Music

Southern Africa: How Zimbabwe Became the Home of African Guitar Music

[New Zimbabwe] Chimuerenga means 'uprising', not in a metaphorical sense either. It's a Shona word that loosely translates into "revolutionary struggle". It has been adapted into the word commonly used whenever people protest and start pushing back against the political structures keeping them oppressed. In the culture of Zimbabwe, this is a word that, sadly, is deployed a lot. So much so that it's developed a second meaning, describing the genre of music that came from Zimbabwe in the mid-1960s.

Rwanda: Which Are Rwanda’s Top Songs Trending in Kigali?

[New Times] The Rwandan music scene continues to thrive with a number of songs that are making charts and becoming the talk of the town. Not only are these trending songs club bangers, they are constant vibes in the streets and radio stations' requests.

Africa: Fatoumata Diawara Recaps Her Mexican Adventure With Africa Express – Bahidorá

[Afropop] Launched in Mali in 2006, Africa Express is a global collaborative community of musicians. At first, the idea was to link Malian artists like Toumani Diabaté, Bassekou Kouyaté and Amadou & Mariam with visiting artists like Martha Wainwright, Fatboy Slim and co-founder Damon Albarn. Over the years, Africa Express has grown into a robust global force, staging tours, recordings, videos and marathon concerts involving such artists as Baaba Maal, Blur, Charli XCX, Faia Younan, Femi Kuti,

Africa: A Conversation With Anisia Uzeyman and Saul Williams Directors of Neptune Frost Afropop – the Ultimate Cultural Exchange

[Afropop] AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange, the Peabody Award-winning series by Black Public Media (BPM) and WORLD, is bringing for another gripping season of powerful films, featuring two stories featuring LGBTQ+ protagonists to Season 17. The films Neptune Frost, by Anisia Uzeyman and Saul Williams, and Mama Gloria, by Luchina Fisher, present an Afrofuturistic tale of an intersex hacker and the real-life story of a pioneering trans woman. Presented by Black Public Media, WORLD, and PBS Plus, AfroPoP

Uganda: Glitz and Music As Absa Business Club Relaunched

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Lively social interactions and laughter, accompanied by cocktails and entertainment from the Sheraton's Xavieliee Band capped a day that saw Absa Bank Uganda relaunch the Absa Business Club.

Nigeria: My New Song Reflection of Love, Hope – BUK

[Vanguard] Nigerian-born rapper and music producer BUK has released his latest single, "LHFG" (Lovin' IT), marking another milestone in his evolving career as a prominent voice in the Christian Music scene. The track, whose title stands for Love, Hope, Faith, Grace, delves into themes of personal faith, identity, and the pursuit of purpose.