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Afrobeats Spotlight: Davido kicks off 2026 with “I Know Who I Be,” featuring South African artists Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay, now on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music. New Music Friday: Wande Coal, Joeboy, Wizkid and more headline this week’s Afrobeats drops, with “I Know Who I Be” also getting a spotlight. South Africa Live & Festivals: Rocking the Daisies books Isaiah Rashad for Cape Town (Oct 2–4), while Joburg’s Basha Uhuru Sounds of Freedom Festival brings Zee Nxumalo, Nasty C, DJ Tira, Bucie and Skwatta Camp to Constitution Hill on June 27. Gospel & Culture: Nigeria’s MrM & Revelation set to receive Music Icon of the Year at the Anambra Man of the Year Awards. Human Stories Through Music: Malawian artist Loiso donates K1 million (his performance fee) to help repatriate Malawians displaced by xenophobic violence in South Africa. House Music Event: Natural Groove rooftop HOUSE lands in Portugal on June 28 with Luso-South African talent and ocean views.

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Jun. 23, 2026

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CONCERT REVIEW: Paul Simon's Quiet Celebration Tour returns to Toronto with enduring songs

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Africa’s first AI-generated opera graces Makhanda’s stage

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Music's hidden message: Israeli drag queen and exiled Iranian singer send a message of freedom

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Owned By	Eli Azur through Mirkaei Tikshoret
Year Founded	1932
Website	https://www.jpost.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	Israel, Jerusalem
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“THE NEW SOUND OF AFRICA” — TIEME MUSIC UNVEILS EXPANDING GLOBAL ROSTER OF AFRICAN STARS

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Publication Location	Ghana, Accra
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Marimba collaboration highlights Makhanda’s role in African music heritage

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The Best East African Songs of 2026 So Far

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OkayAfrica

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Owned By	Isha Sesay through Areya Media
Year Founded	2010
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Publication Location	United States, New York, New York City
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MrM & Revelation To Receive Music Icon Of The Year Award At AMTY

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This Day

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Owned By	Nduka Obaigbena
Year Founded	1995
Website	www.thisdaylive.com
Domain Registration Year	2009
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Publication Location	Nigeria, Apapa
Owner Country	Nigeria

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Laughter and live music: Massive entertainment line-up hits Cape Town this weekend

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IOL News

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Owned By	Iqbal Survé through Sekunjalo Investments; Chinese Government through China International Television Corporation & The China Africa Development Fund; South African Government through The Public Investment Corporation of South Africa
Year Founded	1996
Website	https://www.iol.co.za/
Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	South Africa, Cape Town
Owner Country	South Africa

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