August 29
Rwanda: Nel Ngabo's U.S. Music Tour Pushed to 2025
New Times
Nel Ngabo's US tour, which was due to take place in July, has been rescheduled to 2025, his management has confirmed. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dhuterere Absence Not Felt As Thousands Attend
New Zimbabwe
LEICESTER'S Abbey Park was the place to be for thousands of music fans from across the United Kingdom over the bank holiday weekend. Read more »
August 28
Rwanda: Massamba's Concert - A Celebration of Rwanda's Rebirth, Cultural Heritage
New Times
Renowned Rwandan musician Massamba Intore is two days away from staging his highly-anticipated concert dubbed '30 40 Ubutore' at BK Arena. Read more »
Africa: Afropop Top Videos - August, 2024
Afropop
The songs of summer 2024 are flying by. We at Afropop Worldwide have our own takes, and here are a few to consider. This month's seven picks lean heavily into Afrobeats, the genre… Read more »
August 27
Rwanda: Ex-Sauti Sol's Bien-Aimé in Kigali for Music Project With Bruce Melodie
New Times
Renowned Kenyan Musician Bien Aimé Baraza is in Kigali for a join music project with Rwandan star singer Bruce Melodie. Read more »
Africa: Salin Cheewapansri - From Bangkok to Africa
Afropop
Salin Cheewapansri was born in the mid-1990's and raised in Bangkok, Thailand. Musically inclined, she tried the piano, but then switched to drums when she heard that the drum… Read more »
Uganda: Ya Levis' Memorable Performance Leaves Ugandans Yearning for More
Nile Post
Congolese star Ya Levis had a performance in Uganda that will forever be talked about for all the reasons. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Jazz Trumpeter Lunga Zim Bound
The Herald
UNITED Kingdom-based trumpeter Paul Lunga's home-coming shows in Bulawayo and Harare next month are set to revive the appeal of jazz. Read more »
August 26
Nigeria: Exploring John Sparrow's Mission to Inspire and Uplift Using Music As a Tool
This Day
Meet John Sparrow, the vibrant voice of Afrobeats whose journey from the bustling streets of Lagos to the university stage is nothing short of inspiring. Born Ogabiola John… Read more »
August 25
Nigeria: Dammy Krane Accuses Davido of Police Arrest
Leadership
Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane, has accused his fellow artist, Davido, of being behind his recent arrest by the police. Dammy Krane took to social media to make the allegation,… Read more »
Nigeria: Baba Fryo Accuses Nasboi of Intellectual Theft
Leadership
Veteran Nigerian musician, Baba Fryo, has called out upcoming artiste, Nasboi, for allegedly stealing lyrics from his iconic hit, 'Denge Pose'. Read more »
South Africa: Tekno Denies Collapsing On Stage in South Africa
Leadership
Afrobeats star, Tekno, has addressed swirling rumours about his health after a video reportedly showing him collapsing while performing on stage in South Africa went viral on… Read more »
Nigeria: My Music Connects Me to God, People - Nwaoduah
Leadership
Gospel singer and songwriter, Ify Nwaoduah, has confidently shared that she connects with God through her songs and uses her music to facilitate a deep connection with the divine… Read more »
Tanzania: Tpdf Diamond Jubilee - Drumbeats, Guitar Riffs and a Groovy Celebration to Remember!
Daily News
Drumbeats, guitar riffs, and stellar vocals took centre stage at the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of the Tanzania People's Defence Force (TPDF). Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Adopt Storytelling in My Music - Deemoe
Vanguard
Gaiya Moses, better known as Deemoe, has carved out a unique space in the music scene with his storytelling prowess in rap. Read more »
Nigeria: I Don't Want to Just Entertain - I Want to Lead People Into God's Presence - Dotvocalz
Vanguard
For gospel singer and songwriter, Adebowale Samuel, also known as Dotvocalz music has always been a calling rather than just a career. Read more »
Nigeria: Sonic Odyssey That Defies Time and Convention
This Day
James Eze's latest EP, a multi-octave blend of genres and emotions, transports listeners on a deeply personal and nostalgically relatable aural adventure. Okechukwu Uwaezuoke… Read more »