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Africa: Like Jimi Hendrix Like Mohbad – Kindred Spirits

5th November 2023
[Vanguard] I first heard about Jimi Hendrix during my early teens. First attraction was his name which elicited interest. The word Hendrix sounded psychedelic to me. Not much later, I was hit by his much talked about music 'Hey Joe' which resonated with me again and again while trying to toy with playing the guitar.

South Africa: Music Awards Mired in More Controversy

1st November 2023
[Daily Maverick] The South African Music Awards (Samas) are mired in yet another controversy as a leaked document shows concerns over how now-cancelled KwaZulu-Natal funding worth R28-million was going to be spent. It also transpires that the man behind the 2014 Tribe One debacle is a senior member of the board that oversees the Samas.

Nigeria: LM Banks Takes Nigerian Music Industry By Storm With ‘Love Somebody’

29th October 2023
[Vanguard] Leroy Fakoya-Oluwayomi a.k.a LM Banks has released his latest song with the title 'Love Somebody'. LM Bankz is a versatile music artist with a unique blend of Afrobeats/ Soul/ Pop/ Rap "gbedu" music. He has a passion for crafting memorable melodies which can best be described as a fusion of Afro Pop. He is a rising star in the Nigerian music industry, with music that transcends boundaries. His vision is to connect with listeners from all walks of life, on a deep emotional level, thus leaving a lasting

Namibia: Swakopmunder Musikwoche Returns

10th October 2023
[Namibian] Despite a challenging year filled with financial and social uncertainties, the organisers of the annual Swakopmunder Musikwoche have officially announced the event's return this December.

Nigeria: Adekunle Gold At Kings Theater in Brooklyn

6th October 2023
[Afropop] Nigerian pop star Adekunle Gold returned to New York this week for a show at King's Theater in Brooklyn. The event was scheduled for September 29, the day Brooklyn nearly drowned, causing many disruptions including a last-minute postponement for AG. The "rain date" was Monday, October 2, which may have cut down on the crowd a little. But still, some 2000, mostly young Nigerians and African diaspora fans, packed the orchestra level of this grand old theater and let loose with full-on Afrobeats fandom joy.
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