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With the streaming wars all but ended in the U.S., Africa seems to be the next destination for the major players to hone in on their efforts to win over audiences. Over the past half-decade, the continent has witnessed an entry push from global streaming platforms looking to change the ways Africans view movies and […]
[African Arguments] After five decades on the stage, one of the continent’s great musical innovators, and an outspoken critic of corrupt politics, takes his last bow – in exile, because it was too dangerous to go home.
[Afropop] Here are five new Top Afropop videos to get you through another ultra-hot 2023 July weekend. We start off with something on the cool side. Cameroonian maverick Blick Bassy has a contemplative new album called Madiba. No, not Mandela. Madiba is also a Douala word for “water.” And the album is a set of […]
[Nile Post] Uganda’s Desire Tusiimire progressed to the knockout phase of The Voice Africa where she will be competing with 31 other African contestants as they battle for the $100,000 grand prize and a recording contract with Universal Studios.
[Afropop] As podcast subscribers and listeners know, the Afropop Closeup podcast series, hosted by individual producers, is a place where we go beyond the music into politics, religion, history and culture. It’s a wide open forum allowing producers to tell stories from all corners of our African diasporic world.
Bob Marley‘s indelible impact on reggae and Afrobeat’s music culture cannot be overstated. His profound lyrics and captivating melodies have served as a guiding light, inspiring countless artists and shaping the musical landscape. In a remarkable testament to Bob Marley, the upcoming album Africa Unite pays homage to the reggae legend’s timeless hits while seamlessly […]
Kendrick Lamar, the renowned American rapper and multiple Grammy winner, is set to headline the Hey Neighbour Festival at Legends Adventure Farm in Pretoria, South Africa. The festival will take place from December 8th to 10th, showcasing a lineup of exceptional international artists. On the second day of the festival, Duckworth himself will grace the […]
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