Prayer, psalms — and rap: Kinshasa priest engages youth
Kinshasa – Clad in his black cassock and energised by the frenetic beat, Jean-Pierre Mongambi, Kinshasa’s “rapping priest”, roamed... Read more
26 Jun
South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim who inspired generations, dies at 91
Johannesburg – Pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim, who died on Monday aged 91, escaped apartheid-era South Africa to be discovered... Read more
16 Jun
Trump confirms mass rally, scrapping US 250th concerts
Washington – US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a mass rally in Washington on June 24 to celebrate... Read more
5 Jun
LOOK | ‘It’s not all glamour’: Shimza opens up on touring demands
Cape Town – South African DJ and producer Shimza has given fans a candid glimpse into the demanding realities... Read more
3 Jun
Black Coffee makes history with sold‑out O2 Arena show
Cape Town – South African music sensation Black Coffee is still soaking in the success of his historic performance... Read more
26 May
Afrobeats’ Tiwa Savage nurtures Africa’s future talent
Lagos – Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Tiwa Savage walked around a music centre in Lagos, smiling, listening and giving words... Read more
6 May
Reggae icon Meta to headline Stereo Africa Festival in Dakar
Dakar – Rising reggae star Meta Dia will headline this year’s Stereo Africa Festival in Dakar celebrating contemporary African... Read more
23 Apr
Afrosoul icon Lira makes triumphant return with ‘Still Here’ show
Cape Town – South African Afrosoul star Lira made a moving return to the stage this past weekend with... Read more
21 Apr
Romanian AI music sensation Lolita sparks racism debate
Bucharest – The sultry songs of Lolita Cercel, an AI-generated singer, are a sensation in Romania, racking up millions of views... Read more
21 Apr
UK denies Kanye West visa, forcing London festival to be scrapped
London – The UK government on Tuesday blocked US rapper Kanye West from entering the country due to his... Read more
8 Apr
