Music

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.

Nigeria: 2Baba Unveils New Management Team to Redefine Legacy

[Vanguard] Legendary Nigerian musician Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has announced a major career shift with the unveiling of a new management team aimed at revitalising his brand and reinforcing his legacy across Africa's entertainment industry.

Zimbabwe: Preserving the Mbira Tradition of Zimbabwe’s Ndau Community

[Afropop] Music is Culture is an unusual organization, dedicated to preserving and nurturing at-risk cultures around the world. Among their projects is one focused on the Ndau ethnic group in southern Zimbabawe, and their music tradition, most notably the mbira dzaVaNdau, the lamellophone unique to this group. Afropop's Banning Eyre spoke with Zack Youcha of Music is Culture to learn more about this project. Here's their conversation.