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Nigeria: ‘You Have No Business Relocating Abroad If You’re in Your 50s’ – Singer Speed Darlington
[Leadership] Nigerian British rapper Speed Darlington has addressed those in their 50s who want to relocate abroad.
Liberia: ‘A Slight ‘Yes’ to the World Is a Big ‘No’ to God’ – Promise M. Fernandez Speaks Out Against Secular Music in Churches
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Promise M. Fernandez, Chief Executive Officer of Rainbow Global, has weighed in on the growing debate surrounding the use of secular or worldly music in Christian worship, arguing that songs from worldly musicians have no …
Nigeria: Why I Signed Wizkid Instead of Drake – Akon
[Premium Times] Akon signed Wizkid to his Konvict Muzik record label nearly two decades ago.
Zimbabwe: It’s All Work – Chimurenga Music Legend Mapfumo Accepts Chivayo’s U.S.$1 Million Offer
[New Zimbabwe] CHIMURENGA music legend Thomas Mapfumo has confirmed he will return to Zimbabwe from his United States base to perform at controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s birthday celebration and musician Jah Prayzah’s wedding, ending weeks …
Nigeria: My Greatest Fear Is Not Knowing When to Quit Music – Davido
[Vanguard] Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has opened up about what he considers his greatest fear, admitting that he worries about not knowing the right time to step away from music.
Malawi: Sand Music Festival Forced to Change Venue After Lake Malawi Floods Wreck Original Plans
[Nyasa Times] Organisers of the Sand Music Festival have revealed the real reason behind the delay in announcing this year’s venue – and it’s down to Mother Nature rather than anything more dramatic.
Nigeria: Burna Boy to Perform At First World Cup Final Halftime Show
[This Day] Award-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy is set to make history as the first African artiste to perform at the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, joining an international lineup for the tournament’s inaugural halftime spectacle. FIFA had ann…
Namibia: Nascam Gets N$1.7m for Music Research Project
[Namibian] A two-year partnership between Nascam and Unesco will invest N$1.7 million into research, copyright reform and digital innovation within Namibia’s music industry.
Nigeria: Gospel Star’s Son Reveals Why Family Can’t Stop ‘Mourning’
[Premium Times] The gospel singer reflected on the disappearance of his father, veteran gospel musician Remilekun Amos, who vanished after travelling to Akure in November 2000.
Uganda: Weasel Withdraws Radio & Weasel Music Catalogue From UPRS Over Royalty Dispute
[Nile Post] KAMPALA — Goodlyfe Magic Limited, the company that manages the music catalogue of the celebrated duo Radio & Weasel, has withdrawn all its production from the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS), accusing the organisation of g…