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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The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) – a national public research entity of the Department of Arts & Culture (DAC) hosted by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University – is empowering South ...

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 ...

“ Heavy-K has continuously pushed boundaries, blending mesmerising melodies with infectious rhythms,” a statement reads. “He has proven to be successful in capturing the essence of the 3-step genre, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Afrobeats has driven a 114% growth in music consumption across sub-Saharan Africa, outpacing other regions. This is according to Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped report, an annual data-driven review of global ...

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 ...