Warner Music Africa (WMA), a key player in Africa’s music industry, has joined forces with GUTA Sync, the sync arm of Ground Up Chale, to reshape the future of music synchronization and licensing for African artists. This groundbreaking partnership is designed to elevate African music’s global reach while unlocking lucrative sync opportunities in film, television,…
In a bid to preserve, sustain, and influence the future of the African music industry, a group of music veterans and enthusiasts have introduced the African Music Business Roundtable. The initiative, according to the conveners, aims to address critical challenges and seize opportunities within the African music business ecosystem. At a press parley in Lagos,…
I am Not An Afrobeats Artist. I Represent Amapiano – Tyla Educates The World On African Music Diversity (video) Source: Africa Publicity South African musician, Tyla, has used her first MTV Video Music Award acceptance speech to educate the world about the diversity of African music, addressing the tendency to group all African artists under…
In the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria, the rhythm of Afrobeat echoed through the streets, energizing its people and captivating visitors. This was the birthplace of Kofi Mensah, a talented musician whose career had begun in the small, bustling neighborhoods of Lagos. Despite his local fame, Kofi aspired for global recognition. His journey epitomized the…
In the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria, the air was filled with the rhythmic beats of Afrobeat as renowned musician Kofi Adebayo prepared for his latest concert. Kofi, a talented artist with a deep passion for music, had spent years building his career locally. His music, a blend of traditional African rhythms and modern influences,…
In the heart of Lagos, Nigeria, a bustling city that never sleeps, music is more than just a form of entertainment; it’s a way of life. In this vibrant metropolis, Kofi Mensah, a rising Afrobeat artist, faced a challenge that many musicians across Africa grapple with—how to make his music stand out in an ever-crowded…
Tiwa Savage and Brandy Source: Africa Publicity In a vibrant neighborhood of Lagos, Nigeria, lived Kelechi, a young and ambitious Afrobeat artist. He grew up surrounded by the rhythms of his homeland, where music was not just a hobby but a way of life. Kelechi had always dreamt of taking his music to the world…
Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has described the creation of the Best African Music Performance category at the Grammys as “God’s timing.” In a recent interview with France 24, the singer was asked whether the addition of an African music category at the Grammys was timely or not, and he responded that it…
