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How a young musician captured the music of Rwanda
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Tshala Muana: The raunchy DR Congo diva who captivated a continent
One of Africa's most celebrated singers, Tshala Muana, who died last week…
My father fought against HIV prejudice at the peak of his music career
I was 12 when my dad was told he had HIV, he…
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Sauti Sol are one of Africa's most successful bands. The Kenyan outfit…
My phone went absolutely crazy – DJ Black Coffee after winning Grammy
South African DJ Black Coffee has always decried the pigeon-holing of African…
