Namibia: Lioness Set to Drop New Album

[ad_1] If you're a local rap connoisseur with a taste for feisty flows, catchy hooks and stylish visuals, there's a phrase bound to stop your scrolling: "Lioness is coming." All set to drop 'If Not In This Life' (INITL), her third studio album, this Friday, Lioness returns to the scene with an experimental project featuring Gazza, Willy G, Skrypt, Cleo Ice Queen, Kaladoshas, Azmo Nawe, Page (Ethnix), Earthtonami and Mel. The 13-track album is powered by producers such as Preezy, […]

October 17, 2024 1

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Rwanda: Mbonyi Takes Regional Music Tour to Tanzania

[ad_1] Rwanda's gospel star Israel Mbonyi is not planning to rest anytime soon this year as he already set Tanzania as his next stop for his East African music tour. This comes weeks after the 'Nina Siri' hit maker put up big shows both in Kenya and Uganda that attracted tens of thousands of worshipers including top government officials and celebrities. ALSO READ: Israel Mbonyi lights up Brussels This time around, the artiste has confirmed two major concerts in East […]

October 16, 2024 2

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South Africa: Petition Wants to Block Chris Brown’s South African Tour

[ad_1] South African women's rights campaigners have launched a petition calling for controversial U.S. award-winning singer Chris Brown to be barred from performing in December. The Women For Change advocacy group has urged the South African government and promoters to reconsider allowing the pop star to perform. The petition also demands that Home Affairs revoke Brown's visa and prevent him from performing in South Africa. Activists say his concert is a direct insult to the millions of women and girls […]

October 14, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: I Will Not Miss This One, I’d Rather Die First – Says Winky D, Billed to Headline Castle Lager Braai Fest

[ad_1] ALL is set for this year's Castle Lager Braai Festival at the Old Hararians Sports Club on October 19, with headline act Wallace 'Winky D' Chirumiko declaring that he would rather die than miss it. The annual braai and party, which has maintained the Zim Dancehall chanter as its headline act for years, will also have redhot Master H, Saintfloew and South African superstar Kamo Mphela on its lineup. Winky D needs no introduction, he is by far one […]

October 14, 2024 3

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Nigeria: Wetalksound, Trace Naija Partner to Amplify Afrobeats Content

[ad_1] Through this partnership, WeTalkSound will have access to Trace Naija's state-of-the-art production facilities, creating new opportunities for high-quality content production. The partnership will kick off with the development of three innovative video segments focused on capturing the essence of Afrobeats and its global impact. The segments, to be revealed soon, will showcase some of the most authentic stories in African music and entertainment. "We're thrilled to collaborate with Trace Naija to create groundbreaking content and amplify it to millions […]

October 11, 2024 2

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Liberia’s Finest Set for Visa for Music Festival 2024 in Morocco

[ad_1] -- With the lineup produced by BE100Africa, "we know it will be an unforgettable experience, full of energy and cultural pride," says VFM Liberia Ambassador Louise Siaway. Liberia's music scene is gearing up for an international showcase, and it's bound to be one for the history books. In November 2024, six of Liberia's finest artists will take center stage at the prestigious Visa For Music festival in Morocco, bringing with them the soulful sounds, electrifying beats, and cultural richness […]

October 11, 2024 3

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Africa: New York’s Habibi Fest Is Underway Passion and Soul

[ad_1] The fourth annual Habibi Festival is now underway at Joe's Pub in New York City. The festival highlights the music of the SWANA region (South West Asia and North Africa). This fall's edition runs five nights (October 8-12), with two acts featured each night. Given ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen and Sudan, pulling off this festival is no easy task. Franco-Egyptian bandleader Mohamed Abozekry ran into travel issues and had to be replaced last minute on the first […]

October 11, 2024 1

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Nigeria: From Fela Kuti to Jimi Hendrix and the Grateful Dead – the Story of Music Manager Rikki Stein

[ad_1] Rikki Stein, born into a regular, middle-class home in the UK, has had what must have seemed an unlikely career. As a music manager he has toured the world in the company of music legends - from the late Nigerian Afrobeat star Fela Kuti to American rockers The Grateful Dead and Morocco's Master Musicians of Joujouka. The stories of the people working behind the scenes supporting great artists rarely get the spotlight they deserve. But Stein's recently released autobiography […]

October 11, 2024 1

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Zimbabwe: Kadoma Is My Favourite Hunting Ground – Macheso

[ad_1] ALICK Macheso has hailed Kadoma fans for their loyalty and unwavering support. The sungura ace said this at the just-ended Kadoma Music Festival where he shared the stage with Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz, Jah Prayzah, Winky D, Kurai Makore, Saintfloew, Cheso Boys, Chibadura Brothers, Gemma Griffiths, King Her among others. Macheso, whose act was only stopped by sound engineers around 5 am during the festival, said he wanted to perform for two more hours. "I have a soft spot […]

October 9, 2024 2

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