African music industry
Rema Namakula Explains Why She Prefers Singles Over Albums
- By Joshua Otim
- . April 2, 2026
Ugandan singer Rema Namakula continues to take a different path in how she releases her music, choosing to focus on singles instead of full albums.
Joshua Baraka Reacts as Eddy Kenzo Comparisons Grow Louder
- By Cynthia Ashaba
- . March 31, 2026
The Ugandan music scene is heating up as breakout artiste Joshua Baraka reacts amid ongoing comparisons with Eddy Kenzo. The debate picked up again when
Dokta Brain Credits Joshua Baraka for Lifting Uganda’s Music Pride
- By Joshua Otim
- . March 31, 2026
Ugandan singer-songwriter Dokta Brain has credited Joshua Baraka for lifting Uganda’s image in the region, at a time when comparisons with Eddy Kenzo continue to
Nigerian Artistes Earn Over N60 Billion From Spotify In 2025
- By Nile Sqoop Admin
- . March 16, 2026
Nigerian artistes enjoyed a strong year on Spotify in 2025. The streaming platform revealed that musicians from Nigeria generated more than N60 billion (approx. Shs163
Ayra Starr Set to Share Her Music Journey on “The Interns”
- By Bertha Nkunzi
- . March 10, 2026
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr will appear on an upcoming episode of “The Interns,” a creative series produced by Roc Nation. The program gives young
Big Talent, Little Capital: NBS KURT Explores Why Investors Fear Uganda’s Music Industry
- By Nile Sqoop Admin
- . February 27, 2026
Uganda’s music industry is back in the spotlight as NBS KURT returns this Saturday with one big question. Why are investors still afraid to put
Tems Surpasses Tyla in Spotify Monthly Listeners
- By Nile Sqoop Admin
- . February 23, 2026
Nigerian star Tems has overtaken South African singer Tyla as the African artiste with the highest monthly listeners on Spotify. Tems currently sits at 38.3
Bruce Melodie Sees Safer Days Ahead for Women in Music
- By Joshua Otim
- . February 16, 2026
The music industry has a reputation for being tough, and even tougher for female artistes. While some parents would panic at the thought of their
Why Getting Noticed in Music Has Become Tougher, According to Liam Voice
- By Joshua Otim
- . February 12, 2026
Ugandan singer Liam Voice, born Zisabusolo Willy, has weighed in on the state of Uganda’s music industry, pointing to the rising competition among artistes. Speaking
Naira Ali Slams Grammys Over Tyla’s Wins
- By Joshua Otim
- . February 5, 2026
Tyla has been making history at the Grammy Awards, winning two trophies for Best African Music Performance. She first took the award in 2024 for