https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/480.html Africa Music news 15 Music news - Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/480.html en-us Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:13:26 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/to-the-next-25-years-of-business-communications-and-conversations-967784a On 20 August 2001, the first Bizcommunity newsletter was sent, marking the beginning of a publishing journey that would give a voice to business communities across South Africa. 1-270974 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/broadcaster-and-presenter-johnny-davids-passes-away-at-49-170876a South Africa’s media and entertainment industry is mourning the loss of broadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids, who passed away in the early hours of Thursday, 16 April 2026, at the age of 49. The cause of his death is still unknown, but it is suspected that he had a heart attack. 1-267368 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/apple-music-africa-rising-class-of-2026-the-next-wave-of-african-music-pioneers-172216a Apple Music have revealed the Africa Rising: Class of 2026, spotlighting a new generation of artists shaping the future of African music through bold sound, storytelling, and creative ambition. 1-264718 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/spotify-royalty-payouts-to-nigerian-and-south-african-artists-boom-in-2024-692771a Audio streaming giant Spotify's royalty payments to artists from Nigeria and South Africa - its two biggest African markets - spiked to around $59m last year as performers rode a wave of growing interest in music from the continent. 1-256721 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/jazz-legends-line-up-with-young-trailblazers-for-diamond-city-jazz-festival-692291a Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse, McCoy Mrubata, Steve Dyer, and Bhudaza Mapefane will perform alongside rising stars like Mpumi Dhlamini, Nono Siile, Azana, Jordan Moozy, and Mpho Sebina at the Diamond City Jazz Festival at Bojanala Waterfront in Botswana on 29 March 2025. 1-256291 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sheer-publishing-sintonia-publishing-partner-to-strengthen-presence-in-africa-254067a Sheer Publishing Africa has formed a new partnership with Sintonia Publishing in Angola. As part of the agreement, Sintonia Publishing will now represent Sheer’s catalog in Angola, while Sheer Publishing Africa will globally represent Sintonia’s works. 1-255900 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/trace-awards-2025-winners-announced-921004a The Trace Awards & Summit 2025 has officially wrapped up, celebrating African and Afro-descendant musical excellence. 1-255724 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/trace-awards-2025-to-showcase-africas-musical-diversity-697531a The Trace Awards & Summit 2025 is set to electrify Zanzibar. The Trace Awards ceremony, taking place on 26 February 2025, will bring together the continent’s and diaspora’s greatest talents. Trace invites fans worldwide to actively participate by voting for their favourite artists. 1-254451 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/afrobeats-didnt-get-big-until-nigerians-stopped-trying-to-sound-american-030935a "Afrobeats didn't become a global phenomenon until Nigerian artists stopped trying to sound American." That was the core message in a powerful address by Nnenna Onyewuchi, executive director of strategy and innovation at Yellow Brick Road (YBR) at the Loeries International Creative seminar. She urged African creatives to embrace their unique strengths and stories. 1-252497 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nigeria-takes-centre-stage-at-fame-week-africa-2024-816453a Nigeria has been announced as the country of honour for the third edition of Fame Week Africa, taking place from 1-7 September 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. 1-250259 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Africa