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What It Means to “Make It” in Africa’s Creative Economy Now

Making it in Africa’s creative economy is no longer just going viral or getting international recognition. One doesn’t need to...

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In a breathtaking fusion of high fashion and soulful heritage, the late "Barefoot Diva" Cesária Évora became the unexpected star...

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Originally from Saint-Denis, France, Kulturr is rapidly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in the French urban...

The Women Quietly Shaping African Music Behind the Scenes

African music’s global rise did not happen through artists alone. Behind the continent’s biggest musical moments are women who are...

Artists Who Became Bigger After Leaving Their Labels

Leaving a label once looked like the fastest route to career suicide. This was because labels controlled studio budgets, distribution,...

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African music is enjoying one of the most globally visible moments in its history with genres like Afrobeats and Amapiano...

Artists Who Changed African Pop Culture Without Winning Major Awards

Awards have long been treated as the ultimate symbol of success in music. From televised ceremonies to social media debates,...

Angélique Kidjo Turns Hope Into Radical Act on New Album ‘HOPE’

On her 16-track album dedicated to her late mother, Kidjo reframes hope as a powerful response to grief, uncertainty, and...

Why African Fans Care About Numbers So Much

Numbers are everywhere in today’s music scene. They appear under YouTube videos within minutes after a song visual is released....

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How Alté Continues to Shape Nigeria’s Creative Identity

Alté is not just a music genre. It is a cultural movement that is reshaping the way a generation of...

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Afrobeats and Amapiano are no doubt Africa's biggest genres with their massive reach, but the continent has other rich sounds....

How AI Is Changing Music Production Across Africa

From text prompts to chart-ready tracks, artificial intelligence is reshaping how African music is created while raising questions about creativity,...

The New Blueprint of African Luxury

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