BIO Shewit Mezgebo is the new Ethiopian rising star. She first hit the music scene in 2012 with her new album ‘Yismerelki’ which was well received. Shewit is a descendant of a great musical family.

The legal battle forms part of a broader dispute between the music industry and AI developers over the use of copyrighted recordings in training artificial intelligence systems. Record labels argue ...

Recorded music revenues in Sub-Saharan Africa grew by 22.6% in 2024, surpassing US$100 million for the first time and reaching US$110 million, according to the International Federation of the ...

Sudan’s musical traditions have largely been informed by Arabic and Muslim traditions. As a country that has always subscribed to stricter interpretations of Islamic law, music in Sudan has generally ...

On 23 January, Zimbabwean legend Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi passed away. Tuku, whose music cut across cultures and generations, was known for his humble and soft demeanour, and an illustrious career that ...

Now, with Break the Chains, Bebe Cool builds upon this legacy, bridging cultures, genres, and generations. The album offers a compelling mix of high-energy dance tracks, heartfelt love songs and ...

The board said the draft Bill is available for public review and can be downloaded from its official website. Submissions should clearly state the names, contact details, and, where relevant, the ...

Africa’s youngest nation, South Sudan, has faced instability since it broke away from Sudan in 2011. Music has remained the vehicle through which young people continue to voice their concern and ...

West Africa’s premier music, innovation, and cultural showcase, AFROSON1C X (AFX), is set to return to Accra on 10 January 2026 at Treehouse Restaurant, Nyaniba.

As we crossover the midway mark this year, South Africans are slowly wakening to amapiano’s staying power and dominance on local music charts and dancefloors across the country – a hard pill to ...

There is no shortage of musical talent in South Africa. Our jazz music, in particular, has been a major international export, with many appreciating its diversity and spirit. From the sounds of ...

On 21 March 1960, apartheid police opened fire on peaceful protesters in Sharpeville, killing 69 people and wounding more than 180. The demonstrators had gathered against the pass laws that restricted ...