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Connecting cultures: Amapiano, from South Africa to the world…

27/09/2023

<img src=”https://biz-file.com/c/2309/713643.png” width=”208″ height=”117″ alt=”Connecting cultures: Amapiano, from South Africa to the world…” align=”left”>Over the past few years, the global music landscape has witnessed a transformative cultural exchange, thanks to the rise of Amapiano, a uniquely South African sound, that has captivated audiences worldwide. Born on the streets of Johannesburg and Pretoria’s townships in the […]

Ghanaian Music Executive Paul Azumah-Ayitey Takes the Helm of Boomplay’s Communications and PR Operations in Africa

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20/09/2023

Africa’s premier music streaming and download platform, Boomplay, has promoted Ghanaian music executive, Paul Azumah-Ayitey, to the role of Communications and Public Relations Manager for Africa. Though the music executive assumed the role from July 2023, the news was first made public last week and shared online by Music Business Academy for Africa, where Paul Azumah-Ayitey is a 2021 and 2022 alumnus. The new role will see him steer the corporate communications, partnerships …

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King Promise Emerges As ‘Best Male West Africa’ At AFRIMMA 2023, Despite Focusing On Good Music Rather Than Awards

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18/09/2023

King Promise has won the ‘Best Male West Africa’ at AFRIMMA 2023 Awards, and yet emphasized his focus on making good music rather than awards. The grand event took place on Sunday, September 17, at the magnificent Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas. In a stiff competition featuring top talents from the West African music …

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Africa: Afropop Top Videos – Stephen Marley, Bombino, Las Hijas Del Rap

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13/09/2023

[Afropop] The awesomely creative and inspiring videos just keep coming. Here are six more additions to Afropop’s Top Videos YouTube playlist, once again spanning the endless diversity of today’s African and diaspora music and video.

“It’s The Beginning Of The Future” Akon Explains Why He Wants To Rebuild Africa (Akon City)

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09/09/2023

Akon speaks about Akon City and his goals. Via Impaulsive. Posted By Persist

Brand South Africa collaborates with the Drakensberg Boys Choir for a Mauritius tour

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05/09/2023

<img src=”https://biz-file.com/c/2309/711331-208×117.jpg” width=”208″ height=”117″ alt=”Brand South Africa collaborates with the Drakensberg Boys Choir for a Mauritius tour” align=”left”>Drakensberg Boys Choir School is delighted to announce that Brand South Africa is committed to supporting the Drakensberg Boys Choir School (DBCS) for their upcoming tour to Mauritius from 17 to 24 September 2023.<!> <a href=”https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/480/241630.html”>Read more…</a> | […]

Africa: Cathartic Rhythms for West African Band Born in ‘Black London’

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04/09/2023

[RFI] African-infused London-based jazz band the Balimaya Project is a tour-de-force of sound fusion and energy. The 13-piece band is coming to Paris before a headline show in London in October. RFI caught up with them at the Womad festival in late July.