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The following is a list of events and releases that have happened or are expected to happen in 2018 in African music.

Events

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Albums released in 2018

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Release date Artist Album Genre Label Ref
January
26
Burna Boy Outside Afrobeats, hip-hop, dancehall Atlantic Records [7]
Professor Composed by Jesus Christ Kwaito, dance Kalawa Jazmee Records [8]
January
31
Zaki Ibrahim The Secret Life of Planets R&B, soul Indie [9]
February
9
M.I Abaga Rendezvous: The Playlist Hip-hop Chocolate City [10]
February
23
Femi Kuti One People One World Afrobeat Knitting Factory Records [11]
February
23
Hailu Mergia Lala Belu Jazz Awesome Tapes from Africa [12]
March
?
Pape Diouf Enjoy! Mbalax, World [13]
March
2
Seun Kuti Black Times Afrobeat, World Strut Records [14]
March
27
Brymo Oṣó Alternative folk, Yoruba music Indie [15]
May
21
Allah Thérèse & N'Goran Laloi Bé gnanssou moayé [16]
May 14 Ike Moriz Millennium Hits 2002 - 2018 Pop, Rock, Jazz Mosquito Records London [17]
May
25
DJ Neptune Greatness Afrobeats, hip-hop Neptune Records [18]
Adekunle Gold About 30 World, highlife Afro Urban Records, Empire [19]
June
15
Zonke L.O.V.E Afro-soul Sony [20]
August
24
M.I Abaga A Study On Self Worth: Yxng Dxnzl Hip-hop Chocolate City [21]
September
11
Steve Kekana Ubuntu Sold Out Music
October
19
Razia The Road Razia Said Music [22]
November
9
Mr Eazi Life Is Eazi, Vol. 2 - Lagos to London Afrobeats Banku Music [23]
November
16
Mayorkun The Mayor of Lagos Afropop Davido Music Worldwide [24]

Classical

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Deaths

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Idoko Salihu. "Top 10 Nigerian artistes to look out for in 2018". Premium Times. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
  2. ^ Bakary Ceesay (22 January 2018). "Youssou N'Dour: Gambia has huge potential". Music-Africa. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
  3. ^ "LadySmith Black Mambazo wins fifth Grammy award". CNN. 29 January 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  4. ^ Fowell, Ian (30 March 2018). "Swaziland Win The First AfriMusic Song Contest". ESCCovers.
  5. ^ Sam Wollaston (1 June 2018). "Africa: A Journey Into Music review – Nigeria's rich musical history is examined". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  6. ^ Euan Kerr (2018-08-16). "Minnesota Orchestra Honors Nelson Mandela By Bringing Music To South Africar". All Things Considered. National Public Radio. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
  7. ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: 'OUTSIDE' — Burna Boy is a jerk, who is also a Genius". Medium. 5 February 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  8. ^ Sabelo Mkhabelo (7 February 2018). "Professor Proves Jesus Is a Great Kwaito Composer In His Latest Album". Okay Africa. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  9. ^ Anupa Mistry (15 February 2018). "Zaki Ibrahim The Secret Life of Planets Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  10. ^ "REVIEW: M.I Abaga's "Rendezvous" Is a Decent Crossroad Of Musical Diversity". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2018-02-15. Retrieved 2019-06-14.
  11. ^ Adriane Pontecorvo (27 February 2018). "Femi Kuti Wants to Unite the World on 'One People One World'". Pop Matters. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  12. ^ Kate Hutchinson (February 23, 2018). "Hailu Mergia: Lala Belu review – African accordion star still an original". The Guardian. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  13. ^ "Pape Diouf & La Generation Consciente". Womex. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  14. ^ Phillip Mlynar (6 March 2018). "Seun Kuti & Egypt 80: Black Times Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  15. ^ "Singer releases 6th album "OṢÓ"". Pulse Nigeria. 28 March 2018. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
  16. ^ a b "Après le décès de N'goran la Loi, Allah Thérèse effondrée : "Je ne peux plus continuer sans lui"". abidjan.net. May 27, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  17. ^ Mosquito Records London (May 14, 2018). "Ike Moriz - Millennium Hits 2002 - 2018". Mosquito Records London News. Archived from the original on 2018-09-28. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  18. ^ Alex Ndace (31 May 2018). "Alex Ndace: An Exploration of Sounds and Diversified Genres… A Review of DJ Neptune's "Greatness" Album". BellaNaija. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  19. ^ Ehis Ohunyon (25 May 2018). "Adekunle Gold's About 30 is about growth, substance and good vibes". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  20. ^ Nokuthula Zwane (15 June 2018). "Zonke opens herself up with L.O.V.E". IOL. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  21. ^ "MI Abaga releases long-awaited Yung Denzel album". Music in Africa. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  22. ^ "Razia Releases New Album "The Road," On October 19, 2018". T4C. 19 October 2018. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  23. ^ Dennis Peter (13 November 2018). "Review: "Life Is Eazi, Volume 2- Lagos To London" Is A Loose Document Of Mr Eazi's Continued Rise". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  24. ^ Ohunyon, Ehis (16 November 2018). "First listen take of Mayorkun's debut album, The Mayor of Lagos". Pulse NG. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  25. ^ "Lovedale Harmony (in memory of Siya Betana) (2017)". Michael Blake. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  26. ^ "Motsweding FM DJ Lara Kruger has died". Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  27. ^ Former Wenera actor dies in car crash
  28. ^ "Family Statement – Hugh Masekela". hughmasekela.co.za. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  29. ^ "Ugandan musician Mowzey Radio dies". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 2018-02-01.
  30. ^ Ebony Reigns Dies In A Gory Motor Crash
  31. ^ Dancehall star Shavey of the famed ‘Gyal’ hit song dies after being run over by matatu
  32. ^ “Bubu Music” Pioneer Janka Nabay Has Died
  33. ^ Nigerian reggae artist, Ras Kimono dies after brief illness
  34. ^ France-based Algerian singer Rachid Taha dies at 59
  35. ^ Musician Joseph Kamaru, 79, dies at MP Shah Hospital
  36. ^ "Hip Hop veteran HHP has passed away". Archived from the original on 2018-10-24. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
  37. ^ Zim’s original Pied Pipers member dies