East Africa: Ethiopia’s Music Finds a New Ally in Europe
[Reporter] Dawit Yifru, a towering figure in Ethiopian music, has composed and arranged hundreds of songs over a career spanning decades. Revered for his skilful orchestration and poetic lyricism, he has helped shape the modern Ethiopian sound. As a fo…
Nigeria: Olamide Releases ‘Billionaires Club’ Music Video Off New Album
[Leadership] Nigerian rapper and music executive Olamide, has released the official music video for Billionaires Club, a standout track from his newly dropped album. The video showcases Olamide’s signature style and affirms his place among the heavywei…
Zimbabwe: City to City Concert – Master H’s Crowning Moment
[New Zimbabwe] ZIMDANCEHALL musician Master H has, in recent times, carved a niche in the entertainment industry, becoming one of the most sought-after musicians in the country.
South Africa: Louis Moholo-Moholo, a Lion of South African Jazz Who Used His Drums to Find Freedom
[The Conversation Africa] Louis Tebugo Moholo-Moholo was born in St Monica’s Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa on 10 March 1940. He’d not have appreciated that introduction, once chastising an interviewer:
Liberia: ‘My Comeback Is a Rebirth’ – Jaredo Opens Up About Depression, Lost Album, and His Return to Liberian Music
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — After more than three years out of the spotlight, Liberian Afro-pop singer and songwriter Christopher Kiyembe, known by his stage name Jaredo, is making a powerful return to the music scene with renewed passion and purpose.
Zimbabwe: Chillmaster Misses Out As Nisha Ts Joins Germany’s Moto Moto Festival
[New Zimbabwe] RISING contemporary musician Chillmaster has pulled out of the upcoming MOTO MOTO Festival in Cologne, Germany, where he was scheduled to perform on July 19.
Rwanda: I Am Hip Hop Festival 2025 Will Be Even Better–Organisers
[New Times] Organisers of the ‘I Am Hip Hop Festival’ (IAHHF) 2025 have promised to deliver an even more explosive celebration of hip-hop culture, building on the success of last year’s maiden edition.
Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Reflects On Usher Collab, Teases New Music Video
[Premium Times] Usher, who previously performed with Tiwa Savage at the Global Citizen Festival in Accra, Ghana, in 2022, invited her to join him again at the iconic O2 Arena in London.
Rwanda: Rwandan Reggae Artiste Natty Dread Dies At 56 After Cancer Battle
[New Times] Rwandan reggae icon Raphael Mitali, better known by his stage name Natty Dread, died on the morning of June 14 at the age of 56 following a lengthy battle with prostate cancer.
Africa: 5 Indie Art Spaces in African Cities Worth Knowing More About
[The Conversation Africa] Independent art spaces are collectives of artists (and others) who club together to set up a communal space – often in former industrial sites and more affordable parts of the city – to further their practice. These spaces are…