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23rd January 2025

[Afropop] Weedie Braimah is a djembefola (a master of the djembe drum), and a force of nature. Born in Ghana and raised in East St. Louis by two world-class drummers, his father Ghanaian and his mother American, Weedie imbibed deep percussive knowledge pretty much from birth, and he's kept learning ever since. As we've noted on this site before, Weedie has expanded the range of his instrument from an accompaniment role to the central player in his powerful band, Weedie Braimah and The Hands of Time. After a recent

Rwanda: DJ Theo, 41, Dies After Battle With Illness

22nd January 2025

[New Times] Theogene Nshimiyimana, known in the music scene as DJ Theo, has passed away at the age of 41 on Tuesday, January 21, at Masaka Hospital.

Nigeria: ‘Mohbad Will Be Buried Soon’ – Late Singer’s Father Reveals

16th January 2025

[Premium Times] Despite widespread calls for justice, the cause of Mohbad's death remains a mystery, and his burial has faced significant delays.

Nigeria: ‘Where’s My Own 10 Per Cent From Plateau Show’, Singer Joe El Queries Ubi Franklin

16th January 2025

[Vanguard] The feud between music executive, Ubi Franklin and singer Spyro seemed to have opened other can of worms as another singer, Joe-el has accused the former of equally owing him 10 per cent from a deal they did.

Africa: New York Comes Alive With Globalfest, Afromondo and More!

16th January 2025

[Afropop] Followers of this site will know that the second weekend in January brings an explosion of thrilling music in New York. With arts presenters from all over the continent, and beyond, convening in the city, there are back-to-back showcases from Thursday through Monday, with the Sunday night globalFEST extravaganza at Lincoln Center as the central event for fans of worldly music.

Nigeria: How Gospel Singer Who Allegedly Beheaded Girlfriend Was Nabbed – Police

14th January 2025

[Premium Times] "The remains of a young woman, later identified as a 24-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member staying in Nyanya and serving in FCT Abuja, were recovered..."

Somalia: Sahra Halgan – the Message Is the Music

13th January 2025

[Afropop] The history of Somalia (officially, the Federal Republic of Somalia) and Somaliland (officially, the Republic of Somaliland) in the 20th century is, sadly, and like too many African countries, a story of colonization, dictatorship, struggle for independence and civil war. During most of the century, French, Italian and British interests controlled and determined the fate of the Somalis until the beginning of the 1960's. The story is also very complicated and beyond our scope here. Suffice it to say that

Zimbabwe: Musicians Embrace Zfrpa Empowerment Initiative

7th January 2025

[The Herald] The creative sector has welcomed the Zimbabwe Free Range Poultry Association's (ZFRPA) initiative aimed at empowering and educating artists on poultry projects.

Rwanda: Creatives to Investors – Rwandan Music Needs Your Attention

6th January 2025

[New Times] Investors should overcome their fear of investing in the entertainment industry as artists continue to prove their worth and there is more untapped potential in the industry, according to renowned Rwandan journalist David Bayingana.

Africa: Amayo’s Inner Lion Awakes

5th January 2025

[Afropop] Duke Amayo is a familiar figure to fans of America's pioneering Afrobeat band, Antibalas. A charismatic and flamboyant frontman, Amayo has provided Antibalas shows and recordings with an authentic shot of Nigeria-ness. And no surprise. Amayo grew up in the same Lagos neighborhood as Fela Kuti, and began attending shows at Fela's Shrine at a tender age. Fast forward to 2025, and Amayo is releasing an ambitious, themed album called Lion Awakes, an ambitious mashup of Afrobeat punch, Chinese martial arts

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Nigeria: Wizkid Announces North American Dates for ‘Morayo’ Tour

Uganda: Kenzo ‘Unapologetic’ After Scuffle With Security Personnel in Kawempe

Africa: Angélique Kidjo and Christian Mcbride Support Jazz House Kids

Cape Verde: Lucibela, Old Fashion, and Proud of It!

South Sudan: At a Beloved Juba Institution, Artists Promote ‘Healing and Growth’

Ghana: Weedie Braimah – Djembefola, Educator, Visionary

Rwanda: DJ Theo, 41, Dies After Battle With Illness

Nigeria: ‘Mohbad Will Be Buried Soon’ – Late Singer’s Father Reveals

Nigeria: ‘Where’s My Own 10 Per Cent From Plateau Show’, Singer Joe El Queries Ubi Franklin

Africa: New York Comes Alive With Globalfest, Afromondo and More!

Nigeria: How Gospel Singer Who Allegedly Beheaded Girlfriend Was Nabbed – Police

Somalia: Sahra Halgan – the Message Is the Music

Zimbabwe: Musicians Embrace Zfrpa Empowerment Initiative

Rwanda: Creatives to Investors – Rwandan Music Needs Your Attention

Africa: Amayo’s Inner Lion Awakes

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