South Africa: National Arts Festival Will Mirror the Nation’s Soul Over 10 Days of Music, Theatre and So Much More
[Daily Maverick] Makhanda’s National Arts Festival isn’t merely a showcase for South Africa’s talent, it also serves as a mirror of the nation’s soul.
Zimbabwe: Icon Macheso’s Music Now Being Used in Academic Research
[The Herald] A Zimbabwean scholar Vimbai Chamisa used Sungura maestro Alick Macheso’s music for her Doctor of Philosophy Degree thesis with the University of South Africa.
Ghana: National Film Authority Orders Television Stations to Seek Clearance for Film Broadcast
[Accra Times] The directive follows multiple complaints received about the unauthorised broadcasting of films by media houses and digital television channels.
Nigeria: ‘Morayo Album Very Personal’ – Wizkid Reveals Ahead of Louis Vuitton Show
[Vanguard] Grammy-winning Nigerian music star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has revealed that his upcoming album ‘Morayo’ is personal in anticipation of his debut at the Louis Vuitton runway show during Paris Fashion Week.
Rwanda: Recording Academy Meets Rwandan Creatives As Expansion Plan Takes Shape
[New Times] The Recording Academy’s expansion plan to support music creators in Rwanda and other African countries looks promising after the academy delegation, headed by CEO Harvey Mason Jr., traveled to Rwanda for the inaugural Recording Academy Afri…
Africa: Nigeria, Ghana to Represent Africa in U.S. Spelling Bee
[Vanguard] Young Educators Foundation, an NGO, has announced that Nigeria and Ghana will represent Africa at the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee, that will be hosted in the U.S. in 2025.
Nigeria: Wizkid Praises Don Jazzy After Social Media Spat
[Premium Times] Wizkid appears to be mending fences with Don Jazzy after an online spat between them.
Nigeria: Seun Kuti, Damian Marley to Release Landmark Single ‘Dey’
[Premium Times] This is the first time the Kutis and the Marleys are collaborating on a musical effort together
South Africa: Goema Superstar – How Composer Mac Mckenzie Reshaped the Sound of Cape Town
[The Conversation Africa] Gerald “Mac” McKenzie passed away on 29 April 2024. He will be remembered as a renegade spirit and innovator in South African music. The composer and bassist changed Cape Town’s goema music tradition forever. Growing up in the…
Nigeria: Davido Sues Sophia Momodu, Seeks Joint Custody of Imade
[Premium Times] “It is on record that I have been responsible for the payment of all the school fees of my daughter to provide her with the best education…”