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How did the world’s biggest band reclaim their crown? By overcoming doubt and returning to their roots on an adventurous...

Depuis ses débuts au sein du collectif Time Bomb puis du label/collectif Secteur A, Pit Baccardi s’est imposé comme une...

French Cameroonian artist and producer James BKS returns with “Na Na Benz”, a striking new single that celebrates the legendary...

Widgunz is one of the leading figures of the new generation of Rap Ivoire, a movement that’s shaking up hip-hop...

In a music industry still largely dominated by men, Rebo embodies the strength, creativity, and resilience of Congolese women. Her...
Usimamane is taking South African rap global. At 21, he’s already rewriting the blueprint for what a South African rap...
The young superstar is blazing global trails for Ugandan music with heart and humility...
Gemma Griffiths carries Zimbabwe in her voice, blending homegrown stories with global musical fluency. With her debut self-titled album on...

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Leopard print, cut with precision. In tailored jackets, black trousers and dress shoes, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national team...

Here are the filmmakers that are transforming Nigeria's film industry from a local phenomenon into a global cultural force...
Ahead of the release of her new single on June 12 and her forthcoming album God Gotta Afro and Gold...
From Amapiano’s deep beats to Afro House’s soulful rhythms and Afrobeats’ catchy grooves, African dance music is no longer a...

Rebo and the Rise of Women in Congolese Music

In a music industry still largely dominated by men, Rebo embodies the strength, creativity, and resilience of Congolese women. Her musical signature, blending hip-hop, R&B, and Congolese sounds, has already won over a generation eager for something new.

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Usimamane is Set on Building His Hip-Hop Legacy

Usimamane is taking South African rap global. At 21, he’s already rewriting the blueprint for what a South African rap star is supposed to sound like. With numerous accolades under his belt, he is poised to lead the next generation as one of Rolling Stone Africa’s Future of Music Cover Stars.

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