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Music Festivals You Can’t Miss This Summer

From Brooklyn and Paris to Kigali and Tokyo here are the best festivals across the globe for African Music this

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

Eunice Olumide Wants to Honour the Untold Stories of UK Hip-Hop’s History With ‘Secret Lives’

The British-Nigerian multidimensional creative delves deep into the underground rap scene.

Nitefreak Wants to Inspire the Next Generation of Producers to Dream Beyond the Booth

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 Flex Their Versatility with Dual Drops ‘Ngomoya’ and ‘Rough Dance’

DJ Maphorisa and Xduppy sit down with Rolling Stone Africa to reflect on their roots, dissect their dual release, and

The Rise of 3-Step: South Africa’s Latest Dance Music Genre

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

Burna Boy, Tems, Scorpion Kings, DBN Gogo, and Ayra Starr to headline Afro Nation Portugal 2025.

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

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

9 Southern African Songs to Add to Your New Year’s Playlist

As 2024 draws to a close, one thing is clear: this year has been a musical journey. From the infectious

The Politicisation Of African Music: Do Modern Artists Owe Us Activism?

Historically, African musicians like Fela Kuti and Brenda Fassie used their platforms not just for entertainment, but as powerful tools

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Norman Busigu is the British-Ugandan Filmmaker Telling African Diaspora Stories

Right now the whole world’s eyes are on African creativity as African content dominates airwaves, concert stages, film screens, and

10 Defining Musical Collaborations Between Africa & the World

A look at the cross-cultural features that show how Africa has re-written the soundtrack of global pop

Giants of Africa Festival 2025: A Continental Celebration of Youth, Sport, and Culture

A Celebration of Potential: Festival Dates and Highlights Set to return to the dynamic city of Kigali, Rwanda, the Giants

TML Vibez & Lasmid Drop Collaborative EP “Sweet Songs 4 You : A West African Vibe Union

Afrobeats just got a fresh dose of cross-border synergy.
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