The Rand Show returns this year and will be hosted at the NASREC Centre in Johannesburg. The event will run from 2 April to 6 April 2026. Tickets are currently on sale, with various pricing options ...

Traditional music in Madagascar formed its identity with influences from various horizons: the Austronesian peoples on the one hand, and African, Arab and European migratory populations on the other.

Nigerian musicians recorded a strong showing at the ninth All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), which concluded in Lagos on 11 January, securing several of the ceremony’s most prominent awards.

US rapper J. Cole has announced a major global tour that will conclude with a stadium performance at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 12 December, marking his first return to the country ...

From traditional music, in which artists tell their struggles through the use of folklore, to the waist-wriggling kwasa kwasa, Botswana has embraced a variety of musical styles over the years. This ...

The winners for the 2025 edition of Trace Awards were announced in Zanzibar, on 26 February. The event brought together the biggest stars in the industry to celebrate the incredible achievements of ...

This text provides an overview of reggae music in South Africa, tracing its historical roots to its role in South African politics during apartheid, as well as its current state.

By Damas Kristandus Mpepo This paper provides a general overview of traditional music in Tanzania. It discusses the music genres, styles, categories and a brief history in relation to the music ...

This article, the first of two companion pieces, presents an overview of music copyrights and how they work in South Africa. In the next article of this series, we detail how copyrights can generate ...

By Drum Circle Sudan Like many other African countries, Sudan boasts a wide range of traditional instruments. With 18 different states, more than 500 tribes and some 115 languages and dialects, it ...

Spotify has unveiled a global tribute to South African music legend Brenda Fassie as part of its LGBTQIA+ initiative, GLOW, celebrating the late artist’s enduring impact on African pop culture and her ...

The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) has opened applications for the 2026 Nyoloha Scholarship Programme, marking the fifth edition of the national initiative aimed at supporting emerging artists through ...