Category: Collaborative Projects
Feature collaborative projects between artists from different African countries, fostering cross-cultural musical exploration.
Apple Music Launches ‘The Sounds of Africa’ to Spotlight Five Music Capitals Across the Continent
Apple Music has unveiled its 2025 Africa Month campaign, “The Sounds of Africa” , a vibrant initiative spotlighting five of the continent’s most influential music capitals: Accra, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Nairobi, and Johannesburg. This campaign features exclusive playlists curated by top artists, industry executives, tastemakers, and media personalities, each capturing the unique sonic essence…
Breaking Barriers: How ‘Fragments’ at Muze Club Empowered Women in Electronic Music
In the heart of Nairobi’s vibrant electronic music scene, Muze Club’s “Fragments” event on March 29, 2025, marked a significant milestone in championing women within the industry. The all-female lineup featured international and local DJs: Joyce Muniz from Brazil, PRISS from Lebanon, and Kenya’s own Tina Ardor and KIRA, each bringing their unique sounds to…
Global Citizen’s Move Afrika Tour Hits Lagos: A Night of Music, Advocacy, and Unforgettable Moments With John Legend
What a night to remember! On February 25th, Lagos was treated to the highly anticipated debut of the Move Afrika tour at The Palms, marking a monumental occasion in both the music and advocacy landscape. The atmosphere was electric as Global Citizen brought together an extraordinary fusion of music, culture, and activism, leaving the crowd…
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…
Nairobi Grooves: Mordecai Dex Headlines This Week’s Playlist Update
Nairobi’s sonic landscape is ever-evolving, and this week’s update to our Nairobi Grooves playlist captures the freshest, most dynamic sounds shaping the city’s music scene. Leading the charge as our cover star is none other than Mordecai Dex, whose latest single “Safari” cements his status as a force to watch in Kenya’s alternative and Afro-fusion…
Custodian Gems: Unearthing Africa’s Finest Sounds
OluwaMillar Leads This Week’s Custodian Gems Playlist Update At Music Custodian, we believe in discovering, amplifying, and celebrating the next wave of musical brilliance across Africa and its diaspora. Through our Custodian Gems playlist, we shine a light on emerging artists whose artistry deserves a global audience—those crafting sounds that are raw, authentic, and full…
Beyoncé ‘s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Wins Album of the Year at 2025 Grammys
At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 2, 2025, Beyoncé ‘s Cowboy Carter was honored with the Album of the Year award. This achievement marks her first win in this prestigious category and makes her the first Black woman to receive this accolade in the 21st century.
South Africa’s Next Big SOUND: Exploring the Rise of 3-Step
During one of these sessions, I stumbled upon something that instantly stood out: 3-Step.
NIKITA KERING’ UNVEILS GROUNDBREAKING COLLABORATION IN KAMA HAUNA
Nikita Kering’, one of East Africa’s most celebrated voices, has officially unveiled her latest single, “Kama Hauna,”
EWL 2024 Deal Room Showcases Startups, LABSPOT Equips Creatives for Global Success
Founded by Deola Art Alade, EWL brought together startups, trailblazers, innovators, and industry leaders, reinforcing its commitment to fostering collaboration and driving sustainable growth within Africa’s creative industries