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• Teddy Afro Rebukes Ethiopian Leadership as Mourning Track Das Tal Secures Seven Million Views

  Published: Apr 19, 2026

  Section: Music

  Ethiopian musical icon Tewodros Kassahun, known professionally as Teddy Afro, has released a provocative new single titled Das Tal that critiques the current state of national unit...

• Veteran Rapper Ruggedman Slams Afrobeats Label As A Shield For Talentless Artists And Musical Homogeneity

  Published: Mar 26, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Nigerian rap pioneer Ruggedman has publicly criticized the "Afrobeats" branding, arguing that the catch-all term erases the continent's musical diversity. The veteran artist conten...

• Grammy Nominated Singer Davido Rejects Western Sonic Trends to Prioritize Authentic African Identity in Upcoming Musical Phase

  Published: Mar 24, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Afrobeats star Davido has announced a strategic shift away from Westernized musical influences in favor of a strictly African sound for his future projects. Speaking on the Officia...

• Burna Boy Shatters African Touring Records with $3.1 Million Oceania Gross on No Sign of Weakness Tour

  Published: Mar 16, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has become the first African artist to achieve the highest single-concert revenue in the continent's history. The Grammy winner's recent tour across Oc...