22 Aug 2019
A mini-documentary that gives a perspective on the dreams and aspirations of young musicians in...
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18 Jun 2019
This article provides an overview of folk music in Northern Nigeria, providing a historical...
11 Jan 2019
In a country that hasn't known peace long before becoming the world's newest country in 2011,...
04 Jan 2019
Northern Nigeria is the largest region in Nigeria by both landmass and population. It comprises...
17 Dec 2018
This article provides an overview of recent trends in South Sudanese music, particularly one which...
06 Nov 2018
It has long been recognised that music has political power in Northern Nigeria. The political...
01 Nov 2018
In 2012, Mali experienced military conflict in the north of the country and in parts of the central...
07 Sep 2018
The music industry of northern Nigerian has traditionally been removed from the south’s more...
31 Aug 2018
By El Genaina For the second time in less than a year, Alsarah and the Nubatones performed in Cairo...
22 Aug 2018
In Northern Nigeria, music has long been used as a tool for social criticism: a powerful means of...
31 Jul 2018
The Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) turns five on 27 July 2018, and celebrates its key...
26 Jul 2018
Eleven festivals and some 53 artists in 11 bands from countries affected by conflict have...