27 Oct 2021Vote to challenge status quo, SAMRO tells young artistsThe Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) is calling on young people to use their...By Ano Shumba
29 Jan 2021Here are the 5 music professionals entering Ugandan politicsMusicians Geoffrey Lutaaya, Hilderman, Mosh Sendi and Rachael Magoola, as well as artist manager...By Lucy Ilado
13 Jan 2021More Ugandan musicians turn to politics as Bobi Wine...Bobi Wine was the first musician in Uganda to be elected as MP in 2017. He is now the youngest...By Lucy Ilado
10 Jun 2020Zambian artists' criticism of president causes a stirNational Arts Council of Zambia chairperson Patrick Samwimbila has deplored artists for criticising...By Ano Shumba
27 May 2020Watch 10 new Journal Rappé episodes for Munich Biennale...Munich Biennale 2020 is screening 10 episodes of the popular hip hop news show Journal Rappé this...By Music In Africa...
05 Dec 2018Uganda: DJ Erycom to run for ParliamentDJ Erycom will be quitting his music career and running for a parliamentary seat in Uganda as an...By Lucy Ilado
29 Nov 2018Arrested Liberian act speaks out after releaseLiberian act Afo4Doe, who was arrested recently, has spoken to local media after his release by the...By In-house West Africa
13 Nov 2018Banky W to run for political office in NigeriaBanky W has declared his intention to run for political office in Nigeria.By In-house West Africa
14 Sep 2018New arts minister spurs optimism in ZimbabweThe appointment of former swimmer and Olympic gold medallist Kirsty Coventry as Zimbabwe's new...By Ano Shumba
07 Sep 2018Bebe Cool 'has right to freedom of opinion'Ugandan musician and MP Kato Lubwama has warned the public against using concerts to settle...By Lucy Ilado
06 Sep 2018Tanzania: Mixed reactions trail bongo flava banTanzania’s ruling party’s decision to ignore bongo flava artists during campaign season has divided...By Boniface Nyaga
31 Aug 2018Bobi Wine arrested as he tries to leave UgandaEmbattled Ugandan musician-MP Bobi Wine and a bedridden Mityana MP Francis Zaake were arrested...By Boniface Nyaga