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06 Mar 2026
Nigerian Afropop singer Ayra Starr has released a new single titled ‘Where Do We Go’, marking her...
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Apple Music has named Nigerian Afrobeats artist Shoday as the latest cover star of its Africa...
06 Mar 2026
South African amapiano producer and DJ Stokie has released a new single titled ‘Amazwe ’ ,...
06 Mar 2026
British music rights management organisation PRS for Music has confirmed that its chief executive,...
05 Mar 2026
American singer, songwriter and producer Charlie Puth has joined artificial intelligence music...
05 Mar 2026
Applications are now open for artists seeking to perform at the 2026 edition of Visa For Music,...
05 Mar 2026
Applications are open for composers and conductors seeking to participate in the 2026 edition of...
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05 Mar 2026
By Siphokazi Ndlovu and Sisi Nkabinde South African maskandi music continues to gain momentum,...
25 Feb 2026
By Axolile Lucky Mke and Sibongile Kobo South African rapper Cwenga Nomnganga, known professionally...
24 Feb 2026
There is a unique kind of magic that settles over South Africa as summer draws to a close and the...
19 Feb 2026
By Tshifhiwa Mungoni and Sibongile Kobo Tanzania’s rising global star, Abigail Chams is hitting the...
19 Feb 2026
Two distinctly South African sounds will be in focus at this year’s Africa Rising Music Conference...
18 Feb 2026
By Tshifhiwa Mungoni and Sibongile Kobo South African singer-songwriter Wandile Mbambeni has built...
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In today’s turbulent global political landscape, The Brother Moves On acts as a voice for those...
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