Kaya Byinshii

Sep 19, 2024 | afropop.org | Kaya Byinshii

Banner image: Kenny Mirasano performing during his concert True Mutu at L’Espace on December 9. Photo from © The New Times Rwanda Rwanda is not often mentioned among those countries currently driving the global momentum of pan-African musics, but the East African nation’s contemporary music scene has been particularly vibrant in recent years. Rwanda is witnessing a growing emergence of young artists who are redefining modern music-making by drawing on their country’s traditional music heritage.

Jun 28, 2024 | newsday.co.zw | Kaya Byinshii |Fortune Mbele |Tatira Zwinoira |Sharon Buwerimwe

THE Music In Africa Foundation has confirmed the first batch of showcasing acts for this year’s ACCES music market, slated for Kigali, Rwanda, from November 14 to 16. The pan-African music trade show offers a platform for industry professionals from across Africa and around the globe to connect, collaborate and experience performances from emerging and established artists. Registrations for ACCES 2024 are now open on a first-come, first-served basis.

Jun 23, 2023 | 1africafocus.com | Kaya Byinshii

Reggae and dancehall were among the dominant musical genres in Nigeria at the turn of the century. But right now, afrobeat has effectively taken over the music industry. Because of how popular afrobeat has become, some music fans worry that other subgenres may soon go extinct. At its height, reggae was the mainstay of Nigerian music. Majek Fashek, Ras Kimono, Victor Essiet (from “The Mandators”), Evi Edna Ogoli, and Peterside Ottong, among others, captivated audiences both domestically and abroad.