South Africa’s rich musical legacy took centre stage in London at the highly anticipated panel discussion, ‘From Apartheid to Amapiano.’ Held at the LABS Atrium in Camden, the event was part of the council’s Black History Season. FOR THE LOVE OF AMAPIANO The hybrid format, streamed live on CastRooms. This allowed audiences from…
A music robot recently performed on stage, playing the cello with the Malmö Symphony Orchestra in Sweden. This remarkable debut, which took place on 17 October at Malmö Live Concert Hall, is part of a composition by Swedish composer Jacob Mühlrad, titled Veer (bot). THE ROBOT CELLO PERFORMANCE This piece uses a robotic…
Africans are taking the music industry by storm as South African singer and Grammy winner, Nomcebo Zikode, has featured Nigerian singer, Fireboy DML and Kenyan singer and songwriter, Sofiya Nzau on their new three-step dance song, “Meta”. “Meta” is a combination of afro tech, amapiano, and broken beat that embodies the rich diversity of African…
Kwesi Valley It has been a year of high notes for fast-rising Ghanaian singer and rapper, Kwesi Valley, and he wraps it up with a street jam titled ‘Gelentigen’. ‘Gelentigen’ follows relative successes of the Kumasi-native’s singles ‘Kaagudu’ and ‘Ogya De Beba’. Listen to ‘Gelentigen’ here: https://tiememusicdistro.lnk.to/Gelentigen ‘Ogya De Beba’ was a major breakthrough for…
dESH.DUBS and The Mask Lazy Dope Records is thrilled to announce the release of ‘Ready,’ the powerful new single from dESH.DUBS, featuring The Mask. This track serves as a poignant and timely message against war, specifically addressing the ongoing conflicts involving Russia, Ukraine and giving support to Palestine. ‘Ready’ is a rallying cry for peace,…
Juma Vybz Following the release of ‘No Option,’ Juma Vybz drops another eyebrow-raising single and video titled ‘Chaley Kasa.’ The kinetic new track once again highlights the Irish-Ghanaian rapper as a cross-cultural powerhouse and prolific MC in one – a combination that continues to captivate audiences. Stream or download ‘Chaley Kasa’ in all…
Rudebwoy Tymer After capturing our attention with the infectious grooves of the Amapiano-infused ‘Monaco’ a few months ago, Rudebwoy Tymer is back at it again. He builds on its success with another hit, ‘Apology.’ The new song showcases bold flavors poised to liven the mood anywhere it goes up. Listen to it here: https://linktr.ee/rudebwoytymer The…
Emerging onto the global music scene with unmatched versatility and creative depth, AbrahamTheLion, a visionary artist, spiritual mentor, and modern-day Renaissance man, has released his highly anticipated debut EP titled “Warrior Kings & Priests.” This five-track project is a multigenerational masterpiece that fuses multiple genres, weaving together sounds that will ignite the spirits of…
Ghanaian sensation Arathejay is riding a wave of success, celebrating over 6 million streams for his hit track “Jesus Christ II” featuring Black Sherif. To mark the moment, he has unveiled “Arathejay Live Session 001” on his YouTube channel, hinting at what could become a series of captivating live performances for his fans. …
Roselyn Akosua Mantey, well-known for her victory in TV3’s Mentor, has officially unveiled her Guinness World Record certificate after completing the longest marathon of makeup application. The unveiling took place on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, during a press gathering in Accra. Akosua achieved this remarkable feat during a 5-day makeup marathon, which took place at…
In the vibrant tapestry of Cape Town’s music scene, the story of the boy band De Ja Vu is woven with threads of love, loss, and resilience. As they prepare for their upcoming shows at the Joseph Stone Auditorium on November 8 and 9, the atmosphere is charged with nostalgia and excitement. This performance…
Leading Hollywood actress, Zoe Saldaña will be recognised at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The festival announced that Saldaña will be honoured with the prestigious American Riviera Award. Saldaña will receive the award on Friday, February 7, 2025, at an in-person conversation about her career, leading up to her acclaimed performance…
Media mogul Mo Abudu has confirmed the hit Netflix drama series, ‘Blood Sisters‘, is returning for a second season. Abudu shared the exciting news on Instagram, revealing that the team had a successful table read the previous week. She said the development with writers, Craig Freimond, Zeli, and Adzeugah took 18 months to…
Iconic British boy band Blue are bringing their 20th-anniversary tour to South Africa in March 2025. The group, which comprises Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan, will perform at the Grand Arena, Grand West in Cape Town on March 7, and at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on March 8. …
From left to right: Hugh Masekela, Fela Kuti and Miriam Makeba Source: Africa Publicity In the fight for freedom and independence across Africa, music emerged as a powerful tool for resistance, unity, and expression. Through song, African communities communicated their struggles, hopes, and determination to break free from colonial rule and oppressive regimes. In…
Miriam Makeba Source: Africa Publicity Miriam Makeba, affectionately known as “Mama Africa,” was an iconic South African singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist who became an international symbol of resistance against apartheid. Her music, a fusion of jazz, traditional African melodies, and folk, transcended cultural and political boundaries, making her not only a beloved musician…
