Uganda’s Joshua Baraka and Jamaica’s Shenseea join forces on the ‘Morocco’ remix, turning an AFCON anthem into a global moment born from a live stage connection in Rwanda.
The Addis Jazz Festival Turns Five — and Ethio-Jazz Has Never Sounded More Alive
February 19, 2026The Addis Jazz Festival 2026 brought Ethio-jazz legends and new voices together for three days at the Ghion Hotel. Over 3,000 daily attendees proved the genre’s enduring power.
Inside Afrocroiser — the Mavin Records Songwriting Camp Where France and Nigeria Built 60 Tracks in One Week
February 19, 2026The Afrocroiser Mavin Records songwriting camp brought French and Nigerian composers together in Lagos. Over 60 tracks emerged in one week. The results could reshape Afrobeats.
Nigeria’s First Copyright Levy Payout Is Here — ₦1.2 Billion for Songwriters, Producers and Artists
February 19, 2026The first Nigeria copyright levy payout totals ₦1.2 billion. MCSN receives the funds under Section 89 of the Copyright Act 2022. Registration is essential for every creator.
Kilele Summit 2026 Heads to Nairobi — Kenya’s Music Industry Gets Its Biggest Stage Yet
February 19, 2026Kilele Summit 2026 arrives in Nairobi from 23–28 February. The third edition gathers international speakers alongside Kenyan industry leaders for a week of panels, networking and live music.
Gengetone Refuses to Die — Kenya’s Street Sound Is Back With a Vengeance
February 18, 2026Everyone wrote Gengetone off. Kenya’s street sound just wrote itself back in. Ethic Entertainment, Wakadinali and a new generation of artists are proving the genre’s staying power.
How LVRN Quietly Dominated South Africa in 2025 — 288 Million Streams and Counting
February 17, 2026LVRN South Africa hit 288 million+ streams in 2025. Ciza’s Isaka became the country’s most-streamed song. Summer Walker sold out twice. TXC won a BET Award. The numbers speak.
Nigerian Music Video Directors Sound the Alarm — ‘We Do Not Own Anything’
February 16, 2026Nigerian music video directors face a hard truth: they own nothing. The Alien Visuals sparked a viral thread calling for IP reform, guilds and a seat at the copyright levy table.
ODUMODUBLVCK Shows a Softer Side on Valentine’s Drop ‘They Love Me’
February 15, 2026ODUMODUBLVCK drops ‘They Love Me’ on Valentine’s Day, revealing a surprisingly tender and flirtatious side of the Abuja-born rapper, produced by Ucee and featuring Valentina Rose.
DBN Gogo Lands on the Forbes Africa Over 30 Under 50 List — and She Earned Every Bit of It
February 15, 2026DBN Gogo graces the Forbes Africa Over 30 Under 50 cover for 2026. Behind the decks lies a label, a team and a vision that built itself into a business empire.