The passing of celebrated Malian flautist, composer and arranger Boncana Maïga at the age of 77 truly marks the end of an era ...

Traditional music and dance remain central to the cultural life of many indigenous forest communities in the Congo Basin. Gatherings often feature rhythmic singing, percussion, and coordinated ...

Africa is rapidly losing a cornerstone of its food security as climate risks intensify, according to a report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Nairobi. The ...

The spirit of legendary jazz musician Hugh Masekela lives on at a new club in Johannesburg dedicated to his memory.

The sound of African-inspired singing and dancing will bring a church to life next week. London Road Methodist Church is holding a Zimbabwe event on Sunday, March 8 from 2pm for a musical celebration.

France and South Africa have reportedly allied to ‘defend’ the traditional values of the sport at the World Rugby Shape of the Game meeting in London. Leading figures in the sport have gathered in ...

Traditional leaders are indispensable partners as government works to improve the economy and the lives of every South African man, woman and child. “It is you who our people turn to in times of ...

Japanese trade officials are pressing for South Africa to allow sake to be sold in bottle sizes that have long been standard for the drink back home. The Japan External Trade Organization held a sake ...

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) has called for calm amid a traditional leadership feud. A newly surfaced video shows AbaThembu King, Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, announcing ...

The prevailing assumption in modern gender discourse is that African women were historically marginal, subordinated, or politically irrelevant until their supposed “liberation” through Christianity, ...

With 10 years’ experience, Tebogo Mokwena, Briefly News’ Deputy Head of the Current Affairs desk, South Africa, provided insights into the criminal justice system, crime statistics, commissions of ...