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New visual drops ahead of ELECTRIC ZULULAND album release on 15 May Acclaimed South African artist MUZI releases the official music video for “Uhlanga”, featuring Zoe Modiga, on 1 May. The track is taken from his upcoming album ELECTRIC ZULULAND, out 15 May 2026. Inspired by Nguni mythology, “Uhlanga” tells ....
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A creative experiment in Lagos is testing whether Nigeria’s next global Afrobeats hits might carry a French twist. Nine French rap, pop, and urban music producers teamed up with Nigerian artists at Mavin Records, crafting 60 tracks in an energetic week-long session. The camp blended French, English, Nigerian Pidgin, and Creole, reflecting Afrobeats’ growing global […]
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Hennessy’s 2025 Made for More campaign spotlights African creativity through a cinematic celebration of culture, craft, and collaboration, with Tems leading a pan-African cast of artists. Within this vision, South African stars Kabza De Small and Maglera Doe Boy explore what “more” truly means through intention and collaboration. Notably, their journey to the cognac houses […]
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Having captivated global audiences with performances at NPR’s Tiny Desk series and AFROPUNK, Sampa The Great, the internationally acclaimed musician and rapper, is now poised to make her mark in South Africa with her brand-new single, “Can’t Hold Us” featuring Mwanje. Released via Loma Vista Recordings, the track signals the launch of a new era for Sampa, […]
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The Africa-America Institute’s “Following the Gold Road” online conference starting Jan. 14 and Afropop’s “Mali Gold” Playlist This story is written and edited by Afropop Worldwide We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Africa-America Institute’s State of Education 2026 Conference – “Following The Gold Road–Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.” This […]
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Lekompo, a high-energy South African music genre, has surged over the past two years, dominating taxi playlists, clubs, and major stages. Rooted in the working-class “makompo” communities of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, lekompo blends bolo house, tsa manyalo, and Shangaan electro to create piercing synths, driving rhythms, and dance-inducing beats. Today, the sound has become a platform […]
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South Africa’s multi-platinum, award-winning songstress and revered Queen of Afro Jazz, Judith Sephuma, makes her long-awaited return with the release of her brand-new studio album, When Winter Fades. The 8-track Afro Jazz masterpiece, recorded live in studio with her full band, will be released on Friday, 31 October 2025 across all digital platforms, accompanied by the release […]
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