Rituals unveils Kenya’s thriving electronic music culture led by Safari Oontz collective
A new cultural wave is rising from Kenya’s underground electronic music scene and it goes by the name ‘Oontz’. Born from the collaboration between...
Spotify celebrates Afrobeats global takeover with new worldwide playlist
Spotify has announced the launch of its new global Afrobeats Playlist. The new Global Afrobeats Playlist is a celebration of a sound that has moved from...
Busara Promotions and UNESCO partner to advance gender equality and amplify visibility of African artists
Busara Promotions is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)...
Kenny G delights fans in Nairobi with One Night Only concert
Nairobi was treated to an unforgettable night of world-class jazz as Grammy Award–winning saxophonist Kenny G made his long-awaited...
Tiny Desk, big impact: NPR’s artist influence quantified – Luminate Insights
Over the 20+ years it's been in operation, the Tiny Desk Concerts series has provided an intimate performance showcase...
Beyond the superstar: African music as a scalable enterprise
For too long, African music has been seen only through the lens of the superstars, you know, Wizkid, Ayra,...
UK’s Strictly Entertainment Music and Kenya’s Sub Sahara Entertainment announce partnership
In a move set to redefine the soundscape of African and international music, Strictly Entertainment Music (UK) and Sub...
Luminate Insights: What will drive music discovery in US if TikTok is banned?
After months of postponements, the US government’s ban on TikTok is (maybe) finally happening on Septemember 17. The question of...