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

Rwanda: My Concert Will Be More Than Just Music–Bosco Nshuti

Africa: Bob Marley’s Eldest Son Says Their Visit to Zimbabwe Is Top of His Special Moments With Late Reggae Icon

20th February 2024

[New Zimbabwe] ZIGGY Marley, legendary reggae icon Bob Marley's eldest son with wife Rita has listed their visit to Zimbabwe in 1980 as the most special moment he had with his father.

Africa: Sexism Permeates Every Layer of the Music Industry – New Report Echoes What Research Has Been Saying for Years

6th February 2024

[The Conversation Africa] The landmark Misogyny in Music report from British MPs on the women and equalities committee, published on January 30, shines an unsettling light upon the gender discrimination, sexual harassment and abuse which is rampant across the music industry.

Africa: Grammy Awards 2024 – ‘Afro Beat’ Gets Due Recognition After 65 Years

5th February 2024

[New Times] For the first time in its 65-year history, the prestigious Grammy Awards in the US has created the 'Best African Music Performance category', specifically recognizing the song of the year from the continent.

Zimbabwe: Musicians Sing About Neglected Tropical Diseases

5th February 2024

[The Herald] Gloria Muruva -- In a bid to raise awareness of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), some musicians have collaborated on a song that was being played to mark Neglected Tropical Diseases Day last week.

Ethiopia: Street Music – Spreading Joy, Entertaining People

5th February 2024

[Ethiopian Herald] Reading Time: 3 minutes

Nigeria: Album Review – Timi Dakolo’s ‘The Chorus Leader’ Strikes Balance Between Love, Societal Commentary

3rd February 2024

[Premium Times] Timi Dakolo's recent offering, The Chorus Leader, is his third album in 13 years.

Rwanda: Grammy Nominee Kelis Enjoys Rwandan Adventure – From Gorillas, Hills, Inyambo Cows

3rd February 2024

[New Times] American singer, songwriter and chef Kelis, widely known for her hit song 'Milkshake,' is currently exploring 'the scenic beauty of Rwanda.' Sharing her journey with over 1.5 million Instagram followers, Kelis posted videos showcasing her experiences--interacting with Inyambo cows, hiking hills, engaging with locals, and visiting mountain gorillas.

Africa: Afropop Top Videos for January 2024

29th January 2024

[Afropop] Kickoff 2024 entries to the Afropop Top Video playlist with six great new entries. Topping the list are two featuring today's Mama Africa, Angelique Kidjo, continuing her role as generational bridge-builder through superb collaborations with current Afrobeats stars Mr. Eazi and Davido, the latter video also featuring The Cavemen. Remember, if you have suggestions of videos our fans would love, send them to info@afropop.orgwith the subject line "Top Videos 2024." Enjoy!

Rwanda: How Dj Inno Became a Disk Spinning Sensation

25th January 2024

[New Times] It is evident that deejaying in Rwanda has evolved in recent years, with disc jockeys acting as sound conduits and intermediaries between local artistes and the public, as well as introducing new artistes to the mainstream.

South Africa: Soul Brothers – the Story of a Band That Revolutionised South African Music

20th January 2024

[The Conversation Africa] Biographies of important South African musicians often fall into two categories: they either emerge from PhD or other university-based research, or are the fruit of dedicated digging by a fan or family member. The first kind benefit from institutional resources and support; the second from community knowledge of personal details that may be documented nowhere else.

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Africa: Grammy Awards 2024 – ‘Afro Beat’ Gets Due Recognition After 65 Years

Zimbabwe: Musicians Sing About Neglected Tropical Diseases

Ethiopia: Street Music – Spreading Joy, Entertaining People

Nigeria: Album Review – Timi Dakolo’s ‘The Chorus Leader’ Strikes Balance Between Love, Societal Commentary

Rwanda: Grammy Nominee Kelis Enjoys Rwandan Adventure – From Gorillas, Hills, Inyambo Cows

Africa: Afropop Top Videos for January 2024

Rwanda: How Dj Inno Became a Disk Spinning Sensation

South Africa: Soul Brothers – the Story of a Band That Revolutionised South African Music

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