South Africa's Grammy hopefuls: Sjava, Cici, Oscar Mbo and others make the voting list

Several South African artists have received international recognition with their works being considered for the upcoming Grammy Awards, marking a milestone moment for the country’s music on the global stage. Among those honoured are Sjava, Oscar...

Benny Maverick's solo debut album 'VALENCIA': a heartfelt tribute to his mother

The festive season is approaching, and with it comes a surge of new singles and albums. Artists are aiming to dominate the dance floors this summer, and among them is DJ, songwriter, producer and entrepreneur Benny Maverick, whose real name is...

Queen Rima, the queen of African dancehall

Queen Rima is a Guinean artist with a passion for urban music and the rhythms of her country. She was born and raised in Conakry, where she began dancing at an early age, performing in Guinean venues before making a name for herself on the...

Building futures: BMW’s people-driven vision for South Africa and global impact

Ilka Horstmeier, the board of management member for BMW AG overseeing People, Real Estate, and Labour Relations, fondly recalls her visits to South Africa. Having spent over three decades with the company, she has witnessed the evolution of BMW’s...

Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Mark Taper Forum

On a steamy July day in Harlem, the women of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding open up their salon and go about their business. Someone is running late. Someone else arrives with gripes about a co-worker stealing her clients. An array of women – both...

Rocky Dawuni, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, and Okyeame Kwame to Headline Fundraising Concert for Pan African Heritage Museum

Boots and Roots Festival debuts in north Baton Rouge with music, ATVs and community spirit

DeAnna Barabin had a surprise for her 7-year-old son Saturday as they pulled up to the Throw Dat Dirt ATV park in north Baton Rouge. He loves riding off-road four-wheelers and was begging to return to the park. Now he would get to do his favorite...

Culture and creativity: The new currency of African tourism at Magical Kenya Travel Expo

When the 15th Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) opened this week in Nairobi, much of the attention focused on the impressive statistics. Kenya welcomed 2.4 million international visitors in 2024, representing 15 per cent growth over the previous...

Heirs Insurance Group drives inclusive travel experience for Africans

Heirs Insurance Group (HIG), Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance group, has announced the launch of the Heirs Insurance Travel Festival, targeted at promoting cultural diversity and an Inclusive Travel Ecosystem. The one-day festival billed for...

'After 25 years in music, I'm devoting myself to mentorship and service' - Grace Ashly

Gospel singer Grace Ashly, after marking 25 years in music, has said her next phase in ministry will focus less on the stage and more on people, mentoring young gospel artistes and supporting communities through outreach projects. The “Ghana Black...

Award-Winning Sudanese Filmmaker Mai Elgizouli Moved to New York and Discovered That Making Music Is the Most Intimate of Art Forms

MUSIC Having been displaced from her home country of Sudan into the diaspora, Elgizouli is pursuing art studies to find a new approach for her art and life, now focusing on displacement and mental health. by Savannah Spirit “I was surprised to see...

Celebrating Fela Kuti: A Week of Storytelling on the Afrobeat Icon's Sound, Musical Rebellion, and Enduring Legacy

MUSIC Twenty-seven years after his passing, Nigerian musician Fela Kuti’s legacy continues to reverberate across the world. by Frans Schellekens/Redferns via Getty Images Fela Kuti was more than a musician. He was an unconventional activist, a...

Blaqbonez unveils tracklist for upcoming album 'No Excuses'

Rapper Blaqbonez has unveiled the tracklist for his highly anticipated fourth studio album, “No Excuses,” set to be released October 17, 2025. The album features a lineup of 15 guest artists from Africa and beyond. The 17-track project promises to...

Orillia Silver Band set to present global musical journey

The Our Prospects Concert takes place on Sunday, Oct. 19 at St. Paul's Centre in downtown Orillia NEWS RELEASE ORILLIA SILVER BAND ************************** This fall, the Orillia Silver Band would love to invite you to an evening of...

Southern University Jazz Ensemble performing with famous jazz trombonist during Jazz Concert Series

BATON ROUGE — Southern University's Jazz Ensemble is performing with trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis and The Uptown Jazz Orchestra during its second annual Jazz Concert Series on Monday. The event, which coincides with this week's Homecoming...

2025 Création Africa Forum: African cultural and creative industries are meeting in Lagos (16-19.10.25)

From 16 to 18 October 2025, the city of Lagos, Nigeria, is hosting the 2nd Création Africa Forum, an event dedicated to the development of cultural and creative industries in Africa. Organized by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in...

For a decade, ‘Sounds of Little Haiti’ spotlights Haitian music in Miami

For the past ten years, a courtyard in Little Haiti has served as a steady stage where Haitian music and community life meet. “Sounds of Little Haiti,” held at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex every third Friday of each month, has grown from a...

SA musician AzureDe lands in Kenya

South African musician AzureDé has landed in Nairobi for a week-long media tour, marking her debut visit to Kenya. Known for her unique blend of traditional South African sounds with Amapiano and 3-step genre, the KwaZulu-Natal native is here to...

Chymamusique shares divine message with South Africans as 2025 ends: "It’s gonna be wild"

Chymamusique shared a message from God with South Africans as 2025 comes to a close He cautioned about the final part of the year and advised South Africans on how to overcome the turmoil and challenges ahead Several South Africans thanked...

Activist and legendary musician: Landmark Lagos exhibition celebrates 'King of Afrobeat' Fela Kuti

The "King of Afrobeat", "Black President", activist and legendary musician Fela Kuti has returned to his hometown and Nigeria's cultural capital Lagos through a landmark exhibition that celebrates his life and legacy and opens Monday. The...