{
  "id": 920068,
  "title": "Muzic Mensah selected for Boomplay’s inaugural ‘NEXT WAVE’ Programme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/muzic-mensah-selected-for-boomplays-inaugural-next-wave-programme",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T23:46:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/muzic-mensah-selected-for-boomplays-inaugural-next-wave-programme/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian artist Muzic Mensah has been chosen for Boomplay's inaugural 'NEXT WAVE' programme, joining a select group of 18 emerging African musicians. The music streaming service announced the selection after receiving applications from artists across the continent, ultimately choosing 18 after initially planning for 15. Muzic Mensah is one of five Ghanaian artists selected for the programme, alongside Mifa Grey, Itz Mr Roy, Goddy Wan, and Hi Priest. Boomplay highlighted the chosen musicians' passion, creativity, and originality, reflecting the diverse talent pool in Africa. The artist will receive increased exposure through Boomplay's platforms and channels starting next week, as the initiative aims to connect them with audiences across the continent. The recognition comes as Muzic Mensah continues to build his career, recently releasing his single \"All Correct\" and being nominated for the 2026 Ghana Music Awards USA and Europe. The program provides Muzic Mensah with another platform to introduce his music to a wider African audience as Boomplay rolls out the 18 emerging artists.",
  "summary": "The music streaming platform unveiled the first edition of the initiative after receiving applications from artistes across the continent.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}