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Rebecca Malope will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Basadi in Music Awards
Briefly
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July 3, 2025
Multi-award-winning singer Rebecca Malope is set to receive a top accolade at the Basadi in Music Awards The award, which recognises the powerful female voices in the music industry, will take place in August The gospel music powerhouse reacted to...
Noel Pointer’s Music Mentoring Legacy Lives
Our Time Press - New York
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July 4, 2025
Fern Gillespie Noel Pointer burst on the music scene in the 1970s as a young brilliantly talented jazz violinist. The Brooklyn-born musician had studied classical violin at the High School of the Performing Arts and at the Manhattan School of...
Urgent call to action: 43 percent of school water samples in South Africa unsafe for drinking
IOL
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Environmental organisations and the Department of Basic Education call for urgent intervention to address the results of the national Water Warrior School Water Quality Testing Project, which found that 43% of school water samples tested were...
Kenya's rock band Autometal releases new album 'Monday is Here'
The Standard
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Nairobi’s Autometal has released their latest album, Monday Is Here, a powerful fusion of thrash, metalcore, and Kenyan cultural elements that defines the emerging “Nairobi heavy” sound. Launched amid growing global interest in African rock, the...
The Deals: Sony Music France Acquires African Label & Publisher; Symphonic Teams With Certification Platform for Human-Made Music
Billboard
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July 3, 2025
Sony Music France and Sony Music Publishing France acquired Lusafrica and Africa Nostra, a label and publishing company, respectively. Together, the associated companies promote Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) and African artists. Founded in 1988,...
African queer erotica unleashed
Times LIVE
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In Shadow, we find stories of longing, hidden desires and sometimes sensual despair. As the shadow half of the project, Kivuli deals with the “dark” side of desire. Nuru is the light. This album is on the “bright” side, exploring the sweet side of...
Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo to receive star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Eye Witness News
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JOHANNESBURG - Beninese music icon and five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo is making history again, becoming the first African musician ever selected for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced Kidjo...
Celebration of soca and chutney music at Chutney Fusion Festival 2025
Sandton Chronicle
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July 4, 2025
Home/News/Local news/Celebration of soca and chutney music at Chutney Fusion Festival 2025 LifestyleLocal news 3 minutes ago Xoliswa Zakwe 1 minute read The atmosphere was electric at Emperors Palace’s centre court on the evening of June 21 as an...
History of House | Celebrating SA's musical heritage
eNCA
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JOHANNESBURG - The Soweto Gospel Choir is collaborating with Grammy-nominated producer and South African DJ MÖRDA to showcase the ‘History of House’. This collaboration is a celebration of South Africa’s musical tradition and creativity. It blends...
DJ Doowap is lighting up global dance floors with bacardi music
Mail & Guardian
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July 4, 2025
Putting an SA spin on it: DJ Doowap, who is on tour in Europe, has spent a decade taking her distinctive bacardi sound, with its loops, raw percussion and unpredictable tempo changes, to the world. I remember the first time I saw Khetsiwe Morgan,...
Castle Lager Boktown redefines the South African fan experience
Sandton Chronicle
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July 4, 2025
In a country where sport often echoes deeper social rhythms, Castle Lager Boktown is making its return, not just as a fan zone; as a cultural movement. Launched officially on June 20 at the South African Breweries (SAB) headquarters in Bryanston,...
Skills Gap Threatens Africa’s US$20bn Creative Economy Potential
News Ghana
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July 3, 2025
Africa’s creative industries risk missing projected $20 billion annual revenue and 20 million jobs by 2030 without urgent skills development investments, according to International Labour Organization and African Union analyses. The continent’s...
Basadi in Music Awards to honour Rebecca Malope with lifetime achievement recognition
Herald (South Africa)
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July 3, 2025
Gospel star Rebecca Malope will be honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Basadi in Music Awards on August 2 at the Joburg Theatre. “Receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award is such an honour, I’m grateful beyond...
MBW’s Music Business UK Awards to return to London this November, supported by YouTube
Music Business Worldwide
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July 3, 2025
The UK music industry’s most enjoyable night out is BACK. The Music Business UK Awards 2025, presented by MBW, will take place on the evening of Tuesday, November 4, at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. The event is once again presented...
Two Decades and A Dream: Oremeyi Akah’s Journey to Empowering Africa
This Day
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July 4, 2025
Oremeyi Akah has left an indelible mark on the fintech landscape in Africa. Recently, she launched her captivating memoir, “Two Decades and a Dream”, a powerful reflection of her journey. As the Chief Customer Success Officer at Interswitch, she...
Lucas Parklands to celebrate ‘the ladies’ of classical music
Sunshine Valley Gazette
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Some of history’s classical geniuses who happened to be women struggling to emerge from the shadows of their male companions, will be celebrated at a special concert at Lucas Parklands, Montville. The unique event, simply titled ‘The Ladies’, will...
When music festivals become a stage for hate
The Australian Jewish News
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July 4, 2025
Get The AJN Newsletter by email and never miss our top stories Free Sign Up Over the weekend, Glastonbury — once a symbol of peace, unity, and creative expression — descended into something far darker. British rapper Bob Vylan led festival-goers...
South Africa Invites Tourists to Experience Mandela’s Cultural Legacy
News Ghana
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July 4, 2025
Ahead of Mandela Day (July 18), South African tourism authorities are promoting immersive experiences centered on Nelson Mandela’s personal life. Visitors are encouraged to explore his culinary preferences, musical influences, and daily rituals...
Abidjan dreams of becoming Africa's next cinema hub
The Hazard Herald - Kentucky
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In the lush forests north of Abidjan, technicians were busy filming on the set of "Le Testament" ("The Will"), a comedy co-production between Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Senegal. Under a large tree, village elders gathered to discuss the death...
Burna Boy makes Executive Producing Debut with Pan‑African Thriller “3 Cold Dishes”
Joy FM
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July 3, 2025
Global music sensation, Burna Boy has officially entered the world of feature films, as executive producer of the upcoming thriller “3 Cold Dishes.” Shot over almost three years across Nigeria, Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, and Mauritania, the...