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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...
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Manchester United Under-21s to play South African club Kaizer Chiefs in friendly
The U21s will take on Kaizer Chiefs.(Image: Getty Images) Manchester United Under-21s will play South African side Kaizer Chiefs next month. Kaizer Chiefs have announced their youth team will travel to England to face U21 teams from United, Leeds...
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Experience the magic of Gregory Porter in Durban: Love is King Concert
Renowned jazz vocalist and two-time GRAMMY Award winner Gregory Porter is set to captivate audiences in South Africa with his forthcoming concert tour, aptly titled "Love is King." The event will take place at the Durban International Convention...
Owner: Iqbal Survé
The Sound of Healing: !Sooks on Faith, Music, Mental Health
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe lights dim. The crowd hums in anticipation. Then, a single beat drops — deep, resonant, alive. Behind the decks stands Sukoluhle Dlamini, known to the world as !Sooks, his head slightly bowed, eyes closed, body swaying...
Don Julio partners with Gondwana x Bakone for their second edition of Nairobi’s premier electronic music experience
Nairobi, 10th October 2025 – Don Julio reinforced its commitment to Africa’s music scene by returning as the official spirits partner for the second edition of Gondwana x Bakone’s electronic music experience at Nairobi’s Railway Museum. This marks...
Owner: Simon Gicharu
Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie’s Musical Band of Armenian Orphans
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The 40 Armenian orphans with their leader, Kevork Nalbandian, in the middle holding a violin. (From the archives of St. George Armenian Apostolic Church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) In the spring of 1924, Ras Tafari Makonnen, Ethiopia’s crown prince,...
Owner: Harut Sassounian
Anele Mdoda becomes a Travis Scott fan after mind-blowing Joburg concert
Joburg went "sicko mode" over the weekend. Travis Scott finally hit the stage, and fans who were ready to sell their tickets couldn’t get enough of the bass, lights and chaos he brought to the city Just a week ago, Mzansi was dragging the show...
Owner: Iqbal Survé
E1 Lagos GP: How First Bank Turned Lagos into Africa’s Electric Playground
The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that lined Victoria Island’s waterfront from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October. For two unforgettable...
Owner: Peter Oluka & Patience Oluka
Zambia Shines at the 2nd Edition of Music Video Africa Awards 2025 in Lagos
Zambia Shines at the 2nd Edition of Music Video Africa Awards 2025 in Lagos Zambia made a strong impact at the 2nd edition of the Music Video Africa Awards (MVAA) 2025, held on October 11th in Lagos, Nigeria. The event, which took place at...
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Anele Mdoda reacts after attending Travis Scott's concert: "I came as a spectator, I left as a fan"
South African media personality Anele Mdoda recently reacted to Travis Scott's performances The star stated that she came as a spectator and left as a fan of the American rapper Many netizens flooded the comment section with their reactions to...
Owner: Vitaliy Laptenok
Travis Scott fans celebrate an epic night at Joburg concert, despite delays
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Travis Scott’s return to South Africa at FNB Stadium has left an enduring mark on fans, who filled the venue for his "Circus Maximus" world tour at Castle Lite Unlocks on Saturday, October 11. The night faced setbacks, including rain and an hour...
Owner: Iqbal Survé, Chinese Government & South African Government
Waves of innovation: How FirstBank turned Lagos into Africa’s electric playground
The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that lined Victoria Island’s waterfront from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October. For two unforgettable...
Owner: Salisu Umar, Zainab Suleiman Okino & Ibrahim Sheme
Watch: Sandra Ndebele set to drop ‘Umuzi’ music video featuring Platform One
Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub Afro-pop sensation Sandra Ndebele is gearing up to release the music video for her latest single, Umuzi, which features the legendary South African group Platform One. The soulful ballad, set to premiere on...
Owner: Zimbabwean Government
Peruzzi releases ‘Sabali’ after 3-year music break
After a 3-year hiatus following 2021’s Rum & Boogie album release, award-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter Peruzzi returns with his fourth studio album, Sabali. Weaving the album around the theme of ‘perseverance’, Sabali draws its title from the...
Owner: Maiden Alex Ibru
West African Leaders Finalize Plans for ECOFEST Dakar
Regional organizers are putting finishing touches on West Africa’s most ambitious cultural gathering, as ECOWAS, UEMOA, and Senegalese officials prepare for crucial coordination meetings that will shape the inaugural ECOFEST Dakar 2025. The three...
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Burna Boy becomes first African to headline New Zealand stadium concert
Grammy winner Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has made history as the first African artist to headline a stadium concert in New Zealand. The event took place on Saturday at Go Media Stadium in Auckland, where thousands of...
Owner: Maiden Alex Ibru
Black Music Sunday: Flowers for drumming legend Art Blakey
Black Music Sunday is a weekly series highlighting all things Black music, with over 280 stories covering performers, genres, history, and more, each featuring its own vibrant soundtrack. I hope you’ll find some familiar tunes and perhaps an...
Owner: Markos Moulitsas
South African fan proposes at Travis Scott concert
A standout moment at Travis Scott’s Johannesburg concert was a heartfelt proposal that captivated the crowd. One devoted fan chose this perfect occasion to propose to their partner in front of thousands, creating a touching highlight at the FNB...
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10 Nigerian musicians with the largest YouTube channels in 2025
Over the past decade, Nigerian music, especially the vibrant genre of Afrobeats, has transformed from a regional sound into a global cultural force. PwC recently estimated that Afrobeats contributes roughly $2 billion annually to the wider global...
Owner: Ugodre Obi-Chukwu
Album Review: Odumodublvck’s ‘Industry Machine’ is fierce but flawed
Few Nigerian rappers command attention the way Odumodublvck does. In just a few years, the Abuja-based rapper has built quite an interesting, unique identity that quickly resonated with his audience. Known for his loud personality, streetwise...
Owner: Dapo Olorunyomi