Africa: Merqury Quaye – the Father of DJs in Africa
[Ghanaian Times] Merqury Quaye, a name that resonates throughout the African music industry, is widely hailed as the father of DJs in Africa. With his groundbreaking contributions and relentless efforts, he has revolutionized the DJing landscape across…
Africa: The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Rides Again
[Afropop] More than a few reggae fans thought they’d never see another edition of the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, the Northern California event, which for 25 editions had become known as the annual summer highlight for reggae connoisseurs. The …
Africa: DJ Vania, Africa’s Youngest Female DJ Inspires With Talent
[Vanguard] In a remarkable feat, DJ Vania, a four-year-old prodigy from Nigeria, has become the youngest female DJ in Africa.
Africa: South Africa’s ‘Jabhim’ Set to Take on the World at Global Street Fighter Tournament
[allAfrica] Cape Town — Street Fighter, the venerated fighting game franchise, is adored and played by a community across the globe. The release of Street Fighter 6, the latest in the series, has attracted a wave of interest comprising new and veteran…
Africa: Launch of the Temporary Site of the Great Museum of Africa (GMA). a Flagship Project of the African Union Agenda 2063
[African Union] Under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Arts of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and the AU Commission Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development the Launch of the Temporary Site of the Great …
Africa: Afrobeats – How Does the Next Chapter Play Out?
[African Arguments] Afrobeats rode on its own generated zeitgeist to become a staple of the global cultural marketplace. How does it negotiate a bigger piece of the pie?
Africa: The New Grammy Still Fails to Recognise African Music Genres
[Premium Times] It is a great disrespect to African and Japanese music to lump together Afrobeats and instrumental Japanese music under World Music.
Africa: A New Era for African Children – the Digital Revolution’s Double-Edged Sword
[UNFPA] Blog by Shudufhadzo Musida, Miss South Africa 2020 and Regional Champion for UNFPA East and Southern Africa, to commemorate the International Day of the African Child: the rights of the child in the digital environment
Africa: African Superstars Nominated for BET Awards 2023
[allAfrica] BET announces “BET Awards” 2023 nominees, with Drake and GloRilla leading the international nominations, counting at seven and six nominations, respectively, while Burna Boy heads Africa with four nominations, alongside Tems following close…