Africa: UNESCO Calls for More Protection for Artists Under Attack
[UN News] The international community must provide greater protection to artists caught up in armed conflict, political instability, and natural disasters, the UN Educational, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said in a new report titled Defen…
Zimbabwe: Winky D a Major Attraction At Braai Out As Police Greenlights Fiesta
[New Zimbabwe] All roads will lead to Kingfisher park this weekend as Zimdancehall kingpin, Winky D, will headline the Braai Out fete, his first performance in Harare since the launch of his album ‘Eureka Eureka’
Nigeria: Nigerians Who Made the List of MIPAD Global 100 Under 40 Class of 2023
[This Day] The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), a global civil society initiative in support of the International Decade for People of African Descent, has recognised outstanding personalities and high achievers of African descent wo…
Nigeria: Veteran Pop Singer, Chris Mba, Is Dead
[Premium Times] A former Premier Records signee, Mba was famous in the 80s for his signature jerry curl and hits like ‘Funky Situation’, ‘Baby Don’t Cry’, ‘Making My Way’ and ‘Love Everlasting’.
South Africa: Minister Pandor Apologies for Any Offence Caused By Her ‘Arts’ Comments
[SAnews.gov.za] International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has issued an apology to the arts community.
Ghana: Accra – the Ga People’s Annual Ban On Noise Restores a Spiritual Connection With the Sea
[The Conversation Africa] Accra, Ghana’s capital, is a noisy cosmopolitan city of almost three million people. Its active nightlife, commercial markets and factories create a deafening mix of sound trails day and night. These synthetic sounds have prac…
Malawi: Zimbabwe’s Radiance Acappela to Grace Chiwembe Blantyre Centenary Show
[Nyasa Times] All is set for Chiwembe Blantyre Centenary celebration show slated for Sunday at Robins Park in Blantyre with an aim of raising funds for the 100 years centenary celebration for the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Blantyre.
Zimbabwe: Jah Prayzah Delivers Winter Heat in New Albums
[New Zimbabwe] Temperature is rising among music revelers as award-winning contemporary artist Jah Prayzah is set to release a double album in the country’s main cities this month.
Nigeria: MET Gala 2023 – Burna Boy, Tems, Make History
[Premium Times] Tems and Burna Boy have enjoyed a meteoric rise in their career in the last two years, positioning them as two of the brightest African artistes.
Uganda: New Music – Elijah Kitaka Drops NDI Wuwo
[Nile Post] A month after putting pen to paper on a long term contract to become the first male artist signed by Swangz Avenue, singer Elijah Kitaka has released his second song under the record label titled ‘Ndi wuwo’.