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17th March 2026

[New Times] Up-and-coming Rwandan artiste Kid From Kigali is the latest talent to join Metro Afro, a music label dedicated to nurturing emerging artists and supporting their growth in the industry.

South Africa: Black Coffee Sues Maserati South Africa Over R9 Million Car Deal

16th March 2026

[Scrolla] The Grammy-winning DJ says Maserati South Africa failed to deliver his customised R9-million MC20 Cielo by the July 2025 deadline. Maserati South Africa says no July 2025 deadline was ever agreed, blaming delays on Black Coffee's additional feature requests needing approval.

Uganda: Vybz Kartel Denies Reports of Uganda Concert Amid Social Media Rumours

10th March 2026

[Nile Post] Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel has distanced himself from circulating reports claiming he will embark on an East African tour in May 2026, cautioning fans and promoters that the announcements are false.

Africa: The Black Box Problem – How Africa’s Music Money Is Lost in Global Systems

9th March 2026

[New Times] For African music, 2024 was a landmark year. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) confirmed that Sub-Saharan Africa's recorded music revenue surpassed $100 million for the first time, reaching $110 million with a growth rate of 22.6 percent, making it the fastest-growing region in the world.

Tanzania: Sauti Za Busara 2027 Opens Applications for African Musicians

6th March 2026

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE organisers of Sauti za Busara have opened applications for the 2027 edition of the festival, scheduled to take place in Stone Town, Zanzibar, from 11 to 14 March.

Ghana: Ebo Taylor Took Highlife to the World and Changed Ghanaian Music Forever

6th March 2026

[The Conversation Africa] The news of the passing of Ghanaian highlife star Ebo Taylor on 7 February 2026 felt less like the loss of a public musical figure and more like the closing of a living chapter of Ghanaian musical knowledge. To many, he was a legendary guitarist, composer, arranger, and ambassador of Ghanaian highlife music.

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Africa: The Black Box Problem – How Africa’s Music Money Is Lost in Global Systems

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Ghana: Ebo Taylor Took Highlife to the World and Changed Ghanaian Music Forever

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