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D.D. MEC releases Francophone album À Ma Façon with seven music videos
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D.D. MEC has released the Francophone album À Ma Façon on global streaming platforms, backed by a visual campaign that includes seven music videos.
Sibafo Publishing expands 2026 independent music slate across streaming platforms
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Sibafo Publishing has broadened its 2026 release lineup with new singles, artist projects and visual campaigns for global streaming audiences.
Tamara Kumbula pushes genre-fluid music career in Los Angeles
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South African-born artist Tamara Kumbula is expanding a Los Angeles-based career that blends pop, hip-hop, alternative and experimental music with fashion and visual storytelling.
KanKouran sets 43rd African dance and drum weekend in Washington
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KanKouran Dance Company will host its 43rd Annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert in Washington, D.C., over Labor Day weekend, with workshops Sept. 4-6 and a concert Sept. 5. The event brings together artists and instructors…
Michael Stosic’s “So Easy to Love” hits No. 1 in South Africa
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Michael Stosic’s single “So Easy to Love” is gaining international chart traction ahead of another radio delivery on Aug. 31, topping Play MPE charts in South Africa and placing No. 2 in the Nordics.
Son of Dior releases 12-track album Vienna on Spotify
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Underground artist Son of Dior, the stage name of Tony Byaruhanga, released his album Vienna on August 21, 2026, with a focus on love lost, ambition and regret.
Virtuoso’s 2026 luxury travel trends point to Uganda
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Virtuoso’s 2026 Luxe Report says affluent travelers want more space, wildlife, authenticity and conservation, a shift that could favor Uganda’s parks, lodges and adventure offerings.
Snooknuk's new album debuts at No. 1 on U.S. iTunes Children's Albums chart
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Snooknuk’s All In Good Time launched Aug. 14 and quickly reached No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Children’s Albums chart.
Alabaster International to host immersive gala for women-led food security in Africa
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Alabaster International will hold ETCHED on Sept. 12 at Serendipity Labs Costa Mesa to raise money for its enset program and spotlight women smallholder farmers in Ethiopia and Kenya.
KanKouran plans 43rd National African Dance and Drum Conference in Washington
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KanKouran Dance Company will host its 43rd annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert over Labor Day weekend in Washington, D.C. The event brings together West African dancers, musicians and instructors for workshops and a major…
TEMPO Networks launches TEMPO Africa through Zambia carnival partnership
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TEMPO Networks is expanding into Africa through a multi-year partnership with Zambia’s Lusaka Carnival, marking the company’s 21st anniversary and a new push to connect Caribbean and African culture, media and tourism.
Music tourism market seen reaching $363.8B by 2033
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A new Persistence Market Research study says the global music tourism market could grow from $129.5 billion in 2026 to $363.8 billion by 2033 as live events, festivals and cultural travel keep drawing international visitors.
African Diaspora International Film Festival returns to Washington for 19th edition
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will hold its 19th Washington, D.C. edition Aug. 14-16 at George Washington University, with films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America focused on human rights, democracy, identity…
The Delve pauses after six-year global run
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The Delve is ending Season 10 and taking a hiatus after six years, with host Chalin Askew saying the pause will give the show time to rest and rethink its next phase.
TheSinging.Bible tops 1 million plays in two weeks
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TheSinging.Bible says its music-based Bible platform passed one million song plays within two weeks of its Aug. 25 launch, drawing listeners in nearly 200 countries without paid advertising.
Five Chinese Outdoor Musical Fountain Suppliers to Watch in 2026
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Chinese manufacturers are expanding their role in the global musical fountain market as demand rises for custom water shows in public spaces, hotels, resorts, and commercial developments.
Five Chinese musical fountain suppliers target global projects
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Chinese musical fountain manufacturers are expanding overseas with turnkey design, engineering and installation services as the global market heads toward USD 5.23 billion by 2034. Five suppliers stand out for municipal, hospitality and multimedia…
Call Sheet Media acquires African-inspired fantasy screenplay 'The Embers of Aerthos'
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Call Sheet Media has acquired Donnell D. Pannell’s historical fantasy screenplay ‘The Embers of Aerthos,’ a project now entering development with a focus on an African-inspired world of kingdoms, mythology and war. The move adds an original…
SAYELA releases official video for My Rhythm Knows Your Name
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SAYELA has released the official video for “My Rhythm Knows Your Name,” a 3-minute, 28-second visual that mixes Amapiano, Afro-pop and Afro-R&B. The release, available on YouTube since Sept. 1, aims to expand SAYELA’s growing catalog and direct…
Cloud music services market seen reaching $50.96 billion by 2035
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The cloud music services market is projected to nearly triple from 2025 to 2035 as streaming, AI personalization, and multi-device listening keep expanding worldwide.
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