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Inner Visions: Zimbabwe’s Afro-house artists join forces
Dr Feel brings together PA NGU, Nitefreak, Dr Chaii, DJ Stavo and a new generation of Zimbabwean producers for a November compilation.
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GODS OF HOUSE announces Shimza and PA NGU in Lagos
Spektrum Entertainment, the creators of Element House, bring two South African electronic artists to GODS OF HOUSE. More to be announced.
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Moonchild Sanelly prepares The Blueprint, an Afro-house album
The South African artist’s forthcoming project through Mayonie Productions signals another creative shift.
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Afro-house’s 778% production boom: what the numbers really say
Splice and MIDiA identify Afro-house as their Sound of the Year. The data tells a compelling story—and has limits.
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Dlala Thukzin announced for his first Ghana performance
Accra House Fest confirms the Durban DJ for its December programme, connecting West and Southern African dance scenes.
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African songwriters join the global debate on AI music licensing
CAPASSO has backed new principles for transparent licensing, attribution and compensation in generative AI.
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DJ Maphorisa’s return to Afro-house sparks a wider conversation
His public comments about returning to Afro music reopen a debate about genre, identity and creative freedom.
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Amsterdam Dance Event turns 30 as its 2026 programme takes shape
The anniversary festival and conference brings 3,600-plus artists to Amsterdam from 21–25 October.
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Nitefreak takes Afroholic Records to ADE after a 10-million-stream milestone
From Zimbabwe to Amsterdam: the independent label’s ADE showcase reflects the growing international business of Afro-house.
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Black Coffee’s Hï Ibiza residency: a global chapter in African club culture
The 2026 season is another marker of the South African artist’s influence on the island’s electronic music calendar.
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DJ rankings, popularity and recognition: what are we really voting for?
A closer look at the difference between a public DJ poll, editorial judgement and the music communities that shape both.
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EINDER brings sound, movement and monumental art to ADE
Artist Boris Acket’s installation transforms Amsterdam’s Centrale Markthal during the festival’s 30th year.
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