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21st February 2025

[New Times] Anticipation is building in Rwanda as renowned American singer, songwriter, and pianist John Legend prepares to lead the stage at the highly anticipated Move Afrika 2025 concert at BK Arena, on February 21.

Rwanda: John Legend, Chrissy Teigen Touch Down in Kigali for Move Afrika Performance

21st February 2025

[New Times] John Legend and Chrissy Teigen arrived in Kigali on Friday morning, February 21, ahead of his much-anticipated performance at Move Afrika, set for tonight at BK Arena.

Africa: Blackness in Punk Rock Beyond the Bad Brains

21st February 2025

[Afropop] What sort of imagery does the word punk inspire? Spiky, colorful hair, studs and anarchy signs; hordes of people crammed into mosh pits, jumping and pushing their sweaty selves against each other in dimly lit spaces. However, it might seem unusual to picture a group like the Bad Brains, to this day regarded among undisputed pioneers of hardcore punk.

Tanzania: Afropop Worldwide in Tanzania – Week One

19th February 2025

[Afropop] Our Afropop travelers have arrived in Tanzania, kicking off an unforgettable journey in Dar es Salaam, the country's bustling cultural and financial hub. With a week full of live music, spontaneous dance floors, and local camaraderie, here are the highlights from our time in Bongo, as the locals affectionately call their city.

Zimbabwe: Oriyano – a Young Man of Many Talents

19th February 2025

[The Herald] Zimbabwe's most trending youthful musician, Kudakwashe Royne Kachehiko, proudly carries the title of "man of the moment."

Nigeria: Burna Boy to Perform At Wireless Festival 2025 Alongside Drake

19th February 2025

[Premium Times] This marks Burna's third performance at the prestigious event.

South Africa: Michael Mosoeu Moerane Was a Pioneering Composer in South Africa. a New Book Is Restoring His Place in History

14th February 2025

[The Conversation Africa] Composer and educator Michael Mosoeu Moerane (1904-1980) is probably best known for a few evergreen choral works, including Della and Sylvia, still sung by choirs across South Africa today.

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South Africa: Michael Mosoeu Moerane Was a Pioneering Composer in South Africa. a New Book Is Restoring His Place in History

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