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4th June 2025

[Afropop] Goddess, a new musical playing at The Public Theater, is many things: a mystical drama reaching back to the mists of time, a dual love story with both comic and tragic fates, a murder mystery, a bold take on the confrontation between tradition and modernity in a post-colonial African society, and also, a riot of movement, rhythm, vibrant colors, jazzy music and virtuoso vocal performances to rival any opera out there.

Liberia: Liberian Ambassador Praises AFL Music Graduates As Model of Military Discipline and Artistry

3rd June 2025

[Liberian Investigator] Accra, Ghana -- Liberia's Ambassador to Ghana, Musu Yartu Ruhle, has praised the recent graduation of seven members of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) from a specialized music training program in Accra, describing their accomplishment as a powerful representation of discipline, artistry and transformation within Liberia's military.

Namibia: Music Giants Ignite Opuwo Crowd

2nd June 2025

[New Era] The Opuwo Trade Fair Music Bash was short of nothing on Saturday because when the first beat dropped and the crowd erupted into cheers, it was a celebration of rhythm, nostalgia, and pure sonic energy.

Africa: Foday Musa Suso (1950-2025)

2nd June 2025

[Afropop] It is with great sadness that we note the passing of a pioneer of West African Mande music, kora maestro and musical innovator extraordinaire Foday Musa Suso.

Tunisia: Pakistan-Tunisia Cultural Bonds Celebrated in Music and Food Festival

30th May 2025

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Tunis, May 28 (TAP/Ben Dhaou Nejiba)-In a vibrant celebration marking 67 years of diplomatic relations between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of Tunisia, the Pakistani Embassy in Tunis, on Wednesday, hosted an exceptional cultural evening titled: "Pakistan Music and Food Festival."

Ghana: New Revelations From the Late Francis Bebey

28th May 2025

[Afropop] Patrick Bebey is the youngest son of one of Africa's most prolific and innovative musicians in modern times, Francis Bebey (1929-2001). Born in Cameroon, Francis went on to work in Paris, New York, and Accra, Ghana, where he worked as a broadcaster invited by Kwame Nkrumah. Francis wrote poetry, plays, novels and non-fiction works, but he is best known for his unique musical creations. He began recording in 1969 and produced some 20 albums between 1975 and '97, blending African traditions with classical,

Nigeria: Burna Boy Enlists Travis Scott On New Pre-Album Single, ‘Tatata’

23rd May 2025

[Premium Times] Burna Boy has so far released "Bundle by Bundle," "Update," "Sweet Love," and "Tatata" as songs to feature in his anticipated album, "No Sign of Weakness

Nigeria: How ‘Shake Body’ Gave Skales Second Shot At Fame, As Singer Trends in Spain

22nd May 2025

[Premium Times] At 34, Skales is experiencing a renewed wave of attention, thanks to his 2015 hit single 'Shake Body', at a time when his musical future once appeared uncertain

Rwanda: Is Victor Rukotana’s Music Underrated?

22nd May 2025

[New Times] Musician Victor Rukotana was one of the ever present local artistes of his generation who would consistently drop modern music before transitioning to Gakondo genre some few years back.

South Africa: Benjamin Jephta – Born Colored, Not Born-Free

21st May 2025

[Afropop] Bassist and composer Benjamin Jephta was "born-free" in 1992 in South Africa, in the post-apartheid era, and grew up in the "colored township" of Mitchell's Plain in Cape Town. The exploration of these terms - "born-free" and "colored" - became the focus and title of his 2023 album, Born Colored, Not Born-Free. As he has described it: "The compositions draws musically from traditional South African styles such as the Ghoema/Cape Jazz and Marabi music as well as modern African music idioms such as Gqom (a

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Zimbabwe: Diaspora Insurance Appoints Ugandan Musician Queen Sheebah As Brand Ambassador

Zimbabwe: Offset Rolls Out Onstage in Wheelchair for First Performance After Being Shot

Namibia: Gospel Musicians Decry Exclusion From National Events

Nigeria: Nigerian Djs Boycott Burna Boy Songs Nationwide After Alleged Clash With Dj Tunez

Africa: Goddess At the Public Theater