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30th July 2024

[This Day] Energize Music has announced plans to partner Orchard in what it described as a plan to revolutionise family and gospel music nationwide.

Zimbabwe: Czech Music Resonates in Harare – a Night of Classical Splendor

30th July 2024

[263Chat] On the evening of 28th July 2024, the tranquil grounds of St. John's College in Harare were transformed by the enchanting melodies of rising Czech opera star ZdeÅˆka Kotková and equally talented accompanying pianist Guncha Hojanepesova.

Zimbabwe: Burning Spear Harare-Bound

26th July 2024

[The Herald] ICONIC Jamaican roots-reggae exponent, Burning Spear, is billed to perform in Harare on October 18 as part of his much-anticipated "One People Tour Africa".

Nigeria: Album Review – Rema Pushes Boundaries in ‘Heis’ but Struggles With Cohesion

26th July 2024

[Premium Times] Despite its standout moments, the album's thematic inconsistency and production similarities prevent it from achieving its full potential.

Nigeria: YouTube to Celebrate Burna Boy’s 5 Years of African Giant July 26

25th July 2024

[Vanguard] The global resonance of African music continues to captivate audiences worldwide, with its vibrant rhythms and unique fusion of genres. Among the artists leading this movement is the Grammy Award-winning artist, Burna Boy.

Nigeria: How Brain Jotter’s Viral Dance Revived Mike Ejeagha’s ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ 41 Years After

23rd July 2024

[Premium Times] Interestingly, 'Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo' is not a song title; it is the refrain in "Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche," a song on Mike Ejeagha's 1983 album 'Akuko Na Egwu' Original Vol. 1.

Rwanda: K-Pop Comes to Kigali – Korean Embassy Blends Music, History in Exciting New Programme

22nd July 2024

[New Times] Around 90 individuals in Rwanda experienced what it takes to become a K-pop idol during a training class led by a renowned instructor from Seoul.

Africa: Wild Weekend in NYC – Thandiswa, Seun Kuti, Magic System and More!

19th July 2024

[Afropop] Greetings from Night 3 of the six-night "outdoor" portion of Montreal's Nuits D'Afrique Festival. As ever, the festival is a firehose of great music, much of it new to us, wonderful encounters with old and new friends and...well, you can imagine.

Ghana: Stonebwoy Receives Seven TGMA Plaques At Industry Mixer Event

16th July 2024

[Accra Times] The plaques represent the awards the musician won during the recent Telecel Ghana Music Awards.

Africa: Afropop Top Videos – Yg Marley, Yemi Alade, Tinariwen, Qoha and More!

10th July 2024

[Afropop] Summer is upon us full force, and nothing sounds better in summer than music from the continent and its global diaspora. Here are seven new video offerings for you to keep the summer vibe going.

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