Music Time in Africa

Music Time in Africa

Music Time in Africa

Roberta Flack Remembered at Washington DC Venue

Nigerian American Singer Gogowe releases new single "Aura"

Entertainment: Sabrina Carpenter takes pop genre by storm with new album

Former Disney television child star Sabrina Carpenter burst on the Billboard Top 100 chart with her latest album, “Short n’ Sweet.” Winning the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album of the Year, Carpenter’s catchy lyrics and visually stunning performances have turned her into one of Gen Z’s biggest popstars. VOA’s Heather Maxwell has the latest on how Carpenter is continuing to dominate the American music industry.

Entertainment Report: Grammy winner Roberta Flack remembered at Washington, DC venue

The death of American music icon and Grammy award winner Roberta Flack earlier this week has left the world saddened. VOA’s Heather Maxwell takes viewers to the beginnings of Flack’s career, just steps from the Voice of America’s headquarters, at Mr. Henry’s restaurant, where the then child prodigy dazzled crowds with her soulful performances.

Entertainment Report: 2025 Grammy Awards nominees announced

One of the biggest international music awards shows, the Grammys, have announced their nominees for their upcoming February 2nd award’s night in Los Angeles, California. VOA’s Heather Maxwell updates viewers on the biggest names vying for the golden gramophone statuette.

Entertainment Report: Music Time in Africa 500th episode celebration

VOA’s Music Time in Africa celebrates episode 500 today. VOA’s Heather Maxwell reflects on the 12 year journey with highlights and good memories from the show.

Entertainment Report: Mongezi Ntaka talks working with Lorraine Klaasen on new EP

Mongezi Ntaka, an award-winning South African musician recently worked with his countrywoman, Lorraine Klaasen, the daughter to Thandi Klaasen, an iconic African Jazz musician, on an Extended Play (EP) titled "Polokwane: Quintessential African Story." For more on the EP, Ntaka visited VOA to sit down with Heather Maxwell.

Entertainment Report: Gogowe performs live on Africa 54

On this week’s entertainment report, host of VOA’s Music Time in Africa, Heather Maxwell sat down with Gogowe, a Nigerian American singer who spoke about her experience as an artist from West Africa who lives in Washington D.C. Gogowe also performed some of her latest songs.