Tag: Africa Music

GLENDALE, Calif. – Ludwig Göransson initially felt tremendous pressure in composing new music for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” with hopes of living up to his Oscar-winning score on the franchise’s 2019 epic first film. But instead of dwelling in his successful past, Göransson focused on pushing the sequel’s future forward with fresh tunes entirely inspired by the film’s storyline. With… Read More

“I dunno why it’s such a big deal to some Nigerians that I’ve not been vocal about the elections”. Following the call out by Nigerians who accused him of political apathy, Grammy winner Burna Boy has explained his stance. Last weekend, as the presidential and federal houses of assembly elections, were held, a Twitter user, @DukeDarls, sparked the conversation when… Read More

Attachments UNHCR sensitised 33,100 IDPs, returnees, and host community members (6,481 households) on safety, security, peaceful coexistence, GBV, human rights, and referral pathways. UNHCR distributed NFI items to over 16,600 new arrivals (2,046 households) of Cameroonian refugees in Mubi North, Mubi South, Michika, and Madagali LGAs of Adamawa State. UNHCR and partners distributed nearly 700 dignity kits to female Nigerian… Read More

One read with bewilderment, even a sense of dark foreboding, the statement by former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday calling for the cancellation “of all elections that do not pass the credibility and transparency test” during the Saturday (February 25) presidential elections. We have always known Chief Obasanjo to harbour anti-democratic proclivities. But never did one anticipate this effrontery, this… Read More

The 3rd Annual Afro-Carib festival was certainly a treat as part of this year’s City of Miramar Black History and Reggae Month event series.  The festival took place at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater and was hosted by Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis, Mayor Wayne M. Messam, Vice Mayor Yvette Colbourne, Commissioner Winston F. Barnes, and Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers.  And… Read More

Sho The Icon kicks off 2023 with another smash hit titled “Duro,” produced by Stunna Beats. “Duro,” which is translated as “wait,” is an up-tempo dance tune with an amazing melody, smooth vibes, and well-cooked lyrics. This is definitely a must-have on your playlist. In the words of the handsome Nigerian American, “Afrobeats is making history, and I see myself… Read More

Representational Image. AFP Abuja: Tens of millions of votes are being counted as election officials in Nigeria wait anxiously to see who will win the presidency and control of the national parliament in Africa’s most populous nation. The result, however is expected to be declared some time in the middle of this week, reports claim. Despite numerous delays and sporadic… Read More

Data Scientist Unites Global Humanitarians in ‘The Social Good Magazine’ to Support Miss Ukraine’s Call for Global Peace – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Tuesday, February 28, 2023 · 619,447,312 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press Releases Events… Read More

In the 20th century, Africa produced several significant political figures. Influential leaders, like Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana, Julius Nyerere of Tanzania, and Nelson Mandela of South Africa, were among them. However, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, a revolutionary musician from Nigeria who promoted Pan-Africanism and spoke out in favor of Africans’ rights, was instrumental in shaping the African political climate of the… Read More

Farhan Akhtar. (Photo credit: Instagram) The three-day music festival was held at the Mahalaxmi Lawns in Pune from Friday to Sunday. News “Many things could’ve gone wrong and did go wrong, but the only right thing here is you”, the singer said while addressing the audience. Farhan’s wife, Shibani Dandekar, was also cheering for the singer-actor from the audience. Prateek… Read More