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The Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, in partnership with Berklee College of Music, has concluded the...
29 Apr 2026
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28 Apr 2026
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28 Apr 2026
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28 Apr 2026
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28 Apr 2026
Congolese musician Ferre Gola has expanded his partnership with Sony Music Entertainment through an...
28 Apr 2026
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28 Apr 2026
The African Live Entertainment Conference (ALEC) 2026 convened in Johannesburg, South Africa, from...
22 Apr 2026
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22 Apr 2026
South African soul singer Lira returned to the stage at Gold Reef City on 18 April with a deeply...
21 Apr 2026
South African producer and DJ Mr Thela has built his reputation on a sound that sits confidently...
17 Apr 2026
The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), through its Wits Innovation Centre (WIC) and the...
17 Apr 2026
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21 Mar 2026
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