Chinonso Ihekire

2 weeks ago | pan-african-music.com | Chinonso Ihekire

There’s a hand painted wooden raft atop the stage, but even that is not the most unique thing there. A tree stump sits gently in the middle of the stage, while the entire floor is covered in raffia, a brownish Jute-like material made from palm tree fibers and is commonly found and used as decor or even construction in tropical Africa. Around the stage, there’s a choir robed in hoodie jackets, with the Town Criers band positioned beside them.

3 weeks ago | guardian.ng | Chinonso Ihekire |Musa Adekunle

Fresh off her Pan African Rockstar tour, Lady Donli returns with new music, deeper reflections on Northern Nigerian culture, and her ongoing mission to create safe spaces for African women creatives. Her tribal linework tattoo stands out on the back of her left hand.

3 weeks ago | guardian.ng | Chinonso Ihekire

The most salient hook in Dr Kelly’s blossoming Afro-fusion music artistry is in the depth of culture immersed into his songs. On his most-recent song, “Get Down”, Dr Kelly emphasizes this quality, combining relatable storytelling with the use of Yoruba language, to create a pop record that connects to his Nigerian audience.

1 month ago | guardian.ng | Chinonso Ihekire |Musa Adekunle

As African music continues its expansion into global markets, industry stakeholders, including the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), BridgeAfric, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), have announced a three-day Showbiz101 music workshop and recording camp scheduled for March 26-29 in Lagos.

1 month ago | guardian.ng | Chinonso Ihekire |Itoro Oladokun

Two years after her big break, Kenyan singer-songwriter Njerae has firmly positioned herself within the African R&B scene. With emotive melodies and soulful storytelling, she opens up about the inspiration behind her latest project, Four Letter Word, her creative evolution, and the ambitions of collaborating across borders. Since her big break two years ago, Njerae… Two years after her big break, Kenyan singer-songwriter Njerae has firmly positioned herself within the African R&B scene.