Category: African Music Legends
Celebrate and honor iconic figures who have significantly contributed to the African music landscape.
Tems and Tyla Join Spotify’s Billions Club: A Milestone for African Music
This week, Tems and Tyla – two African artists have earned their place in Spotify’s prestigious Billions Club marking a significant achievement for African music on the global stage. Nigerian singer Tems has joined the club for her contribution to Future’s track “WAIT FOR U,” featuring Canadian superstar Drake. Meanwhile, South African pop sensation Tyla…
Tems Expands Her Empire, Joins San Diego FC Ownership Ahead of MLS Debut
In a groundbreaking move that merges her musical influence with a passion for sports, Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has become a part-owner of San Diego FC (SDFC), ahead of the Major League Soccer (MLS) team’s debut later this month. Through her company, The Leading Vibe, Tems has joined the SDFC ownership group, marking an exciting step…
Yemi Alade Shines At African Voices Changemakers’ Special Edition
CNN recently marked the 15th anniversary of its acclaimed series, African Voices Changemakers, with a vibrant celebration in Lagos.
East Africa’s Rising Stars: Kenya’s Hidden Gems & Tanzania’s Musical Dominance
East Africa is a rich tapestry of musical soul and cultural heritage, with Kenya embodying a vast, untapped well of artistic expression. Beneath the surface lies a host of Kenyan musicians whose work rivals that of any mainstream act.
Tega Oghenejobo’s Appointment As Mavin COO Sparks New Era For African Talent
October 29th, 2024, marked a significant moment for Mavin Records and the African music
industry, as Tega Oghenejobo steps into his expanded role as President and Chief Operating
Officer of Mavin Global.
Music Legend Quincy Jones Passes Away Peacefully at 91, Leaving an Unmatched Legacy
Beloved musical icon and trailblazer Quincy Jones, whose masterful compositions and productions shaped the sound of American music for over seven decades, has passed away at the age of 91.
BigFoot in Focus : Pioneering the Fusion of African Sounds and EDM
In our exclusive interview, we delve into the artistic journey of BigFoot, a pivotal figure shaping the African music scene.
Dr. Reign and Asum Garvey Hosts Reveal Party For Their Album ‘Awesum Reign: The Stance’
Kenyan hip-hop stars Asum Garvey and Dr. Reign unveiled their highly anticipated joint album, ‘Awesum Reign: The Stance,’ to a packed house at the Mageuzi Hub in Nairobi, in partnership with Martell Blue Swift, Mageuzi Hub, Baze Radio and Cosmo Lounge.
ClayRocksU : Africa’s Rock Goddess Discusses Latest EP ‘Hate It Here’ In EXCLUSIVE Interview
Africa’s Rock Goddess ClayRocksU Discusses New EP ‘Hate It Here’ and Navigating the Music Industry as an Alternative Rock Artist in West Africa.
AFRICAN SONGS FEATURE ON 2024 BARACK OBAMA’S SUMMER PLAYLIST
Barack Obama’s 2024 Summer Playlist shines with a nod to both legends and rising stars among the 44 handpicked tracks, Bob Marley and The Wailers’ timeless anthem “Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)” (1974) sits alongside Tyla’s infectious “Jump,” featuring Gunna and Skillibeng, this annual playlist, now a beloved tradition, dropped on August 12, creating a ripple across the music world.