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May 22
Rwanda: The Two Biggest Losses of Rwanda's Gospel Music
New Times
Rwanda has had a variety of gospel artistes who have been instrumental in changing the Rwandan music industry, especially when it comes to live performing. Read more »
Rwanda: Nel Ngabo Drops Third Album 'Life, Love & Love'
New Times
Kina Music's youngster, Nel Ngabo, is having a stupendous year. Just months after having a successful tour in Canada, the artiste has dropped the long awaited third album that is… Read more »
May 19
South Africa: South African Bongeziwe Mabandla Releases Fourth Studio Album, Amaxesha
Afropop
The whole Bongeziwe experience is conceptual in nature in the vein of The Miseducation of Lauren Hill, from an artist he is deeply inspired by. However Bongeziwe is a completely… Read more »
May 18
Africa: Gotopo's Afro-Indigenous Future Vision
Afropop
Gotopo is an Afro-Venezuelan artist living in Berlin. She was born in Caracas and began her formal musical training in Barquisimeto, home of a renowned musical conservatory. She… Read more »
Uganda: Diamond Platnumz Returns for Comedy Store Fundraiser
Observer
On his fourth performance in Uganda, Tanzanian singing star and one of Africa's most acclaimed artistes, Diamond Platnumz, is set to headline a concert organized by Comedy Store… Read more »
May 17
Rwanda: Bob Pro Set to Launch Debut Album
New Times
Bob Pro, one of the highly experienced producers in Rwanda, is preparing to unveil his long-awaited debut album after an illustrious career spanning 15 years. Having worked… Read more »
May 16
Zimbabwe: Bantu Spaceship Remakes Zimbabwean Roots Pop
Afropop
Bantu Spaceship is a new act out of Harare, Zimbabwe, an Afro-futuristic project with deep ties in the past of the country's popular music. Producer Joshua Madalitso Chiundiza cut… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Music Awards 2023 - Freeman HKD, Feli Nandi and Gemma Lead Nominations
New Zimbabwe
The nominees for the 2023 edition of the Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMAs) have been announced ahead of the gala ceremony at 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale, Harare, on 3 June. Read more »
May 14
Zimbabwe: Winky D Set to Drop a Rare Extended Play
New Zimbabwe
AS his army of followers are still digesting his latest offering "Eureka Eureka", undisputed Zimdancehall king Winky D will unleash a rare extended play (EP) which is being curated… Read more »
May 13
Ghana: Osofobaa Gloria Releases 'Adom Bb Nti' Album
Ghanaian Times
Gospel musician cum immigration officer, Osofobaa Gloria, has released her fifth album dubbed "Adom bi Nti." Read more »
May 12
Zimbabwe: May the Music Continue Its Mission to Educate, Uplift, Heal and Inspire - Says Winky D As He Luxuriates in Award Glory
New Zimbabwe
Zimdancehall kingpin Winky D says he remains undeterred in expressing his art through music, inspiring and educating generations. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Jah Prayzah Music Heist - Feli Nandi Gushes At Being an Accomplice
New Zimbabwe
Contemporary musician Mukudzei Mukombe popularly known as Jah Prayzah is standing on the cusp of history as he will become first artist to unleash a double album in two days. Read more »
May 11
Rwanda: Top Four Investors in Rwanda's Music Industry
New Times
Rwanda's music industry is among the sectors experiencing a huge boost in the country, with different opportunities that are attracting refined investors to put hundreds of… Read more »
Mali: Tinariwen to Release New Album May 19 and Launch Tour May 27
Afropop
In 2022, Mali's pioneering Tuareg rock band, Tinariwen, had to cancel their 20-date North American tour at the last moment due to visa issues. After more than a month of effort,… Read more »
Rwanda: The Top Five New Songs Trending in Rwanda
New Times
Local artistes are not resting and continue to give music lovers new bangers to entertain them. Read more »
May 10
Rwanda: Mani Martin Set to Launch 'Nomade' Album
New Times
Renowned Rwandan musician, Mani Martin, will soon launch his sixth album, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career. With an extraordinary talent for blending… Read more »
May 09
Namibia: Bonsella Celebrates 'Pain Is Fuel,' Talks Album Tour
Namibian
The Tsumeb-based multi-genre musician Hurry Haiketi, aka Bonsella, may not be as well-known as he would like, but he's certainly one of the country's most brilliant musicians. Read more »
May 07
Uganda: Split! Tough Times As Musicians Form Rival Association, Kenzo Elected the President
Nile Post
Top artistes in Uganda have formed a new musician association, the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF), a move which leaves, the Uganda Musicians Association (UMA) headed… Read more »
Nigeria: 7 Nigerian Music Stars Who Are Master's Degree Holders
Leadership
There was a time when musicians were looked upon as school dropouts or music was seen as a profession for people who are not academically sound. Read more »
May 05
Africa: South African Opera Star Shines at Crowning of British King
Scrolla
Westminster Abbey was alive with the enchanting performance of South African soprano, Pretty Yende, at the coronation of King Charles on Saturday. Read more »
Africa: Afropop Top Videos - Gotopo, Toumani and Kayhan, Eliades Ochoa, and More!
Afropop
Fantastic new videos keep flooding in at Afropop Central. Here's a new set to brighten your weekend. Read more »
Mozambique: The Sound of Masks Reveals Tiago Correia-Paulo - Mozambican Composer and Music Producer
Afropop
The 15th season of AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange, the documentary series of vibrant stories from across the African diaspora from Black Public Media and WGBH's WORLD… Read more »
Africa: The Empire Sings Back - the Deep History Behind South African Soprano Pretty Yende's Triumph [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Among the invited artists at the coronation of Britain's King Charles III is the South African soprano, Pretty Yende. Coronations are not events that take place often. What makes… Read more »
May 02
South Africa: UCT Opera Star Who Broke Glass Ceiling to Sing At Coronation
UCT
She has the voice of an angel, and it will grace the coronation of a king and his queen in Westminster Abbey on 6 May. University of Cape Town (UCT) alumnus Pretty Yende's story is… Read more »
May 01
Uganda: Bobi Wine's Pens Beautiful Birthday Message to Chameleone - 'Your Music Will Be an Inspiration for Many Generations to Come'
Nile Post
Singer-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi has joined the music fraternity and celebrities to extend a birthday message to his longtime music rival Joseph Mayanja alias Jose… Read more »
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