Women Run the Sound: Celebrating Music, Power & Progress


Hi Reader,

February was all about celebrating women in music, sharing knowledge, and spotlighting the incredible talent in our community! From deep dives into industry powerhouses to stunning music covers, we’ve been making waves and we’re just getting started. Here’s a recap of all we did this since you got the last newsletter!

🎤 Spotlight: Women Changing the Game

This month, we put the spotlight on powerful women shaping the music industry, and trust us, their stories are ones you don’t want to miss:

✨ Bloody Civilian – An artist and producer unapologetically pushing the boundaries of Afro-fusion.

✨ Temi Adeniji – A key force behind the scenes, leading the charge in the African music business.

✨ Director Pink – The creative genius turning music into stunning visual experiences.

Missed our features? Catch up on our socials and get inspired!

🏆 The 17th Headies : Women Making Their Mark

The Headies Awards had some fire female nominees this year, and we loved seeing more women get recognized for their work. We highlighted the nominees, celebrated their wins, and continued the conversation on why representation in music matters. Let’s keep pushing for more!

🎶 Look What the Girls Covered – Marilyn B’s ‘Last Last’ Rendition

Our Look What the Girls Covered series is all about showcasing women putting their own spin on iconic songs. This time, we featured Marilyn B’s rap cover of Burna Boy’s ‘Last Last’, and sis ATE!

🎤 Think you’ve got a cover that deserves the spotlight? We’d love to feature you next! Send in your video covers and let’s show the world what you’ve got.

🎓 Music Industry 101: Branding & Songwriting Tips

If you’re an artist, you already know talent isn’t enough, branding and songwriting are key to standing out. This month, we dropped gems on:

✨ Branding 101: How to find your unique selling point, build your audience, and create a lasting impact.

✨ Songwriting Tips: From structuring your lyrics to finding your creative flow we got you!

Check out our socials for our knowledge nuggets to help you grow your career!

🎧 Weekly Playlist

Our Weekly Playlist is all about amplifying the voices of women in music. This month,one of our Audio girl released her track on all platforms

🎵 Vignê – ‘Alone & Tricky’ – A beautiful, emotional track that hits deep, show support by streaming and using her track in your visual contents.

Want to discover more amazing female artists? Tap into our weekly updates and let’s put more women on the map!

International Women’s Day is Here!

The wait is over #IWD2025 is finally here! 💜 This month, we’re all about amplifying women in music, taking action, and celebrating the incredible talent in our community.

Stay tuned for exciting initiatives, ways to get involved, and special features highlighting the power of women in the industry!

Want to be part of the movement? Follow us on all platforms, send in your covers, and join the conversation.

Until next time, keep shining, keep creating, and keep making history. We see you! 💜

With love,

The Audio Girl Africa Team


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