Tag: Africa Music

On Monday afternoon, my friend in Benin, Edo state, went to his father’s house for some daddy-and-son time. His fuel gauge was on red, but because the next gas station was on the other side of the road and he would need to make a long turn, he decided to buy petrol on his way back. That was what his… Read More

Simi is one of the biggest female artists in Africa with a reputation as a sensational vocalist and songwriter whose music cuts across all demographics. Sensational singer-songwriter Simi is set to release her first single of 2023 titled ‘Stranger’. Simi is set to release her first single of 2023 on June 9, 2023. The announcement was made on her Instagram page where she… Read More

It was a bouncy house of soul-placating instrumental and blissful harmony as Tee Mac Iseli, Nigerian flautist, treated a gathering of melody lovers to the brilliance of Jazz music on Friday. Advertisement The musicale, tagged “Joy of Jazz”, was held at the Alliance Française in Lagos, and was powered by the US consulate general in collaboration with Tee Mac Production.… Read More

This much is clear: Kano State authorities in northern Nigeria accused the Sufi Muslim singer Yahaya Sharif-Aminu of circulating social-media messages containing lyrics they said attacked the Prophet Muhammad. What did the song say? It’s impossible to find direct quotations, although his accusers say he sang praises for his Sufi faith and, thus, spread false teachings about Islam. Did Sharif-Aminu… Read More

Matthew Jones of Right Hand Shade launches solo career with new single “Where Would I Be Without Your Grace” – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Saturday, June 3, 2023 · 637,500,942 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press Releases… Read More

This photo taken on May 10, 2023, shows former Eurovision 2014 contestant Maria Yaremchuk rehearsing for the interval act “Music Unites Generations,” directed by German Nenov, at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool. (Kyodo) LONDON (Kyodo) — As Liverpool hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in May, reminders of last year’s winner, Ukraine, were never far from the spotlight. Ukrainian… Read More

The popular music reality show, Nigerian Idol, got off to a thrilling start as the top 10 contestants showcased their abilities to the judges and viewers. The first contestant of the day, Victory Gbakara, performed Alicia Keys’ ‘Fallin’, while Savy Henry opted for John Legend’s ‘You and I’. Reigny rendered Keyshia Cole’s ‘Heaven Sent’; Chisom performed Usher’s ‘You Got it… Read More

Sim Streeter is back with a debut studio album: “Craft Maker of R&B” – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Friday, June 2, 2023 · 637,394,034 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press Releases Events & Conferences RSS Feeds Other… Read More

The entertainment industry, particularly Nigerian music, continues to break records, take on global acclaim, and stand out for good. According to research and projection by Statista, the Nigerian music industry is expected to grow to 44 million dollars this year. It’s only logical for many who believe they are gifted to try every means to enter the industry. On the… Read More

Nigeria is blessed with an abundance of creative talent, and one of the beautiful things about us is how we consistently make history with our creative endeavors. In the realm of music, Nigerian artists have been breaking records for years and continue to do so. Let’s take a closer look at the top five Nigerian artists who have made history… Read More