Africa: Africa CEO Forum – Davido Calls for Investment in Africa’s Entertainment Facilities
[New Times] Global Afrobeats superstar David ‘Davido’ Adeleke has urged African governments to invest more in creative spaces as well as provide financial support to artists.
Africa: A Whole World Comes Alive in Ivan Mazuze’s Take On Music From Africa
[New Zimbabwe] IVAN Mazuze is an acclaimed saxophonist whose latest offering, Penuka, exposes the depth of global influence and exchange of African culture through music.
Africa: What Causes Inequality in African Countries? New Book Traces a Vicious Cycle
[The Conversation Africa] Inequality is a problem that exists in various forms in sub-Saharan Africa.
Africa: Tyla, Burna Boy, and More Nominated for ‘BET Awards’ 2025
[BET Africa] Today, BET officially unveiled the highly anticipated nominees for the ”BET Awards” 2025, spotlighting a diverse slate of artists from around the globe. Leading the charge from Africa are powerhouse talents Tyla, Uncle Waffles, Maglera D…
Africa: Kizaba’s Future Village – From the Ancestors to the Unknown
[Afropop] Lionel Kizaba belongs to a cadre of free-thinking African diaspora musicians animating the vibrant global music scene in Montreal. Born and raised in Kinshasa, Congo, he came to Canada in 2011 and has pursued a self-directed career ever since…
Africa: Giants of Africa Festival to Return in Kigali On July 26
[New Times] The Giants of Africa Festival is set to return to Kigali from July 26-August 2, bringing together 320 young athletes from 20 African nations, and more than 20,000 spectators for a week of community, culture, basketball, education and entert…
Africa: Afreximbank Launches 1 Billion USD Africa Film Fund to Transform Continent’s Creative Industry
[ENA] Addis Ababa, — The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximban), has launched a 1 billion USD Africa Film Fund to revolutionizing Global Africa’s film and creative economy.
Africa: Uncle Waffles, Kizz Daniel and Timaya to Perform At Giants of Africa Festival in Kigali
[New Times] Some of Africa’s top music stars are set to light up Kigali, having been confirmed on the performance lineup for the forthcoming Giants of Africa Festival 2025 scheduled to take place in the Rwandan capital from July 27 to August 2.
Africa: Kasiva Mutua – Feeling the 6/8 Rhythm
[Afropop] In 2016, Afropop Worldwide spoke with a young Kenyan percussionist, Kasiva Mutua, when she was a member of the Nile Project. The Nile Project actually kicked off three years earlier, and as Nile Project co-founder and CEO, Mina Girgis explain…
Africa: Afropop Top Videos – 5-1-25 Yemi Alade, Dub Inc and More!
[Afropop] Today we highlight six new Afropop Top Videos for April. You’ll find some new faces–WhyDee and ESINAM & Sibusile Xaba–alongside old friends Yemi Alade, DUB Inc., and Madalitso Band from Malawi. We kick off with a name to watch in S…