Africa: Music Creators Laud Recording Academy’s Expansion Plan to Rwanda
[New Times] Rwandan music creators and other stakeholders involved in the music industry have welcomed Recording Academy’s expansion plan to Africa and Middle East, saying that ‘it is a win’ for Rwanda’s music industry.
Nigeria: MultiChoice Records Loss As Subscribers Decline
[Premium Times] MultiChoice’s net asset position, also called shareholders’ fund, turned negative at ZAR1.1 billion after its liabilities exceeded its assets at the end of the financial year.
Rwanda: Grammy’s Recording Academy to Expand Operations in Rwanda
[New Times] The Recording Academy, an organization behind the Grammy Awards, has announced a global expansion plan to support music creators in different African countries and Middle East, including Rwanda.
South Africa: National Arts Festival Battles to Get Much-Needed Lottery Funding
[Daily Maverick] The decision not to fund the country’s longest-running arts festival was communicated a month before its start date.
Zimbabwe: Macheso Takes Birthday Parties Countrywide
[The Herald] After celebrating his 56th birthday with fans in Harare last weekend, Alick Macheso’s management wants to hold similar parties countrywide.
Nigeria: Without Your Help, I’ll Win Grammy – Portable to Davido
[Vanguard] The ongoing social media feud between controversial singer Portable and his colleague Davido has escalated, following a series of public accusations and actions.
Senegal: Senegal Has a Rich History of Traditional Music – How It Lives On in Modern Music
[The Conversation Africa] Senegal has a rich history of traditional music – and this lives on as it influences the west African country’s modern music today.
South Africa: South Africa’s Biggest Arts Festival Turns 50 – We Assess Its Impact
[The Conversation Africa] The National Arts Festival was established in 1974 in Grahamstown (now Makhanda) in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. Each year, in winter, the rural town transforms into a hive of theatres, galleries, markets and eating s…
Zimbabwe: Redefined Concert – Master H Proves Success Is No Fluke
[The Herald] Zimdancehall sensation, Master H, says he has never doubted himself as a star despite his humble upbringing. Born 24 years ago in Murehwa, Master H — real name Hillary Marufu — reckons success comes out of sweat and sacrifice.
Rwanda: How Poetry Serves As a Healing Tool for Mental Issues
[New Times] Reciting and listening to poems has been proven as a coping mechanism for loneliness, isolation and lessening feelings of anxiety and depression, according to researchers.