Apala Music: Its Philosophy and Evolution in Yoruba Culture

Apala music is classified into five classes based on tempo and rhythmic patterns, each championed by renowned artists who became synonymous with their particular style. Apala San-an, Apala Songa, Apala Wiro ...

Grav!Tee: From This Day Forward - Strong Debut EP from a Massive Prospect

By Josplay | 5/14/2025 | Reviews

Grav!tee, rising Nigerian star, stepped boldly into the spotlight with his 6-track debut EP From This Day Forward in 2024, blending Hip-hop, Afrobeats, and R n B.

26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards: King Promise, Stonewboy, Empress Gifty, Joe Mettle and others win big

By Josplay | 5/12/2025 | People

The winners from the recently concluded the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, held on May 10, 2025 were King Promise, Stonewboy, Empress Gifty, Joe Mettle and others.

Music: Career or Glorified Hobby?

By Josplay | 5/9/2025 | General

In many African households, music is still seen as just a hobby. But with a $29.6 billion global industry, is it time to change that tune?

Malagasy Jazz

By Josplay | 5/8/2025 | Genres

Jazz started to take shape in Madagascar around the 1950s, driven by a wave of passionate musicians like the Rabeson brothers, Georges Rahoerson, Famille, Arnaud Razafy, and Ramboatina Étienne.

Oral Tradition in African Music and Instrument Knowledge

By Josplay | 5/7/2025 | General

Across Africa, music is a living part of the culture, deeply rooted in oral tradition. Instrument knowledge, playing techniques, and traditions are passed down through spoken words, songs, and practical demonstrations, preserving the rich musical heritage and identity of African communities.

Rapcha: Dont Take God s Credit - Album Review

By Josplay | 5/6/2025 | Reviews

Tanzanian rapper Rapcha releases a 17-track project blending sharp storytelling with brilliant production. The album, primarily in Swahili, features collaborators like Banana Zorro and Lydia Marley, addressing personal growth, experiences and societal issues.

Bacardi: The Sound of Pretoria that Refused to Die

By Josplay | 5/2/2025 | Genres

Just before the emergence of Amapiano, a bass-heavy sound from Pretoria that evolved from Kwaito, dominated the airwaves. Shaped by the likes of DJ Spoko and DJ Mujava, Bacardi music has influenced the South African music landscape.

June Jozy: Ghanaian Hip-Hop Powerhouse drops Mogya Ne Nsuo, a 7-track Album

By Josplay | 4/30/2025 | Reviews

Fast-rising Ghanaian hip-hop star June Jozy has released his much-anticipated seven-track EP, Mogya Ne Nsuo. With standout tracks like Dansini (ft. Boy Narh), Money, and War, the artist shows off his impressive delivery.

African Musical Migrations and the Shaping of Global Sound

By Josplay | 4/29/2025 | General

From the heart of the African continent traveled the very DNA of rhythm and melody to the Americas and back to Africa and to the Latin world.

Headies Awards 2025: Nigeria Biggest Music Night Returns Back to Base

By Josplay | 4/28/2025 | General

Tems, Davido, Odumodublvck, Mohbad, Rema, Flavour, Shallipopi and others win big at the 17th Headies Award held on April 27, 2025.

Olufela Sowande: Nigerian Classical Music Pioneer

By Josplay | 4/25/2025 | People

Olufela (Fela) Sowande, a music legend and not the same as Fela Kuti, was a musician and composer of African music in the classical European style.

MIDNIGHT IN DIEPKLOOF - Album by MELLOW and SLEAZY x TMAN EXPRESS

By Josplay | 4/23/2025 | Reviews

South African music duo Mellow and Sleazy collaborates with amapiano front man Tman Xpress to release a joint project titled, Midnight in Diepkloof.

SOMALI FUNK – FROM THE HORN OF AFRICA

By Josplay | 4/22/2025 | Genres

Somali Funk represents a golden era in East African music history, blending traditional Somali melodies and rhythms with funk, disco, and jazz influences from around the world. This vibrant genre flourished in the 1970s and early 1980s, before Somalia descended into civil war.

Evolution of Igbo Highlife!

By Josplay | 4/22/2025 | Genres

The evolution of Igbo Highlife from Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe era to Flavour is remarkable. What changed between the old Igbo Highlife and the modern one?