‘It will never cover what’s authentic’: African music industry weighs up AI risks and rewards

The Guardian World | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:49:55 GMT

In Cape Verde, voices  
weigh AI’s swift ascent—Fave  
claims her song as hers.

Delegates at event in Cape Verde highlight opportunities from tech while stressing AI is no replacement for talentLast July, the Nigerian singer-songwriter Fave found herself caught up in a viral moment: an unauthorised version of a track by her featuring an AI choir had been…

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