The Afrobeat Ambassador:
Why Dele Sosimi is the True Guardian of the GrooveIn the vibrant landscape of the UK music scene, one name stands as a living bridge between the historical roots of Lagos and the modern jazz-fusion of London: Dele Sosimi. Often cited as a “great student of the great Tony Allen,” Sosimi is much more than […]
🎵 Music: Black Coffee Takes Over Cape Town
The biggest story in entertainment this weekend is the Black Coffee Weekender in Cape Town. Curated by the Grammy-winning DJ himself, this three-day cultural pilgrimage (Feb 27 – March 1) has turned the Mother City into a global dance hub. 🎬 Entertainment: Film Festival Fever While many are dancing, others are heading to the cinema […]
The $1.5 Billion “Black Hole”: How African Artists Can Reclaim Lost Royalties with Mogul
In the fast-paced world of Afrobeat, Amapiano, and Gengetone, African music has never been more global. However, behind the billions of streams lies a quiet crisis: a massive “black hole” of unclaimed royalties. Recent reports from Music In Africa have spotlighted a major breakthrough for independent creators. Mogul, a US-based royalty management platform founded by […]
The Crisis of Royalty Collection in West Africa and Lessons from Europe
In the ever-evolving landscape of the African creative economy, a recent legal earthquake in Kenya has sent shockwaves across the continent. The High Court of Kenya recently blocked the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) from collecting royalties, citing a lack of a valid operating license and failures in financial transparency. This is not just […]
🌍 Pan-African Highlights
🌍 Pan-African Highlights Across the continent, sports and music take center stage: 🇬🇭 Special Focus: Ghana Accra and Kumasi are hubs for specialized workshops and “intellectual entertainment” during this period. 🎭 Entertainment & Culture ⚽ Sports & Wellness 🇳🇬 Special Focus: Nigeria Nigeria’s focus is split between high-stakes football politics and continental club matches. ⚽ […]
The New Guard: Sony’s AI Copyright Sentinel and What it Means for the Creative Economy
The “Wild West” era of generative AI music is coming to a close. As AI-generated tracks flood streaming platforms, Sony’s new detection tool arrives as a critical piece of infrastructure for the “Ethical AI” movement. By turning “influence” into a measurable metric, the industry is moving away from outright bans and toward a model of […]
Revival Africa – More Than Music, A Legacy
Every track on Revival Africa carries the heartbeat of a continent longing for renewal. From the urgent cry of Send Us Revival to the celebratory chants of Bayete, the album reflects Africa’s diverse worship traditions. The featured artists—Joe Mettle, Nathaniel Bassey, Victoria Orenze, Puleng March, and more—bring their unique cultural expressions, weaving together a tapestry […]
West Africa Unplugged: The 2026 Shift in Entertainment and Sports
The pulse of West Africa has never been louder. As we settle into February 2026, the cultural and athletic landscapes of Ghana and Nigeria are undergoing a fascinating transformation. From Grammy triumphs and heartbreak to World Cup anticipation, here is your professional briefing on the current state of play. 🎬 Entertainment: A Tale of Two […]
Bullgod’s Shocking Comment on Ghana’s Music Industry Puts Spotlight on Artiste Management and Investment Risks
In a recent interview on Max FM’s Showbiz Max, Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, popularly known as Bullgod, sent shockwaves through the Ghanaian music industry with a scathing critique of artiste management. Sparked by the ongoing legal and contractual friction between Kwesi Arthur and his former collective, Ground Up Chale, Bullgod’s blunt declaration—“I’d rather rear pigs […]
The Speed of Soft Power: Why Ghana’s “Creator Tourism” is a National Strategy, Not Just a Viral Trend
The arrival of Darren Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed, in Accra has done more than just clog the streets of Osu; it has fractured Ghanaian public opinion into two distinct camps. On one side, the pragmatists see a goldmine of data and trade potential. On the other, the nationalists guard the sanctity of Ghanaian […]
