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Tanzania: Abigail Chams drops new single Hold Me

3 weeks ago | musicinafrica.net | Ano Shumba

Emerging Nigerian singer and songwriter, Braye, has released his debut EP, titled I Wish I Had More...
Njerae: A voice of soul, strength and self-belief

3 weeks ago | musicinafrica.net | Ano Shumba

With a decade-long journey in music, despite only beginning to release music two years ago, Njerae brings a powerful story of resilience and purpose to the EQUAL platform. A true creative at heart, she began songwriting as a personal outlet in times of crisis and has since transformed that vulnerability into a compelling artistic voice.
SA: NAC interim CEO Julie Diphofa retains IFACCA deputy chair role

3 weeks ago | musicinafrica.net | Ano Shumba

The reappointment took place during IFACCA’s 9th General Assembly, held on 27 May 2025 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. This marks Diphofa’s second consecutive term in the role, further cementing her position as a prominent advocate for African cultural leadership on the global stage. “I am honoured to serve as a representative of an international organisation like IFACCA, and I would like to thank the Board for entrusting me to continue in this role,” Diphofa said.
SAMRO and Music Business Lab host graduation for emerging music publishers

3 weeks ago | musicinafrica.net | Ano Shumba

The event marked the conclusion of a six-week intensive programme, certified by the University of Pretoria, aimed at equipping South Africa’s next generation of music entrepreneurs with key industry knowledge and practical skills in music publishing, revenue generation, product innovation, and entrepreneurship. The programme targeted emerging music publishers and self-published artists with one to three years of industry experience.
Spotify launches educational drive to combat artificial streaming

3 weeks ago | musicinafrica.net | Ano Shumba

The campaign focuses on a newly released Spotify for Artists Masterclass video, which demystifies the issue and explains how musicians can identify and avoid fraudulent services. Artificial streaming involves fake plays generated by bots or click farms, often sold through services promising guaranteed streams or playlist placements. These illegitimate tactics can inflate statistics, mislead fans, reduce royalty pay-outs, and result in penalties from streaming platforms.
Uganda: Bebe Cool shares new album Break the Chains

3 weeks ago | musicinafrica.net | Ano Shumba

The album follows the release of the ‘Motivation’ single in February and features rich melodies and genre-bending compositions that reflect his artistic evolution, while staying true to the signature style that established him as a star. Break the Chains features high-profile collaborations, including ‘African Love’ with Nigerian Afro-pop sensation Yemi Alade, ‘Cheque’ featuring rising Ugandan star Joshua Baraka and ‘Games’ with international Kenyan DJ and producer DJ Edu.
Kenya: Njerae named Spotify EQUAL Africa ambassador for June

3 weeks ago | musicinafrica.net | Ano Shumba

Njerae joins a growing list of women artists on the continent receiving global recognition through the platform’s flagship gender equity programme. With a sound that blends soulful vocals and intimate storytelling, Njerae has been praised for her emotionally resonant music, which she describes as a form of release, healing, and self-expression.
SA’s Tyla joins Rihanna, Cardi B and more on soundtrack for upcoming Smurfs movie

3 weeks ago | musicinafrica.net | Ano Shumba

The amapiano hitmaker features on the track ‘Everything Goes With Blue’, marking a major career milestone as she joins international heavyweights such as Rihanna, Cardi B, DJ Khaled, Shenseea, and James Corden on the Roc Nation-distributed soundtrack. The full album will be released on 13 June and is now available for pre-order and pre-save.
Kenya: High Court dismisses case filed by Ezekiel Mutua on behalf of MCSK, citing lack of authority

4 weeks ago | musicinafrica.net | Ano Shumba

Delivering the ruling on 27 May, Justice Roselyn Aburili found that the case, lodged on 20 May 2025, had no legal standing as it had not been authorised by MCSK’s board of directors. Mutua had sought to challenge the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) over the freezing of a new MCSK bank account, to which he was a signatory. However, Justice Aburili ruled that Mutua could not transact any business or represent the society, given that his employment had already been terminated.
MCSK rejects boycott of Mt Kenya artists, pledges support

1 month ago | musicinafrica.net | Ano Shumba

The statement comes in response to remarks made by former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, who accused the artists of betraying their community and urged the public to unfollow and boycott them unless they apologise. MCSK CEO Ezekiel Mutua dismissed the calls as politically motivated and warned against actions that could harm the economic wellbeing of Kenyan artists. “Let it be clearly stated that MCSK will not tolerate any form of economic sabotage targeting our members,” Mutua said.