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The following is a list of events and releases that happened in 2023 in African music.
Release date | Artist | Album | Genre | Label | Ref |
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January 27 | Sjava | Isibuko | Afro-pop | 1020 Cartel | [5] |
February 17 | King Ayisoba | Work Hard | Folk/Electronic | Glitterbeat | [6] |
February 17 | Spinall | Top Boy | Rap | [7] | |
February 24 | AKA | Mass Country | Hip hop | Sony | [8] |
February 24 | Kimi Djabaté | Dindin | Various | Cumbancha | [9] |
March 31 | Davido | Timeless |
| [10] | |
March 31 | Baaba Maal | Being |
| [11] | |
May 12 | Bokani Dyer | Radio Sechaba | Jazz | Brownswood Recordings | [12] |
15 June | Jantra | Synthesised Sudan: Astro-Nubian Electronic Jaglara Dance Sounds from the Fashaga Underground | Jaglara | Ostinato Records | [13] |
16 June | Asake | Work of Art | Afrobeats | YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution | [14] |
25 August | Burna Boy | I Told Them... | Afrofusion | Atlantic, Spaceship Records, and Bad Habit | [15] |
4 October | Katawa Singers | Digital Indigenous 05 | Gospel | [16] | |
8 December | Seyi Vibez | NAHAMciaga | Afrobeats | [17] |
The rich and varied music of Sudan has traditional, rural, northeastern African roots and also shows Arabic, Western or other African influences, especially on the popular urban music from the early 20th century onwards. Since the establishment of big cities like Khartoum as melting pots for people of diverse backgrounds, their cultural heritage and tastes have shaped numerous forms of modern popular music. In the globalized world of today, the creation and consumption of music through satellite TV or on the Internet is a driving force for cultural change in Sudan, popular with local audiences as well as with Sudanese living abroad.
Idols was a television show on the South African television network Mzansi Magic, and previously on M-Net, based on the popular British show Pop Idol. The show was a contest to determine the best young singer in South Africa.
Zenzile Miriam Makeba, nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist. Associated with musical genres including Afropop, jazz, and world music, she was an advocate against apartheid and white-minority government in South Africa.
"Namibia, Land of the Brave" is the national anthem of Namibia, adopted in December 1991. It was composed by Axali Doëseb, who was the director of a traditional music group from the Kalahari desert. Doëseb was chosen to compose it after winning a contest held after Namibia became independent in 1990.
Busi Mhlongo, born as Victoria Busisiwe Mhlongo, was a singer, dancer and composer originally from Inanda in Natal, South Africa.
Dorothy Masuka was a Zimbabwe-born South African jazz singer.
"Cry Baby Cry" is a song by American rock band Santana from their nineteenth studio album, All That I Am (2005). The song features Jamaican singer and songwriter Sean Paul and English singer and songwriter Joss Stone, and was released as the album's third and final single. It was written by Lester Mendez, Sean Paul, Kara DioGuardi, and Jimmy Harry.
Touré Kunda is a Senegalese band, noted for their musical versatility and political activism. Their 40-year career encompasses recordings in over six languages and collaborations with well-known musicians such as Carlos Santana and Talking Heads. They have had considerable success in Africa and Europe and are active in social causes such as children's rights and advocates for the homeless.
Afro-soul is a music genre that has African characteristics of soul music. It has emotional vocals, especially of the lead singer.
Julian Bahula OIG was a South African drummer, composer and bandleader, based from 1973 in Britain, where he formed the music ensemble Jabula.
Somizi Buyani Mhlongo is a South African media personality, television presenter, actor, choreographer and socialite. In 1992, he appeared on the musical and political film, Sarafina! which gained him prominence. Mhlongo became lead choreographer for numerous shows and events, including the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
Garry Mapanzure was a Zimbabwean Afropop singer.
Amanda "Ami" Faku is a South African singer, performer and songwriter. Born and raised in the township of eZinyoka, Gqeberha. Faku rose to fame as a contestant on The Voice SA season 2 in 2017, prior getting recognition in the music industry.
Charmaine Shamiso Mapimbiro, professionally known as Sha Sha, is a Zimbabwean-born singer-songwriter from Mutare. Hailed by many as the "Queen of amapiano", her career began in 2011, at the age of 17 and later was discovered by Audius Mtawarira. She gained popularity for her collaborations with South African amapiano producers such as DJ Maphorisa and Kabza de Small.
The 27th Annual South African Music Awards were the 27th edition of the South African Music Awards. The award show was broadcast live on SABC 1 on July 31, 2021 and was held virtually due to the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns.
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