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IFPI Global Music Report 2026: South Africa dominates sub-Saharan music markets with 78.1% share

IFPI Global Music Report 2026: South Africa dominates sub-Saharan music markets with 78.1% share

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Apple Music's Africa Rising Class of 2026: The next wave of African music pioneers

Apple Music's Africa Rising Class of 2026: The next wave of African music pioneers

13 Jan 2026

Spotify royalty payouts to Nigerian and South African artists boom in 2024

Spotify royalty payouts to Nigerian and South African artists boom in 2024

7 Apr 2025

Trace Awards 2025 to showcase Africa's musical diversity

Trace Awards 2025 to showcase Africa's musical diversity

3 Jan 2025

The power of African creativity: Our time is now!

The power of African creativity: Our time is now!

Raymond Langa 24 Apr 2024

Caché McClay has filled the coveted position. Source: USA Today.

Caché McClay is the official Beyoncé reporter for Gannet

Karabo Ledwaba 16 Nov 2023

Global Citizen and Kendrick launch 'Move Afrika' tour across Africa

Global Citizen and Kendrick launch 'Move Afrika' tour across Africa

OnPoint PR 3 Nov 2023

Maria Borges and D'Banj to host inaugural Trace Awards

Maria Borges and D'Banj to host inaugural Trace Awards

10 Oct 2023

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Senegal to host All Africa Music Awards

8 Nov 2022

African creatives score spots in Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative

African creatives score spots in Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative

13 Sep 2022

Apple Music Awards: Wizkid nabs African Artist of the Year for 2021

Apple Music Awards: Wizkid nabs African Artist of the Year for 2021

1 Dec 2021

Selam launches new initiative to promote artistic freedom in Africa

Selam launches new initiative to promote artistic freedom in Africa

25 Nov 2021

The creative industry is a major tool for Africa's GDP growth

The creative industry is a major tool for Africa's GDP growth

23 Nov 2021

2021 Accountability Music Awards: Online voting open

2021 Accountability Music Awards: Online voting open

18 Nov 2021

Canex at IATF2021 to include some of Africa's superstars

Canex at IATF2021 to include some of Africa's superstars

29 Oct 2021

Eight African artists join #YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class of 2022

Eight African artists join #YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class of 2022

22 Oct 2021

Gallo Music Investments with shareholder Black Coffee closes deal on Content Connect Africa

Gallo Music Investments with shareholder Black Coffee closes deal on Content Connect Africa

6 Sep 2021

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YouTube Music opens 2022 applications for #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund

10 Jun 2021

YouTube Music to celebrate #AfricaMonth with panel discussions, live performances and Africa Day Concert

YouTube Music to celebrate #AfricaMonth with panel discussions, live performances and Africa Day Concert

12 May 2021

Music festivals will be very different in summer 2021 - here's what to expect

Music festivals will be very different in summer 2021 - here's what to expect

Nick Davies & Daniel Baxter 7 Apr 2021

All the 2021 Grammy Award winners!

All the 2021 Grammy Award winners!

15 Mar 2021

2021 MTN Bushfire goes hybrid with digital, live experiences

2021 MTN Bushfire goes hybrid with digital, live experiences

17 Feb 2021

CD Baby expands international artist services team to Africa, appoints Sakhele Mzalazala

CD Baby expands international artist services team to Africa, appoints Sakhele Mzalazala

16 Feb 2021

All the 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards nominees

All the 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards nominees

10 Dec 2020

MTV Africa Music Awards returns with virtual format in 2021

MTV Africa Music Awards returns with virtual format in 2021

26 Nov 2020

Women in Music SA to host its first webinar, titled Building Bridges

Women in Music SA to host its first webinar, titled Building Bridges

17 Nov 2020

Afropunk adds more performers to its 2020 lineup

Afropunk adds more performers to its 2020 lineup

19 Oct 2020

Alex Okosi, MD, Emerging Markets, YouTube EMEA. Image source: .

SA artists and creators can apply for grants from YouTube's Black Voices Fund

8 Oct 2020

Sony, CSA embark on joint venture

Sony, CSA embark on joint venture

22 Jun 2020

Universal Music Group launches Def Jam Africa to support African hip-hop talent

Universal Music Group launches Def Jam Africa to support African hip-hop talent

27 May 2020

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