Malian guitarist, singer and composer of the famed duo Amadou & Mariam - known as "the blind couple of Mali" - passed away on 4 April in Bamako. He was 70.The married singers, who met when she was 18 ...

The famous blind couple, Amadou & Mariam, helped take Mali’s rich musical traditions to a new global audience.

CAJ News Africa will host the official presentation of Guinean musician Elie Kamano's new single "Africa without Africans" on ...

As African music continues its expansion into global markets, industry stakeholders, including the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), BridgeAfric, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and ...

What makes this win so special is that she is the first artist to win in that category as well as the first South African artist to win an iHeartRadio Music Award. The “Push 2 Start” hitmaker ...

In the face of oppression, music has often served as a beacon of hope and resistance. In South Africa, during the dark days of apartheid, struggle songs became more than mere melodies; they ...

Nigerian music superstar, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has made history as the first African artiste to feature on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Rolling Stone is an American ...

Africa stands at a critical juncture in its development, with immense potential driven by a youthful population, rich natural resources, and expanding consumer markets. However, while economic growth ...

As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, Africa’s music scene stands as a testament to female artistry and influence. Pioneers like Tyla and Tems are not just participating—they’re ...

In Africa, solar, wind and geothermal projects are gaining momentum as countries look to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, lower carbon emissions and increase people’s access to electricity.

The Natives Land Act in 1913 restricted black people from buying or renting land in “white South Africa ... “I punched my music teacher because I didn’t think he knew anything about ...