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World Cup Music & Star Power: Shakira and Burna Boy headline the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City, performing “Dai Dai” at Estadio Azteca on June 11, with Rema, Davido and more also tied to the official soundtrack. Lagos Investment Pitch: Ahead of Invest Lagos 3.0, Governor Sanwo-Olu sells Lagos as Africa’s investment gateway, targeting ₦4 trillion in new deals across tech, infrastructure, housing and transport. Uganda Music Rights Clash: Omega 256 and Cindy Sanyu are locked in a dispute over ownership and royalties for “See You Tonight,” reigniting tensions over how collaborations are credited and paid. Zambia’s Next Wave: Rising artist Grallae is spotlighted for blending Afrobeats, R&B and Zambian sounds while building a fan community around ambition and growth. DRC Music Honour: Fally Ipupa receives DRC’s Knight of the National Order of the Leopard, praising the award as a win for Congolese rhumba and youth ambition. Morocco Festival Buzz: Mawazine returns in Rabat-Salé (June 19–27) with Major Lazer, Imany and Oumou Sangaré among the lineup.

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Jun. 4, 2026

Nhlanhla Magubane releases memoir on music and resilience in apartheid-era Soweto

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Musical instrument market seen reaching $28.16 billion by 2033

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Robert E Hansen launches Culture of Legacy art collection for Black Music Month

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Africanlicious launches global marketplace for African food and culture

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How Sanwo-Olu is selling Lagos as Africa’s gateway for investment

How Sanwo-Olu is selling Lagos as Africa’s gateway for investment

How Sanwo-Olu is selling Lagos as Africa’s gateway for investment, by Olumide Iyanda

How Sanwo-Olu is selling Lagos as Africa’s gateway for investment, by Olumide Iyanda

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The small African country with big World Cup dreams

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Nomcebo reacts to Kylie Jenner dancing to 'Jerusalema': 'Our music is world-class'


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Robert E Hansen Unveils Culture of Legacy, An Immersive Art Collection Honoring the Music Icons Who Shaped Black Culture

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