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Is African Music Becoming Predictable?

As songs by African artists are becoming a global anthem, the continent is receiving attention more than ever, and there...

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The scoreboards tell one story. The performances tell another....

6 Debut Albums That Shaped 21st-Century African Music

Every icon starts somewhere. These albums launched some of Africa's biggest stars while changing the direction of African music....

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For Nigerian millennials, part of growing up was racing home before one's favourite programme came on, adjusting the antenna when...

The African Cities Driving Global Pop Culture

These cities are no longer following global trends; they're setting them....

What 2026 BET Awards Tell Us About Africa’s Place in Global Music

The biggest takeaway from this year's BET Awards wasn't just who won; it was who belonged....

Everything Old Is New Again: Why African Artists Keep Sampling Old Songs

From Afrobeats and Amapiano to Bongo Flava and Afropop, many African artists are reaching into the past to create the...

Africa’s World Cup Dream Is Alive: Morocco, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Four Other Nations Reach FIFA 2026’s Round of 32

With seven African nations already through to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup, the continent is having one...

Heineken, Hertunba and the Power of Fashion as Storytelling

The most culturally relevant brands understand that influence is rarely created in isolation. It is built through communities, creative ecosystems...

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Nigerian Songwriters Behind Your Favorite Hits

While artists often take center stage, many of Nigeria's biggest hits are born from the creativity of songwriters whose names...

Luxury, Reimagined

Sarah Langa believes Africa is no longer asking for a seat at the global luxury table, it's designing the table...

What the World Still Gets Wrong About African Music

Many people outside Africa still have the misconception that African music is a single sound. This is far from the...

The Next Wave: These 5 African Artists Are Ready for International Breakthrough

Here are 5 African artists who are currently pushing creative boundaries to give us good music....