African Music4 days ago'This star is for Africa' - Angélique Kidjo on making Hollywood Walk of Fame historyThe musical icon from Benin tells the BBC about why Africa and Africans are so important to music.4 days ago26 Jul 2026The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record labelNew Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.26 Jul 202615 Jun 2026South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades. 15 Jun 20265 Jun 2026Singer Fally Ipupa's pride at being given major DR Congo honourHe follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.5 Jun 202621 May 2026Food brings people together, say Zimbabwean chefs Tendai Chatama and Nyamwererei Chatikobo will be sharing dishes as part of Africa Week.21 May 202610 Apr 2026Popular Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in KenyaThe 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.10 Apr 202630 Jan 2026Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement AwardAlmost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. 30 Jan 202620 Jan 2026Nigerian homicide police investigate death of singer Destiny Boy at 22Ogun state police say they have made one arrest as they look into the death of the Afrofuji artist.20 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Nigerian stars dominate All Africa Music AwardsGlobal superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.12 Jan 2026...
