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Four Rising Stars, One Continent: Apple Music Unleashes the Next Wave of African Talent – HYPE Magazine

Tanzanian singer-songwriter HEVI is a rising force from Njombe, Makambako. With Afrobeat, R&B, and Bongo Flava influences, her emotionally rich storytelling and hit...

Amadou Bagayoko: the blind Malian musician whose joyful songs changed west African music – The Conversation

Amadou Bagayoko (1954-2025), Malian guitarist, singer and composer of the famed duo Amadou & Mariam – known as “the...

Spotify's Royalty Payments to African Artists Reach $59 Million – News and Statistics – IndexBox

Apr 4, 2025 Spotify's royalty payments to artists from Nigeria and South Africa soared to approximately $59 million last year, reflecting a growing global...

Nigerian, S. African music saw 'extraordinary growth' in 2024: Spotify – Yahoo

Nigerian and South African music achieved unprecedented growth last year on Spotify, earning record-breaking royalties, the audio streaming platform said on Friday.Led by international...

Amadou Bagayoko obituary – The Guardian

One of the most extraordinary success stories in the history of African music began in 1978 in the south of the Malian capital,...

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