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120 of Nigeria’s most talented emerging artists, selected from over 2,100 applications, begin intensive training with Berklee faculty on 22 April, closing with a live concert and the on-stage award of full three-year Berklee scholarships on Sunday 26 April The Tiwa Savage Music Foundation (TSMF), in partnership with Berklee College of Music, will this week […]
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Rising star Sifiye teams up with acclaimed artist Nomfundo Yekani on his powerful new single, Ngyacela, released today across all major streaming platforms. The track also features standout contributions from Robot Boii, Flash Cortez and Musiholiq, bringing together a dynamic mix of voices shaping the current South African sound. Ngyacela, meaning “I ask” or “I plead”, is an emotionally resonant […]
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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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Spotify is turning the spotlight toward the next wave of African music innovators with its latest RADAR Africa picks: Nigerian Afrobeats talent FOLA and South African Afro House DJ and producer Thakzin. As part of Spotify’s ongoing commitment to discovering and amplifying emerging voices across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), RADAR continues to champion boundary-pushing artists shaping the sound of […]
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Focalistic, Musa Keys, Vinka, CKay, Shekhinah, Kamo Mphela, Joyous Celebration and more embrace a musical movement to protect nature. “Music for Wildlife”, a groundbreaking concert series that merges music and wildlife conservation, has launched on Trace Global Network TV channels and streaming platforms. This initiative brings together Africa’s musical talent to raise awareness of and […]
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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 are dynamic, diverse, and more traveler-ready than ever. Find more inspiration here. Afropop luminary Oluwatosin Ajibade, better known as Mr Eazi, has brought the sounds of Africa to the world. With more than 4 billion […]
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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 sounds are driving a cultural revolution that resonates across the world. Spotify Wrapped 2024 tells a compelling story about the impact of African music, especially the sounds emerging from Nigeria […]
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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 for Africa’s current and future stars Artists, fans and creators have ensured that 2024 goes down as a record-breaking, culture-making year with genres like Afrobeats and Amapiano lighting up Sub-Saharan […]
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Rising African music sensation FuzeeJasmine is back with a bang, captivating audiences across South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana with the release of his latest single, “Next Of Kin”, accompanied by an equally stunning music video. “Next Of Kin” is an electrifying blend of Afrobeat rhythms and soulful melodies, showcasing FuzeeJasmine’s talent and solidifying FuzeeJasmine’s position as one […]
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