This Week’s Episode Features a Conversation With FAVE, and the 5 Hottest Tracks of the Week! Tune in to Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida this Friday, November 8th at 9a London / 10a Lagos/Paris / 11a Johannesburg / 1a LA / 4a NYC on Apple Music 1 and broadcast on YFM Accra every Sunday at 2pm, YFM Kumasi on…
Apple Music today released this month’s Africa Now DJ Mix featuring South African DJ, producer and entrepreneur, Oskido (real name Oscar Sibonginkosi Mdlongwa), a local legend who has helped shape the country’s urban music scene for over 25 years. “Africa has a rich cultural heritage that has given rise to diverse music genres, especially Afrobeats and Amapiano,…
Ebro Darden calls up Afrobeats icon Seun Kuti to talk about his new project ‘Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)’, what it took to bring the Kuti and Marley legacies together on one track for the very first time in history, and more. Key quotes below. Please credit The Ebro Show on Apple Music 1. Seun…
Today, Apple Music introduced a new feature in Apple Music for Artists that allows artists to create a Set List playlist, publish to Apple Music and Shazam concert pages and share it in social media to their fans. This new tool provides artists new ways to create engaging experiences to promote their live shows and…
Apple Music today announced the latest musician to be featured in its Up Next artist development program in Ghana is spiritual HighLife singer-songwriter, AraTheJay (real name Samuel Ofei Ankrah Badu). “I feel truly privileged to be featured on Apple Music’s Up Next. Having my music recognized by the Apple team in this way is very…
In a historic move, Apple Music has today launched a dedicated global Amapiano category page, celebrating the genre’s popularity by featuring the best that the genre has to offer. Apple Music also launched three Amapiano genre charts for Top Songs, Top Albums and Top Videos where users will find only the best and biggest hits…
South African artist Ziggy4x has officially released his highly anticipated single, “Hou Kan Jy,” available now across all digital platforms. This release marks a significant milestone for the Manenberg-based rapper, as he has also been named Apple Music’s “Up Next” artist for October, spotlighting him as one of the most exciting new voices in South…
Apple Music celebrates Nigeria’s Independence Day with Oshe Naija (meaning Thanks Nigeria in Yoruba), a month-long initiative that will pay tribute to several regions that have significantly shaped the soundscape of Nigerian music and primed it for a worldwide audience. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the serene landscapes of Enugu, each region has contributed its…
Lady Gaga sat down with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 to discuss the upcoming release of ‘Harlequin.’ The two discuss her approach to creating the album as both Lady Gaga and her character Lee Quinzel as well as shares insights to her original song, “Happy Mistake,” which she premiered for the first time on…
The episode features new music from Jeriq, all the breaking Hip-Hop news, and the hottest tracks of the week from around Africa! Tune in to Rap Life Radio With Ebro now on Apple Music 1. Apple Music’s Rap Life Radio, presented by Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B, Ebro Darden will feature…
This Week’s Episode Features a Conversation With Boj, and the 5 Hottest Tracks of the Week! Tune in to Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida this Friday, August 2nd at 9a Lagos/London / 10a Johannesburg/Paris / 1a LA / 4a NYC on Apple Music 1 and broadcast on YFM Accra every Sunday at 2pm,…
Apple Music today announced the latest musician to be featured in its Up Next artist development program in Ghana, is contemporary Afropop singer-songwriter, Josh Blakk (real name Joshua Owusu Afriyie) “I am beyond thrilled to be featured on Up Next Ghana,” he tells Apple Music. “It’s an amazing feeling to have my music recognized…
Tems Source: Africa Publicity Gifted Nigerian musician, Tems has released her highly anticipated debut album titled, ‘Born in The Wild’. The album was officially released on Friday, June 7, 2024. Within less than a day of its release, ‘Born In The Wild’ took the top spot on Apple Music chart. The album’s listening party…
Apple Music today announced the latest musician to be featured in its Up Next artist development program in Ghana, is Afrobeats singer-songwriter, Lasmid (real name Nathaniel Ladsmid Owusu). “I’m super elated to be selected for Up Next in Ghana for February. Apple Music has also been like a family, supporting me since day one,”…
Nigerian superstar songstress and Marvin’s signee, Ayra Star, has once again gone against the odds, climbing to the peak of the most sought-after No. 1 spot on Apple Music’s Nigerian Top 100 songs. This feat tends to justify the singer’s alternative names, “Celestial Being’ and the “Sabi Girl” of her time, having achieved the same…
Love and Heartbreak spark passion and move people to create. It is the most universal and common subject in the history of recorded vocal music. This Valentine’s Day Apple Music is launching two brand new deeply personalized stations in the themes of Love and Heartbreak for its listeners. The Love Station features songs about romantic love, falling…
