Veteran Nigerian musician Salawa Abeni, 65, has said that jealousy and what she described as 'diabolical attacks' nearly derailed her music career, according to Premium Times. Abeni began her career in 1976 with the release of her debut hit album, 'Late General Murtala Ramat Mohammed.' She made the remarks in comments reported by the Nigerian newspaper.

Uganda Standard profiles Goodhope, a young Ugandan musician who worked as a carpenter before pursuing music professionally. According to the report, his passion for singing and dancing began as a childhood hobby and gradually developed into a career ambition. He hopes to build a name for himself and achieve the kind of fame enjoyed by global stars such as Michael Jackson and figures from Indian film, as he chases success on the big stage.

Singer Yiya Mozey Kayanja has discussed the trajectory of his music career, which saw significant success alongside Ziza Bafana with hits like "Tebakulimba" and "Ono Yeyankuba." However, following their split, his career faced challenges, leading to issues related to fame and poverty. Mozey reflects on his experiences and the denial he faced after the decline of his musical success.

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.

The 1960s marked a pivotal period in Abdullah Ibrahim's career as a South African jazz pianist, during which he began to establish his international presence and develop a distinctive sound. He is known for blending elements such as church hymns, Cape Town's ghoema rhythms, and Islamic calls to prayer, creating soundscapes that reflect his South African heritage. His performance style is noted for its sophisticated simplicity and spaciousness.

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.