Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian South Africa is abuzz as Grammy-winning sensation Tyla, dubbed the ‘Queen of Popiano,’ gears up for a groundbreaking live-streamed concert at Pretoria’s SunBet Arena. On 18 January 2025, fans from 44 African countries can join the celebration exclusively on Showmax. A Milestone Event for African Entertainment This marks a historic first: an African streaming…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Last year, I took a trip from Philadelphia to Washington, DC, to witness a legendary performance by Angélique Kidjo, the iconic 64-year-old Beninese musician, at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra. Widely regarded as Africa’s most recognized global artist, Kidjo has five Grammy wins and 15 nominations, along with years of…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian South African star Tyla won her first MTV Video Music Award (VMA) this year, using her acceptance speech to spotlight the rich and diverse nature of African music. The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards took place yesterday at the UBS Arena in Queens, New York, with Megan Thee Stallion as the host. Tyla…
Nigeria’s music stars Davido and Tiwa Savage will headline the closing concert of Giants of Africa Festival at the BK arena in Kigali, on Saturday, August 19. The duo, regarded as the best in the Afrobeats genre, will be joined by Rwanda’s Bruce Melodie and vocalist Tyla from South Africa, at the sold-out concert. Davido or OBO as many…