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Africa Oyé has announced the first two international acts scheduled to perform at the 2026 festival. The event will return as a ticketed festival in Liverpool’s Sefton Park on June 20–21. Featured Artists Nigerian artist Patoranking will make his debut performance in Liverpool. Known as a prominent figure in the African music industry and an […]
American online personality IShowSpeed has significantly impacted Kenya’s entertainment and digital landscape as part of his 28-day “Speed Does Africa” tour. His livestream on January 11, 2026, in Nairobi generated substantial online engagement and became a viral sensation. The 20-year-old streamer, Darren Jason Watkins Jr., experienced a surge in popularity in Kenya, with his YouTube […]
An international competition has been announced to encourage and showcase the work of women composers in choral music. The competition is open to women of all nationalities, ages, and professional backgrounds. The competition seeks original compositions for mixed-voice a cappella choirs consisting of four to twelve parts, with a duration of six to seven minutes. […]
The music retail chain Musica, once a dominant force in South Africa, ceased operations in 2021. At its peak, the franchise accounted for four in ten CD sales in the country, but the rise of online music platforms contributed to its decline. Early Beginnings The story of Musica began in 1963 with George Goosen, who […]
The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) are set to conclude tomorrow in Lagos, Nigeria, bringing together numerous artists, industry professionals, and international guests for a celebration of African music and creative enterprise. The event has positioned Lagos as a central hub in the global music conversation. AFRIMA Week Activities AFRIMA Week began last Wednesday […]
The Lagos State Government has welcomed participants from across Africa and the global music community for the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The event is scheduled to take place from January 7 to 11, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. The celebration of African music began Wednesday with a Welcome Soiree hosted by […]
CIZA is rapidly establishing himself as a prominent figure in the Afro-house music scene, achieving both national and international recognition. His success marks a significant moment in his career, moving beyond expectations tied to his family’s legacy. Early Career and Rise to Prominence Nkululeko Nciza, known professionally as CIZA, is the son of Nhlanhla Nciza […]
Globally, 2025 was a significant year for the film and TV industry, marked by major deals like the Paramount-Skydance merger and the Warner Bros-Netflix-Paramount negotiations, Ryan Coogler’s unique deal for Sinners, rapid advancements in AI, unexpected box office results, and a steady stream of remakes and sequels. For Africa, the industry continued to make a […]
Soundstripe, a music licensing platform, has partnered with PopArabia to create original music reflecting genres and sounds from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The collaboration aims to expand Soundstripe’s catalogue to meet growing global demand for Arabic and MENA-originated music. Music Creation Camps The first camp took place in Abu Dhabi in […]