August 24, 2026

Music Custodian

Africa's Rhythm, Global Impact.

Tag: African Music Community

Soul HQ Cinq African Music

From Lagos to Nairobi: Cinq Music’s Soul HQ Partnership Signals a Deeper Bet on African Music Infrastructure

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Cinq Music Group is expanding its footprint in African music through a new distribution and artist-services partnership with Nairobi-based Soul HQ, bringing Xenia Manasseh, AYLØ and Altair Saïd into a global infrastructure designed to connect locally developed African talent with international audiences. Barely a month after announcing a partnership with D’Banj’s C.R.E.A.M platform in Nigeria,…

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Angélique Kidjo ’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Marks A New Milestone for African Music

Damilare Farotimi018 mins

Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has become the first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, adding one of the entertainment industry’s most recognisable honours to a career spanning more than four decades.The five-time Grammy winner’s Hollywood recognition marks a landmark moment for African music while reflecting more than…

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Sebuleni Returns to Shelter on August 30 for a Special Edition Celebrating Community, Deep House, and the Culture of Listening

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Nairobi, Kenya – August 2026 — Sebuleni, Nairobi’s independent listening house dedicated to Deep House culture and intentional community gathering, returns to Shelter KE on Sunday, 30 August 2026, for a special edition that brings together music lovers, selectors, and cultural enthusiasts for twelve hours of carefully curated sound. Rooted in Deep House as its…

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Deola and Darey Art Alade

What Livespot360 Reveals About Africa’s Creative Economy

Damilare Farotimi010 mins

Over the past few years, Nigeria’s creative economy has entered a new phase of maturity. Large-scale festivals, international partnerships, creative technology initiatives, and cross-sector collaborations have become increasingly visible, suggesting that the conversation is gradually shifting beyond cultural output towards the infrastructure that supports it. Yet visibility alone does not equal institutional progress. As the…

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Bakisimbatronics: How Traditional Buganda Rhythms Became Uganda’s New Electronic Sound

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Across Africa, artists are increasingly turning to indigenous musical traditions to create entirely new contemporary sounds. In Uganda, that journey has given rise to Bakisimbatronics – a genre pioneered by Maganda Shakul that fuses the rhythmic foundations of Bakisimba with electronic music. In this feature, Furaha Ruguru explores the origins of the movement, the community…

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CKay Banger Boy Love Nwantiti

Ahead of BANGER BOY, CKay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’ Continues to Stand as One of African Music’s Greatest Streaming Success Stories

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As CKay prepares to usher in a new chapter with his forthcoming album BANGER BOY, one of the defining records of his career is once again in the spotlight. Producer Tempoe recently shared images of a commemorative Spotify plaque recognizing “Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)” for surpassing one billion streams on the platform – a…

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Indvstry Club

INDVSTRY Exchange Launches Artist Accelerator in Nairobi to Connect East African Talent With Global Music Infrastructure

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Nairobi continues to strengthen its position as one of Africa’s emerging creative capitals following the launch of the INDVSTRY Exchange Artist Accelerator, a new initiative designed to equip East African artists with the knowledge, networks and professional infrastructure needed to build sustainable international careers. The accelerator brings together music executives, creative entrepreneurs and industry professionals…

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Davido Mayorkun Fola Afrobeats Heat Different

Davido, Mayorkun & FOLA Lead Music Custodian’s Latest Afrobeats Heat Different as African Music Continues Its Creative Expansion

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African music enters August with remarkable confidence. This week’s edition of Afrobeats Heat Different captures a continent moving with intention, where established stars, emerging voices and unexpected collaborations collectively demonstrate the depth and diversity of today’s African sound. More than a collection of new releases, the playlist reflects an ecosystem in constant conversation with itself…

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Children Of Blood And Bone Ayra Starr

Children of Blood and Bone: How African Music Became the Heartbeat of Hollywood’s Biggest Fantasy Epic

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When the first trailer for Children of Blood and Bone arrived, audiences were immediately drawn into the breathtaking adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling fantasy novel. Beyond its striking visuals and star-studded cast, however, another story has quietly emerged – one that speaks to the growing influence of African creatives across global cinema. More than simply…

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