Uganda: How Nyege Nyege Propelled Busoga’s Nakibembe Embaire Troupe to Global Stage
[Nile Post] Most Ugandans , save for those hailing from Eastern Uganda and the Busoga region arguably do not know the Nakibembe Embaire (Xylophone) Troupe.
Nigeria: Inside KWAM1’s Multi-Million Naira Membership-Only Resort
[Premium Times] KWAM 1 says the resort is not open to the general public.
Rwanda: Ruti Joel Gears Up for First One-Man Show
[New Times] Following the release of Musomandera, Ruti Joel’s debut album that has been touted as the best to come out of Rwanda’s traditional music scene this year, the young musician and dancer has promised his fans a one-man show in December.
Rwanda: Bruce Melodie, Jolly Mutesi, Rusine Among Rwandans Nominated for Zambia’s Zikomo Awards
[New Times] A cross section of Rwandan stars including Bruce Melodie, Jolly Mutesi, comedian Patrick Rusine, and singer Kenny Sol, are among Africans that have been nominated for Zikomo Africa Awards 2023, which will be held for the third time, on Nove…
Nigeria: Why I Fell Out With Tuface, My Battle With Nigerian Musicians – Blackface
[Premium Times] From claims of copyright theft to allegations of sabotaging his music career, Blackface has been quite vocal about how he feels about Tuface.
Nigeria: Veteran Singer Pretty Okafor Re-Elected PMAN’s President
[Premium Times] He was first elected PMAN’s president in October 2016.
Nigeria: MohBad’s Father Appears Before Coroner, Speaks On Son’s Relationship With Naira Marley, Wife
[Premium Times] Joseph Aloba, the father of deceased singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (a.k.a Mohbad), appeared before a Lagos State coroner on Wednesday over an inquiry into his son’s death.
South Africa: South African Music Awards Strike Back!
[Scrolla] The organisers of the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) are outraged by claims that their contract with the KwaZulu-Natal government was a channel for looting taxpayers’ funds.
South Africa: Ramaphosa Cuts South African Music Awards Funding
[Scrolla] The South African Music Awards are facing financial struggles after President Cyril Ramaphosa advised the KwaZulu-Natal government against splashing R28 million on the ceremony.
Ghana: El Anatsui Review – the Great Ghanaian Sculptor Is the Talk of London
[The Conversation Africa] The international art world is celebrating the Ghanaian artist El Anatsui in London. On 9 October, a gigantic installation of three new works – Behind the Red Moon – opened at the Turbine Hall at the prestigious Tate Modern, d…