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Africa: Womex 2024 Wraps Up in Manchester, UK

[Afropop] The end of October brings autumn leaves, cooler weather, Halloween, and, of course, the Worldwide Music Expo (aka WOMEX). The floating convention takes place in a different city each year and this year it was held in Manchester, England. The city, which began as a Roman fort dubbed Mancunium, and later became what is considered the "first modern industrial city," has a striking skyline where 19th and 21st century buildings live side by side. But perhaps, for our ears, the city is best known for its

Zimbabwe: Hallowed 2024 Unites Communities

[The Herald] The just-ended gospel concert dubbed "Hallowed," hosted by Minister Michael Mahendere and The Chosen World in South Africa, united the Zimbabwean community.

Zimbabwe: Jonah Moyo Basks in Phd Honour

[The Herald] Contemporary sungura musician, Jonah Moyo's decades-long illustrious and enterprising musical journey paid off last Saturday after President Mnangagwa, who is also Chancellor of State Universities, conferred him with Doctor of Philosophy (Creative and Performing Arts) Honorary degree at the Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) 18th graduation ceremony.

Nigeria: Popular Musician Shot Dead At Enugu Police Station

[Leadership] A popular Enugu-based traditional Ogene musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, was shot dead at the premises of the Tactical Squad of Enugu State Police Command late Friday when he reportedly went there for a 'friendly' visit.

Nigeria: Seun Kuti Gets Heavier Yet

[Afropop] Seun Kuti, youngest son of the Afrobeat legend and founder, is just out with his seventh studio album, Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head). It's a strong set of tracks, featuring an updated lineup of the Egypt 80 band, and the requisite deep grooves and trenchant political messages. The album includes Seun's collaboration with Damien Marley, "Dey," and a percussion-driven collaboration with Zambian rapper Sampa the Great. It's fair to say that the album extends the Afrobeat stylistic range, while