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Rolling Stone Recognizes Blaqbonez, Little Simz, and JAE5 in List of 50 Innovators Shaping Rap’s Next 50 Years
Nigeria’s Blaqbonez, British-Nigerian rapper Little Simz, and British-Ghanaian producer Jae5 appear on Rolling Stone’s list of 50 innovators shaping rap’s...
Read moreDetailsNigerian Artists on Spotify Generate ₦11bn ($14m) in Revenues
Swedish audio streaming provider Spotify revealed Nigerian artists earned ₦11bn ($14m) in 2022. This spike aligns with a 63% Nigerian...
Read moreDetailsUgandan Artists Shine at 2023 AFRIMMA Awards: Joshua Baraka Takes the Lead
Joshua Baraka leads with three nominations, followed by Eddy Kenzo, Masaka Dance Kids, Triplets Ghetto Kids, Azawi, Spice Diana, Producer...
Read moreDetailsThe Nominees for the 2023 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMAs) Are Finally Here
The nominees for the 2023 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMAs) are out. The awards ceremony takes place on 17 September...
Read moreDetailsNigerian Label Mavin Records Signs Lifesize Teddy as Latest Artist
Mavin Records, founded by Don Jazzy, signs Lifesize Teddy, a rapper, poet, singer, and songwriter. LAGOS, NIGERIA | NOW THEN...
Read moreDetailsApple Music Features South African Neo Soul Artist Roho in Up Next Programme
Roho, the latest featured artist, appears on Apple Music’s South African Up Next playlist, a diverse selection of emerging artists...
Read moreDetailsDStv Ceases Operations in Malawi Due to Price Increase Block
MultiChoice Africa Holdings B.V (MAH) is leaving Malawi. The departure stems from a high court ruling that prevents the company...
Read moreDetailsUgandan Model Doreen Kabareebe Welcomes First Child with Husband Corey Harris
Ugandan model Doreen Kabareebe, based in the USA, and her husband Corey Harris, have welcomed a healthy baby girl. KAMPALA,...
Read moreDetails‘Barbie’ Achieves Historic $1 Billion in Global Ticket Sales, Setting Female Director Record
The 'Barbie' film has achieved a historic milestone by reaching $1 billion in global ticket sales, marking the first time...
Read moreDetailsSpotify Names Nigerian Singer Teni as EQUAL Africa Artist for August
Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s head of music for sub-Saharan Africa, expressed her delight at having Teni as the EQUAL Africa programme...
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