Almost five months after ordering its demolition, the Oyo state government in Nigeria has rebuilt Music House, owned by Nigerian singer Yinka Ayefele.

Tanzanian hip hop artists Diamond Platnumz and Rayvanny have been banned indefinitely from performing in the country and abroad.

Zambian musician Chama Fumba aka Pilato and five other human rights activists have been acquitted over a 2017 peaceful protest outside parliament.

Freemuse urges Somali authorities to investigate killing of cleric Sheikh Abdiweli Ali Elmi and 17 worshippers for playing music.

Tanzanian actress Wema Sepetu has been banned from acting and charged with posting sexually explicit content after sharing images on social media.

Sudanese singer Mona Magdi Salim was arrested for alleged indecent clothing after images of her in pants and a white shirt circulated on social media.

A South African festival aiming to 'unify the city through the love of music' has been discontinued after a man was shot dead on the dance floor.

A Liberian music producer was arrested and allegedly assaulted by police after revealing he was behind a hit protest song criticising the government.

Ugandan musician Viboyo was detained on charges of offensive communication for allegedly using obscene words to insult the president in a song.

As Pilato's trial for allegedly disobeying lawful orders continues, the Zambian musician says he will no longer perform in public, for safety reasons.