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South African rapper Big Zulu has another milestone to celebrate as his record label, Inkabi Records, secures a place among the country's leading music labels in 2026. A report published by SA Hip Hop Mag on October 30, citing the latest RadioMonitor data connected to the South African Top 100 chart, included Inkabi Records in its list of the country's top 10 record labels. The rankings feature several major international music companies. Universal Music leads with a reported 26.25% share, followed by Sony Music Entertainment with 15.52% and Warner Music with 15.08%. EMPIRE and gamma. also appear among the leading names. Inkabi Records joins other South African labels, including Stay Low, Mawhoo Entertainment, KwaNxumalo and Top Floor Records, in the reported top 10. Founded by Big Zulu, whose real name is Siyabonga Nene, Inkabi Records has built its identity around South African music and local cultural influences. The label has also provided a platform for artists whose sound...

  ACCES 2026: Johannesburg Welcomes African Music Stars and Industry Leaders Johannesburg, South Africa, is bringing together musicians, music executives and creative professionals from across Africa and beyond as the Music In Africa Conference for Collaborations, Exchange and Showcases (ACCES) 2026 gets underway. Running from October 28 to 31, the event combines music-industry discussions, networking opportunities and live performances. The main conference sessions are scheduled for October 29 and 30 at The Forum, The Campus, in Bryanston, Johannesburg. According to the event's official programme, more than 700 delegates from over 45 countries are expected to participate. Sun-El Musician and Other African Artists Feature in the Programme South African producer and DJ Sun-El Musician is among the prominent names scheduled to take part in this year's programme. Other announced performers include South African vocal group The Joy, Zimbabwean guitarist Sylent Nqo and Ghana...

 Macklemore Opens ‘Free Palestine’ Tour With Message of Unity After Ed Sheeran Controversy American rapper Macklemore has launched his “Free Palestine” tour in Dublin, Ireland, using his first show to speak about freedom, human dignity and the controversy surrounding his political statements on stage. According to Variety, the rapper addressed the audience after bringing out surprise guests Hozier and Kneecap. His speech came just over a month after he was removed from the remaining US dates of Ed Sheeran’s tour following his public support for Palestine during performances. Macklemore described his message as one rooted in love and liberation, arguing that calls for freedom should not be interpreted as hatred towards another group. He also spoke about the suffering of civilians caught up in the Israel-Gaza conflict. How the Controversy Started The dispute intensified in September when Macklemore made pro-Palestinian remarks during two of Sheeran’s concerts in New Jersey. His comme...