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Opening a new chapter: Accra-cra-cra-craaaa

Opening a new chapter: Accra-cra-cra-craaaa

We may not have made it very clear on the site, but if you’ve followed us closely enough, you may have noticed references to the move to Accra, Ghana. Well it is now in process, as our head dood Benjamin Lebrave just landed there, and is looking to set up shop in the very enjoyable [...]

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Never too much rumba – DJ Zhao strikes again

Never too much rumba – DJ Zhao strikes again

You can always trust DJ Zhao to deliver an intense blend of fine sounds from all over the world. He did an incredible job with his Chop Chop Supermix for us, and he’s back again with this amazing 2 hour set – yes, 2 hours – of transatlantic rumba bliss. With a heavy emphasis on [...]

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Akwaaba Remixed!!

Akwaaba Remixed!!

It’s out! Cop it first from us in our bandcamp shop. More info in our previous post. And here’s what Diplo does with it:

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Azingele Remix Contest: “Exercise Patience”

Azingele Remix Contest: “Exercise Patience”

We’ve received a few messages from remixers asking for a bit more time to finish their work. Based on what we’ve heard so far, we have no reason to want to stymie their talent, and our past remix contest have run on African time anyway… so you got yourself an extra couple of weeks to [...]

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About Music Markets in Africa – PopKomm Panel

Last Fall in Berlin, Akwaaba Music’ Benjamin Lebrave moderated a panel for All2GetherNow / PopKomm in Berlin. The panel looked into the specifics and opportunities in the business of music, in Africa. Joining him were Penya Africa‘s director and head producer Robert “Wawesh” Wawero. Based in Nairobi, Robert is responsible for albums by Kenyan heavyweights [...]

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