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Senegal: Momi Maiga – Building a Bridge Between Senegal & Spain

14th May 2025
[Afropop] Born into the Cissokho family of griots (some relatives spell it Sissoko or Cissoko), it would have been a challenge for Momi Maiga to imagine himself becoming a dentist or, really, anything other than a musician growing up. Maiga received his first kora, made for him by his uncle, at the age of six. Though as a kid, he gravitated towards playing percussion, but at 18 years old, Maiga found himself in Sweden collaborating with musician Ale Möller on one his projects integrating world music with

Africa: Novalima Leads the Dance With Ramón Perez Prieto

14th May 2025
[Afropop] Since its official founding in 2001, the band Novalima has championed a driving, tuneful electronic and, at times, hard-rocking expression of Afro-Peruvian music. After the release of their third album, Coba Coba in 2008, they began touring the world, winning awards and accolades at home and abroad. Along the way, they became one of the most engaging and joyful live acts on the circuit. As they prepare to return to the U.S. for a short 2025 tour, we look back on a conversation we had with co-founder

Africa: Tyla, Burna Boy, and More Nominated for ‘BET Awards’ 2025

9th May 2025
[BET Africa] Today, BET officially unveiled the highly anticipated nominees for the ''BET Awards'' 2025, spotlighting a diverse slate of artists from around the globe. Leading the charge from Africa are powerhouse talents Tyla, Uncle Waffles, Maglera Doe Boy, Dlala Thukzin, TxC, Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, Ayra Starr, Black Sherif, Shallipopi, Shaboozey, Odeal, and Abigail Chams, all recognized for their exceptional contributions to music and culture over the past year.
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