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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.

Africa: Leif Totusek – African Guitar Par Excellence!

15th May 2024

[Afropop] Seattle-based guitarist and bandleader Leif Totusek has been playing African guitar styles for some 40 years, notably in the U.K. in the 1980s with Somo Somo, a leading Congolese band fronted by legendary guitarist Mosese Fan Fan. In addition to leading his signature band, Freestyle Candela, Leif has been part of a host of bands and events spanning styles from around the African continent and the Caribbean. Afropop's Banning Eyre met Leif in Boston in the early '90s, and briefly played in one version of

Nigeria: Nigerian Idol – Search for Next Music Superstar Continues With ‘Theatre Week’

8th May 2024

[Premium Times] The show's ninth season has proven to be more challenging, as the best of the best have shown up

Africa: Prince Bright and Stonebwoy Share New Afrobeats Anthem ‘Back to Sender (Taamiawu)’

2nd May 2024

[Accra Time] With a joint EP on the way, Prince Bright and Stonebwoy give us a sneak peek of what to expect; enter 'Back To Sender (Taamiawu).' This electrifying mid-tempo Afrobeats anthem is guaranteed to keep bad energy at bay, making it the perfect daily companion.

Tanzania: Afropop’s Music and Culture Tour of Tanzania and Zanzibar

29th April 2024

[Afropop] Our 2024 tour was a whirlwind of music, culture, and stunning scenery. We're returning in February 2025 to give you a taste of that magic! Feel the beat of Dar es Salaam's streets, and lose yourself in the diverse melodies of the Sauti za Busara Festival. Relax on Zanzibar's pristine beaches, and for the truly adventurous, embark on a safari to see the lions, elephants, and incredible wildlife of Tanzania's world-renowned parks.

Zimbabwe: Musicians Urged to Know Copyright Laws

19th April 2024

[The Herald] A panel of musicians, industry experts and intellectual property professionals met in the capital recently to discuss protection of music copyright.

Zimbabwe: Remembering Daiton Somanje

18th April 2024

[The Herald] On the morning of April 8, 2015, music fans woke up to the devastating news of the death of one of Zimbabwe's finest sungura musicians, Daiton Somanje.

Nigeria: Olu the Wave Delivers Another Masterpiece With Vector’s ‘If They Are Real’ Music Video

15th April 2024

[Vanguard] Renowned Nigerian music video director, Olu The Wave, has once again showcased his talent and creativity with his latest project.

Nigeria: Medlynn Mesmerizes Music Scene, Debuts With Inspirational R&b ‘Ghost’

15th April 2024

[Vanguard] Medlynn Tamunoibi Benstowe joined the league of promising music stars on Sunday April 7, 2024 with a mind-blowing Rhythm and Blues (R&B), a genre of music popular among African - American communities in the 1940s and adopted by artists in contemporary African societies.

Africa: Season 16 of Afropop – the Ultimate Cultural Exchange Series, Premiering Monday, April 1

2nd April 2024

[Afropop] AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange, the award-winning series by Black Public Media (BPM) and WORLD, debuts season 16 on Monday, April 1. The series, renowned for its powerful documentaries, rebrands as the public media home for both documentary and narrative films about the global Black experience. In addition to real-life stories about fights for criminal and environmental justice in America, this season shines the spotlight on Kenya, with two prize-winning narrative films on redemption and

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South Africa: Legendary Congolese Artist Ferré Gola Set To Perform In Joburg Next Month

Nigeria: Fela’s Music Catalogue Not for Sale, Remains Family Property – – Femi Kuti

Nigeria: Why I Was in Edo – Eedris Abdulkareem

Zimbabwe: Diaspora Insurance Appoints Ugandan Musician Queen Sheebah As Brand Ambassador

Zimbabwe: Offset Rolls Out Onstage in Wheelchair for First Performance After Being Shot

Rwanda: Justin Nsengimana On Fostering Unity Through His Music