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Selaelo Selota to celebrate 25 years in music with nationwide tour
Herald (South Africa)
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July 9, 2025
Celebrated guitarist, vocalist and composer Selaelo Selota is set to mark 25 years in the music industry with a nationwide concert tour, kicking off in August. In true Selaelo fashion, the tour promises an unforgettable celebration of authentic...
African Music and Viral Dance Challenges Unleash Cultural Revolution
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 8, 2025
From the colorful streets of Ghana to China’s neon-lit alleys, the infectious beats of African music have set off a worldwide dance craze. Further fueled by social media’s hyper-connectivity, choreographed dance challenges are hitting...
‘I Love you all’ – Dr Chameleone excites fans as he arrives in Yambio for Independence Day concert
Eye Radio
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July 9, 2025
Author : | Published: 7 hours ago Music star Dr Chameleone [right] siting with the Acting Governor of Western Equatoria, Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa in Yambio - Photo Credit: Jackson Gaaniko. Ugandan music star Joseph Mayanja, popularly known as Dr...
EXCLUSIVE: Rabanne Is Leaning Further Into Music — and Issuing a Remix Challenge
WWD - New York
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July 9, 2025
Upon hearing the opening snippet of “Listen to the Music” by Judy Carter, an almost-forgotten disco track from 1983, French music producer Damien Quintard was hooked. “It feels so up to date and also so nostalgic of this period,” he said in an...
Pan African Festival 2025
TTT Live Online
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July 9, 2025
The spirit of African pride, resilience, and cultural connection comes alive at the Pan African Festival 2025, a dynamic celebration of history, identity, and shared purpose. Zakiya Uzoma-Wadada, Executive Chair of the Emancipation Support...
Tems Launches Leading Vibe Initiative For Women Shaping Africa’s Music Future
Africa.com
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July 9, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS JULY 13TH Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer, Tems announces today the launch of the Leading Vibe Initiative, a groundbreaking platform designed to support, connect and amplify young women in...
The internet was amused by a passenger who respectfully requested a music change in a Zulu taxi
Briefly
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July 9, 2025
A viral TikTok video captured a humorous and daring moment when a passenger in a South African taxi made a daring move Despite shocking the driver and fellow passengers, her request highlighted regional musical preferences in taxis Ultimately, the...
It’s Time to Rethink Universal Health Coverage in Africa: Introducing ‘Access-as-a-Service’
Next Billion
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July 9, 2025
As global health funding contracts — most notably with recent reductions in U.S. foreign aid — low- and middle-income countries are confronting a hard truth: Traditional models of delivering healthcare at scale are no longer financially or...
10 Zimbabwean Musicians You Should Listen To Right Now
The Zimbabwe Newslive
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July 9, 2025
From the mbira-led soul of Chimurenga to the genre-bending rhythms of Zimdancehall, Afropop, and amapiano fusions, Zimbabwe’s music scene continues to pulse with vibrant creativity. Harare and Bulawayo are home to a new wave of artists blending...
Epson announces partnership with music icon Shakira
George Herald
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July 9, 2025
The new partnership will be launched as part of Epson’s campaign 'Imagine New Possibilities.' The partnership between Epson and Shakira officially launched on 1 July. Photo supplied. ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - Epson has announced in a press release that...
Embeth Davidtz drew on her childhood in Africa to adapt Alexandra Fuller’s memoir
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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The film, which was widely praised at the Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals for its deft handling of complex themes and for the discovery of young newcomer Lexi Venter, opens Friday in limited release and expands nationwide July 18. “The sun...
Algeria Deepens Trade Ties With Other African Countries As It Gears Up For Africa's Biggest Marketplace
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Algeria is working towards increasing its share of trade with other African countries by tapping into opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In a keynote address during the Algeria...
Live Aid organizer remembers the chaos of feeding the world through music
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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July 9, 2025
On July 13, 1985, Bob Geldof stood in front of his band the Boomtown Rats at Wembley Stadium in London and proclaimed, “I just realized today is the best day of my life.” Forty years later he’s still talking about it. Live Aid has had that effect...
"Is this AI hair?": Korean pupil humorously questions South African teacher's wig
Briefly
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July 9, 2025
A South African woman teaching English in South Korea had a humorous encounter with one of her students in her classroom The young boy approached his teacher and questioned how real the wig she wore was by referring to AI Briefly News contacted...
Stars of tomorrow return to the Eastbourne stage for MTA charity concert
Sussex World
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July 8, 2025
The event will raise vital funds for the Zulu Orphanage in Zulu Land, Africa, a charity close to the hearts of the MTA community. Audiences can expect a moving and entertaining evening of song, drama, and dance, all performed by the Academy’s...
Population dividend, technological leapfrogging, and high growth rates signal opportunities for African economies
The Brookings Institution
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[music] SIGNÉ: Hello, I am Landry Signe, senior fellow in the Global Economy and Development program and the Africa Growth Initiative at the Brookings Institution. Welcome to the Foresight Africa podcast, where I engage with distinguished leaders...
Alex Iwobi: Music-maker, Snapchat joker and a Premier League performer from Arsenal to Fulham
The Athletic
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July 9, 2025
What you see is what you get with Alex Iwobi. Whether it’s his flair in matches or the laughs generated by his Snapchat stories, the Fulham and Nigeria midfielder always comes across as genuine. That is why Iwobi lying back on his sofa for most of...
FrontnBack brings ‘Royal Beauty Queen’ home with Lagos concert spectacle
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 8, 2025
Lagos is set for an unforgettable musical celebration as Afro-fusion sensation FrontnBack makes a triumphant return to Nigeria with their headline show, FrontnBack Live in Concert. Scheduled for Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the elegant Jegede...
#4883, Music from the Caribbean and South America
WNYC - New York
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July 9, 2025
There’s collaborative music by Amsterdam-based duo of Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti, a Bolivian-born singer and multi-medium performer, and Chicago expat jazz drummer with Puerto Rican origins, Frank Rosaly, who together dig into their ancestral...
Apple Music Releases New Africa Now DJ Mix Featuring AD DJ
News Ghana
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July 4, 2025
Apple Music today released this month’s Africa Now DJ Mix featuring trailblazing Ghanaian DJ, AD DJ. Affectionately dubbed “The People’s Champ”, AD DJ is shaping a sound that transcends borders and genres. His sets are a euphoric fusion of...