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250 Million Tracks: The Quarter-Billion Crisis Investigated. Analysts suggest that of the last 100 million tracks added to Spotify, over 60% are "Functional AI Content"
250 Million Tracks: The Quarter-Billion Crisis Investigated. Analysts suggest that of the last 100 million tracks added to Spotify, over 60% are "Functional AI Content"
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Apr 303 min read


The King Returns: King David Ghana Is Back to Reclaim the Throne
The King Returns: King David Ghana Is Back to Reclaim the Throne
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Apr 112 min read


BlaKid and Oko: A Story of Inclusion, Mentorship, and Social Responsibility
BlaKid and Oko: A Story of Inclusion, Mentorship, and Social Responsibility
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Apr 72 min read


The Alchemist of Osu: How Blakid is Weaving Black Identity into the Sonic Loom of Ghana
Emmanuel Kabu Ocansey and raised in the vibrant streets of Osu, Accra, Blakid is more than just a musician; he is a cultural ambassador. Currently signed to Rych Entertainment, he has emerged as a primary voice in the revival of Ga rap, blending it seamlessly with Afrobeats and melodic hip-hop.
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Apr 12 min read


The Johannesburg Stage: Why ACCES 2026 is the Ultimate "Export" Opportunity for African Talent
The Music In Africa Foundation has officially opened the call for African musicians to showcase at ACCES 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa, from November 12-14, 2026. With a deadline of April 30, 2026, this is the premier trade event for artists ready to move from local fame to a global career
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Mar 272 min read


The AI DJ in Your Pocket: Why Spotify’s "Smart Reorder" Changes Everything
The AI DJ in Your Pocket: Why Spotify’s "Smart Reorder" Changes Everything
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Mar 103 min read


Keche Unveils New Single “Selina” – A Heartfelt Anthem of Love and Vulnerability
Keche Unveils New Single “Selina” – A Heartfelt Anthem of Love and Vulnerability
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Mar 92 min read


The Afrobeat Ambassador:
Why Dele Sosimi is the True Guardian of the Groove
In the vibrant landscape of the UK music scene, one name stands as a living bridge between the historical roots of Lagos and the modern jazz-fusion of London: Dele Sosimi.
Often cited as a "great student of the great Tony Allen," Sosimi is much more than a protégé. He is a primary architect of the genre’s survival and evolution in the West. To understand why he is revered as an "Afrobeat Ambassador," one must look at a care
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Mar 12 min read


The $1.5 Billion "Black Hole": How African Artists Can Reclaim Lost Royalties with Mogul
In the fast-paced world of Afrobeat, Amapiano, and Gengetone, African music has never been more global. However, behind the billions of streams lies a quiet crisis: a massive "black hole" of unclaimed royalties.
Recent reports from Music In Africa have spotlighted a major breakthrough for independent creators. Mogul, a US-based royalty management platform founded by former SoundCloud executives Jeff Ponchick and Joey Mason, recently secured $5 million in funding led by the Ya
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Feb 283 min read


Revisiting Ebo Taylor: The Ghanaian Icon Who Deserved More Recognition
We Slept On Ebo Taylor"—is a biting critique. It suggests that while the world (from hip-hop samplers like Usher to jazz festivals in Berlin) was celebrating him as a musical deity, his own home, Ghana, failed to give him his flowers while he could still smell them.
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Feb 232 min read


The New Guard: Sony’s AI Copyright Sentinel and What it Means for the Creative Economy
Sony’s AI Copyright Sentinel and What it Means for the Creative Economy
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Feb 193 min read


Bullgod's Shocking Comment on Ghana's Music Industry Puts Spotlight on Artiste Management and Investment Risks
Bullgod's Shocking Comment on Ghana's Music Industry Puts Spotlight on Artiste Management and Investment Risks
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Feb 23 min read


The Living Library: Celebrating Agya Koo Nimo at the Pinnacle of His Legacy
Celebrating Agya Koo Nimo at the Pinnacle of His Legacy
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Jan 273 min read


Kwaw Kese and Kwesi Arthur: A Tale of Support and Rejection
I Don’t Need the Crowdfunding”: Kwesi Arthur Shuts Down Kwaw Kese’s $150k GoFundMe Attempt
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Jan 233 min read


The Road to TGMA 2026 Begins: Charterhouse Opens Entries as Black Sherif Dominates Streaming Charts
The Road to TGMA 2026 Begins: Charterhouse Opens Entries as Black Sherif Dominates Streaming Charts
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Jan 222 min read


Jamaica Mourns a Legend: Jimmy Cliff (1944–2025)
Jamaica Mourns a Legend: Jimmy Cliff (1944–2025)
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Nov 24, 20252 min read


The Story of Wulomei and Saka Acquaye
The Story of Wulomei and Saka Acquaye
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Nov 4, 20253 min read


Saka Acquaye: A Torchbearer of Highlife Music and Ghanaian Creativity
Saka Acquaye: A Torchbearer of Highlife Music and Ghanaian Creativity
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Nov 4, 20254 min read


10 Ghanaian Musicians in the Diaspora You Need to Know (And Their Real Names!)
10 Ghanaian Musicians in the Diaspora You Need to Know
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Oct 27, 20253 min read


Celebrating the King: Why Shatta Wale's 41st Birthday Is a Milestone
Why Shatta Wale's 41st Birthday Is a Milestone
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Oct 18, 20253 min read
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