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    A still from the TG Omori-directed video for Seyi Vibez’s “SHAOLIN”.
    News
    27 February 2025

    Nigerian Director TG Omori Makes His Return with the Video for Seyi Vibez's “SHAOLIN”

    The director remains as distinct as ever, helming his first music video after battling severe health issues last year.

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    Events
    03 December 2024

    Opinion: Uncle Waffles’ Nairobi Event Highlights Broader Issues With African Music Concerts

    The chaotic Nairobi concert brings attention to recurring failures in the organization of music events across Africa, raising urgent questions about crowd safety and artist-audience care.

    Black Coffee, Sampa the Great, and More African Acts To Perform at Coachella 2022
    Music
    13 January 2022

    Black Coffee, Sampa the Great, and More African Acts To Perform at Coachella 2022

    The music festival's impressive lineup may just be the cure we need.

    Warner and Africori's New Deal Opens Up The International Music Playing Field
    News
    12 January 2022

    Warner and Africori's New Deal Opens Up The International Music Playing Field

    The major deal gives WMG a majority stake in Africori, and access to Africa's largest music catalogs.

    Wizkid, Tems, Black Coffee & More Nominated For 2022 Grammy Awards
    Music
    23 November 2021

    Wizkid, Tems, Black Coffee & More Nominated For 2022 Grammy Awards

    See the full list of African artists honored during Tuesday's nomination ceremony.

    Amaarae Curates Spotify's 'Black to the Future' Playlist + More For Black History Month
    Music
    02 February 2021

    Amaarae Curates Spotify's 'Black to the Future' Playlist + More For Black History Month

    For the month of February, the music streaming giant will be celebrating Black voices, sounds, creators and culture.

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    Central Africa
    11 December 2020

    Here Are the 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards Nominees

    Master KG, Burna Boy, Busiswa, Tiwa Savage, Davido and more have been announced in the first batch of nominees for the 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards which will be hosted in Kampala, Uganda.

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    News
    07 December 2020

    South African Queer Artist Umlilo Shares Striking Electro Performance

    South African queer activist and musician, Umlilo, has released his post-apocalyptic live-show performance recorded at the Women's Jail at Constitution Hill. The dark, avant-garde and politically charged visuals make for a revolutionary watch.

    How the Creator of ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ Finally Got His Due In ‘Black Is King’
    Music
    10 August 2020

    How the Creator of ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ Finally Got His Due In ‘Black Is King’

    Thanks to Beyoncé, Solomon Linda's famous song finally made its Disney debut—81 years after it was written.

    Watch the Music Video for 2Baba's 'Opo,' Featuring Wizkid
    Music
    05 August 2020

    Watch the Music Video for 2Baba's 'Opo,' Featuring Wizkid

    The single is a standout from 2Baba's latest album 'Warriors.'

    Beyoncé Releases Music Video for 'Already' Featuring Shatta Wale & Major Lazer
    Music
    31 July 2020

    Beyoncé Releases Music Video for 'Already' Featuring Shatta Wale & Major Lazer

    The standout track from 'Lion King: the Gift' gets a music video as part of Beyonce's latest visual album 'Black Is King.'

    Skales Debuts New Music Video for Hit Single 'Badman Love'
    Music
    31 July 2020

    Skales Debuts New Music Video for Hit Single 'Badman Love'

    Premier: The tropical, boy-meets-girl music video directed by Stanz Visuals shows us that bad boys deserve love too.

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