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September 26
Nigeria: My Love for Money Made Me Chose Music Over Dance - Asake
Leadership
Nigerian music star, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, reiterated that his choice of pursuing music over dancing was driven by his financial aspirations. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Move to Protect MohBad's Royalties, Music Rights, Observe Minute of Silence
Premium Times
The lawmakers also resolved to monitor the ongoing investigation into the cause of Mohbad's death. Read more »
Uganda: Bebe Cool Dares Chameleone to 'Epic Music Battle'
Nile Post
Renowned singer Moses Ssali, known as Bebe Cool, has expressed enthusiasm for a highly anticipated music battle against Joseph Mayanja, also known as Jose Chameleone. Read more »
Rwanda: Kenny Sol On Rwanda, Canada Music Tour
New Times
Rwandan afrobeat sensation Kenny Sol has had an incredible year, filled with unforgettable performances and a growing fan base that has left him stunned and inspired. The latest… Read more »
September 24
Tanzania: See Unseen James Brown in Bongo Flava
Daily News
BONGO Flava artistry now enjoys a global appeal after finding a key to American Rhythm and Blues, most importantly the mastery of its syncopating phraseology. Read more »
September 22
Nigeria: Mysterious Death of Afrobeats Idol Stirs Outrage
DW
The late Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as MohBad, was one of the Afrobeats genre's rising stars. Nigerian fans have taken to the streets, seeking answers for his death at a Lagos… Read more »
Nigeria: Mr. Eazi Fuses African Art and Music Into a Global Sensation With the Evil Genius
Afropop
Mr. Eazi, the award-winning Nigerian artist, is blurring the lines between continents and genres with his groundbreaking project, The Evil Genius. This innovative fusion of… Read more »
September 19
Rwanda: Remembering Young CK - Fellow Musicians Pay Tribute
New Times
Music fans in Rwanda and the diaspora on Monday, September 18 were shocked to learn of the passing of Calvin Kagahe Ngabo, who was commonly known as Young CK. He was living in… Read more »
Nigeria: Tears As Popular Music Producer Dies At 57 in Lagos
Vanguard
Ajegunle residents in Lagos were overcome with grief upon hearing the news of the passing of John Oboh, a renowned music producer, director, and musician known as Mighty Mouse. He… Read more »
September 18
Uganda: Music Industry Mourns as Singer Evelyn Lagu Dies
Nile Post
'Ogumanga' singer Evelyn Nakabira also known as Evelyn Lagu has passed on. Read more »
September 17
Nigeria: 'I Wish I Had Signed Olamide' - - Akon
Leadership
Senegalese-American singer, Akon, says he regrets not signing Nigerian indigenous rapper, Olamide Adedeji, simply known as Olamide, some years ago. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Awooma Album Launched in the Presence of First Lady
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has pledged to support musicians by giving them funds and equipment to… Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Girls High School Closed Indefinitely After Students Rampage Over Entertainment Music
Capital FM
Kisumu Girls High School has been closed indefinitely and students sent home. Read more »
September 15
Nigeria: Presidency Congratulates Rema On MTV Award, Says Music Resonates With Audiences Worldwide
Vanguard
The Presidency has congratulated singer and rapper, Divine Ikubor popularly known as Rema, on winning the Best Afrobeats award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). Read more »
September 13
Rwanda: Victor Rukotana On the Difficult Journey in the Music Industry, Staying True to Cultural Roots
New Times
When he broke out on the music scene in 2017, he was touted as the next big thing in the Rwandan music industry. His vocals and ability to infuse traditional and modern music made… Read more »
September 12
Africa: Afropop Top Videos - Stephen Marley, Bombino, Las Hijas Del Rap
Afropop
The awesomely creative and inspiring videos just keep coming. Here are six more additions to Afropop's Top Videos YouTube playlist, once again spanning the endless diversity of… Read more »
September 08
Uganda: Saving the Music Industry Is Still Possible - Bobi Wine
Nile Post
Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), emphasised that tokenism is one of the factors driving division and killing the… Read more »
September 07
Zambia: From Zamrock to the Great Year - Zambian Artist Sitali Siyolwe Releases Fourth Studio Album
Afropop
Sitali is a New York-born singer-songwriter and guitarist from Zambia who has been in the D.C. and summer festival music circuit scene for years. If you were to ask anyone outside… Read more »
September 05
Zimbabwe: Chiremerera - Jah Prayzah Props Mnangagwa to a Disputed Throne, Thanked for 'Always Supporting Zanu-PF'
New Zimbabwe
AWARD winning musician Jah Prayzah provided another soundtrack as President Mnangagwa was inaugurated at the National Sports Stadium Monday, nine days after winning a contentious… Read more »
September 04
Nigeria: Olamide, Odumodublvck, Blaqbonez Most Streamed Nigerian Hip Hop Acts - Report
Premium Times
"Nigeria's patriotism in music is evident as most streamed hip hop artists are Nigerians, unlike regions such as Kenya and South Africa where international hit-man Drake leads." Read more »
Nigeria: Rema, Asake, Burna Boy Win Big At 16th Headies Award in Us
Premium Times
Other night winners include Seyi Vibez, Spyro, Odumodublvck, Rexxie and Blaq Bonez. Read more »
September 03
Africa: Cathartic Rhythms for West African Band Born in 'Black London' [analysis]
RFI
African-infused London-based jazz band the Balimaya Project is a tour-de-force of sound fusion and energy. The 13-piece band is coming to Paris before a headline show in London in… Read more »
Uganda: PM Nabbanja Kwepichas With Gravity Omutujju's Mother As Live Cow Dances On Stage
Nile Post
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja was recently seen on stage in Nakasongola singing Gravity Omutujju's ( Gereson Wabuyi) okwepicha song, many would not have told it was a rehearsal… Read more »
August 28
South Africa: Sylvia Mdunyelwa, One of South Africa's Great Jazz Vocalists, Kept Music Traditions Alive [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
If Miriam Makeba is hailed as the South African vocalist of her generation who brilliantly embraced (and actually shaped) global music sounds, and Sathima Bea Benjamin as the… Read more »
Rwanda: Christopher Off to the U.S., Set to Start Music Tour
New Times
Christopher Muneza, popularly known as Christopher, has left Rwanda for the US where he is expected to perform in six states as part of his US tour slated for September. Read more »
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