Music

Morocco: The Big Three of Moroccan ’70s and ’80s Music

[Afropop] In the 1970s and '80s, three groups dominated the musical scene of Morocco: Nass al-Ghiwane, Jil Jilala and Lamchahab. Manned by five explosive talents, Lamchahab was arguably the most prominent of the three, entrancing North Africans with more than just their melodies. Armed with a political and spiritual fervor, the words sung by these men were, to many, more than just music--they were poetry.

Malawi: Editorial – Shame On You Cosoma Board Members, Pay Back Stolen Funds

[Nyasa Times] It is beyond shameful that the very institution tasked with protecting Malawian artists--the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA)--has become a playground for greed and self-enrichment. Recent revelations that board members, including Chairperson Bishop Chimwemwe Mhango, Wendy Harawa, and Deborah Ntopa, awarded themselves grants from the Copyright Fund is nothing short of daylight robbery.

South Africa: The Samas Turn Up The Volume – SaAMA31 Nominee Reveal Set To Be A Showstopping Spectacle

[South African Music Awards] The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) is turning up the heat this Women's Month with a nominee reveal worthy of the nation's biggest music stage. The 31st Annual South African Music Awards (SAMAs) will officially announce its glittering list of nominees in a live-streamed event on 28 August 2025, from 18h00-19h30, broadcast exclusively on the SAMA YouTube channel and social media platforms.

Uganda: Ugatunes – Helping Independent Artists Thrive With Digital Music Distribution

[Nile Post] The music industry has changed. Independent artists no longer need record labels or big budgets to share their music with the world. With UgaTunes, digital distribution puts that power directly in the hands of creators, helping artists release music globally, collect royalties, and grow their careers without losing ownership.