Music Archives - Page 13 of 33

13th September 2024

[Accra Times] By this time, ZIK had built a reputation for himself, further cementing his fame with the dynamic energy of 'Electric Vibe' earlier this year.

Sudan: Mahmoud Abdel Aziz – Timeless Voice of Sudan

13th September 2024

[Afropop] With an eclectic sound that united both young and old, it's no surprise that "Al Hoot" (the Whale) still stands as a figurehead of Sudanese revolution in both music and social change. Born in Khartoum's Bahri district in 1967, Mahmoud Abdel Aziz was destined for stardom from a young age. After gaining praise from Sudan's president Gaafar Nimeiry at the age of 8, Abdel Aziz joined the Bahri Youth Center's (BYC) theater troupe where he began to develop a strong passion for music and performing. There he met

Southern Africa: ‘Zimbabwe Is Open for Music Business, Too’

12th September 2024

[The Herald] As we draw closer to the end of yet another music-filled year, the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) recently conducted its second and last distribution of royalties for 2023.

Zimbabwe: Selmor, Daisy Mtukudzi Tiff Breaks Internet

12th September 2024

[The Herald] Could legendary musician and late national hero Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi be turning in his grave with anger and disgust, as family infighting rears its ugly face ahead of a festival slated for him?

Nigeria: First Rememberance – Let Mohbad’s Soul Rest Well, Social Media Critic Tells Bloggers

12th September 2024

[Vanguard] One year after the death of Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter, late Ileri-Oluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, a social media critic, Mr. Ibrahim Koleosho, has appealed to on-line bloggers profiting from the fracas within the Aloba family, to desist from disrespecting the soul of the late singer.

Zimbabwe: Samantha Mtukudzi and Mbeu to Fly the Zimbabwean Flag At the 2024 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival

10th September 2024

[263Chat] Zimbabwean artists, Samantha Mtukudzi and Mbeu are penciled to grace the two-day 2024 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz (SBJOJ) festival which kicks off in Johannesburg on 27 September.

Cameroon: Ekep Nkwelle – Tapping the Spiritual Source

6th September 2024

[Afropop] One of the most memorable moments for us this year at the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal was the chance to see and hear 25-year old, Cameroonian-American jazz singer Ekep Nkwelle. Over the last couple of years, Nkwelle has been lauded as one of the rising stars in the jazz world. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., she graduated from the Duke Ellington High School of the Arts which led her to Howard University where she studied under - and quickly found herself on stage and recording with -

Africa: Kofi Appenteng On 70 Years of the Africa America Institute

6th September 2024

[Afropop] Kofi Appenteng is the President of the Africa-America Institute (AAI). Founded in 1953, AAI is a premier U.S.-based organization dedicated to bridging Africa and America by educating people and connecting worlds. AAI's programs with leading universities have provided scholarships and fellowships to tens of thousands of students, and AAI alumni are at the forefront of Africa's public, non-profit, and private sectors. Every fall, during the UN General Assembly, AAI holds a Gala in New York City to showcase

Nigeria: Shady Blue Shines With Afrocentric EP ‘Pain Away’

2nd September 2024

[Vanguard] United Kingdom-based Nigerian soulful singer Folashade Aboderin, popularly known as Shady Blue, has finally completed and released her highly anticipated new EP entitled "Pain Away."

Uganda: NIRA Preaches Birth Registration Gospel At National Music Competition in Mbale

30th August 2024

[Nile Post] The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) used the national primary schools music, dance and drama festival in Mbale to preach the gospel of birth registration to both parents and children.

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Ghana: ZIK’s Innovative Style Captivates in Debut Album ‘For the Times We’ve Lost’

Sudan: Mahmoud Abdel Aziz – Timeless Voice of Sudan

Southern Africa: ‘Zimbabwe Is Open for Music Business, Too’

Zimbabwe: Selmor, Daisy Mtukudzi Tiff Breaks Internet

Nigeria: First Rememberance – Let Mohbad’s Soul Rest Well, Social Media Critic Tells Bloggers

Zimbabwe: Samantha Mtukudzi and Mbeu to Fly the Zimbabwean Flag At the 2024 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival

Cameroon: Ekep Nkwelle – Tapping the Spiritual Source

Africa: Kofi Appenteng On 70 Years of the Africa America Institute

Nigeria: Shady Blue Shines With Afrocentric EP ‘Pain Away’

Uganda: NIRA Preaches Birth Registration Gospel At National Music Competition in Mbale

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