Longer reads on the scenes, deals and shifts shaping African music — the context behind the charts, across the continent and the diaspora.
The 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.
Nigerian 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.
DeThompsonDDT warns Highlife faces extinction in Ghana’s Western Region, urging collective action after UNESCO’s 2025 heritage recognition.
Afrobeats is pulling billions of streams, but who owns the masters? Music executive Otunba Olumide Enilolobo pens a fiery Op-Ed on the predatory “gold rush” mentality, the exploitation of Afrobeats by Western labels, and why the culture is at risk of losing its soul.
She’s the voice and pen behind some of the biggest genre-bending hits of the past few years. Now, Ghanaian singer-songwriter Moliy is stepping into her own spotlight with a major global publishing deal. We’re diving into the significance of the moment Moliy signs with Warner Chappell.
Amapiano pioneers Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa have announced their most ambitious project yet, and it isn’t a new album. We’re diving into the Scorpion Kings’ 100 Lives Initiative, a groundbreaking internship programme set to shape the future of South Africa’s music scene.
He’s one of Europe’s biggest Amapiano DJs, but his origins are a mystery. Now, with a major record deal signed with RCA France, DJ Phaphane is stepping into the big leagues. We trace his phenomenal rise and the power of his mystique.
Delving into Afro music’s corridors of power: Are major labels, indie giants, or artists themselves truly in control? We explore the dynamics, deals, and disputes.
As the world celebrates the success of African music, a crucial question emerges about sustainability. AFRIMA’s new Kreative Academy is a bold answer. We offer a critical look at this ambitious new paradigm for Africa’s creative industry training and the challenges it faces.
Forget the frontmen and women for a moment. This is the inside story of the Afrobeats producers currently conjuring the sounds that have the world dancing. From Amapiano infusions to mouth-made melodies, prepare to be shocked by the secrets and surprising origins of the beats dominating your playlists.
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Longer analysis and reporting: scene reports, deal breakdowns and interviews that do not fit the release cycle.
Yes. Signings, streaming economics, touring and festival programming across Europe and Africa.
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Staff writers and contributors based in Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Paris and London.
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