African Dancehall

Latest News for: African dancehall

Edit

[WATCH] WizKid Returns with New “Money & Love” Video

The Source 30 Mar 2023

Burgeoning Nigerian superstars Rema and Asake, dancehall icon Beenie Man, rising African sensations CKay, BNXN, and Black Sherif, French rapper Franglish, and many others are scheduled to perform at the inaugural Miami event.

Edit

Bounty Killer faces backlash after criticising Afrobeats; claims it has no lyrics

Jamaica Observer 26 Mar 2023

Controversial dancehall artiste Bounty Killer believes that the rising genre of Afrobeats, when compared to dancehall, "has no lyrics" ... Dancehall artistes don’t have any topics ... Local music insiders believe that the announcement appeared to herald the impending reign of African music, replacing the space formerly held by dancehall music.

Edit

Bounty Killer burns out Afrobeats; says it has no lyrics

Jamaica Observer 26 Mar 2023

Edit

The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards introduces artists from Africa to the world

Independent online (SA) 03 Mar 2023

New-age kids and parents are excited to bond over who will win coveted awards such as the Favourite African Star and Favourite African Kidfluencer categories, a firm favourite on the KCA line-up, and have been won by South African musicians Makhadzi and the late AKA, Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah and Ghanaian dancehall singer Stonebwoy.

Edit

My dad, Gregory Anthony Isaacs, died a natural death – Kevin Isaacs

Joy Online 01 Mar 2023

... across the globe, including shows in some African countries. Kevin expressed interest in collaborating with Ghana’s Afro-Dancehall icon Stonebwoy and also planning to have a show in Ghana and other African countries.

Edit

Explore reggae music’s place in Black history with Noel Cymone Walker

The Grio 27 Feb 2023

... nationalist movement to promote racial pride, entrepreneurialism, and Pan-Africanism ... “Reggae and dancehall are a part of me, Black American culture, African American culture, Caribbean culture, and the entire Black diaspora … Everything is always connected, and so are we.”.

Edit

Get up, stand up and rock!

Jamaica Observer 05 Feb 2023

From my growing up, I had first-hand knowledge of Jamaican class segregation after my Lebanese father from Kingston chose to marry my African Chinese mother from St Catherine ... So when I was six I started my love affair with reggae and early dancehall music.

Edit

8th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Full List of Winners

Business Ghana 25 Jan 2023

Other continental champions such as Egyptian rapper Marwan Moussa followed closely, clinching two awards for “Best African Rapper/Lyricist,” as well as “Best Duo or Group in African Hip Hop” categories, respectively ... Best African Act In Diaspora (Female) ... Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Reggae, Ragga, Dancehall.

Edit

Vows: Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you

Jamaica Observer 24 Jan 2023

Abdoulaye and Krystal then slipped out to change into West African outfits as an homage to Abdoulaye's culture. Melodies of Afrobeats, dancehall and even a little calypso, spun by DJ Courtney, signalled a cultural exchange. Abdoulaye's family learned dancehall moves like Bounce by Ding Dong while Krystal's family joined in on the Afrobeats moves ... .

Edit

Vocal gem Mishasha drops visuals for romantic-themed single ‘It’s You’

Joy Online 20 Jan 2023

The female vocalist announced her presence on the local music scene after featuring award-winning reggae/dancehall musician Shatta Wale, on her hit single “Dorothy,” which made waves on the African continent ... .

Edit

Shatta Wale joins Boomplay’s Golden Club with 100m streams

Joy Online 16 Jan 2023

Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known in the showbiz circles as Shatta Wale, is the latest artist to join the prestigious Golden Club of Africa’s largest music streaming and download platform, Boomplay ... African music icon ever since.

Edit

Gyakie, Chronixx, Ayra Starr, others to perform at City Splash Fest in UK

Joy Online 12 Jan 2023

Her video for the ‘Forever’ remix with Omah Lay has maxed over 30 million views and her songs have constantly been in Apple Music charts across several African countries ... City splash is a huge spectacular festival where dancehall, reggae and afrobeat music is celebrated.

Edit

Burna Boy And WizKid To Headline Afro Nation Miami Lineup

Vibe Magazine 11 Jan 2023

This year, fans can expect to witness the live performances of ascendant Nigerian artists Rema and Asake, dancehall legend Beenie Man, and rising African stars CKay, BNXN, Black Sherif, and French rapper Franglish ... pivotal piece in advocating for the expansion of African music.

Edit

Burna Boy and WizKid to Headline Inaugural Afro Nation Miami Festival

The Source 10 Jan 2023

Edit

Stefflon Don: ‘That’s what it is to be an artist – you’ve always gotta evolve’

The Guardian 29 Dec 2022

She’s produced tracks with everyone from Skepta to Sean Paul and Nile Rodgers ... It holds true to her willingness to meld multiple music styles – the dancehall of her youth, lightning-fast verses influenced by grime, even South African dance style amapiano – and her eagerness to prove herself as a creative force ... ....