Category: Regional Soundscapes
Explore the diverse musical traditions and contemporary sounds from different regions across 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.
The Cavemen & ShowDemCamp Unite on New Album: ‘No Love In Lagos’
Rap duo ShowDemCamp has graced us with their latest album, “No Love In Lagos,” a masterpiece that continues their legacy in the Nigerian music scene.
CHIMANO IS BACK WITH A BANG(ER)!
Award winning singer, songwriter, and performer, Chimano, made a much awaited comeback with his brand new single ‘Do You Remember?’, which he released on 9th August 2024.
Top 5 Chart-Toppers from East and South Africa: The Hottest Hits of July
July has been a busy month for our African stars, with show-stopping performances around the world, new releases, appearances, and so much more.
The artists have worked tirelessly to meet our demands, and their hard work truly shows in what they put out.
FRESH SOUNDS FROM THE EAST: NATALIA KYALO
The Kenyan actress, model and musician is capturing hearts with her unique blend of sweetness and confidence, bringing a fresh dynamic energy to everything she does
“Remembering Toumani Diabaté: The Maestro Who Brought the Kora to the World”
The Malian maestro, Toumani Diabaté, stands as one of Africa’s most celebrated and prolific musicians.
Hailing from a lineage of griots—a revered class of storytellers, musicians, and poets in West Africa— Diabate’s heritage stretches back an astonishing 71 generations.
KCEE IS ‘MR VERSATILE’
Through this project, KCee returns to his roots, celebrating cultural pride and embracing his growth and evolution since the beginning of his musical career 25 years ago in a church choir.
Kenyan Songstress Victoria Kimani Is In The ‘Mood 4 Life’
Victoria Kimani is known for her hits ‘China Love, ‘Wonka’, and ‘Prokoto’, and has been teasing the long-awaited album, releasing several singles including ‘Inconsistent’ and ‘My Shine’.
SPINALL TEASES NEW MUSIC WITH TYLA AND OMAH LAY
Renowned Nigerian DJ and record producer, DJ Spinall, is set to drop a highly anticipated new track titled “One Call”
FANCY FINGERS SENDS A LETTER TO KENYA IN LIGHT OF RECENT UNREST IN THE COUNTRY
Following the recent and ongoing protests against the government by largely Gen-Z Kenyans, the country has experienced a wave of police brutality, manipulation from government officials, extrajudicial killings, abductions, refusal of accountability, and censorship, as the movement has been majorly coordinated social media.