistes. Shatta, like many other African artistes, feels that African music is turning into Nigerian music,… Read more »
January 07
Nigeria: Wayne Snow Drops the Mask On 'Figurine'
New Frame
If the musician's debut album in 2017 got the world to sit up and take notice, his follow-up is sure to cement his name as a virtuoso of his craft. Read more »
January 05
Egypt: Musician Ahmed El Haggar Dies At 65
Egypt Online
Egyptian musician and singer Ahmed el Haggar on Tuesday died after suffering a sudden health problem. He was 65. Read more »
January 03
Liberia: Libx Records Foundation Unveils Music Video Against Drug Abuse
Observer
As part of its contributions toward rehabilitating and making 'disadvantaged Liberians' alias 'zogos' productive citizens, LibX Records Foundation December 27, 2021 launched a very… Read more »
January 02
South Africa: Can You Hear the Silence? Keeping the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and Opera Alive [analysis]
Daily Maverick
In early December, the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and Opera launched a powerful campaign to highlight the struggles they have faced as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic,… Read more »
Sudan: Naji Alqudsi - Remarkable Thumb Print On Sudanese Music
SudaNow
Musician Naji Alqudsi was born an artist. His history writers say he, as a young kid, had used to slip out of school to spend sometime at a club where an Italian musician trained… Read more »
Seychelles: Artist Radiates Pride Over Moutya Music, Asks Seychelles to Embrace It More [interview]
Seychelles News Agency
Seychellois artist Jean-Marc Volcy built his career on promoting the traditional music of Seychelles among which is the Moutya, which was added to UNESCO's list of intangible… Read more »
December 31, 2021
Tanzania: 2021 - Arts and Music Hit Milestone
Daily News
The YEAR 2021 has been full of achievements to the entertainment and sports industry as there were many artists and athletes who played a key role in heightening the status of the… Read more »
December 29, 2021
Botswana: In Botswana, Heavy Metal Bands' Fame and Fortune Grow Online in Pandemic
Thomson Reuters Foundation
Heavy metal bands from Botswana say COVID-19 forced them to increase their digital presence - a switch that brought unexpected gains Read more »
December 28, 2021
Cameroon: Tiko-Douala Highway - Fhish Dies in Ghastly Accident
Cameroon Tribune
His manager Feka Pachibel Nadum also passed away alongside the artist on December 23, 2021, around Missellele. Read more »
December 27, 2021
Egypt: The Inescapable Umm Kulthum
New Frame
The ubiquitous artist's politics and sound evolved over the years, pointing to culture's potential to shape and shift society, memory and identity. Read more »
December 23, 2021
Africa: Christmas Music - Is There a Magic Formula Behind Festive Chart-Toppers? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
There is probably no chart position more fought over than the Christmas number one. This year, it looks like LadBaby will steal their fourth chart win in a row - a new record if… Read more »
Nigeria: Meet Goya Menor, Artiste Behind Viral 'Ameno' Amapiano Remix
Premium Times
Not many are aware that the 26-year-old singer, who is an alumnus of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State , originally released the track on June 16. Read more »
December 22, 2021
South Africa: Msaki - Bridging the Divide Between Protest and Hope
New Frame
The musician's new offering is a double album of widely divergent styles but with a central quality: she finds each song's soul and in the process lays bare her own. Read more »
