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Nigeria: ‘Release My Son, I’m Begging You’ – Speed Darlington’s Mother to Burna Boy

[ad_1] "I just got information that my son is missing. His gateman called my family and notified my family that there was a video he made and put on the internet about Burna Boy..." Controversial singer Speed Darlington's mother, who identified herself as Queen, has alleged that Burna Boy and his team were responsible for her son's disappearance. Reports indicate that Speed Darlington went missing on Sunday. Hours after Speed Darlington was declared missing on social media on Wednesday, Burna […]

todayOctober 9, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: Jacaranda Music Festival Ends On High Note

[ad_1] Valerie Mpundu and Tanyaradzwa Tanyanyiwa The Eighth Edition of Stanbic Jacaranda Music Festival exploded beyond expectations as legions thronged Thorn Park Polo Club for an evening session of the music fiesta. Hordes of fans braved the chilly weather, sang and danced along to their favourite mixes from an array of disc jockeys and musicians who gave fine acts, leaving memories etched on the minds and hearts of many. On Saturday, songstress Feli Nandi drew fans to the dancefloor with […]

todayOctober 9, 2024 2

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Africa Meets Harlem and Belongó Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

[ad_1] It was a busy Afropop Sunday in Harlem on October 6. Starting at 11AM at, Arturo O'Farrill and his consummate band, the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra hosted a celebration of Hispanic Heritage in New York with an opening set, and a full afternoon of performances at the Robert Frederick Smith Center in Riverside State Park. The event was a rally and celebration of the coming Casa Belongó Music and Arts Center, a coming performance and learning facility for preserving all […]

todayOctober 8, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Kano’s Ado Gwanja Sings for the Ladies

[ad_1] When Afropop visited Kano, Nigeria, in 2017, we met an ambitious, English-speaking student named Umar Musa Ali. He has since expressed keen interest in reporting to us about musical happenings in a region we rarely hear from. Recently, Umar interviewed a popular local singer named Ado Gwanja, celebrated in Kano as a "women's singer." If you listen to our program Hip Deep in Northern Nigeria, you will get a sense of the unique challenges popular entertainers face in this […]

todayOctober 8, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Timi Dakolo Celebrates Wife On Her 40th Birthday

[ad_1] Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo, took to social media to celebrate his wife, Busola Dakolo, on her 40th birthday. The talented artist shared his admiration for Busola by unveiling a special song he composed in her honour. Timi affectionately described her as "as beautiful as 10 people," praising her vibrant personality and unique charm. He humorously acknowledged her stubbornness and knack for winning arguments, noting that these traits only deepen his love for her. Busola, a gifted photographer and mother […]

todayOctober 8, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: Zim Dancehall Chanter Silent Killer Roughed-Up for Pitching Up Late for Beitbridge Gig

[ad_1] CONTROVERSIAL Zim dancehall progeny, Jimmy "Silent Killer" Mudereri was this Sunday morning heckled and prevented from leaving Beitbridge's Pagomba Cafe by staffers and angry fans for turning up late for a gig. In a video circulating on social media, the musician also known by the moniker "Ngwere", whom some allege is battling substance misuse, is seen hurdled against a precast wall while a sizeable group of men threatens to beat him up. The seemingly emotionless chanter remains calm in […]

todayOctober 7, 2024 2

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Africa: Afropop Top Videos – October, 2024

[ad_1] Here are nine new picks for our playlist. From Brazilian rap and Malian reggae to Salin's global jazz on a beach in Thailand, it's a rich mix, once again with women in the foreground. Check out the full Afropop Top Videos playlist for all our recent selections. And remember, if you have suggestions of videos our fans would love, send them to info@afropop.org with the subject line "Top Videos 2024." Enjoy! Djely Tapa: "Ndö" The Montreal-based daughter of revered […]

todayOctober 4, 2024 1

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Nigeria: 2024 AMAA – ‘The Weekend’, ‘The Queenstown Kings’, ‘Jagun Jagun’ Are Top Contenders

[ad_1] This year's AMAA nominees hail from countries across Africa, including Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, and Libya, and represent a wide range of cultures and perspectives, fitting into 26 award categories. The organisers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) have unveiled the list of nominees for its prestigious 20th edition, which will showcase an exciting array of talent across Africa. The nominees were announced during a press conference held on Wednesday at the Sheraton Hotel. This year's […]

todayOctober 4, 2024 3

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Rwanda: Why Rwandan Music Is Attracting Global Artistes

[ad_1] As the world becomes more connected, global entertainment giants are increasingly setting their sights on Africa's growing music industry, and Rwanda in particular. A number of world-class musicians, including some of the continent's high profile ones, have made Kigali their favourite chill-out spots, and the local music scene is reaping the benefits. Bien Aime and Shaggy's entry into Rwanda's music industry through their collaborations with renowned top artiste Bruce Melodie underlines the appetite global music celebrities have for the […]

todayOctober 4, 2024 1

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