Music

Nigeria’s music industry is full of talented artists. While a few names dominate headlines and global playlists, many artists continue...

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,...

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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...