IFPI’s Global Music

Global Recorded Music Revenues Hit USD 31.7 Billion in 2025, Led by Streaming and Vinyl Growth

Global recorded music revenues reached USD 31.7 billion (approximately Ksh. 4.1 trillion) in 2025, according to the IFPI’s Global Music Report 2026, marking the industry’s eleventh consecutive year of growth. The figure represents a 6.4% year-on-year increase, up from 4.7% growth in 2024. The report shows revenue growth across every…

Madagascar Revives Ancient New Year Tradition with Cultural Celebrations

Madagascar Revives Ancient New Year Tradition with Cultural Celebrations

Madagascar has marked a cultural milestone with the revival of Alahamady Be, the country’s traditional New Year celebration, in a series of ceremonies aimed at restoring national identity and reconnecting with ancestral heritage. The pre-colonial festival, long abandoned during the colonial era and subsequent decades, returned with rituals honouring ancestors,…