Sowetan profiles South African musician Jabulile Majola and his shift from rap to Afro-soul and Afro-folk. According to the report, Majola began his career as a rapper and, after 16 years, moved toward a folk-leaning sound described as a dramatic sonic transition. The piece frames the change as a notable reinvention, tracing how his musical identity evolved from hip-hop roots into acoustic, soul-inflected storytelling without detailing specific releases or upcoming projects.

BellaNaija highlights five new essential Afrobeats releases for the weekend, featuring a preview of Davido's upcoming album, a collaboration between Jorja Smith and Wizkid, and new singles from Falz, Ayra Starr, and Fola. These tracks are recommended for updating weekend playlists.

Ugandan entertainment outlet Sqoop reports on the Dread Lazer Turn Up, a Kampala party event where a DJ-driven performance created the atmosphere of a live band experience. The article describes how the energy of the night transformed as music shifts turned a reserved crowd into an animated one, with attendees filming the moment on their phones. The piece frames the event as a memorable highlight of Kampala's nightlife scene, capturing the spontaneous excitement typical of the city's party culture.

Young Lunya has released a new single titled ‘Mkuu Wa Majeshi’ featuring Harmonize, marking his first official release since his acclaimed 2024 project ‘Mbuzi’. This new track continues to showcase his status among East Africa’s elite lyricists, following a successful year in his music career.

According to Bongo5, during the Recap show, Mando discussed the return of veteran Tanzanian rappers who have collaborated on a new song titled "Danger." He expressed appreciation for how these artists are adapting to the current music market. Featured artists include @therealjongwe, @madeeali, @princedullysykes, @soggydoggyanter, @gnakowarawara, @afandesele1976, and @officialchidi_beenz.

Ugandan soul singer Kenneth Mugabi has explained why his early music sounded mature beyond his years. According to MBU, Mugabi shared insights into his songwriting process, saying he relies on metaphors drawn from riddles and legends to convey complex themes. He said this approach shaped the reflective, grown-up tone that characterised his early work, offering fans a glimpse into the creative choices behind his soulful sound and storytelling style.