16 Jan 2026Ayra Starr nominated in two categories at 2026 MOBO AwardsNigerian singer Ayra Starr has received two nominations at the 2026 MOBO Awards, competing in both...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
15 Jan 2026Deezer unveils revamped Android TV app with enhanced music...Deezer, the global music streaming platform, has launched a redesigned version of its Android TV...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
15 Jan 2026ZIMURA property disposal sparks internal board disputeThe Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) has issued a public clarification on the disposal of...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
14 Jan 2026Universal Music Group appoints Hannah Poferl as chief data...Universal Music Group (UMG) has appointed Hannah Poferl as its chief data officer, with immediate...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
13 Jan 2026Nigerian music executive Bugwu Aneto-Okeke joins global...Merlin, the global digital music licensing partner for independent labels and distributors, has...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
12 Jan 2026AFRIMA 2026: All the winnersNigerian musicians recorded a strong showing at the ninth All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), which...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
08 Jan 2026SA: Somi, Thandiswa Mazwai and Msaki to headline Sankofa...Grammy-nominated American artist Somi, South African musicians Thandiswa Mazwai and Msaki have been...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
07 Jan 2026Universal Music Group partners NVIDIA to advance...Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced a collaboration with technology company NVIDIA to develop...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
07 Jan 2026UMG appoints James Steven as chief communications officerUniversal Music Group (UMG) has appointed James Steven as executive vice President and chief...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
31 Dec 2025A tribute to the music industry figures we lost in 2025Each year, the African music industry bids farewell to influential voices, executives and creatives...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
26 Dec 2025Condolences pour in for renowned Ghanaian drummer, composer...Internationally acclaimed Ghanaian drummer and composer Paa Kow has reportedly died on 23 December...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
22 Dec 2025Kokoroko announced as first act for MTN Bushfire 2026London-based jazz and Afrobeat collective Kokoroko has been announced as the first music act for...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
19 Dec 2025UMG, Splice partner to explore artist-led AI tools for...Universal Music Group (UMG) and music creation platform Splice have announced a collaboration to...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
18 Dec 2025Beatchain, AFROSON1C X launch WAVVI to support West African...Beatchain, the AI-driven A&R, artist, and label services platform, has partnered with AFROSON1C...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
18 Dec 2025Hendrikje Crebolder appointed interim director of Prince...The Prince Claus Fund has announced the appointment of Hendrikje Crebolder as its interim director...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
17 Dec 2025Condolences pour in after killing of SA radio presenter DJ...Condolences have continued to pour in following the killing of South African radio and club DJ...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
15 Dec 2025South African Music Awards 2025: All the winnersThe 2025 South African Music Awards were held at Gallagher Estate in Johannesburg on 13 December,...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
12 Dec 20252025 GQ Men of the Year Awards in SA: All the honoureesThe 2025 GQ Men of the Year Awards were held at the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel in Johannesburg, South...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
11 Dec 2025Nigeria: CKay’s Love Nwantiti surpasses 1bn Spotify streamsNigerian musician CKay has reached a major milestone, with his track ‘Love Nwantiti’ surpassing one...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
11 Dec 2025Zimbabwean sungura veteran Nicholas Zakaria dies aged 69Zimbabwean sungura musician Nicholas Zakaria has died aged 69, his family has confirmed.By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed