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PatricKxxLee enlists Sjava, Blxckie, Kashcpt, PsychoYP and more on new collaboration tape, Room 37

TransAfrica Sounds editors August 24, 2023
Tyla
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Giants of Africa Closing Concert presented by Spotify: Tyla thrills with exceptional performances in Kigali

TransAfrica Sounds editors August 24, 2023
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  • Amapiano & SA Music

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TransAfrica Sounds editors August 12, 2023
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Ami Faku Answers The Call To Integrate The Continent As The Only South African Singer/Songwriter To Feature In Bob Marley’s Posthumous Album ‘Africa Unite’

TransAfrica Sounds editors August 7, 2023
Lasmid
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JZyNo drops visuals for viral hit song, “Butta My Bread”

TransAfrica Sounds editors August 7, 2023

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Sha Sha drops a fire comeback album titled ‘I’m Alive’

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DJ JAIVANE Drops a 32 track album
  • Songs & Meanings

DJ JAIVANE Drops a 32 track album

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  • Charts & Awards

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  • Charts & Awards

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  • Charts & Awards

Nadia Nakai bagged 3 music awards in 72 hours

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The importance of remembering Kenyan artist Rosemary Karuga
  • East & West African Music

The importance of remembering Kenyan artist Rosemary Karuga

TransAfrica Sounds editors February 26, 2021
Zimbabwean singer Berita to Debut a Film on Africa Rising International Film Festival
  • East & West African Music

Zimbabwean singer Berita to Debut a Film on Africa Rising International Film Festival

TransAfrica Sounds editors November 23, 2020
What’s Good and Revolt TV Launchs New Hip Hop Series “What’s Good Africa”
  • East & West African Music

What’s Good and Revolt TV Launchs New Hip Hop Series “What’s Good Africa”

TransAfrica Sounds editors August 5, 2020
Diamond Platnumz
  • East & West African Music

Tanzanian R&B King Juma Jux Releases “Unaniweza” Music Video Off the Love Album

TransAfrica Sounds editors February 12, 2020
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  • East & West African Music

SA hitmaker Sketchy Bongo released “On Fire” feat Yashna

TransAfrica Sounds editors January 6, 2020
Tinie Tempah
  • Songs & Meanings

British Rapper Tinie Drops a New Single ‘Whoppa’ Feat. Latin American Sofia Reyes and Farina

TransAfrica Sounds editors July 3, 2020

Tinie turns up the heat with a new single and celebratory visual for ‘Whoppa’. Teaming up with Mexican popstar Sofia...

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Berita Plays on Her Heart Strings with Songs in the Key of Love, Her 4TH Album
  • Songs & Meanings

Berita Plays on Her Heart Strings with Songs in the Key of Love, Her 4TH Album

TransAfrica Sounds editors February 14, 2020

The winds of change are coming, and love is in the air… It’s a love revolution! The anthemic first single,...

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Reggae / Hip-hop Artiste Don Dada to Release New Album Alkebulan
  • Songs & Meanings

Reggae / Hip-hop Artiste Don Dada to Release New Album Alkebulan

TransAfrica Sounds editors February 13, 2020

AVAILABLE JANUARY 17 ON ALL DIGITAL SERVICES WORLDWIDE FROM RUFF CUTT STUDIO CC DISTRIBUTED WORLDWIDE BY TUFF GONG INTERNATIONAL Humanitarian,...

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Diamond Platnumz
  • East & West African Music

Tanzanian R&B King Juma Jux Releases “Unaniweza” Music Video Off the Love Album

TransAfrica Sounds editors February 12, 2020

Tanzanian R&B king Juma Jux strikes yet again, serenading us in new music video for UNANIWEZA, off his 2019 album...

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Tony Allen
  • Songs & Meanings

The exciting upcoming Tony Allen and Hugh Masekela album out next month!

TransAfrica Sounds editors February 10, 2020

Viva Hugh Masekela! Tony Allen and Hugh Masekela collaborate ‘Rejoice’ is a very special collaboration between Tony Allen, the legendary...

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  • Amapiano & SA Music

“Don’t Complicate It” Is the Hot New Single from South African Born – Australian Breakout Star, Jarid!

TransAfrica Sounds editors February 10, 2020

The latest single to hit the airwaves from South African born – Australian breakout star, JARID, is a hot new...

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  • Charts & Awards

Idols Season 14 Top 6 Finalist “Nosipho” Debut Single Charting in Sa

TransAfrica Sounds editors January 8, 2020

2018 Idols contestant Nosipho “Nocy-Jay” Silinda released her debut single late 2019 and has been receiving massive love throughout the...

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Lira
  • Amapiano & SA Music

Music Highlights: Divas of Soul, Lira, Syleena Johnson and Berita to dazzle audiences at Big Top Arena

TransAfrica Sounds editors January 8, 2020

Three renowned soul sensations Lira, Syleena Johnson, and Berita guaranteed to bring some soul sizzle to audiences, for one night...

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  • East & West African Music

SA hitmaker Sketchy Bongo released “On Fire” feat Yashna

TransAfrica Sounds editors January 6, 2020

Listen or Download 1st November 2019, Johannesburg:After penning a deal with Warner Music Durban South Africa born Sketchy Bongo aka...

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In 2019, independant chart topper Elaine was Apple Music’s new artist spotlight
  • Charts & Awards

In 2019, independant chart topper Elaine was Apple Music’s new artist spotlight

TransAfrica Sounds editors January 6, 2020

New R&B artist, Elaine, made her mark by becoming the first independent female artist in South Africa to reach number...

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  • South African Soul Icon, Claire Phillips, Unleashes Powerful New Single, ‘Amongst the Stars’
  • Ami Faku Answers The Call To Integrate The Continent As The Only South African Singer/Songwriter To Feature In Bob Marley’s Posthumous Album ‘Africa Unite’
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