All In The Groove: How Amapiano Demanded Its Respect Globally
The people behind the movement are now reaping the rewards, and long may it continue.
HEART & SOUL: Flavour
The Nigerian Highlife star sits in the hotseat in the debut episode of our new series, ‘Heart & Soul With Rama’.
South Africa’s Buzzing Music Scene Is The Star Of Mandla N’s New Flick ‘Piano Love’
Artist and film director Mandla N draws from his own experiences in the music industry in this hard-hitting tale of making it out the trenches.
HEAR WORD: Ifeoma Fafunwa’s Beloved Stage Play Continues To Impact The Lives Of African Women
Launched in 2015, ‘Hear Word!’—the Nigerian playwright’s hit stage play chronicling Africa’s resilient women—is still speaking for the voiceless today.
In Bloom: How Addis Ababa Became Fertile Ground For Ethiopia’s Creative Renaissance
Whether it’s nightlife, music, fashion or sport, Addis Ababa is steadily becoming an exciting cultural gem in the Horn and beyond, finds Rahel Aklilu.
FASHIONING A MOVEMENT: Style Lessons From The World Of Afrobeats
Africa’s top musicians are using fashion to cement themselves in global pop culture. Here, we meet the stylists behind the movement.
Show Dem Camp Is Making African Hip-Hop That Will Stand The Test Of Time
Africa’s most inspiring hip-hop duo gets candid about their love for the culture, creative expansion, and stepping into a new era.
How Africa’s Internet Culture is Amplifying Afrobeats to a Global Audience
From TikTok to YouTube, Afrobeats’ explosive rise on social media is rewriting the global music narrative.
What Would a Ban on TikTok Mean for Hip-Hop?
Young up-and-coming rappers increasingly use the platform to gain an audience — we talked to artists and creators about the ramifications of a ban on the popular app
How the Inseparable Lijadu Sisters Fought for Afropop as We Know It
Nigerian singers Taiwo and Kehinde Lijadu influenced generations of artists across genre, often without proper credit or compensation. After Kehinde’s death, Taiwo is keeping their legacy alive as she prepares to rerelease their records for the first time in over a decade.
