Tag: Music

Obituary: Songwriter & producer, Thomas Bell

The unusual combination of a French horn, a grand piano, an electric…

Richard Williams Richard Williams

Tshala Muana: The raunchy DR Congo diva who captivated a continent

One of Africa's most celebrated singers, Tshala Muana, who died last week…

Jacobs Odongo Seaman Jacobs Odongo Seaman

My music is different

My first album was called "Green Card" and the feeling behind that…

Wanlov the Kubolor Wanlov the Kubolor

The Senegalese pop star protesting against rape in her songs

Following widespread protests in Senegal about the rape and murder of women,…

Myriam Francois Myriam Francois

Kwesi Arthur: From owing school fees to BET nomination

Kwesi Arthur is one of Ghana's most successful artists. This rapper, singer…

DJ Edu DJ Edu

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…

Tezra Lutaaya Tezra Lutaaya

It’s the friendship that put us together – Sauti Sol on staying relevant after 15 years

Sauti Sol are one of Africa's most successful bands. The Kenyan outfit…

DJ Edu DJ Edu

My phone went absolutely crazy – DJ Black Coffee after winning Grammy

South African DJ Black Coffee has always decried the pigeon-holing of African…

Shingai Nyoka Shingai Nyoka

‘I hated my voice’ – Nigerian music producer and artiste, Cobhams Asuquo

We all have things we dislike about our bodies, but how often…

Naa Atswei Deisa Okang Naa Atswei Deisa Okang

Showcasing culture through music – Malawi’s Tay Grin

Thirty-seven-year-old Malawian hip-hop artist, Limbani Kalilani, better known by his stage name, Tay…

Naa Atswei Deisa Okang Naa Atswei Deisa Okang