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. April 3 – Omah Lay release his second album Clarity of Mind. August 14 – Nigerian singer-songwriter, Ayra Starr released her third studio album titled Starr Girl.
Albums set to be released Vusi Mahlasela – Title to be announced Tyla – A-Pop Omah Lay – Clarity of Mind Lloyiso – Never Thought I Could Asake – M$ney Ayra Starr – Starr Girl
Deaths January 20 – Yaw Sarpong, Ghanaian gospel musician and songwriter January 30 – Abdelhadi Belkhayat, Moroccan singer, 85 February 7 – Ebo Taylor, Ghanaian musician and record producer, 90 May 3 – Hany Shaker, Egyptian singer and actor, 73 May 8 – Abdelwahab Doukkali, Moroccan composer and musician, 85 July 3 – Rahel Yohannes, 79, Ethiopian singer and musician
See also 2026 in music
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