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 ...

Born Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado on 20 July 1987, Riky Rick began his music career after attending a recording studio session with Bongani Fassie, who inspired him to make his own music. He came onto ...

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Three albums after her entry into the Nigerian music scene in 2007 as just another guitar-playing, rasta-sporting, soul-singing artist, Asa has gone on to become synonymous with quality music set ...

One of the most influential and important music genres in Sierra Leone is gumbe. This genre, closely associated with the Krio, is also found in other West-African countries (especially Guinea- Bissau) ...

Simi, who is also a sound engineer and actress, is behind well-known songs like ‘TIFF’ (2014), ‘Jamb Question’ (2015) and ‘Duduke’ (2020) as well as the Restless II (2020) EP. She partnered with Falz ...

“It is against this backdrop, that we are providing an opportunity for festivals in Africa to apply for grants to collaborate, increase access for their audiences to both regional and international ...

Applications may be submitted by an artist, duo or collective based in Switzerland or within a Pro Helvetia liaison region, provided the co-creation partner is clearly identified. Selected projects ...

Spotify’s latest Loud & Clear report has revealed remarkable growth within South Africa’s music industry, showing that local artists earned nearly R400 million in royalties from the streaming platform ...

With President William Ruto expected to preside over the celebrations, this year’s event places music at the heart of its commemorative programme, curated by the Permanent Presidential Music ...

Set in the fictional community of Butangi, Kifo Kisimani follows the courageous resistance of Mwelusi, a citizen who defies the ruthless dictatorship of Mtemi Bokono. Through sharp dialogue, rich ...

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 ...