2026 in African music
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The following is a list of events and releases that happened in 2026 in African music.
Events
- February 1 – At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, nominees for the award for Best African Music Performance are Burna Boy, Davido featuring Omah Lay, Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin, Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid, and Tyla.[1]
Albums released
- Vusi Mahlasela – Title to be announced[2]
- Tyla – A-Pop[3]
Deaths
- January 20 – Yaw Sarpong, Ghanaian gospel musician and songwriter[4]
- January 30 – Abdelhadi Belkhayat, Moroccan singer, 85[5]
- February 7 – Ebo Taylor, Ghanaian musician and record producer, 90[6]
See also
References
- ^ Willman, Chris (November 7, 2025). "Grammy Nominations 2026: Kendrick Lamar Leads With Nine as Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Leon Thomas Land Among Top Nominees". Variety. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
- ^ Sisi Nkabinde (19 January 2026). "SA: Vusi Mahlasela announces new album". Music in Africa. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (2026-02-02). "Tyla Reflects on First Grammy Win, Details New Album 'A-Pop' Ahead of Music's Biggest Night". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Legendary Gospel musician Yaw Sarpong dies". Modern Ghana. 20 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- ^ Zouiten, Sara (2026-01-30). "Moroccan Music Icon Abdelhadi Belkhayat Dies at 85". Morocco World News. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
- ^ Snapes, Laura (2026-02-09). "Ebo Taylor, Ghanaian highlife pioneer and guitarist, dies age 90". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-02-09.