02 Feb 2026Grammys 2026: Tyla wins Best African Music PerformanceSouth African singer Tyla and US-born artist Shaboozey, whose parents are Nigerian, were among the...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
29 Jan 2026Deezer ramps up fight against AI music fraudDeezer has reported a surge in AI-generated music uploads while reinforcing efforts to protect...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
28 Jan 2026SA: Apple Music reveals December’s top songs and artistsApple Music has released its Ke Dezemba overview, identifying the artists and songs that dominated...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
26 Jan 2026ZIMURA board dispute deepens as artists demand answersA governance dispute at the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) has intensified, with rival...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
26 Jan 2026South African radio presenter Njinji diesThe South African entertainment industry is mourning the death of radio presenter and former Ukhozi...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
26 Jan 2026Condolences pour in for SA rapper Bravo Le RouxSouth Africans are mourning the passing on of local rapper Bravo Le Roux , who passed away in...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
23 Jan 2026Soul Candi Institute launches national recruitment drive in...The Soul Candi Institute of Music & Record Label has launched a national student recruitment...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
21 Jan 2026Nasty C releases Head Up 2.0 visuals featuring Soweto...South African rapper Nasty C has released the music video for ‘Head Up 2.0’, a new version of his...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
20 Jan 2026Merlin signs AI licensing partnership with UdioMerlin, the digital music licensing organisation representing independent record labels and...By Ano Shumba Share to newsfeed
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