Davido‘s new album ‘Timeless’ becomes the fastest Nigerian album to reach the top 3 of the US Album Music Album chart. On March 31, 2023, Davido released his fourth album ‘Timeless’ and hours into the album release, it’s already dominating streaming charts across the world. According to chart new platform …
Read More »Pop sensation Lloyiso is Apple Music’s latest Africa Rising recipient
Apple Music today has the latest featured artist in its Africa Rising artist development program is Port Elizabeth-born pop singer-songwriter Lloyiso (real name Lloyiso Gijana). Lloyiso is a fast-rising talent whose music has captivated listeners in South Africa. Since making his debut in the mainstream, Lloyiso added excitement to the …
Read More »Apple Music Africa Now Radio pays tribute to Costa Titch
In the tribute to the Amapiano star, Costantino “Costa Titch” Tsobanoglou, Apple Music Africa celebrates his life and legacy with Capetonian rapper YoungstaCPTwho was one of Costa Titch’s most frequent collaborators shared some reflective worlds on Costa Titch’s impact on South Africa’s music and cultural scenes.
Read More »Apple Music launches eight new African Playlists
Apple Music has added eight new playlists to their already extensive collection, as part of Apple Music Africa’s vision to represent all regions, genres and scenes across Sub-Saharan Africa. The much-anticipated additions to the Apple Music African playlist ecosystem include Hits Afrique, Afro Folk, Bongo Flava, Africa’Jazznation, Afro Fusion, Rap …
Read More »Mildred Okwo’s ‘La Femme Anjola’ debuts on Apple TV
Thanks to a recent deal with Magnolia Pictures, the film noir is also showing on a couple of international streamers like Vudu, Google Play, and DirecTV in the US, and Canada. ‘La Femme Anjola’, French for “The Woman Anjola,” is set in the bustling metropolis of Lagos. Written by Tunde …
Read More »Apple Music announces J-Smash & K.Keed as featured artists for March edition of Rap Life Africa
Apple Music’s Rap Life Radio, presented by Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B, Ebro Darden will feature J-Smash (real name Uhone Luvhengo) and K.Keed on this week’s episode. Ebro and Africa Now host Dadaboy Ehiz chat about their latest single ‘Ngeke’, off their upcoming collaborative EP ‘IZANDLA’, that will …
Read More »Don Jazzy releases the final episode of “Don Jazzy Radio” season 1 on Apple Music
Apple Music has announced that Afrobeats legendary producer, entrepreneur, and Mavin Records founder, Don Jazzy has released the sixth and final episode of season 1 of his monthly radio series on Apple Music 1 called Don Jazzy Radio. In Episode 6 titled, “The Mavin Way”, Don Jazzy looks inwards to …
Read More »Apple Music pays tribute to late rapper AKA
Speaking about the late rapper, Nasty C whom he recently featured on the single ‘Lemonade’ tells Apple Music: “AKA’s impact on South African hip-hop was like no other. He’s one of the guys that commercialised rapping in English. He paved the way for people like me here in South Africa …
Read More »Pawzz announced as Apple Music Up Next Artist in Nigeria
Born and raised in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria, Pawzz has been working diligently for several months alongside distribution and label services company, Freeme Music, in order to fully realise his artist potential. Now, with a clear focus on leveraging his individuality, Pawzz is determined to make a positive impact on the youth …
Read More »‘A top boy is anyone who has beaten the odds,’ Spinall tells Apple Music Africa Now Radio
“A top boy is anyone who has beaten the odds and used the resources made available to them to get from point A to point B. That’s who I am, and I feel like all the people that I have on the project as well. They’re genuinely passionate about music …
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