Music

Africa: Nuits d’Afrique Festival Delivers, for the 39th Time!

[Afropop] North America's premier African music festival, Nuits D'Afrique in Montreal, just wrapped up its 39th edition. Afropop Worldwide was there, and we caught 22 bands, many of them Canadian-based, and all quite excellent. And that was just for the last five days of the 12-day extravaganza, the free outdoor portion that takes place in open air in downtown Montreal. Over the coming weeks, we will be presenting interviews, images and videos from our dense experience, so consider this post an opening gambit!

Uganda: From Music to Presidential Race

[Nile Post] Renowned music manager Benjamin Kalyesubula, popularly known as Manager Jamal, has officially declared his intention to run for Uganda's presidency in the 2026 general elections.

Kenya: George Ruto’s Mood’ Matatu Back to Garage for Repairs After Dazzling City Launch

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul -- Just days after its glitzy unveiling, the now-famous Mood matatu- the latest addition to President William Ruto's son George Ruto's luxury public transport fleet -- has been temporarily pulled off the road for touch-ups and repairs, following minor damages sustained during its high-profile launch event on Friday, July 19.