Africa month events

10 MAY @ 6:00 PM GMT+1/BST

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Afrobeats to the world 

 

1 hour

Brought to you by AfroNation and YouTube Music, this panel will have key players in the African music industry discuss the growth and impact of Afrobeats worldwide, the rise of music streaming on the continent and the opportunities that this presents for the continent. 

11 MAY @ 5:00 PM GMT+1/BST

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The Acceleration of Amapiano

1hr 

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 the Amapiano genre originating out of South Africa. The experts will discuss the acceleration of Amapiano, it's influence on the Streets, the Business and music. 

12 MAY @ 6:30 PM GMT+1/BST

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Leading Ladies in Music

1 hr • 

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 women in the music and creative industry.    

12 MAY @ 7:00 PM GMT+1/BST

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Sho Madjozi Live

A global livestream concert by South African superstar, Sho Madjozi, to celebrate Africa Month. 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 channel. 

13 MAY @ 6:00 PM GMT+1/BST

llayt

Sauti Sol Live

1 hr • 

A global livestream concert by Kenyan boy-band, Sauti Sol, celebrating Africa Month. 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 channel.

14 MAY @ 6:00 PM GMT+1/BST

llayt

Fireboy DML Live

1 hr • 

A global livestream concert by Nigerian Afrobeats star, Fireboy DML, celebrating Africa Month. 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 channel.

25 MAY @ 6:00 PM GMT+1

Africa Day Benefit concert

2 hrs • 

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. This year, the focus will be on Africa’s next global wave. Performances by; .