Over the last decade, Afrobeats has made significant inroads in the global music industry, from invitations to conquer the biggest stages in the world to cross-cultural collaborations with Western ...

The Nigerian has directed music videos for the likes of Wizkid, Naira Marley, Davido, Burna Boy and Mercy Chinwo.

Thinking back on the biggest cultural moments of 2024, it’s hard to ignore the many African women who were at the center of it all. Over the past decade, global African music has been dominated by ...

As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture. That momentum will be on display ...

Afrobeat singer Ayra Starr has achieved a monumental feat at the 2025 MOBO Awards, in Newcastle, United Kingdom. She took home two prestigious awards, ‘Best International Act’ and ‘Best African Music ...

Like never before, Africa finally got recognized at the Grammy's. The 67th Grammy Awards will have a special prize for the best African music performance for the second time in a row This will be the ...

We’re officially halfway through 2025, and it’s truly giving “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” vibes. This month’s column is going to lean into the good — a few Afropop moments of ...

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Since breaking into the mainstream with her hit song 'Try Me' in 2020, Tems has enjoyed commercial success that has made her one of Africa's major musical exports. Her rise has been nothing short of ...