Ano Shumba

At just 18, Anna Heart is already redefining what it means to be an artist. The Zambian singer-songwriter is also a psychosocial counsellor and make-up artist, combining three seemingly different...

Nigerian entertainment journalist Ivie Ani emerged as one of the notable winners at the fifth annual Basadi in Music Awards (BIMAs), taking home the Entertainment Journalist of the Year award...

The winners for the 2026 edition of Basadi in Music Awards (BIMAs) were announced on 8 and 9 August at the Joburg Theatre in Johannesburg, South Africa.

American-Rwandan-Ugandan singer, songwriter and playwright Somi has been named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Artist for August, highlighting her contribution to African jazz and storytelling.

South African singer-songwriter Elaine has reunited with Major League DJz for their new single, One More Dance, featuring producers Atmos Blaq and Mpho.wav.

Ghanaian live music collective Senkulive has begun the rollout of its forthcoming project The Revival with the release of its first single, ‘Oblayoo’.

FAME Week Africa has released the first phase of its 2026 conference programme, outlining discussions on artificial intelligence, content monetisation, intellectual property, music rights, creator-led businesses and the future of...

Music company BMG and AI music platform Suno have announced a global agreement covering BMG’s recorded music and music publishing catalogues, as the companies prepare to develop new music products...

Six seats will open on the Management Board of the Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) in November 2026. The Foundation invites members to apply and nominate potential Board members who...

The National Arts Festival, in partnership with Standard Bank, has opened nominations for the 2027 Standard Bank Young Artist Awards, which recognise emerging South African artists whose work demonstrates originality,...