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HIVE INDUSTRY SESSION #01: Mago Hits - Aggregating The Sounds Of Francophone Africa

HIVE INDUSTRY SESSION #01: Mago Hits - Aggregating The Sounds Of Francophone Africa

Cedric Mangosa and Mago Hits are on a mission to unearth Francophone's musical talent.

HIVE CULTURE #06 - Bridging Beats and Borders – Stories and Insights from Sam 2024’s Journey Through Africa

HIVE CULTURE #06 - Bridging Beats and Borders – Stories and Insights from Sam 2024’s Journey Through Africa

Africa is the future is talk of the past. Africa is NOW.

HIVEWIRE #14: Diversified Portfolios: Placing Emerging Artists At The Intersection Of Venture And Social Capital

HIVEWIRE #14: Diversified Portfolios: Placing Emerging Artists At The Intersection Of Venture And Social Capital

In an industry marked by volatility and the cyclical nature of success, the debate arises: is a laser focus on the primary mode of income the key to financial success, or should artists adopt a diversified strategy to safeguard against unforeseen dips in popularity and market-related changes?

HIVEWIRE #11: Divine Verkijika from Mutumbu on Unlocking Cameroon's Musical Landscape

HIVEWIRE #11: Divine Verkijika from Mutumbu on Unlocking Cameroon's Musical Landscape

In our recently published market report that surveyed Cameroon's musical landscape, we highlighted the industry's challenges and opportunities.

A&R Spotlight #02: Pulsator (SA) on his A&R & Curatorship Journey so far in the South African & Global Music Landscape with Gallo Music & Black Coffee

A&R Spotlight #02: Pulsator (SA) on his A&R & Curatorship Journey so far in the South African & Global Music Landscape with Gallo Music & Black Coffee

Pulsator shares insights into the ever-evolving South African music scene. In this exclusive interview, he delves into the dynamics of his role as an A&R, the transformative impact of genres like Amapiano, and the nuances of cultivating talent beyond the confines of social media metrics.

HIVEWIRE #10: Of Afrobeats, Afro Nation and Ecosystems: An Afro-Nation Case Study On The Value Of Interconnectedness

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HIVEWIRE #10: Of Afrobeats, Afro Nation and Ecosystems: An Afro-Nation Case Study On The Value Of Interconnectedness

Contributor: Yatin Srivastava; Edited by Srishti Das The recent cancellation of the Nigerian iteration of Afro Nation, a festival which touts itself as the biggest in the realm of Afrobeats, should give everyone in the African music ecosystem a pause for thought. The festival, which is powered by Smade Entertainment,