The latest releases from Africa’s rising talent and other industry news.
Art Department PTA is an independent rap duo from Pretoria East. DETHRONE is the third EP project from the two, and the title speaks of how they intend to dethrone anything and anyone sitting at the top of the local hip hop scene, and taking over the top spot. With their talent and rap skill, …
Angella Katatumba, Herbert Skillz Unveil New Jam ‘Strange Feelings’ Songbird Angella Katatumba, who is one of Uganda’s celebrated musicians, has teamed up with ace music producer cum singer Herbert Skillz, to unveil a new love song titled ‘Strange Feelings’. Laced with soothing vocals and comforting lyrics, ‘Strange Feelings’ is a wonderful project that has kicked …
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Budding Nigerian singer Jaywillz’s sophomore Extended Play (E.P) ‘Love Or The Word’ has crossed the hundred million streaming mark across all digital streaming platforms worldwide. Smash hit record ‘Medicine‘ off the E.P ‘Medicine’ has also been Shazamed over one million times. This new landmark drives the musician gloriously into the new year 2022, with greater things set …
Hailing from Brooklyn, NY by way of West Africa. “King Plu” is a Nigerian-American artist born to traditional African parents. Raised by his late beloved mother, who instilled in him the value of education at a very young age. She had aspirations for him to become a doctor, but despite his mother’s desire for him to pursue a career in …
Canadian break-out star Liyah has released her video for the new single, Slide. Already a hit on South African radio and TV, Liyah is looking to have her soulful sounds reach her fans in Ghana and other countries in Africa in the months to come. Liyah Kataha – a 17-year-old singer from Toronto, Canada – …
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SAMA-Nominated Afropop and Jazz sensation Nomfusi, has returned home from her European tour with a new single release “IQAQA”- the first single from Nomfusi’s forthcoming album titled “The Red Stoep”. An afropop jazz-infused single, Iqaqa is a song about a love relationship which uses a Xhosa idiom “Iqaqa aliziva kunuka” meaning “the skunk does not …
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BON; “Be Originally New” as she says symbolizes her style of music being new & deeply original toAfrican roots. Ever since announcing her arrival on the scene this year, every step that BON hastaken with her music has been an incredible leap forward in her career. From partnering up with theinsightful professionals at the Universal …
Johannesburg, 3 December 2021: UK-based Ivorian Afrobeats artist Afro B known for his hit song, “Drogba (Joanna)” is back with a sensational new direction to his music — this time an epic fusion of hip-hop, dancehall and Afrobeat melodies in one musical pot: ”Shisha” featuring AfroHouse queen, Niniola and South African House singer-songwriter and poet, …
Capetonian Keanu Harker, who captivated audiences on The Voice, will launch his debut album I Believe in Me, the culmination of his life’s experiences, this month. The 24-year-old’s soulful voice transcends all genres, fusing pop, R&B and soul. He launched his first single and music video I Feel It in June, with the song playlisting …
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On Monday morning 15 November, the official music video for the North African remix of CKay’s ‘love nwantiti” ft El Grande Toto’ surpassed 17 million views in just 10 days, trending #1 Worldwide. A rare feat achieved by only a handful of musicians and content creators on the platform. The milestone comes 3 months after …
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