As we crossover the midway mark this year, South Africans are slowly wakening to amapiano’s staying power and dominance on local music charts and dancefloors across the country – a hard pill to ...

Born Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado on 20 July 1987, Riky Rick began his music career after attending a recording studio session with Bongani Fassie, who inspired him to make his own music. He came onto ...

The artist took to social media to celebrate the achievement, writing: “Thank you for a million subscribers. God bless every one of you.” Mbonyi has won the hearts of many fans, mostly through ...

“It is against this backdrop, that we are providing an opportunity for festivals in Africa to apply for grants to collaborate, increase access for their audiences to both regional and international ...

Applications may be submitted by an artist, duo or collective based in Switzerland or within a Pro Helvetia liaison region, provided the co-creation partner is clearly identified. Selected projects ...

Recorded music revenues in Sub-Saharan Africa grew by 22.6% in 2024, surpassing US$100 million for the first time and reaching US$110 million, according to the International Federation of the ...

Shoko Festival has opened applications for artists to perform at its 2026 edition, scheduled to take place from 24 to 26 September.

Afrobeats has driven a 114% growth in music consumption across sub-Saharan Africa, outpacing other regions. This is according to Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped report, an annual data-driven review of global ...

Osibisa was formed in 1969 when bandleader Teddy Osei, who had travelled to England in the 1960s on a government scholarship from Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah, persuaded his brother, ...

Set in the fictional community of Butangi, Kifo Kisimani follows the courageous resistance of Mwelusi, a citizen who defies the ruthless dictatorship of Mtemi Bokono. Through sharp dialogue, rich ...

The nominees for the 2025 edition of Trace Awards were announced ahead of the awards ceremony in Zanzibar, on 26 February.

Now, the Choir is returning home with its most ambitious local project to date. The 2025 Heritage Tour aims to bring the choir’s world-class production to audiences across the country, particularly in ...