Morocco’s MOGA Festival is taking its oceanfront electronic format to Senegal, with a first West African edition at Maison CSS in Dakar on 20 November 2026.
Sony Music Publishing Nigeria Takes On Premier’s Highlife Catalogue, From Rex Lawson to Osadebe
October 16, 2026Premier Music Publishing has handed administration of selected Rex Lawson, Osadebe and Celestine Ukwu works to Sony Music Publishing Nigeria, aiming at samples, interpolations and sync.
Tunji Balogun Is Leaving Def Jam. What Happens to Def Jam Africa?
October 16, 2026Def Jam chairman and CEO Tunji Balogun is reported to be leaving Universal Music Group in a wave of cost cuts. No report says what happens to Def Jam Africa.
Ayra Starr Headlines NFL Halftime in London, Then Announces 20-City Starrgirl World Tour
October 16, 2026Days after headlining an NFL halftime show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Ayra Starr announced a 20-city Starrgirl World Tour across Europe, the UK and North America for 2027.
Royal MusiQ Opens Tyla’s A*POP World Tour in Paris
October 13, 2026Tyla’s 34-date A*POP World Tour began at Zénith Paris on 12 October with amapiano DJ Royal MusiQ in the support slot for the European leg.
NO11 and Gabzy Play ‘Rookie of the Year’ in ‘Coachella’ Video
October 9, 2026NO11 and Gabzy’s ‘Coachella’ is a cheeky money anthem with a video to match: NO11 signs an athlete’s contract and holds a ‘Rookie of the Year’ press conference.
Kabza De Small and Zawadi Yamungu’s ‘Khanya Njalo’ Passes 5 Million Spotify Streams Ahead of Tutu
October 8, 2026Seven months after release, Kabza De Small and Zawadi Yamungu’s ‘Khanya Njalo’ is the first song from the twice-delayed Tutu album to pass 5 million Spotify streams.
Tracy Vocals Explains ‘Azalondwe,’ Her First Solo EP, and the Alter Ego Behind It
October 8, 2026Tracy Vocals has revealed the artwork and meaning of Azalondwe, her first solo EP, built around her alter ego Queen Dilika.
Xduppy Reveals ‘Umswenko 2.0’ Tracklist With Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa and Scotts Maphuma
October 8, 2026Xduppy, Sleazy and Optimist Music ZA have shared the seven-track list for Umswenko 2.0, with Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa and Scotts Maphuma on board. Now they want fans to pick the date.
Justin 99’s ‘Restart’ Hits 1 Million YouTube Views, and It’s the One Song on 99 Problems With No Guests
October 7, 2026Justin 99’s ‘Restart’, the only solo song on his 11-track 99 Problems, has passed 1 million YouTube views, four months after release.