Lesotho’s promising hip-hop scene
I come from Lesotho, a country not only plagued by the tired narrative of western media – war, famine, HIV and Aids – but also one that possesses its own unique set of problems. We are often portrayed...
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The music scene on the African continent has always been a hive of activity, starting from the early sixties when the likes of Franco reigned supreme. But this activity was always shrouded in terms...
View ArticleMusic memos: Artists of the month
The face of music in Africa is changing. Musicians are seeking alternative routes to the shoddy label of ‘world music’, and finding unprecedented levels of success in the process. There is a growing...
View ArticleMusic memo: Ayo’s latest album
To those who’ve been paying attention, Nigerian-German artist Ayo needs no introduction. She first caught most people’s ear with her rootsy 2006 breakout track Down on my knees from her debut album...
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