Nigeria: Meet 8 Artists Signed By Marlian Records
[Leadership] Marlian Records is owned by street-hop artiste, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley.
Nigeria: MohBad’s Father Reveals Why He Was Hurriedly Buried
[Daily Trust] Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, has disclosed the reason behind the swift burial of his son.
Somalia: Somalia’s Voice of Hope – a Tribute to Axmed Naaji, Legendary Singer and Trailblazing Composer
[The Conversation Africa] Somalis are natural-born critics, yet for over six decades Axmed Naaji Sacad (Ahmed Naji Sa’ad) was almost unanimously revered. A household name in urban Somalia, the popular singer and poet has passed away at the age of 84 in…
Africa: Renewables Are Cheaper Than Ever Yet Fossil Fuel Use Is Still Growing – Here’s Why
[The Conversation Africa] Wind and solar are the world’s fastest growing energy sources and together generated 12% of global electricity in 2023. The amount of energy produced by wind and solar is expected to increase and accelerate.
Namibia: ‘Tsamma Time’ Spotlights Contemporary San Art
[Namibian] For many people the idea of San art may connote images of rock art depicting ancient occurrences, rites and rituals. In ‘Tsamma Time,’ an exhibition of contemporary San art currently on display at the National Art Gallery of Namibia, the San…
Liberia: Peter Cole, Liberian Musical Genius Says, ‘Don’t Stay Home – Go Vote’ in New Song
[FrontPageAfrica] Dakar — Peter Cole is using his voice and power where it matters most; in a new song, Don’t Stay Home; Go Vote, released this week, the Liberian musical sensation, a prodigy of the great Yousouf Ndour, based in Dakar, Senegal uses hi…
Nigeria: No Dead Agenda – Burna Boy Responds to Critics After Concert Postponement
[allAfrica] Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy, 31, fired back at critics who said his concert that was to take place at FNB Stadium in Gauteng Province, South Africa, was postponed due to low ticket sales, reports IOL.
Nigeria: MohBad – Protests in Lagos, Ogun, Delta
[Daily Trust] The last may not have been heard about the mysterious death of young musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba also known as Mohbad, as some youths stormed the Panseke area of Abeokuta, Ogun State to protest his demise on Tuesday.
Zimbabwe: Shoko Festival Returns, Focus On Reclaiming Youth Space
[263Chat] The 13th edition of Zimbabwe’s longest running festival of urban culture, Shoko Festival returns next week with focus on reclaiming space for the youth to showcase their art and create a better future.
Nigeria: Protest – Youths Ground Abeokuta, Demand Justice for Mohbad
[Vanguard] ·Sanwo-Olu, Oyebanji tasks Police, DSS on justice, transparency