Tag Archives: Music

Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | Star Congolese rumba singer Koffi Olomide, who was expelled from Kenya at the weekend after allegedly kicking one of his dancers, was charged with assault and battery Tuesday, a judicial source told AFP. The source, who asked not to be identified, said the 60-year-old …

Lusaka, Zambia | AFP | Zambian authorities said on Sunday they had called off a planned show by Congolese singer Koffi Olomide following his deportation from Kenya for kicking one of his female dancers. Olomide was scheduled to perform at the annual agricultural trade show in Lusaka this week. “Following …

Los Angeles, United States | AFP | A US federal judge on Monday signed off on a settlement that puts the song “Happy Birthday” — considered one of the most recognizable tunes in the English language — in the public domain. The settlement approved by Los Angeles judge George King …

Maurice Kirya is a Ugandan musician and actor best known for his ‘soul’ style of music. He spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about his music journey. Explaining his preference for ‘soul’ music, Maurice Kirya says he wanted to do music that resonates well with Ugandans. “It took me about four …

Banjul, Gambia | AFP | The Gambia has banned music, dancing and drumming during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, on pain of being arrested — and people are complying, police said Monday. Ordinary citizens in the small west African country — whose president declared it an Islamic state in …

New York, United States | AFP | Snoop Dogg has returned to his rap roots — as well as his familiar love of marijuana — as he released a new song Tuesday and detailed his upcoming album. “Coolaid,” which will come out on July 1, will be Snoop Dogg’s first …

By Nathan Kiwere Going by the sheer number of artists, the Ugandan music industry appears to overflowwith talent. It is a contrast to a few years ago when the local scene was awash with ‘imported’ music. Congolese Lingala maestros monopolized the few radio stations and patronised Ugandan revelers with their …

Yaoundé, Cameroon | AFP | Popular Cameroonian singer Anne-Marie Nzie has died at the age of 84 following a career spanning six decades, state media reported Wednesday. Nicknamed the “golden voice of Cameroon”, the singer died Tuesday evening in a hospital in the capital Yaounde where she had been admitted …

  Papa Wemba was a warrior of African music & an Africa legend whose music will endure. He acted, sang, wrote songs, performed on world stages — Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) April 24, 2016 Abidjan, Ivory Coast | AFP | Papa Wemba, one of Africa’s greatest music stars, has died …

Minneapolis, UNITED STATES | AFP | Loved ones cremated pop icon Prince on Saturday with his final resting place to remain a secret, two days after his sudden death stunned the music world. The 57-year-old “Purple Rain” creator, one of the most acclaimed and unique artists of his generation, will …