Music

Zimbabwe: Huge Send-Off for Pinjisi

[The Herald] Fred Nyakudanga Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment H -- Sungura musician Tatenda Proud Kahwa, who was popularly known as Tatenda Pinjisi, was accorded a huge send-off yesterday at his rural home in Mutoko.

Rwanda: Celebrities Who Were Granted Rwandan Nationality

[New Times] Rwanda has become more than just a rising destination for tourism and investment but a new home for several celebrities from regional to globally recognized figures who appear on big screens of Hollywood, European cinema, music stages and sporting arenas.

Nigeria: Nigerian Music Has Profound Influence On Global Stage – U.S. Ambassador

[This Day] The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills, Jr., yesterday celebrated the profound influence of Nigerian music on the global stage and the vital role that American streaming platforms, record labels, and US Government exchange programs have played in amplifying Nigerian music globally, driving economic growth and fostering mutual prosperity for both countries.

Zimbabwe: Pinjisi Signs Heavenly Contract

[The Herald] Tatenda "Spanner Boy" Pinjisi, was renowned for his unique style of "soft sungura," expertly blended laid-back rhythms with crisp vocals that set him apart from others.

Africa: Tdendana – Music As Journalism

[Afropop] At this year's Babel Music Expo, a world music conference and festival held in Marseille in March, attendees were treated to the evening concerts as well as daytime showcases from emerging artists. One of these was sponsored by Villes des Musiques du Monde, a French national initiative specifically dedicated to promoting such talent. One of the winners of the Le Prix des Musiques d'ICI who performed - and that we really enjoyed - was Algerian-French singer/songwriter Nassim Dendane.