Afrika Loud

29/01/2023

Congratulations to South Sudanese global star on opening your new cafe - in Nairobi, Kenya! Jal Gua is located at the heart of Kenyatta Market. It was a beautiful day & evening as friends of Jal and media from Kenya and allover the world graced the event.

Jal Gua serves African healthy food & delicacies. Jal Gua also stocks healthy spices and food products!

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12/08/2022

Kenyan singer-songwriter has released his third album titled ‘THE PRBLMST’ which features 11 tracks where he collaborated with 12 other artists including &

Previous Fadhilee albums include ‘Shindu Shi’ (2021) and ‘Kwetu/ Home’ (2020).

Fadhilee’s style draws inspiration from Kenyan guitar music called Omutibo from the Luhya people of Western Kenya. He fuses this with Acoustic Folk, Reggae, Jazz, Pop Music and World Music to create a unique sound, grounded in culture, community and care for the environment.

Listen to today!

03/08/2022

MUSIC: New York-based Kenyan artist has released (3rd July) his debut house music EP Nomadic Soul Therapy - a melodic masterpiece pushing the boundaries of his unique art form and sound that he calls AfroElectronica.

This EP travels between his past African roots with the future of music linking different continents, while linking his quest for healing and an awakening tied to his social justice crusades.

With ‘Nomadic Soul Therapy’, Xpect hopes that the sound will not only serve as a calming and healing escape to a far away place, but also a unifier in love and purpose.

Listen to the EP today! 💛

30/07/2022

What happens when the past and the present collide? Follow the tangled story of love, betrayal and power, on - a Kenyan original series and the first from Kenya to premiere on Netflix. It’s now streaming in 190 countries 🙌🏾

Thank you DW Akademie & all our other partners and collaborators for the incredible support and helping make everything come together!

24/07/2022

Marvel Studios trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The film which is the sequel to 2018's Black Panther will be released in November 2022.


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14/04/2022

Never too late to congratulate Grammy-award winners: (Benin) Best Global Music Album (Mother Nature) and (South Africa) Best Dance/Electronic Album (Subconsciously).

Congratulations to Kenya’s very own for his Grammy recognition for his contribution on Kanye’s Best Melodic Rap Performance (Hurricane).

17/11/2021

Yemi Alade in 'Queendoncom' - new EP

Effyzzie Music singer-songwriter Yemi Alade has released a new EP - ‘Queendoncom’, that follows her 2020 ‘Empress’ album. Egar Boi produced "Ogogoro" is the EP's lead single, in which Alade serves a delightful afro-pop and dancehall fest, as she sings about an intoxicating love comparing it to Ogogoro –the West African alcoholic drink extracted locally from palm trees. The 7-track project includes Dr. Amir produced single “Enjoyment”, “Sweety”, “Ike”, Selebobo produced “Dada”, “Ella” and “Fire”. Listen to 'Queendoncom'

30/08/2021

We present VIP ACCESS Podcast by Celebrated Listen to weekly episodes here https://linktr.ee/vipaccesspodcast

The podcast is repurposed and modeled after her self-produced YouTube show that premiered in 2018. This podcast grants you VIP access into timeless interviews, while highlighting and promoting Africa's most promising talent in music and entertainment.

11/08/2021

Acclaimed South African media personality LootLove is the new host of Africa Now Radio on Apple Music 1. She shared, "I am beyond elated to host Africa Now Radio. This is a big moment for the universal language that is music.”

Africa Now Radio, Apple Music Radio's first global African music radio show, recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. Over the past year, the show has featured exclusive interviews with many of the biggest and brightest artists spanning the African continent, debuted over 250 new releases, and introduced Apple Music subscribers around the world to over 50 of Africa’s hottest new artists. Based on the Africa Now playlist, Africa Now Radio with LootLove will continue to showcase the latest African sounds. Catch new episodes every Sunday.

09/08/2021

Blaqbonez released his long-awaited new album, ‘S*x Over Love’ on the back of the release of his trending singles: “Bling” with Amaarae and Buju and “Fendi” with Joeboy. ‘S*x Over Love’ follows a central theme; touching on the topics of s*x and love in unique angles. With Blaq leaning heavily into his Afrobeats and Caribbean influences on songs like “Don’t Touch”, “Bling”, and “Faaji”, this is another display of his versatility and willingness to experiment with diverse sounds. His core hip-hop fans will enjoy album tracks like “Heart Breaker”, ”Okwaraji” and “Zombie”. Blaqbonez shared - “This project is the result of sleepless nights at the studio, countless edits, fine-tuning and perseverance." And it's truly well done. Indulge in ‘S*x Over Love’ here.

29/07/2021

We are wrapping up July with eyes on two reputable rappers from Kenya and Nigeria: Femi One and Blaqbonez, who have released stellar albums. South African media personality Luthando "LootLove" Shosha has taken over as new host of Africa Now Radio on Apple Music 1.

Get a listen on this plus dope music from rap gods: Nasty C SA, MI Abaga, Brian Simba, KIDA KUDZ, plus Eddy Kenzo, Brian Nadra, Dj Tarico and Burna Boy. Afro-pop maverick Tresor Riziki has joined hands with UNHCR to support residents of Goma. Dive in for all this & the latest on Apple Music's Isgubhu!

We are wrapping up July with eyes on two reputable rappers from Kenya and Nigeria: Femi One and Blaqbonez, who have released stellar albums. South African media personality Luthando Shosha aka LootLove has taken over as new host of Africa Now Radio on Apple Music 1. Get a listen on this plus...

26/07/2021

Making her mark on the international music scene, Kenah continues her career debut with the release of ‘Control’, which follows on from the acclaimed afrocentric banger ‘Plenty’ just a week ago. Having put her foot down, it seems KENAH’s not taking her foot off the gas any time soon and the meticulous planning that has gone into her arrival in the public eye, shines through as ‘Contol’ also marks the announcement of her debut EP!...

Making her mark on the international music scene, Kenah continues her career debut with the release of ‘Control’, which follows on from the acclaimed afrocentric banger ‘Plenty’ just a week ago.

26/07/2021

The Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter hailing from London via Lagos Kida Kudz shares his highly anticipated sophomore mixtape 'Top Memba'. Aptly and affectionately named after his fans ‘JIGGY FC’ to whom this mixtape is dedicated to, this lyrically potent and sonically diverse 10-tracker was written whilst welcoming his first son into the world over the last couple years; writing and recording at home in his living room, squeezing in sessions between family time, feeding and changing....

26/07/2021

Audrey Hinya, the 15-year-old Kenyan songstress based in the US is back with a new release “Party Don’t Stop”. The Amapiano track produced by Wizkid's debut album producer - Samklef, follows her successful debut single “More Than Friends”. Although the new single talks about partying, it’s an encouragement to push through regardless of the challenges, in thoughts, feelings or emotions....

Audrey Hinya, the 15-year-old Kenyan songstress based in the US is back with a new release “Party Don’t Stop”. The Amapiano track produced by Wizkid's debut album producer - Samklef, follows her successful debut single “More Than Friends”. Although the new single talks about partying, it.....

23/07/2021

Fresh off his fire verse on Justin Bieber’s "Peaches" remix, Coming 2 America & Tiny Desk "Jiggy Bop" performance, emerging talent Alpha P returns with a summer anthem. “Oh No” is not far from your typical boy meets girl storyline, with Alpha P falling for a girl and attempting to win her over and provide a sense of security, love and affection....

Emerging talent Alpha P returns with a summer anthem “Oh No”.

23/07/2021

Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter hailing from London via Lagos and back Kida Kudz follows his audio-visual sonic homage to the late Tupac Shakur ‘Makaveli’ with a new single for the ladies called ‘Figure 8’ featuring the Italian artist Gemitaiz. Following the lyrically potent Animalistic’ that explored incarceration and his euphoric house and dancehall infused Bella Shmurda assisted ‘...

Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter hailing from London via Lagos and back Kida Kudz follows his audio-visual sonic homage to the late Tupac Shakur ‘Makaveli’ with a new single for the ladies called ‘Figure 8’ featuring the Italian artist Gemitaiz. Following the lyrically potent Animalist...

23/07/2021

Apple Music just announced deep house DJ, Oscar Mbo (real name Oscar Mbongeni Ndlovu), as the latest Isgubhu cover star to mark the release of his new 4-track EP Defenders of House'. “It’s an unexplainable feeling to be honoured with such an auspicious cosign. Being a deep house DJ in an era where there isn’t much of it being circulated in the mainstream can be disheartening at times, but the love of music, deep house music, has kept us going....

Apple Music just announced deep house DJ, Oscar Mbo (real name Oscar Mbongeni Ndlovu), as the latest Isgubhu cover star to mark the release of his new 4-track EP Defenders of House'. “It’s an unexplainable feeling to be honoured with such an auspicious cosign. Being a deep house DJ in…

02/07/2021

Apple Music today announced 21-year-old Durban-born rapper and producer, Blxckie (real name Sihle Sithole) as its latest Africa Rising artist. "This is major! I am so honoured to be recognised as the new Africa Rising Artist,” Blxckie tells Apple Music. “The faces of the global music industry are rapidly changing thanks to platforms and features like this on Apple Music. For me and my music to be chosen as a significant role player in this story is history in the making for someone like me....

Apple Music today announced 21-year-old Durban-born rapper and producer, Blxckie (real name Sihle Sithole) as its latest Africa Rising artist. "This is major! I am so honoured to be recognised as the new Africa Rising Artist,” Blxckie tells Apple Music. “The faces of the global music industry ar...

01/07/2021

SAMA nominated group, Sauti Sol has released the music video for "Rhumba Japani" - their current lead single, featuring Bensoul, Xenia, Nviiri The Storyteller, Okello Max and NHP. "Rhumba Japani" is a celebratory, trap inspired single with jazzy live instrumentation. With rhumba meaning dance, the group and enlisted features embody the jovial experience through the visuals of the music video. ...

Sauti Sol has released the music video for "Rhumba Japani" - their current lead single, featuring Bensoul, Xenia, Nviiri The Storyteller, Okello Max and NHP. "Rhumba Japani" is a celebratory, trap inspired single with jazzy live instrumentation.

30/06/2021

African Pop superstar and vocal powerhouse, Yemi Alade premieres the official music video for her song with the Mzansi Youth Choir titled "Rain". An afro-pop ballad from the African queen's acclaimed sixth studio album titled “Empress". The song is delivered mostly with Zulu and English lyrics as Yemi combines superbly with the South Africa-based Mzansi Youth Choir to birth a musical spectacle....

Yemi Alade premieres the official music video for her song with the Mzansi Youth Choir titled "Rain". An afro-pop ballad from the African queen's acclaimed sixth studio album titled “Empress".

30/06/2021

In celebration of their new album, 'Nothing Better', Apple Music has announced house music duo, Artwork Sounds (George Lesley & Soultronixx), as the next Isgubhu cover star.b“Being chosen for this campaign is true testament to the notion that hard work pays off. It is an honour we could have only dreamt of. It is evidence that we are being heard, and that our music is finally making a mark....

In celebration of their new album, 'Nothing Better', Apple Music has announced house music duo, Artwork Sounds (George Lesley & Soultronixx), as the next Isgubhu cover star.

30/06/2021

Tanzanian star Brian Simba, known for his alternative and experimental Hip Hop sound is gearing towards the release of his debut album ‘Uncle’, expected to drop in August 2021, as a follow-up to his 2020 EP ‘Uncle Guni’. Through the release of “Temptation” and “Shake It”- his latest hit singles; Brian is giving his fans a feel of the upcoming project, specifically flaunting his unique sound, style and overall demeanour....

Tanzanian star Brian Simba, known for his alternative and experimental Hip Hop sound is gearing towards the release of his debut album ‘Uncle’. Through the release of “Temptation” and “Shake It”- his latest hit singles; Brian is giving his fans a feel of the upcoming project.

30/06/2021

Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter hailing from London via Lagos and back Kida Kudz shares ‘Makaveli’, his sonic homage to the late Tupac Shakur. Following the lyrically potent first single Animalistic’ that explored incarceration and his euphoric house and dancehall infused Bella Shmurda assisted ‘Ball Till We Fall’, ‘Makaveli’ is the third single taken from his highly anticipated new mixtape TOP MEMBA out July 9th and available to…...

Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter hailing from London via Lagos and back Kida Kudz shares ‘Makaveli’, his sonic homage to the late Tupac Shakur. This the third single taken from his highly anticipated new mixtape TOP MEMBA out July 9th and available to pre-order.

24/06/2021

South African TV presenter and radio personality Luthando Shosha — aka LootLove — has taken over as new host of Africa Now Radio on Apple Music 1. "I am beyond elated to host Africa Now Radio,” said LootLove. “This is a big moment for the universal language that is music. A moment that continues to shine a light on our continent, my home country — South Africa — and on all the magical talent we have....

South African TV presenter and radio personality Luthando Shosha — aka LootLove — has taken over as new host of Africa Now Radio on Apple Music 1.

24/06/2021

Zambian star Jay Rox has teamed up with Tanzanian R&B King Juma Jux and Kenz Ville Marley to release “Changanya” (Mix in Swahili and Nyanja languages) - new single and music video. The song’s rich mix of cultures has hit home, in Zambia and East Africa, positively with many relating to the song’s lyrics talking about the mixed emotions encountered in every relationship. ...

Zambian star Jay Rox has teamed up with Tanzanian R&B King Juma Jux and Kenz Ville Marley to release “Changanya” (Mix in Swahili and Nyanja languages) - new single and music video.

22/06/2021

Kenyan urban pop and R&B singer-songwriter Brian Nadra has released ‘NADRENALINE’ - his debut album via Decimal Records (May 28th 2021). The 8-track album cleverly defines his musical journey, right from inception to where he’s currently at professionally-speaking. ‘Nadrenaline is an eclectic mix of sounds, perfectly showcasing Nadra’s diversity in genres and musical styles all together. ‘Nadrenaline’ is influenced by Nadra’s inspirations and own taste in music....

22/06/2021

Nasty C just released his first single of the year, following his 2020 SAMA 27 nominated album 'Zulu Man With Some Power' with a street single titled: "Best I Ever Had". The single comes after the talented rapper spent the past couple of weeks cementing his name in the US via his takeover of the ATL and his current residence in Los Angeles, California. ...

22/06/2021

Acclaimed rapper Blaqbonez has released his long-awaited new album, ‘S*x Over Love’ on the back of the release of his trending new single, “Bling” with Amaarae and Buju. The album released 30th April 2021 is the artist’s first body of work since his 2019 release, ‘Mr. Boombastic’ which debuted at #1 on Apple Music’s Top Album Chart. Speaking on the release of the project, Blaq was in a reflective mood saying, “This project has been a long time coming....

Acclaimed rapper Blaqbonez has released his long-awaited new album, ‘S*x Over Love’ on the back of the release of his trending new single, “Bling” with Amaarae and Buju. The album released 30th April 2021 is the artist’s first body of work since his 2019 release, ‘Mr. Boombastic’.