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The latest releases from Africa’s rising talent and other industry news.

Africa’s Best Cities For Music

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025
Music
2 min read

Urban Africa is a love letter to the bustling African metropolises south of the great desert—Dakar, Kigali, Lagos, Addis Ababa, and Johannesburg, to name a few—that… Read More »Africa’s Best Cities For Music

African Music And Its Impact In The Global Soundscape

December 22, 2024December 23, 2024
Music
2 min read

African music is no longer a distant genre, It is steadily ascending the global music scene and shaping the soundscape of contemporary music. The continent’s… Read More »African Music And Its Impact In The Global Soundscape

Spotify Wrapped 2024: Women Shine Bright In A Year Of Brilliant Beats

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024
Music
3 min read

All hail, queens! Spotify Wrapped reveals 2024’s musical highlights with female trailblazers proving the power of women’s voices in Africa — and beyond. Making way… Read More »Spotify Wrapped 2024: Women Shine Bright In A Year Of Brilliant Beats

“Christmas All Around The World” Unites Cultures Through Song With Afrika Mamas And Debé Gunn

November 23, 2024November 25, 2024
Music
3 min read

New Single Celebrates Global Unity and the Spirit of Christmas A beautiful fusion of South African folk tradition and American songwriting talent has arrived just… Read More »“Christmas All Around The World” Unites Cultures Through Song With Afrika Mamas And Debé Gunn

Spotify Release RADAR Documentary For Joshua Baraka – The Next Pan-African Star To Watch

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024
Music
2 min read

Kampala-born singer-songwriter and producer Joshua Baraka, a rising Spotify RADAR Africa artist, is set to captivate global audiences with the release of his latest single “Lonely” alongside an intimate documentary.… Read More »Spotify Release RADAR Documentary For Joshua Baraka – The Next Pan-African Star To Watch

Ayra Starr To Perform First-Ever YouTube Live Concert In Nairobi

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024
Lifestyle, Music
3 min read

Grammy-nominated African music artist Ayra Starr will perform a special YouTube Live concert streamed globally from Nairobi, Kenya. The event, produced in partnership with Raha Fest, will celebrate the… Read More »Ayra Starr To Perform First-Ever YouTube Live Concert In Nairobi

Elaine Named Spotify EQUAL Africa’s Artist For October

October 12, 2024October 14, 2024
Music
3 min read

Spotify has announced that multi-award-winning R&B sensation Elaine is the EQUAL Artist for October 2024. A former Spotify RADAR artist, Elaine first rose to prominence with her… Read More »Elaine Named Spotify EQUAL Africa’s Artist For October

Singer-Songwriter & Poet Nue_sam, Embraces Love & Heritage In New Single “Ungenzani”

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024
Music
2 min read

In celebration of South Africa’s vibrant Heritage Day, acclaimed singer-songwriter and poet NueSam has released her much-anticipated single, Ungenzani. Hailing from KwaHlathi, Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal, NueSam… Read More »Singer-Songwriter & Poet Nue_sam, Embraces Love & Heritage In New Single “Ungenzani”

New Music Duo, Keenan & Keanu, Release Amapiano-Inspired Single “All I Want”

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024
Music
2 min read

South Africa’s newest musical sensation, duo Keenan & Keanu, have cemented themselves in the music industry with the release of their debut single, “All I… Read More »New Music Duo, Keenan & Keanu, Release Amapiano-Inspired Single “All I Want”

Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation Launches A Nonprofit E-commerce Marketplace For Pan-African Art Music

September 14, 2024October 7, 2024
Headlines, Music
2 min read

Introducing akojopo.org: your gateway to the diverse world of Pan-African art music! The Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of our e-commerce… Read More »Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation Launches A Nonprofit E-commerce Marketplace For Pan-African Art Music

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