Music Archives - Page 54 of 67

Nigeria: Music Review – Despite Featuring Fireboy, Joeboy, Others, ID Cabasa’s ‘Olufunmi’ Reimagined Still Lacks Punch

27th May 2024

[Premium Times] The original Styl Plus' "Olufunmi" thrives on its emotional honesty and lyrical depth, capturing the listener's heart with sincere and desperate pleas.

Nigeria: Govt Bans Smoking, Ritual Killings in Movies, Music Videos, Skits

23rd May 2024

[Premium Times] "We will work with the industry to see how we achieve zero, completely smoke-free Nollywood."

Rwanda: What’s Behind Rwanda’s Emerging Gospel Music Takeover?

21st May 2024

[New Times] On Sunday, May 5, Rwanda's secular musicians were once again slapped in the face by the fact that an up-and-coming gospel artist like Chryso Ndasingwa, who has three or fewer hits to his name, could fill BK Arena for the launch of his debut album.

Nigeria: Flashback – Remembering Late Sam Loco, His Music Career

20th May 2024

[Premium Times] Beyond his celebrated acting career, Sam Loco was a man of many talents.

Zimbabwe: I Can’t Retire From Music Despite Falling On Hard Times – Tangwena

17th May 2024

[The Herald] Tafadzwa Zimoyo -- Entertainment Editor

Nigeria: The Wait Is Over, Saheed Osupa Performs At Neon Night

17th May 2024

[This Day] After a long absence from the Nigerian music scene, the undisputed King of Fuji Music, Saheed Osupa, is set to thrill his fans live on stage at the prestigious RM Hall Magodo, Lagos, on Saturday, 18th May 2024. The much-anticipated show, Neon Night with Osupa Saheed, promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans of the Fuji legend.

Nigeria: Tee Mac, Davis, and Others Deliver Unforgettable Performances At Span International Jazz Day

17th May 2024

[This Day] The city of Lagos came alive with the sounds of jazz on April 30th as music legends Tee Mac, Yinka Davies, Kunle Ayo, and the SPAN Band gathered to celebrate Span International Jazz Day.

Uganda: Ray G Shuts Up Naysayers With Sold-Out Lugogo Concert

17th May 2024

[Observer] Eleven years in the music industry and Ray G proved that he too deserves to be counted among top Ugandan players, despite the fact that he had to ferry many fans in buses all the way from Mbarara to Lugogo Cricket Oval last Friday for his maiden concert.

Ghana: Ghana Special 2 – Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds in the Diaspora: 1980-93

17th May 2024

[Afropop] This set of 18 funky tracks is a welcome follow-up to Soundway's essential compilation Ghana Special: Modern Highlife Afro-Sounds & Ghanaian Blues, 1968-81. In the late 70s, economic stresses and curfews imposed by the military regime of Jerry Rawlings all but decimated Accra's once-vibrant live music scene. Young and old highlife musicians with ambitions went into exile, many to Germany where a new sound was being birthed. Dubbed burger highlife--"Burger" being a term for citizens of Hamburg--the new

Rwanda: Justin Nsengimana On Fostering Unity Through His Music

15th May 2024

[New Times] Justin Nsengimana, whose songs focus on commemorating the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has embraced a musical approach to making music about civil engagement to play his part as a proud citizen.

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Namibia: Gospel Musicians Decry Exclusion From National Events

Nigeria: Music Review – Despite Featuring Fireboy, Joeboy, Others, ID Cabasa’s ‘Olufunmi’ Reimagined Still Lacks Punch

Nigeria: Govt Bans Smoking, Ritual Killings in Movies, Music Videos, Skits

Rwanda: What’s Behind Rwanda’s Emerging Gospel Music Takeover?

Nigeria: Flashback – Remembering Late Sam Loco, His Music Career

Zimbabwe: I Can’t Retire From Music Despite Falling On Hard Times – Tangwena

Nigeria: The Wait Is Over, Saheed Osupa Performs At Neon Night

Nigeria: Tee Mac, Davis, and Others Deliver Unforgettable Performances At Span International Jazz Day

Uganda: Ray G Shuts Up Naysayers With Sold-Out Lugogo Concert

Ghana: Ghana Special 2 – Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds in the Diaspora: 1980-93

Rwanda: Justin Nsengimana On Fostering Unity Through His Music

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