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14th January 2026

[Leadership] Nigeria's Afrobeats star, Rema, stole the show at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) after beating heavyweights Davido, Amr Diab of Egypt, Burna Boy, South African superstars, DJ Maphorisa and Tyla to win the prestigious Artiste of the Year award.

Africa: Afrima 2026 – the Unstoppable Sound of Africa Rising

14th January 2026

[Leadership] The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), held from January 7-11, 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria, with the theme "Unstoppable Africa", was more than a glamorous awards ceremony. It was a cultural statement, a turning point for Africa's Music and Entertainment Industry and an economic signal. It was evidence that Africa's music and entertainment industries are no longer peripheral players but central actors in global creative economies.

Nigeria: How Hennessy Artistry 2025 Celebrated Nigeria’s Music and Creative Scene

12th January 2026

[This Day] In 2025, Nigeria recorded one of its more active years for music-driven cultural events, with Hennessy Artistry contributing to this landscape through a multi-city series that combined live performances with interactive experiences, writes Vanessa Obioha.

Nigeria: Full List – Rema, Shallipopi, Burna Boy Dominate 9th Afrima Awards

12th January 2026

[Premium Times] The AFRIMA award ceremony, which brought together top artistes, producers and industry stakeholders from across Africa and the diaspora, was held on Sunday at the Eko Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

South Africa: Sonic Boom – What to Expect From the World of Music in 2026

8th January 2026

[Daily Maverick] When it comes to music, local will be even more lekker and the west wilder than ever as musicians and contemporary artists throw it back to bring it forward in a year of genre-defying greatness.

Kenya: The Matatu Musical Causes Ripples in the Entertainment Scene Ahead of Its Premiere

8th January 2026

[Capital FM] The Matatu Musical is one of the most anticipated stage productions in Nairobi this year. It is set to premiere on January 22, 2026, at the Kenya National Theatre. Ahead of the debut, the musical is already causing a myriad reactions in the entertainment scene as Kenyans await to witness it.

Rwanda: Todd Galberth, Naomi Raine Add Rwanda On World Tour

7th January 2026

[New Times] Internationally acclaimed gospel singers Todd Galberth and Naomi Raine are set to make a stop in Rwanda as part of their Everywhere World Tour, a global concert series bringing worship music to audiences across Europe, Africa, and Australia.

Kenya: Sabrina Carpenter Released 2025’s Most Annoying Songs, Study Says

7th January 2026

[Capital FM] Sabrina Carpenter released the most annoying songs of 2025, according to a new study.

Rwanda: Joshua Baraka Shrugs Off ‘Pressure’ to Carry East African Music

7th January 2026

[New Times] At 25, Ugandan singer-songwriter Joshua Baraka finds himself in a rare position--one that many artistes consciously pursue, yet only truly grow into with time.

Nigeria: Hamisu Breaker – The Voice That Speaks to Hausa Hearts

5th January 2026

[Leadership] Hamisu Sa'id Yusuf, better known as Hamisu Breaker, is more than a singer; he is a storyteller, a chronicler of love, longing, and life in Northern Nigeria. From the streets of Kano to the playlists of young Nigerians across the country and the diaspora, his music resonates because it is real, heartfelt, and unmistakably Hausa.

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Namibia: Gospel Musicians Decry Exclusion From National Events

Nigeria: Nigerian Djs Boycott Burna Boy Songs Nationwide After Alleged Clash With Dj Tunez

Nigeria: 9th Afrima – Rema Beats Davido, Burna Boy, Tyla, Others to Win ‘Artiste of the Year’

Africa: Afrima 2026 – the Unstoppable Sound of Africa Rising

Nigeria: How Hennessy Artistry 2025 Celebrated Nigeria’s Music and Creative Scene

Nigeria: Full List – Rema, Shallipopi, Burna Boy Dominate 9th Afrima Awards

South Africa: Sonic Boom – What to Expect From the World of Music in 2026

Kenya: The Matatu Musical Causes Ripples in the Entertainment Scene Ahead of Its Premiere

Rwanda: Todd Galberth, Naomi Raine Add Rwanda On World Tour

Kenya: Sabrina Carpenter Released 2025’s Most Annoying Songs, Study Says

Rwanda: Joshua Baraka Shrugs Off ‘Pressure’ to Carry East African Music

Nigeria: Hamisu Breaker – The Voice That Speaks to Hausa Hearts

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