YouTube Music invites you to celebrate Africa Month with a variety of industry events and artist performances!
We will be partnering with Afro Nation, Leading Ladies Africa and Slikour Onlife for a series of panel discussions, and featuring virtual concerts from YouTubeBlack Voices Artists, Fireboy DML, Sauti Sol and Sho Madjozi.
See below for a full schedule of events & performances.
You can also register below to receive reminders on the day of the event straight to your inbox with the livestream link!
Upcoming Events
MONDAY 10 MAY @ 6:00 PM GMT+1/BST
The Global Impact of Afrobeats
Africa has exploded as a major player on the global music scene.
Brought to you by Afro Nation/IndabaX and YouTube Music, this panel will have key players in African music discuss the growth and impact Afrobeats is having worldwide, the rise of music streaming on the continent and what this means for the opportunities that this presents.
PANELISTS
TUESDAY 11 MAY @ 5:00 PM GMT+1/BST
The Acceleration of Amapiano
African music is as diverse as there are countries on the continent, but one thing they all have in common is the fast growing consumption and digitalisation of the continent.
This panel highlights Amapiano, originating out of South Africa, where we would discuss the acceleration of Amapiano, and it's influence on the Streets, the Music and the Business.
This panel is in partnership with SlikourOnLife.
PANELISTS
WEDNESDAY 12 MAY @ 6:30 PM GMT+1/BST
Women x Music
Leading Ladies Africa is teaming up with YouTube Music for a roundtable discussion celebrating the leading women in music in Africa.
The panel welcomes women in leadership positions to share the challenges and successes they've experienced in their careers, the importance of female role models, and exploring ways to build stronger support for females in the music and creative industry.
The audience is invited to participate in the discussion and afterwards, enjoy a virtual musical performance from South African female superstar, Sho Madjozi!
PANELISTS
WEDNESDAY 12 MAY @ 7:30 PM GMT+1/BST
Sho Madjozi Livestream
A one-off global livestream concert by South African female superstar, Sho Madjozi, to celebrate Africa Month 2021. The dynamic live show will see her perform songs from her recent successful EP ‘WHAT A LIFE' – alongside some of her biggest hits.
The live-stream will air exclusively on Sho Madjozi's Youtube.
Start time:
7:30 PM GMT+1 / 7:30 PM BST
THURSDAY 13 MAY @ 6:00 PM GMT+1/BST
Sauti Sol Livestream
A one-off global livestream concert by Kenyan boy-band, Sauti Sol, celebrating Africa Month 2021. The dynamic live show will see the boys perform songs from their recent successful album ‘MIDNIGHT TRAIN’ – alongside some of their biggest hits.
The live-stream will air exclusively on Sauti Sol’s Youtube.
Start time:
6:00 PM GMT+1 / 6:00 PM BST
FRIDAY 14 MAY @ 7:00 PM GMT+1/BST
Fireboy DML Livestream
A a one-off global livestream concert by Nigerian Afrobeats star, Fireboy DML, celebrating Africa Month 2021. The dynamic live show will see him perform songs from his recent successful album ‘APOLLO’ – alongside some of their biggest hits.
The live-stream will air exclusively on Fireboy DML's Youtube.
Start time:
6:00 PM GMT+1 / 6:00 PM BST
TUESDAY 25 MAY @ 7:00 PM CAT
Africa Day Concert
For the second year in a row, in celebration of Africa Day, ViacomCBS Networks Africa and YouTube in partnership with Idris Elba are hosting an “Africa Day Concert” featuring some of the biggest names in African music.
The live-stream will air exclusively on MTV Base Africa's YouTube channel.
Start time:
7:00 PM CAT
