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.
Read More »Liberia: Protest song producer arrested and allegedly assaulted
A Liberian music producer was arrested and allegedly assaulted by police after revealing he was behind a hit protest song criticising the government.
Read More »Uganda: Singer arrested for allegedly calling the president ‘buttocks’
Ugandan musician Viboyo was detained on charges of offensive communication for allegedly using obscene words to insult the president in a song.
Read More »Trial resumes for Zambian singer Pilato as he suspends public performances
As Pilato's trial for allegedly disobeying lawful orders continues, the Zambian musician says he will no longer perform in public, for safety reasons.
Read More »Uganda: Musician ‘pelted with bottles and stones’ on stage
Ugandan musician Bebe Cool has decided to stop performing publicly until further notice after he was “pelted with bottles and stones” at a festival.
Read More »Nigeria: Fifty-seven suspected homosexuals arrested
Lagos state police in Nigeria arrested 57 men, including a dancer preparing to perform at a party, for alleged homosexual activities on 26 August 2018, reported News Agency of Nigeria. Imohimi Edgal, the state police commissioner, said officers stormed the Kelly Ann Event Centre in Egbeda at 2am after …
Read More »Freemuse calls for charges to be dropped against Zambian musician Pilato
The trial for Zambian musician Pilato has been adjourned until 24 September 2018.
Read More »Nigeria: Radio station fined for playing “vulgar and indecent music”
A Nigerian radio station has been fined by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for playing “vulgar and indecent” music.
Read More »Tanzania: Musician blocked from travel over new arts council regulations
Tanzanian musician Diamond Platnumz was blocked from leaving the country for not having an overseas performance permit from the national arts council.
Read More »Equatorial Guinea: Artist, Finally Free, Leaves Country
Equatorial Guinean artist Ramón Esono Ebalé left the country on 28 May after 6 months in prison and then waiting 3 months for travel documents.
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