The latest.
Recent announcements and sourced updates, with a global perspective.
12 stories to explore.
Shimza enters the global Top 100 DJs at No. 75
The South African producer makes his first appearance on DJ Mag's public-voted global ranking.
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Black Coffee rises to No. 14 in DJ Mag's 2026 poll
The South African artist moves up three places after another major year of international shows.
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The Top 100 debate: what does a worldwide vote actually measure?
A closer look at global popularity rankings, African participation and questions of representation.
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Lagos: Dance Èkó announces two days of house and amapiano
The December programme will bring Afro-house, Afro-tech and amapiano to Orange Island.
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GODS OF HOUSE: Shimza and PA NGU announced for Lagos
Spektrum Entertainment, creators of Element House, brings Shimza and PA NGU to GODS OF HOUSE. More acts and details to be announced.
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Shimza & Co leads a major Afro-house day at ADE
DGTL hosts Shimza's curated showcase at NDSM Warehouse in Amsterdam on 24 October 2026.
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ADE at 30: Amsterdam prepares for its anniversary edition
From 21–25 October, the city hosts a festival and conference programme with a global reach.
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Eight years of flagship Saturday programming at Hï Ibiza show the international place of Afro-house.
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The 2026 Thursday residency demonstrates the international reach of artist-led event concepts.
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DJ Mag's global poll also supports music education in Cape Town
The 2026 Top 100 fundraising initiative connects international audiences to Bridges for Music.
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Piano People brings a major amapiano lineup to Johannesburg
Uncle Waffles, Focalistic, Dlala Thukzin and more are billed for 28 November.
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Three decades of ADE and the changing electronic music city
A milestone edition offers a reason to revisit electronic culture's wider history.
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