Josplay, Opus Music Africa partner to elevate East African musicBy Josplay | 3/24/2025 | Company NewsBeyond licensing and streaming, this partnership is a joint investment in visibility, discovery, and fair compensation.
BEEF IN AFRICAN HIP HOP – FUEL FOR THE CULTURE OR JUST JABS?By Josplay | 3/23/2025 | GeneralHip-hop has always thrived on competition, and beef has been a central element of the genre. But is this beef a fuel for the culture or just for jabs?
CINA SOUL : DID I LIE - debut AlbumBy Josplay | 3/20/2025 | ReviewsGhanaian artist Cina Soul returns to the music scene with her debut album, Did I Lie. The album is a 12-track album that features collaborations with notable artists such as Sarkodie, O’Kenneth, Mr Drew, Sefa, Olivetheboy, Stonebwoy, and others
Embracing Sampling or Creating Classics?By Josplay | 3/17/2025 | GeneralIn African music today, sampling has become one of the most resorted approaches to creating global sounds. From hip hop to Afrobeats to hiplife and highlife, artists tend to borrow from past recordings, reinterpreting classics their way and creating modern and fresh bangers. But sampling the way to go?
Introducing the African Music Instrument Studies Podcast!By Josplay | 3/14/2025 | Company NewsJoin us as we discover how the Oja, a deceptively simple instrument, produces its complex tonal language and why it holds such important spiritual meaning in the Igbo culture.
IMIBUZO BY LOWFEYE - A PEN GAME MASTERYBy Josplay | 3/12/2025 | ReviewsImibuzo EP by South African Lowfeye demonstrates his pen game mastery, lyrical brilliance and introspective storytelling, with themes of love and resilience.
A 5-Category Classification System of African Musical InstrumentsBy Josplay | 3/10/2025 | InstrumentAfrican musical instruments belong to five categories: chordophones, aerophones, idiophones, membranophones, and percussion.
WHEN I WAS A LOVER BY ISHAKUBy Josplay | 3/6/2025 | ReviewsTalented Cameroon-based Nigerian artist Ishaku returns to the scene with his first body of work in over two years. His latest EP, When I Was A Lover, features six tracks and was released in time for the February love season. The project explores the complexities of love and personal growth.
Your Roadmap to be Seen and Heard as an African ArtistBy Josplay | 3/5/2025 | GeneralForget the myth of overnight success! True success requires intentionality and persistence. Maintaining this success requires continued effort and a well-defined strategy.
Exciting News: Foster Music Education Program kicks off at D Lords Primary School!By Josplay | 3/4/2025 | Company NewsThe Foster music education program by African Music Library kicks off its newest cohort at D Lords Primary School on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Is Alté Dead?By Josplay | 2/28/2025 | GenresThe question of Alté dying in the Nigerian music scene has sparked several debates that highlights the transformative impact of the genre. Rather than vanishing, Alté essence has permeated mainstream Afrobeats, demonstrating its enduring influence on contemporary Nigerian music. What do you think?
AI Meets African Music: Tradition in the Digital AgeBy Josplay | 2/27/2025 | GeneralThe vibrant landscape of African music is undergoing a fascinating transformation, as artificial intelligence steps in to both preserve ancient sounds and catalyze innovative new creations. While AI tools offer unprecedented opportunities for digitization, accessibility, and artistic exploration, they also raise critical ethical questions about ownership and cultural representation. Can AI truly honor the rich heritage of African music, and how can we ensure that the benefits flow back to the communities that birthed these traditions?
Snow White Mziki: CRUSH EP review – An Impressive DebutBy Josplay | 2/26/2025 | ReviewsKenyan newest sensation, Snow White Mziki, makes a striking debut in the music scene with her first project, a 5-track EP titled, Crush.
Pericoma Okoye: Myth, Music, and the Mystic Legacy of an Igbo IconBy Josplay | 2/20/2025 | PeoplePericoma Okoye, the legendary traditionalist of Arondizuogu, was more than just a musician; he was a walking embodiment of Igbo spiritual power, revered and feared in equal measure. His life was steeped in myth, with tales of supernatural abilities and a deep connection to ancient traditions.
