Ugandan singer Tracy Melon has criticised individuals creating AI versions of artists' songs and uploading them to music streaming platforms, urging them to stop the practice, which she described as unfair. According to MBU, Melon argued that musicians invest their hearts, time, money and energy into recording music, only to find artificial copies of their work circulating online without their consent.

Meta has launched Muse, a new artificial intelligence product, according to the Eastleigh Voice. The launch signals a shift in consumer AI away from chatbots that primarily answer questions and toward autonomous agents capable of completing tasks independently on behalf of users. The report frames Muse as part of a broader industry movement toward agentic AI, in which systems take actions rather than merely generating text responses to prompts.

Spotify has become the official sponsor and exclusive streaming partner for Afronation Portugal 2026, enhancing the festival's accessibility through a dedicated platform. This partnership will allow fans to access festival content, featured artists, an official playlist, and selected performance videos after the event, catering to both attendees and those unable to attend in person.

PC Tech Magazine explores how performance marketers are combining competitive ad intelligence with AI writing tools such as Anyword and Jasper to speed up ad creation. According to the publication, this 'AI creative stack' lets marketers turn market research insights into high-converting ad copy more quickly, streamlining the workflow from competitive analysis to finished advertising content.

South Africa is exploring further opportunities to grow its creative economy, according to SABC Business. The report cites Tang, who says the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) views artificial intelligence and intellectual property not as a challenge but rather as an opportunity. The discussion suggests international IP bodies see potential for the country's creative industries to benefit from emerging technologies, though specific initiatives or outcomes were not detailed in the available information.

Nigerian Afrobeats artist Burna Boy has surpassed fellow Grammy-winning singer Tems to become the African artist with the highest monthly listeners on Spotify, according to Vanguard. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Burna Boy's career and underscores his growing international presence in the music industry.