Billboard Africa Is Here — And It’s Changing the Game

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Billboard has officially launched Billboard Africa, a groundbreaking platform spotlighting the music, culture, and creativity shaping the continent’s global influence. Announced at Billboard’s Global Power Players event in London, the launch is backed by Global Venture Partners, a Dubai-based firm investing in Africa’s creative economy. At the forefront of this bold new chapter is editor Nkosiyati “Yati” Khumalo, who joined us for a chat to share his vision for the platform in an exclusive interview.

Listen to the full interview with Nkosiyati Khumalo to hear how Billboard Africa plans to elevate talent, build industry infrastructure, and celebrate the sounds of a continent.

9 Jul English South Africa Music

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