From Sampa the Great and Oumou Sangaré to Tiwa Savage and Sho Madjozi, women are making inroads and rewriting the fundamentals of African music. These trailblazers, alongside influential female executives, are proving that gender should never be a barrier to success. Their presence is not just growing, it is reshaping the industry at its core.
Despite their undeniable contributions, women in Africa’s music industry continue to face significant challenges. Studies indicate that female artists earn significantly less than their male…
