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) ...

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 ...

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 ...

Participating groups must be between the ages of 18 to 35 years. Synopses to be emailed or submitted on the day. Application forms must be completed in full (application forms can be emailed on ...

Released a decade ago, Modenine’s ‘Cry’ has survived the changes in Nigerian hip hop to emerge one of the best rap songs made by a Nigerian rapper as well as a prophetic tune.

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 ...

“ 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 ...

Shoko Festival has opened applications for artists to perform at its 2026 edition, scheduled to take place from 24 to 26 September.

The nominees for the 2025 edition of Trace Awards were announced ahead of the awards ceremony in Zanzibar, on 26 February.

The shores of Lake Malawi are set to come alive from 17 to 19 October, when the Lake of Stars Festival returns to Fish Eagle Bay Lodge in Nkhotakota. More than just a music event, the festival has ...

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 ...