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Off the heels of a BET Award nomination, the Tanzanian songstress and RSA Future of Music cover star is expanding...
Zee Nxumalo went from high school rapper to Amapiano queen, now she's rocking charts, continents, and even a Puma proving...
From Brooklyn and Paris to Kigali and Tokyo here are the best festivals across the globe for African Music this...
Gqom Tech, or “Luxury Gqom” as it’s known in Durban’s underground, is a cultural shift. And ZVRI, one of its...
The British-Nigerian multidimensional creative delves deep into the underground rap scene....
In celebration of Zimbabwean Independence Day, we caught up with Nitefreak as he reflected on his humble beginnings, career-defining moments,...
DJ Maphorisa and Xduppy sit down with Rolling Stone Africa to reflect on their roots, dissect their dual release, and...

When it comes to rewriting the rules of music, South Africa has a habit of being ahead of the...

Afro Nation has evolved from a festival to a cultural movement amplifying African artists worldwide...

Bien’s influence on the African music industry cannot be overstated. As part of Sauti Sol, he played a pivotal role...

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When history tried to silence them, two sisters learned how to make the world listen! Massah David and Miatta Johnson...

In 2016, Bad Bunny was bagging groceries in Puerto Rico. That detail has now become almost mythical, repeated as shorthand...

When giants move together, the ground doesn’t shake, it shifts. Wizkid and Asake are not simply artists occupying the same...

There are artists who make music, and there are artists who make history. Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti belonged decisively to the...

ZVRI Is Making It Clear: The Future of Music Is Gqom Tech

Gqom Tech, or “Luxury Gqom” as it’s known in Durban’s underground, is a cultural shift. And ZVRI, one of its chief architects, is building a world where hard-hitting drums meet synth-laced emotion. With his debut album on the way, the rest of the world is finally tuning in.

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My Life in 10 Songs: Bien

Bien’s influence on the African music industry cannot be overstated. As part of Sauti Sol, he played a pivotal role in putting Kenyan music on

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