Music Archives - Yoruba FM

17th October 2025

[New Era] Two of the country's most iconic Ma/gaisa groups will be headlining tomorrow night's Rumble in the City show set to take place at the Zoo Park in the capital.

Namibia: Smit Brings the Beat Back Home

17th October 2025

[New Era] After years of captivating audiences across continents, internationally acclaimed Namibian musician Riaan Smit has returned to his roots in Swakopmund, where he hopes to inspire the next wave of Namibian talent.

Namibia: Summer Vibez King Returns

17th October 2025

[New Era] After nearly five years of anticipation, the king of summer, Sunny Boy, is finally ready to unveil his long-awaited album, The Kingdom of Yaziza.

Namibia: End of an Era – MTV’s Music Channels Sign Off As Pop Culture Changes

17th October 2025

[Namibian] On 12 October, Paramount Global announced it would close five well-known MTV music channels by year-end, marking a big change in the music world.

Rwanda: Davido Adds Kigali On His ‘5ive’ Album Tour

16th October 2025

[New Times] BK Arena, Kigali, will December 5 become Davido's next stop for his "5IVE" Alive album Tour, The New Times can confirm.

Madagascar: Rajery – Madagascar’s Valiha Master

16th October 2025

[Afropop] Note: the excerpts from the author's interview with Rajery have been translated from French into English by the author.

Africa: Habibi Fest Year 5, and Wally Seck Returns

15th October 2025

[Afropop] This past week (October 8-12-25) New York hosted musical royalty from North and West Africa. First, the fifth annual Habibi Festival went down at Joe's Pub with five nights of music from Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA). And Saturday, October 11, brought the long-awaited return of Senegalese mbalax superstar, Wally Seck, for a late night show at the Times Square Palladium.

Rwanda: Audio Review – Mississippi Records: From Zambia to Rwanda

15th October 2025

[Afropop] An independent label that began in Portland and now based in New York, Mississippi Records is devoted to ethically documenting overlooked music--often by working directly with families and estates rather than relying on expired or unfair contracts.

Namibia: Polloni – The Nomadic Musical Genius

14th October 2025

[Namibian] Renowned French guitarist and producer Christian Polloni, who helped shape Namibia's contemporary music scene, is remembered for his mentorship and enduring influence on African musicians.

Uganda: Brave Girls Festival Blends Music, Colour, and Empowerment in Kampala

13th October 2025

[Nile Post] The Kati Kati Grounds turned into a burst of colour and inspiration last Saturday as the annual Brave Girls Festival brought together hundreds of young Ugandans for a day of celebration, empowerment, and learning.

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Africa: Habibi Fest Year 5, and Wally Seck Returns

Rwanda: Audio Review – Mississippi Records: From Zambia to Rwanda

Namibia: Polloni – The Nomadic Musical Genius

Uganda: Brave Girls Festival Blends Music, Colour, and Empowerment in Kampala

Kenya: Boutross and Ssaru Release Visuals to Their ‘Ting Ting’ Collab

Namibia: Iconic Showdown On the Cards

Namibia: Smit Brings the Beat Back Home

Namibia: Summer Vibez King Returns

Namibia: End of an Era – MTV’s Music Channels Sign Off As Pop Culture Changes

Rwanda: Davido Adds Kigali On His ‘5ive’ Album Tour

Madagascar: Rajery – Madagascar’s Valiha Master

Africa: Habibi Fest Year 5, and Wally Seck Returns

Rwanda: Audio Review – Mississippi Records: From Zambia to Rwanda

Namibia: Polloni – The Nomadic Musical Genius

Uganda: Brave Girls Festival Blends Music, Colour, and Empowerment in Kampala

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