UPCLOSE FESTIVAL ROARS BACK TO LIFE: ARLO PARKS, SELF ESTEEM, AND YUNGBLUD HEADLINE ELECTRIFYING LINEUP

  After a brief hiatus, UpClose Festival is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated return, boasting an incredible lineup that promises to electrify the music scene. The two-day festival will take place on [dates] at [location], featuring a diverse and exciting array of artists. Topping the bill are indie-rock sensation Arlo Parks, genre-bending songstress Self…

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Ghana: Osagyefo’s Night 2024! Trigmatic celebrates Kwame Nkrumah’s legacy in music, arts and theatre

The third edition of Osagyefo’s Night concert, held at the Alliance Française on October 4, 2024, was a vibrant celebration of Kwame Nkrumah’s enduring influence on Ghana’s music, arts, and theatre. The evening captivated a full house of enthusiastic attendees, including notable diplomats from the Southern African Development Community (SADC), through a phenomenal 3-hour performance…

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Role of Music in Film and Television: A Comprehensive Analysis

The Nigerian band Tola Sholana and Osumare Beats playing at Kulturbühne Hinterhalt Image: Ralf Steinberger Source: Africa Publicity In the vibrant streets of Lagos, Nigeria, director Amina Nwosu was gearing up for her latest film project. Amina, known for her captivating storytelling, understood the power of music in evoking emotions and enhancing narrative depth in…

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The fusion of sport and music and the opportunities for economic benefits in Africa

By Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, Spotify Sub-Saharan Africa Managing Director     There aren’t many things in this world that hold as important a place in so many people’s hearts – that captivates, inspires, and brings people together in community and celebration – like both sports and music does.     More than just a sound, music connects…

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