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Zimbabwe: Burning Spear Harare-Bound
[The Herald] ICONIC Jamaican roots-reggae exponent, Burning Spear, is billed to perform in Harare on October 18 as part of his much-anticipated “One People Tour Africa”.
Nigeria: Album Review – Rema Pushes Boundaries in ‘Heis’ but Struggles With Cohesion
[Premium Times] Despite its standout moments, the album’s thematic inconsistency and production similarities prevent it from achieving its full potential.
Mali: Toumani Diabaté – the Famed Musician From Mali Who Took the Kora to the World
[The Conversation Africa] The world has lost a significant musical ambassador for the Mande people of west Africa – the virtuoso kora player, composer, and collaborator from Mali, Toumani Diabaté. He died on 19 July, just short of his 59th birthda…
Ghana: Nana Grenade Unleashes ‘Izuku’ – a Fresh Wave in Alternative Hip-Hop
[Accra Times] Ghanaian music sensation, Nana Grenade is set to ignite 2024 with his electrifying solo debut, ‘IZUKU.’ Known as one half of the dynamic duo “Kev & Grenade,” Nana Grenade has already carved a niche for himself as one of Africa’s …
Nigeria: YouTube to Celebrate Burna Boy’s 5 Years of African Giant July 26
[Vanguard] The global resonance of African music continues to captivate audiences worldwide, with its vibrant rhythms and unique fusion of genres. Among the artists leading this movement is the Grammy Award-winning artist, Burna Boy.
Nigeria: YouTube to Celebrate Burna Boy’s 5 Years of African Giant July 26
[Vanguard] The global resonance of African music continues to captivate audiences worldwide, with its vibrant rhythms and unique fusion of genres. Among the artists leading this movement is the Grammy Award-winning artist, Burna Boy.
Nigeria: YouTube to Celebrate Burna Boy’s 5 Years of African Giant July 26
[Vanguard] The global resonance of African music continues to captivate audiences worldwide, with its vibrant rhythms and unique fusion of genres. Among the artists leading this movement is the Grammy Award-winning artist, Burna Boy.
Zimbabwe: Worship Singer Chirunga Pays Tribute to Brown’s Mentorship
[The Herald] Praise and worship singer, Nicholas Chirunga has hailed the late Andy Brown for nurturing his talent.
Zimbabwe: Steve ‘Dhongi’ Makoni UK-Bound
[The Herald] Yesteryear solo musician, Steve “Dhongi” Makoni is set to embark on a month-long tour of the United Kingdom next month.
Nigeria: How Brain Jotter’s Viral Dance Revived Mike Ejeagha’s ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ 41 Years After
[Premium Times] Interestingly, ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ is not a song title; it is the refrain in “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche,” a song on Mike Ejeagha’s 1983 album ‘Akuko Na Egwu’ Original Vol. 1.