October 22
Nigeria: NPFL, Nilayo Seal Deal for All-Star Game - Davido, Burna Boy to Dazzle Fans
Vanguard
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to organize the NPFL All-Star Game at the end… Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigerian Army Forced Me Into Music - Kollington Ayinla
Daily Trust
The legendary Fuji Musician, Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, popularly known as General Kollington Ayinla, has described how the Nigerian Army forced him into music. Read more »
October 21
Zimbabwe: Braai Fest Lives to Billing
The Herald
IMBIBERS and foodies had a memorable weekend at this year's Castle Lager Braai Festival held at Old Hararians last Saturday in the capital. Read more »
October 20
Nigeria: Seun Kuti Set to Release Highly Anticipated Album 'Heavier Yet'
Leadership
Afrobeat virtuoso Seun Kuti, son of the legendary Fela Kuti, is poised to release his latest musical masterpiece, "Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)." Read more »
October 18
Africa: Afropop Worldwide - Now Hiring - Community Liaison Associate
Afropop
Are you passionate about African and African diaspora music and culture? Do you thrive in the vibrant arts scene of New York City? Join Afropop Worldwide, the Peabody Award-winning… Read more »
October 17
Rwanda: Who Are Rwanda's Top 5 Artists With Largest YouTube Community?
New Times
Gospel music sensation Israel Mbonyi has surpassed US-based secular-cum-gospel musician Meddy, and replaced him as Rwanda's first artiste with highest number of YouTube… Read more »
Africa: Ibrahim Maalouf Embraces the World [interview]
Afropop
Ibrahim Maalouf is shape-shifting Renaissance man. A master of the quarter-tone trumpet, a modified version of the instrument capable of playing Arabic scales (maqamat), Maalouf… Read more »
Nigeria: Kay Wonder - Gospel Songs Preach Hope, Love, and Unity
Vanguard
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and composer Kayode Solomon Eludiwura, popularly known as Kay Wonder, has emphasized the need for more music in Nigeria that promotes… Read more »
Nigeria: Music - A Tool for Curbing Social Vices - Group
Vanguard
To address societal ills among youths, particularly children, Convener of the Evolution Children's Choir, Philip Yahweh, has urged parents to introduce music to their children at… Read more »
October 15
Rwanda: Mbonyi Takes Regional Music Tour to Tanzania
New Times
Rwanda's gospel star Israel Mbonyi is not planning to rest anytime soon this year as he already set Tanzania as his next stop for his East African music tour. Read more »
Namibia: Lioness Set to Drop New Album
Namibian
If you're a local rap connoisseur with a taste for feisty flows, catchy hooks and stylish visuals, there's a phrase bound to stop your scrolling: "Lioness is coming." Read more »
