Music

Over the past decade, Nigerian artists have moved from regional stars to global forces, building international fanbases, breaking streaming records,...

Hip-hop was the global language of youth culture for decades. It shaped so many things, including slang and even fashion....

Before global fame, every superstar was once unknown. While global attention is fixed on established stars, a new generation of...

For Kes the Band, music is a language that transcends geography, dissolves difference, and returns people to themselves. It is...

Not long ago, African music was only thriving locally. Now, it has gone global, with African stars breaking records like...

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

There are artists, and then there are monuments. Baaba Maal belongs to the latter. His musical legacy is etched in...

Often called “the Golden Voice of Africa”, Salif Keita has become a bridge between tradition and evolution, blending Manding heritage...

At just 23, Nigerian audio engineer Tejumoluwa (Teju) Olarewaju is helping position Nigeria not only as a global music powerhouse,...

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

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