https://www.bizcommunity.com/416/480.html Southern Africa Music news 15 Music news - Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/416/480.html en-us Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:01:26 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/broadcaster-and-presenter-johnny-davids-passes-away-at-49-170876a South Africa’s media and entertainment industry is mourning the loss of broadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids, who passed away in the early hours of Thursday, 16 April 2026, at the age of 49. The cause of his death is still unknown, but it is suspected that he had a heart attack. 1-267368 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ifpi-global-music-report-2026-south-africa-dominates-sub-saharan-music-markets-with-781-share-400529a According to IFPI’s Global Music Report 2026, sub-Saharan Africa saw recorded music revenue growth of 15.2%, reaching revenues of $120m. South Africa remained the largest market in the region and accounted for 78.1% of the region’s revenues, following growth of 12.9% in 2025. 1-266745 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/apple-music-africa-rising-class-of-2026-the-next-wave-of-african-music-pioneers-172216a Apple Music have revealed the Africa Rising: Class of 2026, spotlighting a new generation of artists shaping the future of African music through bold sound, storytelling, and creative ambition. 1-264718 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/spotify-royalty-payouts-to-nigerian-and-south-african-artists-boom-in-2024-692771a Audio streaming giant Spotify's royalty payments to artists from Nigeria and South Africa - its two biggest African markets - spiked to around $59m last year as performers rode a wave of growing interest in music from the continent. 1-256721 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/jazz-legends-line-up-with-young-trailblazers-for-diamond-city-jazz-festival-692291a Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse, McCoy Mrubata, Steve Dyer, and Bhudaza Mapefane will perform alongside rising stars like Mpumi Dhlamini, Nono Siile, Azana, Jordan Moozy, and Mpho Sebina at the Diamond City Jazz Festival at Bojanala Waterfront in Botswana on 29 March 2025. 1-256291 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sheer-publishing-sintonia-publishing-partner-to-strengthen-presence-in-africa-254067a Sheer Publishing Africa has formed a new partnership with Sintonia Publishing in Angola. As part of the agreement, Sintonia Publishing will now represent Sheer’s catalog in Angola, while Sheer Publishing Africa will globally represent Sintonia’s works. 1-255900 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/trace-awards-2025-to-showcase-africas-musical-diversity-697531a The Trace Awards & Summit 2025 is set to electrify Zanzibar. The Trace Awards ceremony, taking place on 26 February 2025, will bring together the continent’s and diaspora’s greatest talents. Trace invites fans worldwide to actively participate by voting for their favourite artists. 1-254451 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-power-of-african-creativity-our-time-is-now-342518a In recent years, the world has witnessed a remarkable shift in the global creative landscape, with African creativity arising as a powerful force to be reckoned with. As statistics and industry reports affirm, it is indeed our time to lead, and we have every reason to be proud of the incredible talent emanating from the diverse and rich cultures across the continent. 1-247843 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/367/243823.html Caché McClay has been appointed as the official Beyoncé reporter for Gannet. 1-243823 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/480/243476.html International advocacy organisation Global Citizen and creative imprint, pgLang today announced 'Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience', a new long-term, large-scale effort to pioneer a first-of-its-kind international music touring circuit throughout the continent of Africa. 1-243476 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music Southern Africa