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Sun-El Musician confirmed for ACCES 2026 in Joburg

Music In AfricaScenesSun-El Musician confirmed for ACCES 2026 in Joburg Award-winning South African producer and songwriter Sun-El Musician has been confirmed for the 2026 Music In Africa Conference for Collaborations, Exchange and Showcases (ACCES), taking place in Johannesburg, South Afric

Nigeria: Yemi Alade drops ‘IT’S YEMI ALADE’ album

Music In AfricaScenesNigeria: Yemi Alade drops ‘IT’S YEMI ALADE’ album Nigerian singer-songwriter Yemi Alade has released her 16-track studio album, IT’S YEMI ALADE, through Effyzzie Music.

Open Call: Voices For Roxette invites artists worldwide to submit cover versions

Music In AfricaScenesOpen Call: Voices For Roxette invites artists worldwide to submit cover versions Voices For Roxette, an independent international non-profit music project created by fans, has opened submissions for musicians interested in contributing cover versions to a planned charity release celebrating the music

Linda Sikhakhane announces South Africa, US tour for fifth album

Music In AfricaScenesLinda Sikhakhane announces South Africa, US tour for fifth album South African saxophonist and composer Linda Sikhakhane has announced the LINDA Album Tour, with performances scheduled in South Africa and the United States in support of his fifth album, LINDA.

Nigeria: Rema releases new single ‘Oh No’ ahead of new project

Music In AfricaScenesNigeria: Rema releases new single ‘Oh No’ ahead of new project Nigerian singer Rema has released a new single, ‘Oh No’, following his first solo release of the year, ‘Tea’.

SA: Tumi Musiq prepares new single ‘Many Phases’

Music In AfricaScenesSA: Tumi Musiq prepares new single ‘Many Phases’ South African producer and artist Tumi Musiq is set to release his latest single, ‘Many Phases’, following early interest in the track on social media.

UMG, ElevenLabs announce AI music licensing partnership

Music In AfricaScenesUMG, ElevenLabs announce AI music licensing partnership Universal Music Group (UMG) and AI audio company ElevenLabs have announced a multi-year licensing agreement and strategic collaboration to develop AI-powered music products for fans, artists and songwriters.

Sean Paul to perform in Pretoria in December

Music In AfricaScenesSean Paul to perform in Pretoria in December Jamaican dancehall artist and Grammy Award winner Sean Paul will perform at Sunbet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria on 4 December as part of a three-date South African tour.

Call For Applications : ACCES seeks a UK-based performer

Music In AfricaScenesCall For Applications : ACCES seeks a UK-based performer Perform and Participate at ACCES 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa Application deadline: Sunday, 13 September 2026 The Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) invites applications from UK-based music creators for...

SA: Khuzani receives Cultural Icon Award at Oxford leadership summit

Music In AfricaScenesSA: Khuzani receives Cultural Icon Award at Oxford leadership summit South African Maskandi artist Khuzani Mpungose, known professionally as Khuzani, has received the Cultural Icon in Maskandi Music Award at the Nelson Mandela Leadership Awards & Diplomatic Summit in Oxford,...

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