Sounds of Africa

18/02/2026

On 13 October 2024, Joshua Baraka performed in London at the venue Amazing Grace London.

11/02/2026

BTS: Soundcheck: On August 29, 2025, took over KOKO Camden with a powerful live set marking the release of her new album—an electrifying reminder of her artistry, influence, and global impact on African music.

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08/02/2026

at YouTube: Celebration of African Music & Culture 2024 — documenting a moment in the ongoing global recognition of African music and creative expression.

07/12/2025

Fun fact: ’s new album was recorded in Abbey Road Studios (Studio 3), the same room where Fela held a session in 1971

29/11/2025

Behind the Lens: Michael Tubes Captures Olamide Live at Wembley.

Go behind the scenes with music photographer Michael Tubes as he documents Olamide’s electrifying headline show at the OVO Arena Wembley.

Watch nominee of the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2025, Michael Tubes, in action!Go behind the scenes with music photographer Michael Tubes as he docu...

23/09/2025

Voting for Music Moment of the Year of image closes today, 23 September!
Please cast your vote for the image via the

Link : https://shorturl.at/YkVLh

📍 Today is also your last chance to catch the image on display at the free Outernet London exhibition (19–23 September). Don’t miss the opportunity to see it in person before it closes.

We’d be truly grateful for your support — every vote counts, and voting 🗳️ ends tonight!

19/09/2025

📸 Africa to the 🌍 — through the lens of Michael Tubes.

From , , , to Burna Boy and Angélique Kidjo — he has captured the rise of African music culture like no one else.

Now his Burna Boy London Stadium shot has been shortlisted at the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2025🏆✨

Link to vote - https://shorturl.at/YkVLh

This is not just one nomination — it’s African excellence on the global stage.
Let’s bring this home. 🚀

🗳️ Voting ends Sept 23rd. 👉 Tap the link and VOTE for Michael Tubes today!

📍 All nominated images, including Michael’s, will also be on display at the free Outernet London exhibition ( from Tomorrow 19–23 September), where visitors can view and vote in person.

Do you believe African creatives deserve more global recognition? Drop your thoughts below — let’s talk in the comments💭👇🏾🌍👑

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13/09/2025

Michael Tubes’ Burna Boy Photo Nominated at Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2025

Click to Vote - https://abbeyroadmusicphotographyawards.com/vote

Abbey Road Music Photography has announced that a striking image of Burna Boy, captured by photographer Michael Tubes during his headline performance at the London Stadium, has been shortlisted in the Music Moment of the Year category at the prestigious Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2025.

The competition, which received more than 20,000 entries from 30 countries this year, celebrates the best in global music photography. Securing a place on the shortlist is a remarkable achievement for Tubes, whose work continues to document and champion African music on the world stage.

Public voting for the Music Moment of the Year award is now open and will remain live until 23 September.

Click to Vote - https://abbeyroadmusicphotographyawards.com/vote

28/12/2024

At SOA, we have documented numerous African music concerts in 2024, capturing the energy, artistry, and cultural richness of these incredible events. Here are our top 10 musical events of the year that we covered (in no particular order):

At SOA, we have documented numerous African music concerts in 2024, capturing the energy, artistry, and cultural richness of these incredible events.

24/03/2024

Archive Files: Rema performing live at O2 Arena