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Tiwa Savage marks 12 years of debut album ‘Once Upon…
The Cable Lifestyle
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July 5, 2025
Tiwa Savage, the Nigerian singer, has celebrated 12 years of ‘Once Upon a Time’, her debut album. The album was released in 2013 and features hit songs such as ‘Kele Kele Love’, ‘Love Me’, ‘Without My Heart’, ‘Ife Wa Gbona’, ‘Folarin’, ‘Olorun...
Africa Day Festivities 2025
Diplomat magazine EU
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July 1, 2025
By Roy Lie Atjam Theme: The Year of Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations Objective: to forge a unified African Common Position on reparations, drawing insights from experts, member states, and key stakeholder...
Tems Launches ‘Leading The Vibe’ To Bridge The Gender Gap In Music
Forbes
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: Tems performs on the West Stage at All Points East 2024 at Victoria ... More Park on August 16, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images)Getty Images Grammy-award winning Nigerian alté singer Tems...
Music of West African Kora coming to Grand Island Public Library
Central Nebraska Today
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Sean Gaskell will perform with a kora, a 21-stringed harp that is central to West African music, (Courtesy) GRAND ISLAND — The Grand Island Public Library invites the community to experience the mesmerizing sounds of the West African kora during a...
Angélique Kidjo Joins Hollywood Walk Of Fame As First Black African Musician
Forbes
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GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 17: Angelique Kidjo performs on stage at Celtic Connections ... More Festival at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on January 17, 2015 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ross Gilmore/Redferns via Getty Images)Redferns...
Music legend Paul Simon cancels shows as health update issued
Liverpool Echo
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July 1, 2025
Music legend Paul Simon has cancelled two gigs he was scheduled to perform in America. The 83-year-old has pulled out of the performances due to "chronic and intense back pain." The singer-songwriter was due to perform two nights at the...
Tiwa Savage celebrates 12 years of debut album Once Upon a Time
Nigerian Eye
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July 5, 2025
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Tiwa Savage, has marked the 12th anniversary of her debut album, Once Upon a Time, expressing deep gratitude to her fans and reflecting on her journey so far. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday,...
QS Africa Forum 2025 Kicks Off in Zanzibar
Daily News Tanzania
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July 4, 2025
ZANZIBAR: The QS Africa Forum 2025 commenced today in the picturesque setting of Zanzibar, hosted by the Modern College of Business and Science from Oman. This year’s theme, “Empowering Africa Through International Collaboration in Higher...
Rabs Vhafuwi’s ‘Turning Point’ promises a new chapter in house music
Zoutnet
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South Africa’s house music landscape has never stood still, and neither has Rabs Vhafuwi. The Limpopo-born producer, DJ and composer has carved out a reputation as one of the country’s most consistent creators of spiritually rich, emotionally...
Tina Brown Africa Unleashes Empowering Anthem “Bang Bang”
News Ghana
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July 5, 2025
Ghanaian star drops high-energy Afro-fusion single with Pryme-directed video Ghana’s Tina Brown Africa has released her fiery new single “Bang Bang,” accompanied by a vibrant music video already trending across digital platforms. The track blends...
“Who blow no dey beg people to download songs” – Portable throws shade as he brags about his music success
Kemi Filani News
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July 5, 2025
Nigerian controversial singer Portable has thrown shade at an unidentified colleague. Taking to his Instagram page, he bragged about the success of his music on all streaming platforms. He noted how his haters are the ones always looking for his...
The Durban July: The good, the bad and the ugly of Africa’s grandest gallop
Mail & Guardian
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July 5, 2025
Durban July has become more than just a horse race; it is a mirror of the nation’s aspirations, divisions and contradictions. (Supplied) Each year on the first Saturday of July, South Africa’s most anticipated sporting and social spectacle gallops...
Verve and Global Partners Unite to transform the future of payments in Africa and beyond
Nairametrics
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July 5, 2025
In today’s interconnected world, strategic partnerships have become essential levers for growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As digital platforms continue to transform how people live, work, shop, and connect, the demand for...
Ghana’s Tattoo Girl Labena unveils 5-track album ‘Life in Roses’
GhanaWeb
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July 5, 2025
Ghanaian songstress Labena, popularly known as “Ghana’s Tattoo Girl”, has released a brand-new five-track album titled ‘Life in Roses’ under the Grand Nubian record label. The exclusive album listening session took place at Bayview Village, Atomic...
Woman goes to rurals for groove, South Africa amused by village party scene in TikTok video
Briefly
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July 5, 2025
Some locals in a rural area went viral in a TikTok video showing how they have fun together The TikTok video of some villagers having a blast received thousands of views on the short-form video platform Online users could not stop raving about the...
Focus on Caribbean-Africa collaboration at Caricom summit
Jamaica Observer
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July 5, 2025
JARRETT... this meeting marks a significant opportunity to translate our shared cultural heritage into economic value A new chapter in Africa-Caribbean relations will be in the spotlight at the 49th meeting of Caribbean Community (Caricom) heads...
K’millian declares himself a ‘Benz’ as Full Circle album drops Tuesday
News Diggers
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July 5, 2025
LEGENDARY artiste Leo Moyo, popularly known as K’millian, is set to release his long-awaited album, Full Circle, this Tuesday. K’millian isn’t just dropping new music, he is also dropping a statement: “You can’t compare a Benz and a Corolla, a...
Music Notes: The Return of the 80’s
Phoenix Magazine - Arizona
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June 30, 2025
While the regrettable fashions and fads are gone, the music of the Reagan era lives on. If you miss listening to the sound of drum machines and synths, there are several concerts this summer that will bring you back to the decade of MTV and fanny...
Africa’s game revolution is loading
Atlantic Council
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June 30, 2025
Africa is the future of the global gaming industry. In 2024 alone, the continent added 32 million new gamers. This growth—six times faster than the global average—is attributed to the rapid adoption of internet-connected smartphones, with over 92...
African Fresh Picks: Olamide, Maleek Berry, Amaarae, Spinall, Crayon, Young Jonn & More
Billboard
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June 30, 2025
Shortly after Olamide presented EMPIRE founder and CEO Ghazi with the Clive Davis Visionary Award at Billboard‘s first Global Power Players event in London last month, the YBNL label boss didn’t rest on his laurels and continued refining his craft...