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Analysis: Leveraging Technology to Unveil Music Industry Professionals in Africa – International Edition (English)

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24 Oct 2024 (Africa News Agency) Technology has revolutionized the way music artists are discovered around the world, but what about other music industry professionals? Producers, publicists, event organizers and other key players still face challenges in gaining recognition. This article explores how technological innovations and dedicated platforms, such as Ckrowd, can increase their visibility…

Echoes of Kafeero: Bobi Wine Unites Musicians to Reignite Music’s Noble Mission

Echoes of Kafeero: Bobi Wine Unites Musicians to Reignite Music’s Noble Mission

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At a memorial service that stirred both nostalgia and urgency, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, issued a powerful call to Uganda’s musicians to embrace their responsibility as educators, unifiers, and change-makers. Addressing mourners gathered at St Agnes Catholic Church in Makindye for the 17th anniversary of the death of legendary singer Paul…

Was Shemi’s Music Comeback Worth the Hype?

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In 2023, Gibril Shema Mico, widely known as Shemi, introduced himself to Rwanda’s music scene with the release of his debut track “Peace of Mind,” which quickly broke into the mainstream, sparked numerous social media challenges, and garnered millions of streams across major platforms. The young vocalist, who says he began making music at the…

FULL LIST: 2025 American Music Awards Winners Revealed

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The 2025 American Music Awards, recognised as the largest fan-voted awards show, celebrated some of the most popular artists in the industry on Monday in Las Vegas. ContentsArtist of the YearNew Artist of the YearSong of the YearFavourite Touring ArtistFavourite Music VideoFavourite Male Pop ArtistFavourite Female Pop ArtistFavourite Pop AlbumFavourite Pop SongFavourite Male Country ArtistFavourite…

Billie Eilish Dominates 2025 American Music Awards with Seven Wins

Billie Eilish Dominates 2025 American Music Awards with Seven Wins

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The American Music Awards (AMAs) are back after a two-year hiatus and took place last night at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas in Las Vegas. Kendrick Lamar led the nominations with 10 nods, with Post Malone following behind with eight noms, and Billie Eilish , Chappell Roan and Shaboozey following behind with seven each. At the…

Google’s YouTube Music Pacts Upend South Korea’s Streaming Landscape, Sidestepping Sanctions

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South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission said on May 22 that it has decided to initiate consent decree proceedings in a case involving Google’s alleged bundling of YouTube Music with its ad-free YouTube Premium service. A consent decree is a legal mechanism that allows an antitrust investigation to be swiftly closed without imposing penalties such as…

Music Platform NextXtar Rebrands as Singnify.com: Revolutionizing Distribution Worldwide

Music Platform NextXtar Rebrands as Singnify.com: Revolutionizing Distribution Worldwide

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NextXtar.com, a dynamic platform for music distribution and publishing, has officially transformed into Singnify.com. This was confirmed via a statement issued by co-founder and CEO Qris Chinedu Ebeatu. They noted that the change marks a powerful commitment to uplifting Nigerian music artists, giving them the tools they need to connect with audiences around the globe….

K-Pop’s Global Stage: Japanese Top Idol Groups Shine in Korean Music Shows (International Edition)

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Sho Yonashiro, the 30-year-old leader of Japanese idol group JO1, recently filmed an episode of Mnet’s “M Countdown” at CJ ENM’s headquarters in Seoul. JO1, whose members are all Japanese, was formed through “Produce 101 Japan,” a joint Korean-Japanese audition program. The group is part of a growing wave of localized K-pop groups that follow…