Africa Now caps off the year with its Best of 2025 episode and cover, spotlighting standout moments from the radio show, the biggest songs of the year, and six African artists who took the continent to new heights. Asake enjoyed another exceptional year, claiming the #1 most-streamed track in Nigeria with “Why Love.” FOLA emerged as…
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A Year of Triumph Culminates in Nasty C’s Powerful New Single, “Head Up 2.0”
Nasty C Lifts Spirits With Head Up 2.0 Featuring the Soweto Gospel Choir Stream Here Johannesburg, Friday, 19 December 2025 – South African Hip Hop heavyweight Nasty C closes an extraordinary year with a release that feels both timely and timeless. Head Up 2.0 featuring the iconic Soweto Gospel Choir is a statement of intent from an…
Universal Music Group and Splice to Collaborate on the Next Generation of AI-powered Music Creation Tools for Artists
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and Splice, the world’s most popular music creation platform, have agreed to collaborate on joint exploration of the next generation of AI-powered music creation tools for musical artists. UMG and Splice are building a roadmap for development of commercial AI tools…
Entries Open for #SAMA32
Johannesburg, South Africa – On the back of the electric, culture-shifting success of the hybrid #SAMA31, the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) turns up the volume and throws the doors wide open for musicians to step into greatness. Entries are officially open from Wednesday, 17 December 2025 and closes on 30 January 2026 Entries eligible…



