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Mavin Records: A music label's influence in Africa and beyond

Mavin Records: A music label's influence in Africa and beyond

Mavin Records, one of Africa’s biggest and most influential entertainment companies is marking 12 years in the music business.

Davido vs. Wizkid: Here's what the numbers say

Davido vs. Wizkid: Here's what the numbers say

A supremacy battle between Nigerian musicians Wizkid and Davido has raged for years, but what do the achievement numbers say?

Universal Music Group, TikTok reach new licensing deal

Universal Music Group, TikTok reach new licensing deal

Part of the new deal includes UMG and TikTok working together to find new monetization opportunities.

Jazz Day: How Morocco hosted African, global jazz music stars

Jazz Day: How Morocco hosted African, global jazz music stars

Organisers say the celebration highlights the power of jazz and its role in promoting peace, dialogue among cultures, diversity and respect for human dignity.

'I slept on the streets': Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale opens up on trauma

'I slept on the streets': Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale opens up on trauma

In a Facebook live, Shatta Wale told his over 1.5 million followers that his parents divorce brought “emotional turmoil and instability” to his life.

Why I don't feature in local awards - Diamond Platnumz

Why I don't feature in local awards - Diamond Platnumz

Diamond Platnumz says he distanced himself from most awards because he was sceptical of their credibility.

Nigerian star Asake speaks about Grammy loss to Tyla

Nigerian star Asake speaks about Grammy loss to Tyla

Asake was nominated for Best African Music Performance at the prestigious awards for the hit song Amapiano.

How South African singer Sho Madjozi learnt Swahili

How South African singer Sho Madjozi learnt Swahili

Sho Madjozi, a famous South African musician, is gifted in speaking multiple languages, Swahili being one of them.

Wonema: Senegalese singer's melodic call for disability rights

Wonema: Senegalese singer's melodic call for disability rights

Khady Pouye's journey as a person living with disabilities has infused her music with the spirit of social reformism and made her a role model for many.

Stevo: Kenyan rap artist who collapsed live on air assures fans

Stevo: Kenyan rap artist who collapsed live on air assures fans

Stevo was being interviewed on an entertainment programme when he suddenly collapsed.

Nakamura: France probes 'racist abuse' against Malian singer

Nakamura: France probes 'racist abuse' against Malian singer

The 28-year-old superstar is known worldwide for hits like "Djadja", which has close to a billion streams on YouTube alone.

Koffi Olomide: The mathematician who became Congo's iconic music star

Koffi Olomide: The mathematician who became Congo's iconic music star

Koffi took interest in strumming the guitar at a tender age, not knowing that the guitar would be one of the musical instruments that would hoist him to global fame.